HTA’s Mission Elements for the C-26:

• Provide reputable depot support through working agreements for paint, engine overhaul, and aircraft repair when required by the Prime contractor

  About the C-26

The C-26 aircraft was manufactured by Fairchild Aircraft Incorporated and is a high performance, fixed wing, pressurized, twin engine turboprop that has accommodations for a pilot, co-pilot and 19 passengers and/or cargo or a combination of both. It is powered by two Garrett TPE331-12URH engines, rated at 1100 shaft horsepower takeoff power and 1000 shaft horsepower maximum continuous power. The engine is equipped with 106 inch (269 cm) diameter McCauly full feathering, reversible, constant speed four bladed propellers.
 

The aircraft represents an on-call, rapid response air transport for high priority resupply and movement of key personnel to remote, unserviced or feeder sites. Specifically, the aircraft is used to deliver repair parts, equipment, technical teams, crash and accident investigation teams. In its role, such functions as range clearance, surveillance, Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC), administrative movement of personnel, transportation connections and courier flights are accomplished.

In 2005, Lear Sigeler was awarded the Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) for the Navy’s seven (7) C-26D aircraft and in 2006 Lear Sigler was awarded the (CLS) for the eleven (11) C-26B Army National Guard and eleven (11) RC-26 Air National Guard aircraft.

HTA Aviation, a privately held company, providing superior CLS and COMBS services for our government and support for the world's most technologically advanced business jet aircraft. HTA also offers Service Engineering (DER & PMA), Technical Publications, and Consulting Services for the business aviation industry.

  C-26 Metroliner Pictures

  C-26 Aircraft Specifications