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General| Manufacturer | Pilatus Aircraft |
|---|---|
| First flight | 31 May 1991 |
| Produced | 1991–present |
| Crew | 1–2 |
| Height | 4.26 m (14 ft 0 in) |
| Max takeoff weight | 4, 740 kg (10, 450 lb) |
| Service ceiling | 9, 144 m (30, 000 ft) |
| Type | Single-engine turboprop |
| Capacity | 9 passengers |
| Length | 14.4 m (47 ft 3 in) |
| Powerplant | 1 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A |
Details copyright, proprietary information, and legal disclaimers for the document.
Provides an overview of the Ground Servicing Guide (GSG) and its intended use.
Explains the GSG's objective to provide FBOs with essential servicing information for the PC-12.
Details how revisions are issued and how to obtain them for the PC-12 aircraft publications.
Presents general aircraft dimensions and turning radii for the PC-12 aircraft.
Identifies danger areas around the aircraft when the engine is running.
Defines runway conditions and lists surfaces suitable for take-off and landing.
Warns against exceeding maximum take-off weight and lists maximum aircraft weights.
Details RF radiation danger areas associated with various aircraft antennas.
Explains the ACN and its relation to pavement restrictions for aircraft operations.
Details the Pavement Type Code system and its bearing strength values for pavements.
Guides on how to determine if an aircraft can operate without restrictions on a pavement.
Provides an example calculation for determining runway operation restrictions based on ACN and PCN.
Covers preliminary requirements, safety precautions, and guidelines for towing the PC-12 aircraft.
Lists essential equipment recommended for towing operations, including part numbers.
Provides specific instructions and precautions for safe and effective aircraft towing.
Details safety precautions and requirements for parking the PC-12 aircraft.
Information on covers and equipment stored on the aircraft for parking purposes.
Provides step-by-step instructions for selecting a parking location and securing the aircraft.
Covers safety precautions and requirements for mooring the PC-12 aircraft.
Lists equipment required for mooring, such as blocks, ropes, and pickets.
Provides instructions for selecting tie-down points and securing the aircraft using ropes.
Provides guidelines and safety precautions for loading and unloading cargo on the PC-12.
Details safety measures and regulations for transporting hazardous materials on the PC-12.
Instructions for using restraint bars and straps to secure cargo in the aircraft.
Covers safety precautions and guidelines for inflating the aircraft tires.
Lists equipment needed for tire inflation, including service gauges and nitrogen carts.
Provides instructions and correct tire pressures for the PC-12 aircraft's main and nose wheels.
Details safety precautions and steps for defueling and draining fuel from the PC-12 aircraft.
Lists equipment required for fuel defueling and draining operations.
Provides defueling instructions specific to PC-12 aircraft serial number ranges.
Details fuel draining procedures for PC-12 aircraft serial number ranges.
Provides defueling instructions for newer PC-12 aircraft models.
Details fuel draining procedures for newer PC-12 aircraft models.
Covers safety precautions and guidelines for refueling the PC-12 aircraft.
Lists equipment required for aircraft refueling operations.
Provides detailed instructions for refueling the aircraft, including additive use.
Covers safety precautions and guidelines for cleaning and checking aircraft windows.
Lists equipment for cleaning aircraft windows, such as work platforms and spray bottles.
Lists recommended cleaning supplies like chamois leather, sponges, and clean water.
Provides instructions for cleaning exterior and interior surfaces of flight and passenger compartment windows.
Covers safety precautions and warnings for cleaning the external surfaces of the aircraft.
Lists equipment for exterior cleaning, including brushes, hoses, and spray bottles.
Lists recommended supplies for exterior cleaning, including water, cloths, and cleaners.
Provides guidelines for preparing the aircraft, cleaning the exterior, and job completion.
Instructions for preparing the aircraft, including installing covers and closing panels.
Step-by-step instructions for flushing, applying soap solution, and drying the aircraft exterior.
Guidelines for using chemical cleaners on dirty areas of the aircraft exterior.
Tasks to perform after cleaning, including removing covers and cleaning windows.
Details on lubricating MLG and NLG using grease guns and appropriate grease.
Covers safety precautions and guidelines for cleaning the aircraft interior surfaces.
Lists equipment for interior cleaning, including vacuum cleaners, sponges, and brushes.
Lists recommended materials for interior cleaning, such as absorbent paper and clean water.
Provides guidelines for cleaning passenger and flight compartments, including instrument cleaning.
Details safety precautions and recommended materials for servicing the waste/water system.
Lists recommended fluids and powders for cleaning and maintaining the waste/water system.
Provides step-by-step instructions for safely draining the aircraft's waste tank.
Covers general procedures, methods, and precautions for deicing/anti-icing aircraft.
Describes manual deicing techniques and the use of deicing/anti-icing fluids.
Details the four standard types of aircraft deicing and anti-icing fluids.
Guidelines for visual inspections to check for anti-icing fluid residues.
Recommends performing deicing/anti-icing procedures with the engine shut down.
Lists equipment and materials required for deicing/anti-icing operations.
Provides detailed instructions and cautions for deicing aircraft surfaces and components.
Step-by-step procedures for deicing/anti-icing major aircraft surfaces.
Instructions for applying deicing/anti-icing fluid to the landing gear, avoiding brakes/wheels.
Lists critical areas to visually inspect for contamination after deicing/anti-icing.
Final check to ensure critical surfaces are free of contamination before take-off.
