N196AH

The airframe bearing tail number N196AH is a 2020-build Pilatus PC-24 with manufacturer serial 196, operated on behalf of a corporate owner. It is registered in the United States and held by Charlotte Mecklenburg Hospital Authority DBA, a corporation based in Charlotte, NC, US, reflecting specialized organizational ownership rather than private individual registration. No intermediate owners or notable deregistrations are published; the current status indicates active corporate operation and a market valuation listed at $11,800,000. The aircraft’s configuration and registry suggest use in roles aligned with its owner’s institutional mission, with maintenance and records maintained to corporate operator standards.

This specific PC-24 is equipped to accommodate flexible cabin arrangements, typically configured in executive layouts of six to eight seats but convertible for aeromedical or medevac missions, and includes an aft cargo door facilitating stretcher loading and palletized equipment. The avionics fit is the factory Pilatus ACE system incorporating the Honeywell Primus Epic / ACE cockpit suite, supporting modern flight-deck situational awareness and mission flexibility. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, typical mission profiles for this airframe likely include medium-range executive transport, regional medevac missions, and rapid-response institutional flights within its 2,000 nm range and high-speed cruise capability of 440 kts. Maintenance considerations for this unit follow twin‑engine Williams FJ44 support pathways and corporate maintenance programs consistent with institutional operator practices.

The Pilatus PC-24 occupies a niche as a light business jet with exceptional short-field and cargo-door capability, bridging light jet speed and small transport flexibility. Its performance—440 kts cruise, 45,000 ft ceiling, and 2,000 nm range—competes with light-to-midsize jets while offering unique utility for medevac and mixed cargo/passenger roles. Buyer and charter demand for this family centers on operators valuing versatility and rugged field performance; resale considerations include engine support for the Williams FJ44 series and the value premium for factory-configured medevac or corporate interiors.