Spectrum SA-550

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The Basler Turbo 37/Spectrum SA-550 is a twin-boom single engined aircraft converted from a Reims/Cessna FTB337G Skymaster by Basler Turbo Conversions and Spectrum Aircraft Corporation. The aircraft first flew on 1 February 1983.[1][2][3]

Design and development

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The aircraft is currently owned by Basler Turbo Conversions of Oshkosh, Wisconsin.[3]

Specifications (SA-550)

Data from Flight International[1]

General characteristics

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References

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External links

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