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Dornier Do328

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Overview

The Dornier 328, or 328-100, is a regional twin turboprop airliner designed for short haul operations that can carry up to 33 passengers. Originally produced in Germany by Dornier, then from 1996 by Fairchild Dornier, the first prototype rolled out in October 1991 and the maiden flight took place on 6 December that year. Certification was granted in October 1993 and it entered service soon after.

The Do328 has two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW119B turboprops that drive fully reversible six blade Hartzell HD-E6C-3B propellers. Its fuselage is optimised for high cruising speeds and it is capable of operations from semi prepared airstrips and rough runways.

Variants include the 328-110 that has increased MTOW and extended range; the Do 328-120 with special features for short distance flights; and the Do 328-130 with improved rudder and increased speed.

The Fairchild Dornier 328JET, also known as the Envoy 3, is a jet powered version of the Do328. It has FADEC equipped Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306 turbofans mounted in underwing pods, plus strengthened fuselage frames, landing gear and brakes, as well as enhancements to its avionics software.

In June 2006, Germany-based 328 Support Services acquired the type certificate for the Dornier 328 and provides MRO services to the existing fleet. In 2019 the company announced development of a D328eco, a stretch fuselage version that should carry up to 43 passengers, designed for single pilot operations.

Specifications
  • Typical passenger capacity:   33
  • Range:   1,000nm
  • Cruise speed:   335 kts
  • Cabin height:   6.14 ft
  • Cabin width:   7.14 ft
  • Cabin length:   33.64 ft
  • Cabin volume:   1,297 cu ft
Supplemental Type Certificates

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16/02/2023 EASA: 10081291. Mission Cabin Configuration with 9 passenger seats.
Dornier Do328
STC holder: Alamo Engineering
27/01/2023 EASA: 10081145. IFOD - In-Flight Operable Door. This change replaces the original Cargo Door by an In-Flight Operable Door.
Dornier Do328
STC holder: Deutsche Aircraft
15/12/2022 EASA: 10080902. Landing gear warning inhibit certification of the installation of a guarded audio inhibit switch on the cockpit instrument panel that allows the pilot to mute the low-level aural warnings provided by the landing gear system and audio callouts of the previously installed EGPWS systems.
Dornier Do328
STC holder: Alamo Engineering
27/09/2022 EASA: 10080235. Structural integration of FLIR System replacement.
Dornier Do328
STC holder: Alamo Engineering
28/06/2022 EASA: 10078809. Certify Dornier 328-100 as PED tolerant. Certification of the installation of a wireless communication system to be used in all flight phases except low visibility approach operation limited to a maximum of 100 mW EIRP (for example Bluetooth or Wi-Fi in the 2.4 GHz ISM band).
Dornier Do328
STC holder: Alamo Engineering

 

Manufacturing data
For detailed information about the manufacture of this aircraft, please consult our sister publication Airframer: Deutsche Aircraft D328eco
Charter operators
Canada Central Mountain Air
U.S.A. Advanced Air , Ultimate Jet
Maintenance centres
Canada Aero Aviation , New United Goderich
U.S.A. Aviation Maintenance Group , Berry Aviation , Carolina Aviation Technical Services , Dumont Aviation , FTair , Straight Flight , Worldwide Aircraft Services
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News from Business Air News
Duncan extends Honeywell product support
October 6, 2023
Duncan Aviation has expanded its support to Honeywell NZ-2000 and IC-800 navigation and avionics computers.
Deutsche breaks ground on D328eco final assembly line
May 19, 2023
The assembly line will have production capacity for 48 D328eco aircraft per year. A hangar will be built for aircraft delivery, along with a logistics centre and an administration building with parking spaces.
Launch customer inks intent for five D328eco turboprops
May 18, 2023
At the ground-breaking of Deutsche Aircraft's final assembly line at Leipzig/Halle airport, D328 operator Private Wings became the first customer for the 40 seat, sustainable D328eco.
February 27, 2023Deutsche's Dornier door meets with EASA approval
December 20, 2022Investment in Deutsche Aircraft will propel green development
October 25, 2022Deutsche signs a follow-on maintenance contract with Private Wings
August 16, 2022Dornier 328eco landing gear is production ready
July 20, 2022Deutsche selects tech and parts provision for D328eco
June 20, 2022Deutsche Aircraft selects PW127XT-S for D328eco
April 1, 2022Eagle Air signs up for more Deutsche Do 328 maintenance
March 17, 2022German-Norwegian cooperation will make regional aviation climate neutral
February 24, 2022Deutsche Aircraft selects Factorydesign for eco cabin interior
November 1, 2021Deutsche Aircraft applies for assembly line go ahead
October 11, 2021328 Support Services rebrands as Deutsche Aircraft
September 6, 2021Deutsche teams up with Heggemann for D328eco wing
August 24, 2021D328eco maker steps up vocational training for engineers
July 23, 2021Deutsche leverages Universal Hydrogen technology
July 19, 2021Deutsche opts for Heggemann testing collaboration
July 11, 2021MoU to demonstrate the might of German hydrogen power
June 24, 2021Deutsche entrusts GKN to produce D328eco empennage
June 2, 2021Deutsche Aircraft D328eco to be equipped with G5000
February 8, 2021328 supply chain director to promote Fahr and wide
December 14, 2020Deutsche dishes details on how it will diversify Dornier
October 12, 2020328 Support Services adds convenient Dornier sim
June 26, 2020Costas comes in to boost DRA's Dornier sales
May 1, 2020CTO Nüsseler nestles in to the DRA family
January 2, 2020Eagle Air signs for more Dornier maintenance
August 23, 2019DRA to take on Dornier 328 production
October 16, 2018Loganair becomes travel partner to Norwich City FC
September 5, 2018German Dornier 328 stalwart steps down from the cockpit
August 7, 2018328 collaborates with AMC to breathe life into Dornier
January 18, 2018Nigerian operator benefits from Dornier 328 remarketed in Bern
September 28, 2017RUAG fulfils Dornier 328 heavy maintenance inside a month
February 26, 2015SNC completes acquisition of 328 Support Services
October 4, 2005Dornier 328 offers the 'X factor' for UK operator
Press Releases
Deutsche Aircraft selects further suppliers for D328eco: for secondary structures, interiors and simulator16/11/2022
ACIA Aero Leasing and Deutsche Aircraft to collaborate on marketing initiatives for D328 family aircraft12/10/2022