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N493AF2014 Pilatus PC-12/47E

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198223 ADs may apply6 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Dec 31, 2031
Based in
Portsmouth, NH
owner city / state
Engine
PT6A-67P · 1272 hp
P&W Canada
Owners
1
since 2024
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
23
confirm with A&P
Service reports
6
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Registered owner
Rigi INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Portsmouth, NH
Certificate issued
Dec 4, 2024
Expires
Dec 31, 2031
Airworthiness
Standard · Normal
Airworthiness date
Oct 31, 2014

We never show street addresses, even though they appear in the public FAA file. Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Airframe & engine

FAA Registry + type data

Airframe

Manufacturer
Pilatus
Model
PC-12/47E
Year
2014
Serial number
1493
Aircraft type
Fixed wing single engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
11
Engines
1
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Mode S code
A61B43

Engine

Make and model
P&W Canada Pt6a-67p
Type
Turbo-prop
Power
1272 hp

Total time and engine hours aren't public. They appear here once the owner adds logbooks.

Ownership history

Ownership history from FAA records
  1. 2024 – nowRigi INCPortsmouth, NH · current

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 20, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026

NTSB events (0)

No NTSB accidents or incidents found for this airframe since 1982.

Accident history for this model

ADs published since 1998 that may apply (23)

These match the airframe or engine model. Whether each one applies, and whether it's been complied with, depends on serial numbers, equipment and logbook entries. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2026-15-12Cabin Equipment/FurnishingsOct 2, 2026Airframe (PC-12/47E)Certain serial numbers: PC-12/47E 2001–2999
2026-15-07Engine Temp. Indicating SystemSep 3, 2026Airframe (PC-12/47E)Certain serial numbers: PC-12/47E 1720; PC-12/47E 2001–2999
2026-12-01Central Maint., ComputerJul 14, 2026Airframe (PC-12/47E)Certain serial numbers: PC-12/47E 1720; PC-12/47E 2001–2476
2024-08-07Main Landing Gear Attach SectionJun 3, 2024Airframe (PC-12/47E)
2024-04-51Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. EnginesMar 28, 2024Engine (PT6A-67P)
Show all 23 ADs
ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2023-09-12Air Conditioning System WiringJul 5, 2023Airframe (PC-12/47E)Certain serial numbers: 466; 467; 725; 861; 1032; 1052; …
2023-07-08Main Landing Gear Attach Section; and JASC Code 3221, Nose/Tail Landing Gear Attach SectionMay 19, 2023Airframe (PC-12/47E)Certain serial numbers: PC-12/47E 1300; PC-12/47E 1451–on
2022-10-01Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. AirplanesJun 24, 2022Airframe (PC-12/47E)Certain serial numbers: PC-12/47E 2001–on
2022-07-04Aircraft Fuel SystemMay 9, 2022Airframe (PC-12/47E)Certain serial numbers: PC-12/47E 1720; PC-12/47E 2001–on
2021-24-01Aerodynamic FaringJan 13, 2022Airframe (PC-12/47E)Only with: Spectre Lift Platform System installed in accordance with STC No. SA00634DE.
2021-02-04Flight ControlsMar 30, 2021Airframe (PC-12/47E)
2020-21-23StabilizersDec 7, 2020Airframe (PC-12/47E)Only with: Horizontal stabilizer rear attachment bolt P/N 555.10.12.139 marked with production order number FAUF 10169753, FAUF 10171067, or FAUF 10171267 installed.
2020-22-05Landing GearDec 7, 2020Airframe (PC-12/47E)Certain serial numbers: PC-12/47E 1300; PC-12/47E 1451–1944. Only with: Excluding serial number 1720; applies only with main landing gear spring pack assembly P/N 532.34.12.101 installed.
2017-11-16NavigationJul 13, 2017Airframe (PC-12/47E)Only with: Primus APEX Software Build 10 (Honeywell P/N EB60000487-0110) or Build 10.9 (Honeywell P/N EB60000487-0112) installed.
2016-18-05Power PlantOct 6, 2016Airframe (PC-12/47E)Serial numbers per Figure 1 to paragraph (c)(1) of this AD (affected EMF serial numbers). Only with: Installed with engine mounting frame assembly P/N 571.20.12.036 with serial numbers 0001-1200, 1202-1272, 1275-1323, 1325-1328, 1334-1338, 1340, 1342, 1344-1346, 1348, 1349, 1358, 1361, or 1365.
2016-12-01WingsJul 15, 2016Airframe (PC-12/47E)Only with: Airplanes delivered before January 1, 2015 (delivery date per issue date of EASA Form 52).
2015-19-15Flight ControlsNov 3, 2015Airframe (PC-12/47E)Certain serial numbers: 244; 307; 409; 646; 1447–1450; 1461; …
2015-14-10Flight ControlsAug 20, 2015Airframe (PC-12/47E)Certain serial numbers: PC-12/47 684–888; PC-12/47E 545; PC-12/47E 1001–1520
2013-19-10NavigationOct 30, 2013Airframe (PC-12/47E)Certain serial numbers: PC-12/47E 545; PC-12/47E 1001–1450
2010-17-09Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Model PC-12/47E AirplanesSep 22, 2010Airframe (PC-12/47E)Certain serial numbers: PC-12/47E 1001; PC-12/47E 1003–1140
2010-05-02PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Model PC-12/47E AirplanesApr 1, 2010Airframe (PC-12/47E)
2009-05-07PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Models PC-12, PC-12/45, PC-12/47, and PC-12/47E AirplanesMar 30, 2009Airframe (PC-12/47E)Certain serial numbers: PC-12 101–544; PC-12 546–888; PC-12/45 101–544; PC-12/45 546–888; PC-12/47 101–544; PC-12/47 546–888; …
2002-23-13Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A Series Turboprop EnginesDec 31, 2002Engine (PT6A-67P)Only with: Engines with turbine exhaust ducts P/N 3012290, 3031988, 3032117, 3035784, 3035786, 3105890-01, 3112167-01, or 3111780-01 installed.

AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.

Service Difficulty Reports (6)

Reports of failures and defects that operators and repair stations sent to the FAA since 1995. A report describes one finding; it is not an accident.

  • Landing gear · barrel nut · corrodedAug 10, 2025

    DURING CLIMB FOR A ROUTINE FLIGHT FROM KGVL TO MYAM, THE CREW REPORTED A "CNTL" CAS MESSAGE AFTER SELECTING LANDING GEAR TO THE UP POSITION. THE CREW PERFORMED THE QRH PROCEDURE AND RECEIVED 3 GREEN DOWN-AND-LOCKED INDICATIONS AND MADE A DIVERSION TO KPDK WITH NO FURTHER INCIDENTS. TECHNICIANS…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Pneumatic · line · out of positionAug 5, 2021

    WHILE ENROUTE FROM KPSM TO KACK THE FLIGHT CREW HAD A ENGINE FIRE RED CAS, DIVERTED TO KHYA, THE FLIGHT CREW DECLARED AND EMERGENCY BUT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. AIRPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AT THE AIRCRAFT, AND FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF AN ACTUAL FIRE. REPLACED A GASKET AND CLAMP ON A PNEUMATIC LINE…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Ice and rain protection · terminal · damagedJan 19, 2021

    PROBLEM: DURING CLIMB ON FLIGHT FROM KPSM TO KTEB, THE FLIGHT CREW REPORTED "PROP DEICE FAIL IN FLIGHT". THE CREW REPORTED AN EMERGENCY AND DIVERTED TO KPSM WHERE THEY LANDED SAFELY WITHOUT INCIDENT. RESOLUTION: THE MAINTENANCE CREW IN KPSM COMPLIED WITH THE FOLLOWING. INSPECTED PROPELLER BRUSH…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Air conditioning and pressurization · switch · defectiveMay 1, 2019

    ACS LOW INFLOW (AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · skin · crackedJun 6, 2017

    BOTTOM SIDE OF LEFT FLAP LOWER FORWARD SKIN CRACKED IN TWO PLACES. AT FWD LAP JOINT BETWEEN FLAP RIBS FIVE AND SIX ON THE LOWER SURFACE AND FWD LAP JOINT BETWEEN FLAP RIBS FOUR AND FIVE ON THE LOWER SURFACE. REMOVED DAMAGES, WET INSTALLED DOUBLERS AND FILLERS IAW SRM 12-B-57-50-00-00A-664B-A FLAP…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · proximity switch · failedJan 12, 2016

    RIGHT MAIN GEAR INDICATES FAILURE TO RETRACT. THE ACFT RETURNED WHERE IT LANDED SAFELY WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE ACFT WAS THEN FERRIED FOR REPAIRS UNDER SPECIAL FLIGHT PERMIT DATED 1 13 2016. TROUBLESHOOTING & REPLACEMENT OF THE RT MLG DOOR PROXIMITY SWITCH PN 72A74-02 973.30.33.116 OCCURRED IAW THE…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.

Related aircraft

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All 831 registered Pilatus PC-12/47E aircraft

Sources

  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 20, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 20, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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