N978TC

The airframe bearing tail number N978TC is a Pilatus PC-24 built in 2022 with serial number 262. Owned by Texas Children's Hospital (a corporation based in Houston, TX, US) and registered in the US, this specific airframe is configured and maintained for institutional operations out of its Houston home base. The two-year-old airframe benefits from a modern avionics fit and contemporary engine type consistent with its build year. Public registry notes are limited to the US registration and corporate ownership; valuation and condition specifics have not been published.

The cabin of this airframe is laid out as a 9-seat configuration appropriate for short-to-medium range institutional transport and medevac-type missions within a 2,000 nm performance envelope. The avionics suite is the Honeywell Primus Epic 2.0 (ACE - Advanced Cockpit Environment), providing a contemporary flight-deck environment for two-crew operations and advanced situational awareness. At a typical cruise of 440 kts and a service ceiling of 45,000 ft, the aircraft is capable of fast point-to-point missions from its Houston base. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe center on its twin Williams FJ44-4A-QPM engines and the integrated Honeywell avionics architecture, which together define its operational support profile.

As a Pilatus PC-24, this airframe sits in the fixed-wing multi-engine light business/utility jet category, offering a combination of relatively long range (2,000 nm), high cruise speed (440 kts), and a nine-passenger cabin. The twin Williams FJ44-4A-QPM engines and the Honeywell Primus Epic 2.0 avionics package reflect the model’s emphasis on modern systems and performance. For institutional buyers and operators, considerations include engine support for the 3,420 lbf-class turbofans and lifecycle maintenance of the ACE avionics suite, factors that influence operating costs and resale assessments for a 2022-built airframe.