The Pilatus PC-6 Porter is a Short Takeoff and Landing (STOL) utility aircraft. The majority of aircraft are powered by a single Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A turboprop engine, which drives a fully reversible, constant-speed, three-bladed HC-B3TN-3D (or an alternative four-bladed HC-D4N-3P unit) Hartzell aluminium propeller via a reduction gearbox.
What kind of cockpit does a PC-6 have?
Later-manufactured PC-6s are equipped with a Garmin G950 glass cockpit in place of analog instrumentation; the majority of earlier-produced PC-6s can also be retrofitted with a glass cockpit. In addition to its flight functionality, the G950 system acts as a remote maintenance unit and electronic flight bag all in one.
When was the last Pilatus plane made?
After around 600 deliveries in six decades, Pilatus produced the last one in early 2019. On 4 May 1959, the first prototype, powered by a 254 kW (340 shp) piston engine, made its maiden flight. In early May 1961, the first Turbo Porter, powered by a Turbomeca Astazou II turboprop engine, performed its initial flight.
How many Pilatus tractors have been built?
After nearly 600 deliveries in six decades including about 90 Fairchild-Hiller built and 425 PT6-powered, but only 52 in the last ten years, Pilatus will close the orderbook from summer 2018 and will roll off the last one in early 2019 while parts production will continue for at least 20 years.
Is there a PC-6 Pilot’s Information Manual?
•This PC-6 Pilot’s Information Manual is published for general and familiarization purposes only. •This Pilot’s Information Manual does NOT meet FAA, FOCA or any other civil aviation authority regulations for operation of ANY Aircraft.
How much does a Pilatus PC-6 Porter cost?
The price of the newest Pilatus PC-6 Porter aircraft is around US $ 1.9 million. Until 2017, Pilatus Aircraft has built 595 PC-6 aircraft and all have been sent to various operators. We were unable to load Disqus.
What materials are used in the construction of PC-6?
Pilatus PC-6 was built using semi-monocoque construction techniques. The fuselage is built with aluminum alloys and extruded. Metals used in construction are protected from corrosion by painting, painting before a rigid polyurethane-based external paint is applied.
What is Pilatus Aircraft?
It is the only Swiss company that develops and produces private and training aircraft. At the headquar- ters in Stans, Switzerland, Pilatus is licensed to maintain and perform upgrades on a variety of aircraft.
