N499RK

This article concerns airframe N499RK, a Pilatus PC-24 built in 2020 with serial number 184. The aircraft is registered in the United States and is documented as owned by the corporation KANSAS CITY AVIATION CENTER INC, based in Olathe, Kansas. The registration and corporate ownership reflect its role in regional charter and corporate flight operations out of the owner’s Kansas facility. No public records of prior operators or dramatic registry actions are noted for this specific airframe in the supplied data.

The cabin of N499RK is fitted in a 6 + 2 executive layout, indicating a principal six-passenger executive zone with two additional seats that may serve attendants or be used as belted lavatory/club seating, supporting short to transcontinental missions within its 2,000 nm range. Avionics are installed as the Honeywell ACE (Advanced Cockpit Environment) / Professional U.S. Avionics package, including Honeywell Dual Chartlink, ADS-B In, TCAS I, and TAWS, which suits operator requirements for modern airspace compliance and situational awareness. Typical mission profiles for this airframe under corporate ownership would include business travel across the central United States, ad hoc charter work, and point-to-point operations from the owner’s base in Olathe, KS. Maintenance considerations specific to this airframe follow Pilatus PC-24 fleet norms, with twin Williams FJ44 series engines and Honeywell avionics as central line items for scheduled inspections and ATSO updates.

The Pilatus PC-24 occupies a niche as a light jet with versatile performance, combining short-field capability and cabin flexibility; this example, serial 184, benefits from systems that support modern charter and corporate operations. Competing models in the segment include light business jets offering similar speed and range, though the PC-24 is noted for its cabin layout options and field performance. For buyers and operators, resale and maintenance considerations typically focus on engine time, avionics status—here a current Honeywell ACE fit—and the aircraft’s operational log tied to its corporate operator in Kansas.