PC-24

Description

The PC-24 is a light-to-midsize business jet manufactured by Pilatus Flugzeugwerke AG in Switzerland. Positioned as a 'Super Versatile Jet', it was developed to combine the utility and short-field performance of the manufacturer's successful PC-12 turboprop with the speed and comfort of a turbofan aircraft. Its primary structural distinction is a large cargo door as standard and a reinforced landing gear designed for operations on unpaved surfaces. The aircraft is marketed to corporate flight departments, emergency medical services, and government operators requiring access to remote airfields. Notable operators include the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia, the Swedish Air Ambulance, and fractional ownership firms such as PlaneSense. It is sold as a completed airframe with interior configurations tailored to specific mission profiles including executive, commuter, or medevac layouts. Buyers should note that while the aircraft is certified for single-pilot operation, insurance and regulatory requirements for specific routes often necessitate a two-person crew. The Aerospace Garage desk would verify the specific maintenance status of the Williams International FJ44-4A engines and the airframe's history regarding rough-field cycles, which can lead to higher wear on the landing gear and lower fuselage compared to standard runway-only operations.