This outstanding civil aircraft is based in Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil and is operated by Skylift Táxi Aéreo, Ltda.  This relatively low total-time aircraft has just over 10,000 total airframe hours since new.  SH-1951 features Honeywell (Garrett) TPE 331-6 engines rated at 840 SHP rather than the lower powered TPE 331-2 engines installed on most other Skyvan aircraft. The engines are mid-life with an overhaul interval of 6,000 hours and have low time since Hot Section Inspections, which were completed in September 2004.

The Shorts SC-7 Skyvan is a twin turbo prop STOL utility aircraft used in a variety of roles including passenger transport and medical evacuation. The Skyvan is an excellent cargo aircraft for small package, palletized, or oversized freight. The aircraft excels as a skydive platform with its roomy cabin and large rear door that can be opened in flight.  It can be configured to carry up to 19 passengers.  The maximum payload is 4,600 lbs. (2,086 kg).