B Airways Douglas Basler BT-67 (DC-3TP) DC-3 N2685W CN 22010 LN 42 . Taken In March 1985 . Editorial Image

The Basler BT-67 is a utility aircraft produced by Basler Turbo Conversions of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. It is a remanufactured and modified Douglas C-47 Skytrain Douglas DC-3 the modifications are designed to significantly extend the DC-3's serviceable lifetime.Basler Turbo Conversions was founded in 1990 solely focused on converting existing C-47 DC-3 airframes into the BT-67. Basler configures each new build to the client's specifications. Industries served include cargo, military, cloudseeding, and scientific research.The conversion includes fitting the airframe with new Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67R turboprop engines, lengthening the fuselage, strengthening the airframe, upgrading the avionics, and making modifications to the wing leading edges and wingtips.