N518ZF

This entry concerns airframe N518ZF, a factory-built Pilatus PC-24 completed in 2024 with manufacturer's serial number 518. The aircraft is recorded as owned by N6FL LLC, an LLC based in Rancho Santa Fe, CA, US, and is listed on U.S. civil registry. The airframe retains original production specification items including its two Williams turbofan engines and Honeywell Apex–based advanced cockpit; its assessed market value at entry is $11,134,960. No prior owners or notable registry actions beyond initial certification are recorded for this specific tail number in the supplied data.

The cabin of N518ZF is listed in the registry with a single-pilot capable executive layout and 9 passenger seats, reflecting typical PC-24 configurations that range from 6–10 seats; the documented fit includes a forward galley, a mid-cabin club seating arrangement, and an aft baggage area. Avionics are factory-fit as Pilatus ACE (Honeywell Apex-based Advanced Cockpit Environment), permitting single-pilot operations and modern integrated systems for approaches, navigation, and avionics management. Based in Rancho Santa Fe, CA, US, the aircraft’s 2,000 nm range and 440 kt cruise speed support regional and transcontinental executive missions from West Coast bases, with an emphasis on speed, short-field capability and flexible baggage accommodation. Maintenance considerations follow Pilatus factory standards for the PC-24 series and Williams FJ44-4A engine support programs.

The Pilatus PC-24 family occupies a niche as a light twinjet combining business-jet speed with utility ramp and short-field performance, appealing to owner-operators and charter operators needing flexible configurations. With a cruise near 440 kts and high‑altitude capability to 45,000 ft, the type competes with light to midsize business jets while offering unique cargo/large baggage capacity. Demand among buyers prioritizes short-field access, single-pilot operations and robust avionics suites such as the Pilatus ACE (Honeywell Apex-based Advanced Cockpit Environment); resale and maintenance considerations typically reflect strong OEM support and established Williams engine programs.