Limitations
We have gathered the limitations of the PC12 here. This is for TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY and you should refer and check the limitations of YOUR aircraft. The limitations may differ depending on aircraft serial number, installations and approvals.
Pilatus PC12-47
Dimensions
Wing Span 16.28m
Length 14.40m
Height 4.26m
Fuel
Total capacity 406.8 USG/2736.5lbs/1540 ltrs/1241.3 kg
Usable 402 USG/2703lbs/1521 ltrs/1226 kg
Maximum fuel imbalance 26.4 USG / 178 Lbs/ 100 ltrs/80.6 kg
Use anti-icing additive if expected flight below 0°C
Weights
MZFM 9,039 lbs / 4100 kg
MRM 10,495 lbs / 4760 kg
MTOM 10,450 lbs / 4740 kg
MLM 9,921 lbs / 4500 kg (equal to 36 min flight @ FF 400 lbs/hrs)
Max Bag Area 400 lbs / 180 kg
Max Load Cabin 3,300 lbs / 1500 kg
Crew
Minimum 1 pilot, in the left seat.
Maximum Certified Altitude
30 000 ft
Engine Limitations
ITT Engine Start 1000°C – 5 sec
ITT Ground 750°C
ITT Takeoff 850°C – 5 min
ITT Climb/Cruise 820°C
ITT Reverse 760°C
ITT Transient 870°C -20 sec
NG Ground 50.7 – 64%
NG all other ops. 104%
Torque Takeoff/Clb 44.3 -5 min
Torque Cruise 36.9
Torque Reverse 34.2
Torque Transient 61.0 -20 sec
Recommended
Climb TRQ 44.3 or ITT 780°C
Cruise TRQ as per QRH or ITT 780°C
Starter Limits
1 sequence 60 sec off
2 sequence 60 sec off
3 sequence 30 min off
Airspeeds
VMO 240 kts
MMO 0.48 Mach
VX 120 kts
VY SL – 5000 ft 130 kts
VY – 15000 ft 125 kts
VY 15000 ft – 120 kts
VFE 15 165 kts
VFE 30 – 40 130 kts
VLO 180 kts
VLE 240 kts
VAT (Threshold) UP 120 kts
VAT Flaps 15 99 kts
VAT Flaps 30 89 kts
VAT Flaps 40 85 kts
V Go around F15 98 kts
V Go around F30 89 kts
VS Flaps UP 95 kts (112 kts 45 °)
VS Flaps 40 67 kts (80 kts 45 °)
Maximum Demonstrated Crosswind
Flaps UP 30 kts
Flaps 15 25 kts
Flaps 30 20 kts
Flaps 40 15 kts
Generator Load Limits
Max Continous Load 300 AMP
Max load 2 minutes 450 AMP
Outside Temperature Limitations
+50°C
-55°C
Operation of de-ice boots -40°C – +40°C
Cabin Pressurization Limit
Max Diff press. 5.75 psi
Landing: 0.7 psid
Oxygen
Minimum 10 min supply / occupant above FL250.
Autopilot
Min altitude (except approaches) for autopilot 1000ft AGL
Lowest altitude after takeoff 400 ft
Lowest altitude for non-precision approach 400ft
Lowest altitude for precision approach 200ft
Maximum approved glideslope 4°