De Havilland Canada Dash 8-300

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PAL Airlines' De Havilland Canada Dash 8-300 C-FPAE seen parked on the ramp at a regional airport.

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Aircraft

Dash 8-300 DH8D

PAL Airlines standard livery

C-FPAE

Registration

Airline

PAL Airlines

PVL / PB

Manufacturer

De Havilland Canada

Gear

Apple iPhone Air Apple iPhone Air back camera 5.96mm f/1.6

Achievements

Turboprop Tracker, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 76.0

You've captured a clean profile with visible reg, but the overcast dulls the colors and reduces impact.

Location

Wabush Airport

YWK/CYWK

52.9219, -66.8644

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Wabush Airport YWK

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Dash 8-300 is a widely used regional turboprop known for its reliability in harsh climates, especially in Canada.

Fleet Rarity

One of a moderate number (~over 350 produced, but less than 200 still in regular service)

Record Flights

Commonly used for short regional hops in Eastern and Northern Canada.

Safety & Events

Generally has a strong safety record, though a few Dash 8-300s have experienced landing gear issues over their service life.

Future Outlook

Still in active service, though gradually being replaced by newer turboprops.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney Canada PW123B

Engine

27.43 meters

Wingspan

25.68 meters

Length

1,558 km

Range

532 km/h

Speed

50 passengers

Capacity

19,505 kg

MTOW

7.49 meters

Height

1,985 shp (1,480 kW) per engine

Thrust

Approx. 85 dB (ICAO Chapter 3 Compliant)

Noise