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Everts Air Fuel specializes in transporting bulk fuel to remote Alaskan communities using historic piston aircraft like the DC-6, an increasingly rare sight worldwide.
Aircraft identity
Registration
N251CE
ICAO Type
DC6
Model
DC-6
Manufacturer
Douglas
Airline
Everts Air Fuel
Airline Code
EVR / 5V
Livery
Everts Air Fuel
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp radial engines
Thrust
2,400 hp per engine
Wingspan
35.81 meters
Length
32.18 meters
Height
8.68 meters
MTOW
45,359 kilograms
Range
7,600 kilometers
Capacity
48 passengers (converted to cargo/fuel: varies)
Cruise Speed
507 kilometers per hour
Noise Rating
98–106 dB (ICAO Chapter 2, not certified to later standards)
Location
Airport Code
FAI/PAFA
Airport Name
Fairbanks International Airport