TYPE: Cargo conversion of Mitsubishi MU-2 series.

PROGRAMME: First conversion began mid-1984; FAA certificated; 20 conversions completed by November 1988.

DESIGN FEATURES: Cargoliner based on long-fuselage MU-2G, MU-2J, MU-2L, MU-2N and Marquise. Modifications include flight deck window replaced by forward hinged flight deck door and integral step on port or starboard side; bulkhead stressed to 9g between flight deck and cargo cabin; smooth plastic liner in cabin; cargo nets dividing cabin into three areas with access from front or rear; optional upward opening cargo door 1.22 m (4 ft in) high x 1.42 m (4 ft 8 in) wide replacing standard rear cabin door. Pressurisation unchanged.