Dornier Flugzeugwerke

Dornier 228 for charter

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Charter Price per Hour$1 700 – $2 500
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Aircraft Info

Model:
Dornier 228
Family:
Dornier Aircraft
Manufacturer:
Dornier Flugzeugwerke
Aircraft Class:
Turboprop
ICAO/IATA Codes:
D228/D28
Number Built:
370
Single Pilot Operations:
No
  • Popularity65
  • Reliability80
  • Comfort35

Performance

Service Ceiling:
27 999 ft 8 534 m
Max Takeoff Weight:
14 495 lbs 6 575 kg
Engine Type:
2× Turboprop
Typical Engine:
2 x Garrett TPE331-5/10
Typical Avionics:
EFIS flight deck with dual FMS, weather radar and autopilot
Long Range Cruise Speed:
200 kts 370 km/h
Max Cruise Speed:
227 kts 420 km/h

Range & Payload

Estimated Max Flight Time:
5 h
Max Range:
950 nmi 1 759 km
Fuel Burn Rate:
882 lb/h 400 kg/h
Max Payload:
4 850 lbs 2 200 kg

Dornier 228 Cabin Plan

Max passengers:
18
Cabin Height:
5.09 ft 1.55 m
Cabin Width:
4.43 ft 1.35 m
Cabin Length:
23.23 ft 7.08 m
Sleeping Places:
0
Estimated Cabin Volume:
410.91 ft³ 11.64 m³
Luggage Volume:
122.9 ft³ 3.48 m³
  • Lavatory
  • Cabin crew

Airframe

Aircraft Height:
15.94 ft 4.86 m
Aircraft Length:
54.33 ft 16.56 m
Wingspan:
55.68 ft 16.97 m
Cabin Zones:
1 main passenger cabin, typically 2-2 seating, with galley/lavatory and baggage areas as fitted
Doors:
Main passenger entrance, separate service/baggage access and emergency exits; exact arrangement requires subtype configuration
Baggage Compartment:
Dedicated baggage hold and cabin hand-baggage stowage; allowance depends on operator and load
Airstairs:
Aircraft-specific boarding arrangement

Charter Costs for the Dornier 228

Price per Hour

Charter Price per Hour
$1 700 – $2 500

Owning Price

Buying Price (new)
$7.2M – $8.8M
Pre-owned Price Range
$1.5M – $6.5M

Charter Costs

Cost per NM
$10
Direct Operating Cost (DOC)/h
$660 – $1 030
Annual Cost of Ownership
$572 000 – $872 000
Cost per Seat-Mile
$0.39 – $0.57

Total Annual Variable Costs

At 200 hours
$169 000
At 350 hours
$295 800

Total Fixed Cost

At 200 hours
$426 000
At 350 hours
$426 000

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Dornier 228 Description

The Dornier 228 is the most advanced high-wing aircraft in its class. This is why authorities all over the world count on it when it comes to demanding special missions of various kinds. Key features are the long-range and high payload – at low operational costs. The Dornier 228 is flexible. The aircraft can be quickly reconfigured from passenger to cargo transportation layout with minimum personnel.

Strengths

  • Regional group transport
  • Access to regional airports

Weaknesses

  • Aircraft-specific payload and runway limits
  • Older variants require condition and maintenance review

Best use cases

  • Regional group charter
  • Team and event transport

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