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Basic description of the L 410 UVP-E20 and its advantages:

Every all-metal, high wing, twin turboprop commuter in serial production is powered by GE H80-

200 engines. The L 410 aircraft family is successfully operating in more than 50 countries all

around the world. So far, over 1100 aircraft have been produced. The most important features and

advantages of the L 410 UVP-E20 are as follows:

19 seat commuter for transportation of passengers, cargo or for special missions

Lowest operating and maintenance costs in its category

Unsurpassed durability and proven reliability in extreme conditions

Reliable operation on short unpaved runways (STOL)

Superb “hot and high” performance

High versatility with a number of quick change conversion kits

An excellent safety record

Large luggage compartments

A very roomy and comfortable passenger cabin (most spacious in its category)

The L 410 UVP-E20, which is the latest and

most advanced successor of the famous L

410 aircraft series, is a well proven 19 seat

turboprop commuter aircraft with

outstanding technical parameters and

operational reliability which is easy to

handle and simple to maintain.

The L 410 has been in production for over

forty years and has an impressive safety

record. Owners and users, from different

regions of Europe, Asia, Africa and

America, appreciate the aircraft's

remarkable "hot and high” performance

and excellent STOL capability. They especially value its tough and durable structure and its ability

to operate under extreme climatic conditions, ranging from –50°C up to +50°C. Its durable

airframe and unique design offer exceptional performance both in the torrid desert heat of Africa

and Latin America as well as the most frigid regions of the world.

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The L 410 is equally "at home" operating in the Sahara desert or the Siberian tundra. The aircraft

has proven consistent and reliable in an exceptionally wide range of climate conditions, from the

dusty and dry African savannas to the rainy areas of Latin America and from sea level to ”hot and

high” mountainous destinations.

With its unique undercarriage, the aircraft can operate anywhere, needing just a few hundred

meters of airstrip with a minimum strength of 6 kg/sq cm (85 lb/sq. in), i.e. it can land and take off

from a rain-soaked short grass airfields.

The L 410 UVP-E20 has been certified on the basis of FAR 23 regulation (Amendment 34) and has

received the Type Certificates in the Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Sweden, Indonesia, the

Philippines, Australia, Argentina, Brazil, Russian Federation, Cuba and Chile. After establishing the

new European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), the aircraft has also received full EASA Type

Certificate valid for all EU (EASA) countries.

The aircraft has also been approved for operation in a number of other countries, including Algeria,

Republic of South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Tunisia, Colombia, Venezuela, South Korea,

India and others.

The L 420, which is the FAA certified

variant of the L 410 UVP-E20, has been

certified on the basis of FAR 23 regulation

(Amendment 41) and has received the

Type Certificates in the Czech Republic,

USA, Australia and Indonesia and has full

EASA Type Certificate.

To insure exceptional in-flight safety and

maximum customer's satisfaction, LET has

always put great emphasis on continuous

development, quality of production and

product support. All current operators

enjoy the aircraft’s excellent dispatch reliability, incredible passenger comfort and cost

effectiveness as well as the factory’s ability to insure timely and comprehensive product support.

The L 410 is used by air taxi and airline operators as well as many government agencies all around

the world.

The wide-body, oval fuselage, with 17.9 cu m. (632 cu ft) of passenger cabin volume, provides the

highest standard of passenger comfort in the standard commuter variant as well as maximum

versatility and utilization of the aircraft for a number of other applications and special missions,

including executive, cargo, fast medical aid, ambulance, paratroops, photogrammetric, maritime

patrol, surveillance and others.

The L 410 represents ideal technical and economic solutions for short haul air transport of

passengers and goods. It is an ideal air platform for a variety of other special missions, including

VIP, Air Ambulance, Patrol and Surveillance, Photogrammetric, Paratroop and others.