On January 29th, Täby Air Maintenance (T.A.M) announced the delivery of Saab 340 Cargo Conversion No. 25. The aircraft was ordered by Jetstream Aviation Capital and is a 340B series aircraft, with an MSN 336. In addition, Jetstream Aviation Capital is one of the launch customers for the Saab 2000 conversion program.
Above all, in recent years, as a result of the COVID 19 pandemic, there has been an increase in passenger to freighter conversions. In this regard, T.A.M. has delivered 25 Saab 340s in cargo configurations. Meanwhile, the Saab 2000 conversion program is underway. Consolidating itself as the main SAAB conversion company, where it not only provides this service but also post-sales, MRO maintenance, in-line maintenance, AOG services, and additional Saab 340/2000 kits.
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In conclusion
As per the above, TAM plans to deliver the first SAAB 2000 cargo in the spring of 2022. TAM CEO Pär Gulle said: «The 25th delivery of the SAAB 340 converted to cargo is a great encouragement for our company, being the main supplier of conversions for the Swedish brand. Täby Air Maintenance, TAM was founded in 1989, being a reference in conversions, MRO, AOG, and STC of Saab 340/2000 and ATR 72. Likewise other companies, TAM takes advantage of the current commercial aviation context, where air cargo is privileged, strengthening this type of market, as opposed to passenger transport.
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Therefore, the Supplemental Type Certificate STC, load conversion, is approved under EASA standards, corresponding to the SAAB 340 series A and B models where it converts a low-cost operational passenger aircraft into a freighter capable of carrying 36m3 of cargo. Among other additions, the cabin features a smoke detection system, heavy-duty panels, flooring in cargo areas, a roller system to provide more efficient loading and unloading, shutters on all windows, plus additional cargo nets.
Technical specifications SAAB 340B Cargo:
- Powerplant: 2 General-Electric CT7-9B turboprops
- Maximum payload volume: 36 m3 (1280 cu ft)
- Maximum payload: 4,230 KG (9,325 lb)
- Aft cargo door size 1,30 m x 1,35 m (51 in x 53 in)
- Bow cargo door size 1.62 m x 0.60 m (63.7 in x 26.8 in)
- M.T.O.W 13,155 kg (29,000 lb)
- Maximum empty weight: 11,660 kg (25,700 lb)
- Typical operating curb weight: 7,790 kg (17,145 lb)
- Fuel consumption per hour: 431 kg (950 lb)
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