Bearcat.
SERIOUSLY no offence intended- but to even suggest changing a flight control system in a 50+ YO Turbo Prop to FBW "To save money" shows an incredible lack of knowledge of the basics of running a commercial aircraft operation.
You would be up for- seriously- MILLIONS of dollars (in fact it goes beyond that- it simply wouldn't be possible).
There are many, many faqr modern, fuel efficient types available than the F-27. Why are you even considering the type?
May I ask what, where and by whom you are propossing this operation?
ETA- AH! This is a Uni Project?
Gotcha.
Yes, it will still depend on the actual end-use of the aircraft as to how much modification is actually worth the cost- weight saving interior is easy, avionics less so, FBW- Forget it!!
Last edited by Wizofoz; 30th Jan 2013 at 04:06.