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ALL AIRCRAFT Pilatus PC-12

Pilatus PC-12

A small, single-engined aircraft with a generously sized aft cargo door. Intended for short-to-medium-range travel, the PC-12 can operate out of small airfields and is known for safety and reliability.

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A Powerful and Adaptable Freight Aircraft

The Pilatus PC-12 is a highly regarded and powerful single-engine turboprop aircraft with an executive-style seating arrangement that can comfortably accommodate up to eight passengers. Any number of passenger seats can be quickly removed to increase the space needed inside for necessary cargo, or all passenger seats can be removed so the aircraft can be used as a dedicated freighter. 

The large cargo door behind the left wing swings up and clear of the doorway with enough area behind the wing to manually load cargo, install a ramp to assist with loading wheeled cargo, or maneuver a forklift to load palleted cargo directly into the aircraft.

With its high-powered turboprop engine, solidly built landing gear, and underwing clearance, the PC-12 is well known for its ability to perform short takeoffs and landings whether the runways are unpaved, gravel, grass, or at an established commercial airport.

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Cargo Capacity & Access

The usable cargo area starts from behind the cockpit and ends just past the split cargo door located behind the left wing. It can accommodate approximately 400 cubic feet of cargo weighing up to 2,400 pounds. 

Rear Cargo Door: The cargo door is 53 inches wide and 52 inches in height. It is located behind the left wing and swings up and clear of the doorway with enough area behind the wing to manually load cargo, install a ramp to assist with loading wheeled cargo, or maneuver a forklift to load palleted cargo directly into the aircraft.

TYPES OF CARGO

The cargo area of the Pilatus PC-12 is well suited to carry, but not limited to:

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Oil and gas assemblies and components.
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Replacement parts for critical machinery or vehicles.
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Specialized tools for repair or maintenance.
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Time-sensitive goods.
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Emergency equipment for disaster-affected areas.
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Top Down Cutaway

Main Deck

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Side Cargo Door

Width: 53 in
Height: 52 in

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Max Payload

Cubic Ft: 400
Weight: 2,400

PILATUS PC-12

Range & Routes

The Pilatus PC-12 flies a variety of domestic routes within the contiguous US. It has a non-stop range of approximately 1,700 miles at maximum payload, making it ideal for established routes or servicing remote locations throughout the US, Canada, and Mexico.

Airport Requirements

The Pilatus PC-12 is considered to be a light, turboprop utility aircraft and can take off and land at any established airport or remote areas with undeveloped infrastructure or unpaved, gravel, or grass runways.

Taxiway Width: The aircraft’s length of 49 feet and wingspan of 54 feet means it can operate on narrow taxiways.

Parking Apron Space: The Pilatus PC-12 does not require a spacious parking apron for loading, unloading, and servicing.

Ground Handling: Specialized equipment is generally not needed to load and unload cargo in this aircraft. There is enough area behind the left wing to manually load cargo, install a ramp to assist with loading wheeled cargo, or maneuver a forklift to load palleted cargo directly into the aircraft.

Fueling: Refueling may be carried out using fuel containers, fuel pumps, or fuel trucks. Fuel capacity is ultimately dependent on the weight of the payload carried by the aircraft and the range of travel required but can be up to 400 gallons.

Power and Air Support: The Pilatus PC-12 does not generally require external electrical power or support. In cases where the aircraft requires external power while the engine is off, a 28-volt ground power unit can be connected to the aircraft’s auxiliary power port.

Runway Requirements

Takeoff Runway Length: For a fully loaded Pilatus PC-12, a minimum runway length of approximately 2,500 feet is required to safely reach takeoff speed from a paved runway. This requirement will vary based on altitude, temperature, wind conditions, and runway conditions. High-altitude airports with elevations over 8,000 feet may require longer runways due to lower air density.

Landing Runway Length: The Pilatus PC-12 requires a normal minimum runway length of 2,200 feet at maximum payload. Wet, icy, unpaved, gravel, or grass runways may increase the minimum landing distance required for safe operation.

Crew

The Pilatus PC-12 is certified to fly with a single pilot, but two pilots can be used depending on the operating parameters and needs of the trip. Additional cargo support personnel may be assigned to the flight by the carrier to monitor the cargo and coordinate seamless end-to-end delivery.

KEY AIRCRAFT SPECIFICATIONS

Length

49 feet

Wingspan

54 feet

Maximum Takeoff Weight

10,400 pounds

Maximum Payload

Approximately 2,400 pounds

Range

Dependent on the model; the minimum range is approximately 1,700 miles with a full payload including crew, fuel, and cargo

Cargo Volume

Approximately 400 cubic feet

Cruise Speed

330 miles per hour

Engines

Typically equipped with one Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67P turboprop engine

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Urgent, Same Day Delivery with the Pilatus PC-12

Depending on timing and distance, AirFreight.com can make time-critical, same day airborne deliveries within the US, Canada, or Mexico. This case study, based on several of our customer testimonials, is how an urgent, same day delivery might typically play out.    

The Challenge

You promised a customer a home interior installation made up of mostly glass by Friday, but it was delayed in manufacturing by several days. Ground transportation is no longer an option because it would never make it there on time. You need the shipment, which is located at your manufacturing facility in California, to reach the Installer in Utah no later than the next 24 hours.

None of the popular overnight shippers on your list is willing to guarantee the pickup and delivery time, citing the short notice. You had heard about AirFreight.com and browsed their website, but frankly, you’re skeptical they can pull off same day deliveries for urgent and time-critical shipments as their website claimed.

 

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How We Solve It

You call Airfreight.com in a last-ditch, desperate effort and are immediately connected with an Airfreight.com Expeditor. After explaining what you need and the timeframe, the Expeditor asks more detailed questions about your shipment. You provide the measurements and weights of the palletized boxes, the address of your facility, and the customer’s address. 

The Expeditor considers the dimensions and the total weight of the shipment, and provides you with several options; one being same day delivery of the pallets, including:

  • Ground transportation of the shipment from your manufacturing facility to the airport.
  • A dedicated chartered airflight to Utah.
  • Ground transportation of the shipment from the airport to the customer’s address. 

If you agree, a truck will be at your facility by 9:30 a.m. to pick up the pallets and deliver them to the airport. 

Not wanting to waste any more time or leave extra hours to chance, you agree to the same day shipment.

Your Expeditor asks how frequently you want to be updated on the shipment’s progress, and you request to be updated with each handoff.

Within 15 minutes of completing your call with your Expeditor, you receive a notification confirming the truck’s arrival at your facility at 9:30 a.m.

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