CC-138 Twin Otter Life Extension Project

Objective

This project will extend the life of the CC-138 Twin Otter beyond 2018, ensuring a continued Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) light transport capability in the Far North.

Requirements

As the first of four CC-138 Twin Otters will reach end of life by 2018, a life extension project to extend the ELE to at least 2025 must begin to replace key components of the aircraft., The project will replace CC-138 Wing Boxes, install Cockpit Voice Recorders/Flight Data Recorders and will provide improvements to enhance aircraft supportability. In addition, High Frequency Radios and aircraft spares will be acquired, along with improvements to existing training devices.

Preliminary Estimate

• $20 million to $49 million

Anticipated Timeline

• 2016
  • Definition Approval
• 2017
  • Implementation Approval
  • Request for Proposal Release
  • Contract Award
• 2022
  • Final Delivery

Point of Contact

Director Air Requirements
Phone: 613-944-3293

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