Business configuration (STC 62-002)

[bdbogle]

Has there been any word if the DA62 can be delivered with the 6 seat "business configuration"? Looks like the STC is in place but is there a hold up because of Canada for US destined aircraft? I've got a delivery (for now 9/24) from Austria and I'd rather have the 6 seat config if possible. Looks like the middle row reclines a bit vs the 3 abreast seating.

[MackAttack]

I have not heard anything (I am interested in this myself), but one point to add - there will not be a six seat configuration. With the executive seating in the second row, the seats are pushed back for more legroom and that plus the recline would impede egress for third row occupants. Therefore, the 62 will have either 4, 5 or 7 seats, but not six. That’s what I heard at OSH when I asked about it…. Premier could confirm that for you and if I’m incorrect, I have confidence that our fellow forum members will gleefully correct me!

Cheers

[bdbogle]

The Design and Interior pdf from the Diamond Website says otherwise: https://www.diamondaircraft.com/fileadm ... EEN_01.pdf

[MackAttack]

I see that in the diagram, but the one photo they have shows the cargo bin not the 3d row behind the executive configuration. I had the exact same reaction and was told otherwise at OSH, so definitely confirm this with Premier if you’re counting on six seats. It might be an FAA/TC issue vs. an EASA issue for example. But they were very specific with me about this point … we had quite the chat about it. I would be thrilled to know that I am not correct or that something has changed!

Quick PS: there are a number of items in the interior design brochure that are available in Europe and not in North America, so you can’t take everything in there as gospel, or so I found out when I was finalizing my interior choices in 2022.