Pacific Wing Air Charters: Aircraft Fleet

Aircraft Fleet

Pacific Wing operates two different types of aircraft:
The Cessna 185, and the DeHavilland DHC-2 Beaver.

Cessna 185:
Both of our 185 aircraft are 1979 185F models. Both are mounted on Aerocet 3500 Amphibious floats. The
versatility of the amphibious floats allow them to takeoff and land from either the water
or an airport. They carry up to three passengers each, or the loaded equivalent of 650
pounds.
Cessna A185F: N9863Q

History of the 185:
The Cessna 185 was first announced by the Cessna Aircraft Company in 1961. Its
production run started in that year and lasted until 1981, when the final 185 was rolled
out of the Wichita, Kansas factory. It was originally powered by a Continental IO-470
engine, but later models were all designed with the Continental IO-520 engine as its
power source. This 300 horsepower engine powered the dauntless 185 into the Alaskan
Bush, where it is now the predominent light utility Bush Plane in the Alaskan skies.

DeHavilland DHC-2 Beaver:
Known by many to be the ultimate Bush Plane, the Beaver is a rugged, radial-engined
aircraft that was designed specifically for use in the Canadian and Alaskan Bush. The
company's 1958 Beaver started its life as a military L-20A. It was modified by Kenmore
Air Harbor of Kenmore, Washington to become a civil DHC-2. Pacific Wing's Beaver is
mounted on a pair of Edo 4930 floats, and is based at the Petersburg seaplane float. It
can carry up to six passengers or the equivalent of 1400 pounds. The Beaver is the half ton
truck of the air, and can be used for a variety of needs.
DeHavilland Beaver: N616W

History of the DHC-2:
The Canadian company, DeHavilland, designed the Beaver in the late 1940's and early 1950's. The first
Beaver flew in 1951 and production lasted until 1961. Many Beavers were produced to
military specifications and were designated the L-20A. Most military models have been
rebuilt and modified to continue their life in jobs such as Alaskan Bush Planes. The
Beaver is powered by a Pratt & Whitney R-985 450 hp radial engine. This rugged and
dependable engine has been powering Beavers all over the world for the past fifty years,
and it will continue to carry them through the next century.
For a more comprehensive history and great information on the Beaver, visit the Beaver Tales website