The Dornier 228-100 (ICAO type D228) is an aircraft of Germany origin, certificated in the Commuter category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 6,400 kg. It offers a maximum range of 1,320 nm, a cruise speed of 192 knots, a service ceiling of 28,000 ft and seating for up to 19 across its variants.
Dornier 228-100
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 15
- Active
- 15
- Origin
- Germany
Per-variant specifications
The FAA paperwork
TCDS A16EU · Rev 12 · issued 2019-09-19
- Category
- Commuter
- MTOW
- 6,403 kg
- MZFW
- 6,210 kg
- Seats
- 1 crew · 19 passengers
- Fuel
- 2,388 L
- Ceiling
- 15,000 ft
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Dornier 228-100 market & fleet intelligence
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- Aircraft seen flying
- 1
- Tracked flights
- 1
- Tracked flight hours
- 1
1 Dornier 228-100 were tracked flying in the last 90 days, across 1 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.
Dornier 228-100 manuals & documents
1 document for the Dornier 228-100 — Maintenance Manual. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
This document provides maintenance information for the Dornier 228 aircraft, specifically focusing on the installation of vertical and horizontal anchor systems for smokejumping and cargo spotting operations. It includes details on required accessories, materials, and FAA approvals.
- The document covers installation of vertical and horizontal anchors for smokejumping.
- Vertical anchor strength is rated at 2000 pounds.
- Horizontal anchor strength is rated at 750 pounds.
- FAA Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) are referenced for modifications.
- The document includes materials lists for anchor assemblies.
- It specifies that modifications should not adversely affect airworthiness.
- Approval is granted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service.
- The document outlines compliance with FAA regulations.
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What is the range of the Dornier 228-100?
The Dornier 228-100 has a maximum range of 1,320 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the Dornier 228-100 carry?
The Dornier 228-100 seats up to 19 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Dornier 228-100?
The Dornier 228-100's maximum take-off weight is 6,400 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Dornier 228-100?
The Dornier 228-100's ICAO type designator is D228.
How many Dornier 228-100 aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 15 registered Dornier 228-100 airframes worldwide.