Adult: 12 Yrs above; Child: 2 to 11 years; Infant: Below 23 Months
It has got the Short Take-Off and Landing (STOL) capabilities. It can take-off and land at most of the airport in hilly and mountainous region such as Lukla, Phaplu, Jomsom, Jumla etc.

Powerplants
The airplane is powered by two 533 / 579 KW ( 715 / 776 SHP ) Garrett TPE331-5 (-5A)-252D turboprop engines driving two Hartzell propellers.
Performance:
Maximum Cruising Speed (TAS):
234 knots
Max Take Off Weight:
DO 228-202K: 6,200 kg (13,669 lbs)
DO 228-212: 6,400 kg (14,110 lbs)
Dimensions
a. Length: 54.4 ft (16.56 m)
b. Wing Span: 55.8 ft (16.97 m)
c. Height: 15.11 ft (4.86 m)
Capacity:
a. Two Flight Crew and one cabin attendant
b. Eighteen ( 18 ) passengers at two abreast
Adult: 12 Yrs above; Child: 2 to 11 years; Infant: Below 23 Months