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The FAA has approved a supplemental type certificate (STC) for installation of a Spectrum Aeromed air ambulance module and cabinetry in the Daher Kodiak 100 single-engine turboprop. Patient loading is facilitated via the Kodiak’s 49.25-by-49.25-inch rear cargo door.
Under the STC, Kodiak 100 operators can install up to two ambulance modules along with a four-drawer cabinet equipped with top mounting rails. One of the two ambulance modules can be powered in the two-module configuration.
The unpressurized Kodiak 100 has a maximum range of 1,005 nm and maximum cruise speed of 183 ktas. Takeoff field length is just 950 feet and useful load is 3,530 pounds. Power is provided by a Pratt &amp; Whitney Canada PT6-34A, and avionics are a Garmin G1000 NXi suite.
"This STC approval represents a pivotal achievement for Spectrum Aeromed and underscores our dedication to advancing aeromedical solutions," said Justin Mahler, v-p of design and certification at Spectrum Aeromed. "With the Daher Kodiak 100 now equipped to accommodate our ambulance modules and cabinetry, operators can optimize their aircraft for medical missions without compromising on efficiency or safety."&nbsp;
Kodiak operators can customize various aeromedical configurations, as is the case for other aircraft for which Spectrum Aeromed has developed STCs.

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