Pilatus PC-12 Aircraft in Australia
Australian-registered aircraft (VH- prefix) operate under CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) certification. Active GA market with strong Daher TBM, Cirrus, Cessna and Beechcraft fleets. Outback flying creates active utility aircraft market (Cessna Caravan, Pilatus PC-12). Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth major hubs.
The Pilatus PC-12 has been the cabin-class single-turboprop benchmark for over three decades — single Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A or PT6E engine, pressurised 9-10 seat cabin, the unique cargo door, rough-strip capability (gravel, grass, dirt), and class-leading dispatch reliability. Production spans three major generations: the original PC-12 (1994-2007) with Honeywell Bendix/King panel; the PC-12 NG (2008-2018) with Honeywell Apex avionics, refined airframe and improved performance; and the current PC-12 NGX (2019+) with the FADEC PT6E-67XP engine, single-lever power control, and the ACE cockpit. The PC-12 transforms single-engine turboprop economics — a true cabin-class aircraft (9-10 seats, cargo door, rough-strip capable) at single-engine operating cost.
4 used Pilatus PC-12 aircraft for sale in Australia · 10-seat · Reference price ~$5,200,000 ($3,200,000–$7,600,000) · updated 4 days ago
Pilatus PC-12 Specifications
Model specThe Pilatus PC-12 is a 10-seat single engine turboprop with a cruise speed of 260–290 kt (482–537 km/h), a range of 1,604–1,845 nm (2,971–3,417 km), and a useful load of 3,500–4,000 lbs (1,588–1,814 kg).
Pilatus PC-12 for Sale
Pilatus PC-12 Variants
| Variant | Years | Seats | Cruise | Range | Useful load | Price range | Best for | Listings for sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC-12/45 | 1996–2005 | 12 | 261 kts (483 km/h) | 1,604 nm (2,971 km) | 4,000 lbs (1,814 kg) | $2.5M – $3.9M | — | 7 |
| PC-12/47 | 2006–2019 | 10 | 280 kts (519 km/h) | 1,845 nm (3,417 km) | 4,000 lbs (1,814 kg) | $3.3M – $4.8M | — | 11 |
| PC-12 Ngx | 2020–now | 9 | 290 kts (537 km/h) | 1,803 nm (3,339 km) | 3,500 lbs (1,588 kg) | — | — | 2 |
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Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Pilatus PC-12
Buying a Pilatus PC-12 comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
What to check before buying
Frequently Asked Questions — Pilatus PC-12
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Pilatus PC-12 Inventory by Country
| United States | 39 |
| Switzerland | 9 |
| Australia | 4 |
| United Kingdom | 3 |
| Brazil | 2 |
| Czechia | 2 |
Recently Sold Pilatus PC-12
| 2008 PC-12 NG | $3,695,000 |
| 2017 PC-12 NG | $5,395,000 |
Pilatus PC-12 Safety Record
Across all PC-12 variants, 23 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 2001–2025. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
23
Total Events
8
Incidents
0
Serious
12
Fatal
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 08, 2025 | Sleetmute, AK | Incident | — |
| Jan 16, 2024 | Gustavia, | Incident | — |
| Dec 14, 2023 | Christoval, TX | Fatal (2) | — |
| Feb 25, 2023 | Stagecoach, NV | Fatal (5) | The pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation while operating in night instrument meteorological conditions,… |
| Jan 16, 2013 | Burlington, NC | Fatal (1) | The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control due to spatial disorientation during the initial climb after takeoff in… |
NTSB records 2001–2025. Includes all Pilatus PC-12 variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.