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Mar 8, 2007 (newstodate): Boeing has contracted Singapore Technologies Aerospace to perform P2F conversion of the Boeing 767-300 into the 767-300 Boeing Converted Freighter, BCF.
The 767-300BCF conversion entails the removal of passenger interiors, equipment, and furnishings; installation of a main-deck side cargo door; replacement or strengthening of the main-deck floor structures; installation of a 9-G rigid cargo barrier; and a new cargo handling system, as well as other systems changes.
ST Aerospace will induct the first aircraft from ANA, Boeing's launch customer for this program, at its SASCO facility in Singapore for conversion in October 2007, and the prototype is expected for redelivery in June 2008, upon FAA certification.
With 24 maindeck pallet positions, the converted 767-300BCF is expected to have about the same cargo capability as the same model production freighter with approximately 50 tonnes structural payload at a range of 5,930km, and a 187,270kg maximum takeoff weight.
The 767-300BCF conversion entails the removal of passenger interiors, equipment, and furnishings; installation of a main-deck side cargo door; replacement or strengthening of the main-deck floor structures; installation of a 9-G rigid cargo barrier; and a new cargo handling system, as well as other systems changes.
ST Aerospace will induct the first aircraft from ANA, Boeing's launch customer for this program, at its SASCO facility in Singapore for conversion in October 2007, and the prototype is expected for redelivery in June 2008, upon FAA certification.
With 24 maindeck pallet positions, the converted 767-300BCF is expected to have about the same cargo capability as the same model production freighter with approximately 50 tonnes structural payload at a range of 5,930km, and a 187,270kg maximum takeoff weight.