C208 jump door

[dzbum 0]

Looking for a C208 jump door or plans to one. Any information will help.

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[AggieDave 6]

The door on our 208B is your basic lexan (I believe) door with aluminum angle-iron pieces with rubber between for the joints. All on that typical white plastic guides.

This coming weekend I can take some pics and measurements for you if you'd like. Beyond that, its basically the same kind of door you'd see on an Otter, just cut and fitted for a 208B. We do use an old RSL laynard and a rapid link on the door to latch the door open, since it will vibrate closed (to a certain point then SLAM closed on decent).

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[dzbum 0]

Thanks for the info, my biggest problem is trying to make it legal for my employer. I have built and installed doors in the past, for twin otters and 182's, but cant find any information for a 208 caravan. My current employer which operates 6 caravans wants to turn one or two into weekend jump ships.
Chris

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[bob.dino 1]

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This coming weekend I can take some pics and measurements for you if you'd like. Beyond that, its basically the same kind of door you'd see on an Otter, just cut and fitted for a 208B. We do use an old RSL laynard and a rapid link on the door to latch the door open, since it will vibrate closed (to a certain point then SLAM closed on decent).

An unlatched door was a contributing factor in a C208 pilot only getting out of a now-tailless aircraft at less than 1000' agl. Latches on doors are a good idea.

[AggieDave 6]

The legal side I have no clue. An A&P/IA or even a pilot I am not. I'm not sure what the steps are to get a STC either, except that I kinda thought that an A&P/IA could design something then get a field approval from your local FAA office.

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[bob.dino 1]

If you don't have any luck tracking someone down, Al McVinish operates a fleet of four skydiving Caravans in Australia. He can be reached via the Ramblers DZ at Toogoolawah.

[dzbum 0]

Thanks bob-- I appreciate the info

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[dzbum 0]

Just for the record, I am familiar with skydiving ops, bieng a pilot with over 5000 hoursand a ATP, as well as 2500 hours flying jumpers- I am also an A&P IA, as well as a jumper with over 500 jumps (D24286). Trying to help my employer who operates Caravans to expand the bussiness and fly jumpers.
Hey-- it helps us all if we have more jump planes.
Chris

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[tri160 1]

try contacting Paul Fayard @ Carolina sky sports. He does alot of jumpship maintenace and modifications.

[SkymonkeyONE 4]

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try contacting Paul Fayard @ Carolina sky sports. He does alot of jumpship maintenace and modifications.

That would be smart. Paul's number is (919) 496-2224 at the DZ.

[CSpenceFLY 1]

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[PhreeZone 20]

Contacting John Eddows at Crosskeys might be a good idea also since he operates at least 2-3 Caravans in his fleet.

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[SkymonkeyONE 4]

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Contacting John Eddows at Crosskeys might be a good idea also since he operates at least 2-3 Caravans in his fleet.

That's another good idea. Call this number (856) 278-3792 if you want to talk to him about who did his.

[dzbum 0]

Thanks for all the info!

Chris

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[dzbum 0]

Anyone know how the doors are getting approved (if at all)? Via STC or field approvals?

Chris

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[JohnMitchell 16]

I think field approval. Depends, too, on the field office. A DZ up here couldn't get approval locally so they had to fly down to California to get it. Stupid FAA!