Pilatus Aircraft Ltd / 2018
N117VK
Pilatus PC-24
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2018
Year Manufactured
N117VK
Registration Number
117
Serial Number
9
Max Passengers
2000 NM
Range
440 MPH
Max Speed
5 Hours
Duration of Flight
45000 ft
Service Ceiling
Over 12,500lbs
Aircraft Class
FALCON AIRCRAFT LEASING LLC
Ownership
Phoenix, AZ, US
Location
A04819
Mode-S Code
US
Registration Country
Feb 26, 2019
Certificate Issued
Nov 6, 2018
Airworthiness Date
Feb 28, 2029
Reg. Expiration
History
Safety Record
N117VK
None found
| Date | From | To | Duration | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-12 | KBJC Denver, CO, USA | KAPA Englewood, CO, USA | Landed Landed (ferry on delivery 12 Jan 2019) | |
| 2021-12-27 | — | KAUS Austin, TX, USA | 2:54 PM | Landed Spotted/photographed at KAUS (photo time 14:54 local) |
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Pilatus PC-24
Overview
2018 Pilatus PC-24 (MSN 117). Registered to FALCON AIRCRAFT LEASING LLC (Phoenix, AZ). FAA certificate issued 2019-02-26; airworthiness dated 2018-11-06. Mode S hex A04819. (Registry entries show initial registration with Pilatus Business Aircraft Ltd prior to transfer to Falcon Aircraft Leasing LLC.)
Specifications
- Engines: 2x Williams FJ44-4A (3420 lbf each)
- Range: 2000 nm
- Cruise: 440 kts
- Seats: 9
- Ceiling: 45000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Registered as 9-seat executive layout; PC-24 factory interiors commonly offered as 6-seat executive, 8-seat double-club, 6+2 and 10-seat commuter options Flat-floor executive cabin (~23 ft / 7.01 m cabin length depending on layout), cabin width 5 ft 7 in, baggage ~90 cu ft; fit varies by completions vendor. Avionics: Honeywell Advanced Cockpit Environment (ACE) with SmartView synthetic vision and two 12" primary displays
Model & Market Context
This article describes airframe N117VK, a factory-built Pilatus PC-24 bearing serial number 117 and completed in 2018 by manufacturer Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. The airframe is owned by FALCON AIRCRAFT LEASING LLC, a Phoenix, Arizona–based limited liability company, and is registered in the US. The aircraft carries a 9-seat executive cabin registration and is valued at $11,595,000 in available records. Its equipment fit and registry information identify it as an active fixed-wing multi-engine business jet within lease/operator fleets.
The airframe is registered with a 9-seat executive layout, reflecting its use for corporate transport and charter operations; Pilatus factory interiors for the PC-24 are commonly offered in alternative configurations including 6-seat executive, 8-seat double-club, 6+2 and 10-seat commuter options, but this specific airframe maintains the nine-place executive arrangement. Avionics aboard N117VK are provided by the Honeywell Advanced Cockpit Environment (ACE) with SmartView synthetic vision and two 12" primary displays, supporting modern situational awareness and single-pilot or two-pilot IFR operations. Typical mission profiles for this configuration would emphasize regional business travel and on-demand charter routes within the aircraft’s approximately 2,000 nm range and high-speed cruise of 440 kts, with operations up to its 45,000 ft ceiling. As a leased asset based in Phoenix, AZ, maintenance and scheduling are managed to support frequent short- and medium-haul deployments.
The Pilatus PC-24 family occupies a niche as a light business jet with a flexible cabin and short-field capability relative to traditional light jets, appealing to owners and charter operators seeking a blend of cargo-door utility and cabin versatility. With twin Williams FJ44-4A engines producing 3,420 lbf each, the type competes with light-to-midsize jets offering similar range and cruise speed metrics; resale and lease considerations for this 2018 airframe reflect steady demand for capable, low-utilization PC-24s and the influence of factory interior choices and avionics suites on marketability. Maintenance planning and resale valuation for this airframe are informed by its executive interior, Honeywell ACE fit, and operator base in Phoenix.