Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Aircraft based in Adelaide, South Australia (YPAD)
- Executive interior: 8 passengers, forward 4-place club, aft forward-facing seat opposite 3-place divan, executive seat upgrades (lumbar/armrests)
- Forward galley with microwave
- Hi-Fi cabin audio system with subwoofer, Lufthansa Tecknik entertainment system
- Four 115V AC outlets, eight USB ports, cabin mood lighting
- Black velvet exterior with mocha metallic stripes (2024)
- Airframe total time: 228 hours, total landings: 137
- Engines (FJ44-4A-QPM): 2 engines, each 228 hours/138 cycles, 100% enrolled on Crystal Care
- Maintenance: Service center maintained, Crystal Care program ($12,000/month + $800/hr), next inspections due Dec 2026/2027/2028
- Avionics: Pilatus ACE (Honeywell Primus Epic 2.0), dual 12” PFDs & MFDs, autothrottle, dual WAAS GPS, dual Honeywell ChartLink, Iridium SATCOM, TCAS II, TAWS Class A, dual Mode S transponders (ADS-B In/Out), weather radar, stormscope, synthetic vision, SmartRunway & SmartLanding
- Additional: Lithium-ion batteries, cabin air ionizers, baggage restraint & tie-down, pulsing recognition lights, 406 MHz ELT with GPS interface
About this Model
Overview
The Pilatus PC-24 is a twin‑engine light jet designed to bridge the gap between turboprop access and jet cruise capability. Its defining attribute is the ability to operate from shorter runways, including certain grass or gravel surfaces (subject to performance planning and operator approvals), enabling direct access to airfields that are often impractical for many jets in the same class. It pairs that access with a practical cabin and a large cargo door aimed at mixed passenger-and-baggage missions.
Mission Fit
PC-24 missions tend to center on reliable access and schedule control: flying closer to the final destination, reducing ground transfers, and supporting mixed payloads. It is well-suited to day trips and multi-leg itineraries where shorter-field capability and quick turnarounds matter. For buyers whose missions are dominated by long nonstop legs, larger-cabin aircraft with more fuel and higher cruise ceilings may be a better match.
Cabin
The cabin is arranged to be functional and adaptable, typically with a club seating section and options for additional seats depending on interior and certification. A key differentiator is the large aft cargo door that supports loading bulky items more easily than many light jets, which can reduce compromises on baggage when traveling with equipment. Expect a business-jet environment focused on practical space and mission flexibility rather than a heavy emphasis on ultra-quiet isolation.