Spectrum SA-550
| Basler Turbo 37 Spectrum SA-550 |
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| Role | STOL conversion |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Basler Turbo Conversions Spectrum Aircraft Corporation |
| First flight | 1 February 1983 |
| Introduction | 1983 |
| Status | production completed |
| Number built | At least two |
| Developed from | Cessna Skymaster |
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.
The Skymaster rear engine was replaced with a flat-rated 550 hp (410 kW) Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 and front engine was removed and the cockpit was stretched forward. The aircraft is capable of taking off in less than 450 ft (137 m) fully loaded. Basler had a deal with the government of Thailand to convert their O-2 Skymaster to SA-550 and to convert civilian Skymaster in Thailand as well. These plans appear to have never happened.
The aircraft is currently owned by Basler Turbo Conversions of Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
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