2002 Pilatus PC-12 for sale

2002 Pilatus PC-12

Single Engine Turboprop

FOR SALE
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Shared Ownership
Location Lakeland, FL
Total Time 9,495 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,865 hrs
Seats 10
Serial # 459
Reg # N459PC
Engine Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67B
Cruise 260 kts (482 km/h)
ICAO Type PC12
✓ FAA Valid ✓ Clean NTSB 10 ADs ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
Pilot and Co-Pilot Honeywell EFIS 50 Garmin GTN-750Xi Com/Nav/GPS Garmin GTN-650Xi Com/Nav/GPS Garmin GTX-330ES Transponder (ADS-B Out) King KFC-325 Autopilot King KMD-850 MultiFunction Display King KMA-26 Audio Panel King KGP-560 Ground Proximity BF Goodrich WX-1000 Stormscope

Description

Maintenance Condition: Damage History: No C of A Date: 23-Jul-2002 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. Additional Features: 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 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.

Engine

Pratt Whitney PT6A-67B, PT6A-67B

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.

Exterior

The exterior is quite unique and is blu/light blue/turquiose with a great splash feature on the tail. Makes the aircraft stand out from the crowd.

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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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 5 PC-12 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $4,745,000 to $4,745,000.

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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

FAA registration: Valid (TWINMINTZ LLC)
Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 9,495 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (3,500 hrs)
Check 10 ADs compliance — mandatory before flight
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Pilatus PC-12 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
10
Cruise Speed
260 kts (482 km/h)
Max Speed
280 kts (519 km/h)
Range
1,803 nm (3,339 km)
Ceiling
30,000 ft (9,144 m)
Max Weight
10,450 lbs (4,740 kg)
Useful Load
3,610 lbs (1,637 kg)
Horsepower
1200 HP
Fuel Capacity
402 gal (1522 L)
Fuel Burn
60 GPH (227 L/h)
TBO
3,500 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

PILATUS PC-12

Fuel Burn
60.0 GPH
~$390/hr
Variable Cost
$900/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$180,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$500,000
every 3,500 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the PILATUS PC-12. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

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

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Lakeland, FL

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Title Status

Clear Title

No active liens on FAA record

FAA Title Records — 1 document FAA DocIndex
Bill of Sale = ownership transfer Security Agreement = lien/loan Release/Discharge = lien removed
Bill of Sale
Mar 2026

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

No incidents found

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.

2000-11-14

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 Airplanes

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2010-17-09 2010-09-22

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Model PC-12/47E Airplanes

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2010-09-04 2010-05-14

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

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2010-05-02 2010-04-01

PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Model PC-12/47E Airplanes

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2009-14-13 2009-08-19

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12, PC-12/45, PC-12/47, and PC-12/47E Airplanes

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2009-08-11 2009-05-26

PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 Airplanes

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2009-08-10 2009-04-20

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Model PC-12/47E Airplanes

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2009-05-07 2009-03-30

PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Models PC-12, PC-12/45, PC-12/47, and PC-12/47E Airplanes

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2009-04-14 2009-02-20

PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Model PC-12/47E Airplanes

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2008-07-11 2008-05-09

PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Model PC-12, PC-12/45, and PC-12/47 Airplanes

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Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.

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