Dornier 228-212 Aircraft in Canada
Canadian-registered aircraft (C- prefix) operate under Transport Canada certification standards similar to FAA but with specific differences in maintenance, equipment, and operations. Canadian aircraft frequently transact cross-border to US buyers; import process requires FAA airworthiness re-certification and possible equipment changes.
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About the Dornier 228-212
The Dornier Do 228 is a twin-turboprop STOL commuter and utility aircraft distinguished by its high-lift wing and excellent short-field performance. Used for regional commuter service, survey, maritime patrol and utility work, it combines a roomy box-section fuselage with rugged short-field capability — a true special-mission and short-haul workhorse.
Dornier 228-212 Specifications
Model specThe Dornier 228-212 is a 2-seat multi engine turboprop with a cruise speed of 200 kt (370 km/h), a range of 560 nm (1,037 km).
Dornier 228-212 Listings
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Dornier 228-212 Price & Cost
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Dornier 228-212
Buying a Dornier 228-212 centres on its turbine engine(s) — time to overhaul, hot-section history and any engine maintenance program — alongside airframe hours and cycles.
What to check before buying
- Turbine engine status — hot-section and overhaul time, trend monitoring and whether the engine is on a maintenance program.
- Airframe hours & cycles — high-utilisation turboprops accumulate cycles quickly; cycles can matter more than hours.
- Equipment — cargo pod, floats/amphibian gear, de-ice and avionics all affect value.
- Corrosion & logbooks — continuous records and a corrosion inspection, especially on float or marine-operated aircraft.
- Pre-buy inspection — commission an independent pre-buy by a type-experienced shop.
Frequently Asked Questions — Dornier 228-212
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Dornier 228-212 Inventory by Country
| United Kingdom | 2 |
| Canada | 1 |
| Kenya | 1 |
Dornier 228-212 Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Dornier 228-212. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database