1959 Pilatus P3-05
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Description
Very nice Pilatus P-3 former Swiss Airforce Primary Trainer 2 Seats, Aerbatic, very solid and reliable construction! Exhaust System overhauled by Gomolzig in 2016 Annual inspection completed February 2023 Permit to fly renewed for two years on October 26, 2023 Hangared in private hangar Specifications subject to verification by purchaser
Engine
Engine Lycoming GO-435-C2A2, S/N: 2-3088-11, 6 Cylinders, 260 HP Total Time: 2807 hours Time Since Overhaul: 1003 hours Major inspection with total disassembly performed by Dachsel Germany in July 2016
Propeller
Propeller Hartzell HC-83V20-2C, Serial Number: D-1494 Total Time: 2130 hours Time Since Overhaul: 161 hours Overhauled by MT-Propeller 20/11/2014 Inspected by MT-Propeller 12/2019, reinstalled on aircraft in January 2020
Interior
Original military, in very good conditdion
Exterior
Original military scheme, in very good condition Polished alluminum with orange stripes
Modifications / STCs
• Cleveland Brakes
• Strobe and position lights
• 1 Parachute
• Seat Cushions to fly without parachutes
• Tow Bar
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Stefano Scossa
avbuyer.com
|
Contact for price
|
Germany | Jun 02, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Aeromeccanica
aircraftdealer.com
|
$116,553
$113,542
|
Greenville, SC | Mar 15, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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Stefano Scossa
avpay.aero
|
$109,472
$108,993
|
Switzerland | Mar 21, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Aeromeccanica
planecheck.com
|
$109,472 *
€ 94,000
|
Switzerland | May 03, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Aeromeccanica
aircraft24.com
|
$147,185 *
US$ 127,019
|
Germany | Mar 21, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Cleveland Brakes
globalplanesearch.com
|
Call for Price
|
Locarno | Apr 01, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Aeromeccanica
controller.com
|
$115,691
$114,790
|
Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Aeromeccanica
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$116,207 *
GBP £86,305
|
Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland | Apr 02, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This Pilatus P3-05
This 1959 Pilatus P3-05 (HB-RBY) is a single engine piston with 3,205 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $115,691.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (HB-RBY) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
NTSB database checked for HB-RBY.
Note: NTSB covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers). This aircraft is registered in a non-US country (HB-RBY). Safety records from the national aviation authority may not be included in our database.