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        blades make the propellers low in vibration   advanced aircraft in its class,” the RUAG  Safety First
        and even quieter. Driven by two Garrett TPE   official says.            “When it comes to on-board safety of
        331-10 engines, they provide the best hot   Unique among its competitors, the   passengers and crew members there is no
        and high performance in their class.  They   Dornier 228 New Generation offers a high   room for compromises at RUAG,” says Imke.
        are flat-rated to 776 of their potential 1,000   level of safety even in its standard version,   “All the innovations making the Dornier 228
        shaft horsepower, leaving them with crucial   with its state-of-the-art electronics and huge   NG the most advanced 19-seater are directed
        power reserves for high-temperature or   power reserves being just two of the key   towards achieving this goal.”
        high-altitude deployment.           features in point.                    The aircraft type complies with the
           “Thanks to the advanced technology                                   regulations of both the European Aviation
        of its engines, the Dornier 228NG has the  Glass Cockpit and Avionics   Safety Agency (EASA) and the U.S. Federal
        longest time between overhaul (TBO) of all 19   One major improvement is the new glass   Aviation Administration (FAA).  The optional
        seat aircraft – up to 7,000 hours,” Imke says.  cockpit which also enhances flight safety.  safety equipment available in the Dornier
           According to him, the success of the   The digital cockpit instruments form part   228 NG is comparable with that of much
        Dornier 228NG owes much to the experience   of a cutting-edge, fully integrated avionics   larger passenger aircraft, says Imke.
        gained  through more  than four  million   suite.  Imke  says,  “the  Dornier  228  NG  is  the
        flying hours with the previous models of   first aircraft in its class that has been certified  Cargo version
        the  legendary  Dornier  228.  “Based  on  its   with innovative electronics of this kind.”  The cargo version of the Dornier 228NG
        predecessors, of which over 200 are still in   On four large displays (two primary flight   is another preferred configuration. It not
        operation, RUAG retained what has proven   displays, and two multifunction displays   only has a payload capacity of up to 4,410 lb
        its worth – and made even better what   including engine indication) pilots have all   (2,000 kg), but is also equipped with a special
        was already good.  While, for instance,  the   key flight data at their fingertips at all times.   roller  door system.  This facilitates  loading
        structure  and aerodynamics  of  the wing   In combination with the optional autopilot   and unloading of freight as well as devices
        and  fuselage  were  left  unchanged,  the  350   system, the digital cockpit is also certified   for securing the cargo in its spacious hold.
        improvements and innovations make the   for single-pilot IFR flights.
        “Dornier 228 for the 21st century” the most
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