TPE331 engines
In days gone past I was involved in the operation of a Skyvan SC7 aircraft, in the interior of Borneo. The Skyvan used this type of engine. The engines were reliable, fuel efficient and noisy. However when they were making a noise, it mean't they were working. The pilot's liked the fixed shaft design of the engines when making approaches into short fields. A good sized cabin made it ideal for operations in that area.
I ferried the machine from Belfast to Borneo in 47 flying hours, accompanied by an Engineer and a good looking Flight Attendant. There was plenty of "bushmills whisky",on board which assisted with clearances etc through the Middle East.
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