Conversion of the main passenger cabin to a class E cargo compartment for the carriage of freight and change to the location of rapid decompression vents for planned future bulk cargo loading operations.

Some of the main design changes include:

 • Air con- Rework of the air-conditioning system installs a shut off valve into the cross-over duct beween the right and left had main distribution ducts, located under the main cargo compartment floor, with an operating lever located in the flight deck.

 • Coms- Removal of passenger address system

 • Electrical power- Wiring to aft toilet is capped and stowed. All circuit breakers associated with this equipment will be removed from circuit breaker panel and placarded accordingly.

 • Equipment and furnishings- Removal of cabin carpet, seat assemblies, aft toilet assembly and deactivation of passenger oxygen line (IAW SAAB standard maintenance practices).

 • Fire protection- Class ‘E’ smoke detector (5 units installed)

 • Lighting- 8 lamp box assemblies along the length of the main cabin. Two forward boxes in the vestibule area contain both main and emergency lights. Remaining light boxes

 • Oxygen- Passenger oxygen distribution units removed. Flight crew oxygen stays the same.

 • Water waste- Toilet water drainpipe work is removed, blanking plates installed.

 • Over wing emergency exit doors- Deactivated by installation of locking device to prevent attempted opening during service.

-       Ability to use your aircraft for transporting cargo

-       It’s estimated that up to 90% of world trade is carried by the international shipping industry, and cargo transport is more vital now than ever before.

-       Give customers a sense of confidence about the products they need to ship

-       More customer satisfaction and less financial loss due to accuracy and scheduling of aircraft times

-       Ability to use GPS systems to track the cargo