2002 Pilatus PC-12
Single Engine Turboprop
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
This is a "no excuses" Pilatus PC-12/45 that is completely turnkey and ready to go for a year-end closing! Part 135 maintained and operated with a fresh engine hot section inspection means you don't have to guess what you're inheriting when you buy. Additional features include Garmin Touchscreen Avionics, a Hartzell 5-Bladed propeller that is quieter and climbs better, dual battery system which makes a big difference for faster and cooler engine starts, plus seating for 6 passengers in the back. Available for outright sale or fractional ownership - call for more details!
Propeller
Hartzell 5-Bladed
Interior
The interior is in excellent condition and was refurbished in 2019 by FlexAero in Deland, Florida featuring seating for six (6) passengers with 6 executive seats; oxygen is plumbed for two additional seats in the rear.
Inspection
The aircraft is actively flown and maintained to Part 135 standards under the Pilatus Aircraft Maintenance Manual without deferment or extension. Maintenance tracking is provided by CAMP Systems and custom due list or status sheets are available upon request. No known damage history.
Modifications / STCs
• Fresh Engine Hot Section and report available!
• Part 135 Maintained and Operated
• Dual Battery System (Finnoff STC)
• Hartzell 5-Blade Propeller
• Six (6) Passenger Interior
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
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Lakeland, FL | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Pilatus PC-12
This 2002 Pilatus PC-12 (N459PC) is a 10-seat single engine turboprop with 9,495 hours on the airframe. There are currently 12 PC-12 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $7,450,000 to $7,450,000.
The PC-12 cruises at 260 kts (482 km/h) with a range of 1,803 nm (3,339 km) — suitable for regional and medium-distance travel. Service ceiling of 30,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 60 GPH (227 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $330/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $900/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $180,000. With 9,495 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (3,500 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 10 airworthiness directives applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase.
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Pilatus PC-12 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
Registered Owner
TWINMINTZ LLC
Registration Address
PLANT CITY, FL
Certificate Issued
2025-01-27
Airworthiness
2002-08-06
FAA Status
Valid
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026
Location & Ownership
Title Status
Clear Title
No active liens on FAA record
FAA Title Records — 1 document FAA DocIndex
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.
Safety Record
NTSB database checked for N459PC.
Airworthiness Directives — Pilatus PC-12
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 10 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
Honeywell International Inc., Primus EPIC and Primus APEX Flight Management Systems, Installed on, but not Limited to, Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model ERJ 170 and ERJ 190 Airplanes, and Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Model PC-12/47E Airplanes
View full AD →Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12, PC-12/45, PC-12/47, and PC-12/47E Airplanes
View full AD →PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Models PC-12, PC-12/45, PC-12/47, and PC-12/47E Airplanes
View full AD →PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Model PC-12, PC-12/45, and PC-12/47 Airplanes
View full AD →Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.