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Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-20
The PT6A-20 turboprop model certified on the DHC-6 Series 100 Twin Otter.
Identity
Aliases
PT6A-20
PT6A 20
Domains
aviation
Identity Level
model
Kind
turboprop
Name
Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-20
Status
historical
Details
Description
The PT6A-20 turboprop model certified on the DHC-6 Series 100 Twin Otter.
Developers
Developer
Manufacturers
Manufacturer
Links
Official Url
https://www.aviation.govt.nz/assets/aircraft/type-acceptance-reports/DHC-6_Series_100.pdf
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Creation Time
August 1, 2026 at 18:55:11 UTC
Updated Time
August 1, 2026 at 18:55:11 UTC
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Sources
Accessed Date
2026-08-01
Note
The certification report identifies the DHC-6 Series 100 engine as Pratt & Whitney PT6A-20 and records the Series 100 as the original production version.
Publisher
Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand
Title
DHC-6 Series 100 Type Acceptance Report TAR 96/02
Url
https://www.aviation.govt.nz/assets/aircraft/type-acceptance-reports/DHC-6_Series_100.pdf
Accessed Date
2026-08-01
Note
Museum collection documentation corroborates two PT6A-20 turboprop engines on the Twin Otter.
Publisher
Canada Aviation and Space Museum
Title
DHC-6 Twin Otter collection highlight
Url
https://ingenium.ca/aviation/en/collection-highlight/de-havilland-canada-dhc-6-twin-otter/
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