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De Havilland Dash 8 Series

Lift typeFixed wing
Construction typeFactory-built
Control typePiloted
Engine typeTurboprop, Electric
ApplicationMilitary Transport, Passenger medium, Search & Rescue, Utility
Final assembly Toronto (Downsview)
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High wing twin turboprop regional airliner. Includes 400 (90 seat) and multi-mission variants. Originally manufactured by Bombardier. Acquired by De Havilland in 2019.

Type variants

Variant Launch/First flight Production end  
De Havilland Dash 8-100 Series 1983 / 1983 2005 37 to 39 passenger, baseline variant.
De Havilland Dash 8-300 Series 1987 / 1987 2009 Stretched 50 to 56 passenger variant.
De Havilland Dash 8-200 Series 1995 / 1995 2009 Same capacity as 8-100 Series but with enhanced engine.
De Havilland Dash 8-400 1995 / 1995 2021 Further stretched airframe design. Production paused pending facility relocation.
De Havilland Dash 8 Q400 1995 / 1997 Stretched version of 8-300 Series, with Active Noise and Vibration Supression.
De Havilland Dash 8 Multi Mission Aircraft 2014 / 2014 Derived from Q400, made in partnership with L3 Technologies, Leonardo and Ultra Electronics.

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Operations data

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Airframer

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada LimitedNewsAcquired Dash 8 program from Bombardier, June 2019

Other aircraft programs:    Viking Twin Otter Series 400, DHC 515 Firefighter

Supply chain

  (87 links)
Materials Composites (2) Metals (1)
Components Active Electronic Components (1) Actuation (1) Lighting (3) Mechanical Components (4) Non-Mechanical Components (1) Sensors, Transducers & Detectors (3) Structural Components (3) Valves (1)
Airframe Systems Airframe Assemblies (9) Cabin Interiors (4) Cargo Systems (1) Environmental Systems (4) Fluid Power (2) Landing Assemblies (3) Safety & Security Systems (1) Weapons Systems (1)
Avionics Communications (Airborne) (4) Flight and Data Management (1) Imaging and Visual Systems (2) Indicators and Instruments (2)
Power Systems Auxiliary Power (1) Electrical Power Systems (3) Engine Components (4) Engines (3) Fuel Systems (2) Power Transmission (1) Rotors & Propellers (2)
Testing Test Equipment (2)
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Materials / Composites

Kanfit Ltd Analysis Composite Structures: Composite structural parts & assemblies (8-400)
Socomore (Dysol) Analysis Epoxy Resins: Moldable shim material two part system

Materials / Metals

Kanfit Ltd Analysis Metal & Alloy Fabrications: Sheet metal parts

Components / Active Electronic Components

Ultra Electronics Precision Control Systems Analysis | News Electronic Control Equipment: Propeller electronic control unit (for Dowty Propellers)

Components / Actuation

Beaver Aerospace & Defense, Inc. Analysis Linear Actuators: Wing flap & horizontal stabilizer actuation

Components / Lighting

Collins Aerospace, Interiors, Lighting Systems Analysis Aircraft Exterior Lighting Systems: LED exit lights, taxi lights
Safran Cabin (was Zodiac Cabin Interiors) Analysis Cabin Lighting:
STELIA Aerospace North America Analysis Aircraft Exterior Lighting Systems: Landing lights

Components / Mechanical Components

GE Aviation Systems - Rockford Analysis Fans: Fans & blowers
Safran Aerosystems Analysis Ice Protection/Prevention Equipment: De-icing system
STELIA Aerospace North America Analysis Ice Protection/Prevention Equipment: Ice shields
Teledyne CML Composites Analysis Manifolds & Ducts: Air conditioning ducts (8-400 series)

Components / Non-Mechanical Components

Components / Sensors, Transducers & Detectors

Crane Aerospace & Electronics, Power Solutions Analysis Proximity Sensors:
Hypernetics Ltd. Analysis Transducers: Wheel speed transducers
Leonardo Airborne Systems UK Analysis Radar Detectors: Seaspray 7500E maritime search radar (Dash 8 Multi Mission Aircraft)

Components / Structural Components

Spirit AeroSystems Belfast Analysis | News Aircraft Structural Components: Wing mounted flight components (8-400)
STELIA Aerospace North America Analysis Aircraft Structural Components: Nose compartment
TITAL GmbH Analysis Metal & Alloy Castings: Aluminium & titanium investment castings

Components / Valves

The Lee Company Analysis Check Valves: Dash 8 Q400; Relief Valves: Dash 8 Q400; Hydraulic System Valves: Dash 8 Q400; Pressure Control Valves: Dash 8 Q400

Airframe Systems / Airframe Assemblies

Avcorp Industries Inc. Analysis Aircraft Flooring: Floor panels
AVIC SAC Commercial Aircraft Company Ltd Analysis Empennages: ; Fuselage Sections: Aft & forward fuselage
Avior Integrated Products Inc. Analysis | News Fairings:
Comtek Advanced Structures Ltd. Analysis Aircraft Flooring: Floor panels (8-400)
Hexcel Analysis Fairings: Fuselage fairings, wing & dorsal; Aircraft Control Surfaces: Leading edge; vertical stabilizer bullet assembly; Aircraft Doors: Air-stair door
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation Analysis Wings: Wing; Fuselage Sections: Centre & aft fuselage; Empennages: Vertical & horizontal tail plane, elevator/rudder; Aircraft Doors: Doors
Sonaca SA Analysis Wings: Wing skin panels
Spirit AeroSystems Belfast Analysis | News Fuselage Sections: Fuselage (8-400)
STELIA Aerospace North America Analysis Fairings: ; Wing Flaps: Leading edges, flap shrouds, wing tips

Airframe Systems / Cabin Interiors

AvtechTyee Analysis Cabin Address Systems: Passenger address system
Collins Aerospace, Interiors, Lighting Systems Analysis Passenger Service Units (PSUs): Attendant call unit, PSUs, infill panels, O2 box panels
Expliseat SAS Analysis | News Passenger Seating: Ultra-light seat (Dash 8-400, optional)
Safran Cabin (was Zodiac Cabin Interiors) Analysis Lavatory Equipment: Lavatories; Galleys: ; Aircraft Interiors: Closets, class dividers, 9G bulkheads, cockpit door; Automatic Passenger Briefing Equipment: Passenger address system

Airframe Systems / Cargo Systems

U.S. Cargo Systems Analysis Cargo Systems:

Airframe Systems / Environmental Systems

Cox & Company, Inc. Analysis Air Heaters: Freeze protection system products (8-400)
Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse SAS Analysis Cabin Pressure Control Systems:
Safran Cabin (was Zodiac Cabin Interiors) Analysis Airborne Waste Removal Systems: Waste system; Acoustic Insulation: Acoustic system
Ultra Electronics Precision Control Systems Analysis | News Acoustic Damping Materials: UltraQuiet tonal active noise control system (Dash 8 Multi Mission Aircraft)

Airframe Systems / Fluid Power

Parker Aerospace Hydraulic Systems Analysis Hydraulic Systems & Equipment: Landing gear hydraulic systems
The Lee Company Analysis Hydraulic Filters: Dash 8 Q400; Hydraulic Systems Restrictors: Dash 8 Q400

Airframe Systems / Landing Assemblies

Collins Aerospace, Landing Gear Analysis Aircraft Landing Gear: Retractable tricycle type landing gear with anti-skid brakes
Crane Aerospace/Hydro-Aire Inc. Analysis Brake-by-Wire Systems: Brake-by-wire anti-skid & brake control systems
Fokker Landing Gear Analysis Aircraft Landing Gear: Nose landing gear production

Airframe Systems / Safety & Security Systems

Safran Cabin (was Zodiac Cabin Interiors) Analysis Emergency Lighting Systems: Emergency lighting

Airframe Systems / Weapons Systems

Raytheon Intelligence & Space (RIS) Analysis | News Weapons Countermeasures: SeaVue MR

Avionics / Communications (Airborne)

ACSS, an L3Harris and Thales Company Analysis | News Radar Transponders: NXT-600 Mode S transponder
AvtechTyee Analysis Onboard Intercom Systems: Flight deck audio system
HR Smith (Technical Developments) Ltd Analysis Communication Antennas: Antennas
TEAM t/a Cobham Avionics Analysis Radio Frequency Management Systems: Audio & radio management system (8-400)

Avionics / Flight and Data Management

Thales AVS France Analysis Avionics Management Systems: Avionics suite including EFIS, engine & system integrated display, centralised diagnostic system

Avionics / Imaging and Visual Systems

Honeywell Aerospace, Electronic Systems Analysis Weather Mapping Radar: Primus 660 weather radar
L3Harris Technologies (WESCAM) Analysis Airborne Reconnaissance Infrared: MX-15 sensor turret under nose, MX-20/25 in rear (Dash 8 Multi Mission Aircraft)

Avionics / Indicators and Instruments

Collins Aerospace, Avionics Division Analysis Head-Up Displays: HGS-4100 head-up guidance system (all versions); HGS-4200 (recent versions)
Safran Electronics & Defense (Components) Analysis Attitude Indicators: Attitude & positioning inertial reference system

Power Systems / Auxiliary Power

Collins Aerospace, Power Systems Analysis Auxiliary Power Units: APS 1000/T-62T-46C12 APU

Power Systems / Electrical Power Systems

Collins Aerospace, Electronic Control and Motor Systems (ECMS) Analysis | News Electric Motors: Electric motor and controller (Dash 8-100 demonstrator)
Electromech Technologies Analysis Electric Motors: Blower fan motor rotor & stator; pitch trim actuator motor; rudder trim actuator motor; aileron trim & pitch feel actuator motor (8-400)
Pratt & Whitney Canada Analysis | News Electric Motors: Hydrid-electric propulsion technology

Power Systems / Engine Components

Collins Aerospace, Engine Components Analysis Turbine Engine Blades: Turbine airfoils
GKN Aerospace Analysis Nacelles:
Hamble Aerostructures (Aernnova Group) (was GE Aviation) Analysis Nacelles: Nacelle aft and forward sections, and complete nacelle assembly
Hutchinson Aerospace Analysis Engine Mounts: Engine isolation mounts

Power Systems / Engines

Conscious Aerospace BV Analysis | News Electric Engines: Fuel cell based conversion system
Pratt & Whitney Canada Analysis | News Turboprop Engines: (PW100 Series - De Havilland Dash 8 Multi Mission Aircraft - PW100A; De Havilland Dash 8 Q400 - PW150A )
ZeroAvia, Inc Analysis | News Electric Engines: (ZA2000 - De Havilland Dash 8-400 - ZA2000 )

Power Systems / Fuel Systems

Marshall Aerospace Analysis | News Fuel Tanks & Systems: External auxiliary fuel tanks (option)
Sofrance Analysis Oil Filters: 8-400

Power Systems / Power Transmission

Avio Aero (GE Aerospace) Analysis | News Gearboxes: Reduction gearbox on PW150 engine

Power Systems / Rotors & Propellers

Collins Aerospace, Propeller Systems (Ratier Figeac) Analysis Composite Propellers: 14SF composite four-blade constant speed propellers
Dowty Propellers Analysis Composite Propellers: R408/6-123-F/17 six-bladed propellers (8-400)

Testing / Test Equipment

ATEQ & Cobra Aviation Inc. Analysis Test Sets: Pitot static test equipment
Testek Solutions - Independence (formerly Avtron and Testek) Analysis Automated Test Equipment: UnivATE automatic test equipment
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