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N642PC2005 Pilatus PC-12/45

Registration validNot yet verified by ownerSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198243 ADs may apply8 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Feb 28, 2030
Based in
Greenwood Village, CO
owner city / state
Engine
PT6A SER · 750 hp
P&W
Owners
1
since 2014
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
43
confirm with A&P
Service reports
8
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Registered owner
Air Methods LLC
Owner type
LLC
City, state
Greenwood Village, CO
Certificate issued
Feb 6, 2014
Expires
Feb 28, 2030
Airworthiness
Standard · Normal
Airworthiness date
Jul 1, 2005

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-12/45
Year
2005
Serial number
642
Aircraft type
Fixed wing single engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
12
Engines
1
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Mode S code
A86DF1

Engine

Make and model
P&W Pt6a Ser
Type
Turbo-prop
Power
750 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. 2014 – nowAir Methods LLCGreenwood Village, CO · 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 (43)

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
2024-08-07Main Landing Gear Attach SectionJun 3, 2024Airframe (PC-12/45)
2023-09-12Air Conditioning System WiringJul 5, 2023Airframe (PC-12/45)Certain serial numbers: 466; 467; 725; 861; 1032; 1052; …
2021-24-01Aerodynamic FaringJan 13, 2022Airframe (PC-12/45)Only with: Spectre Lift Platform System installed in accordance with STC No. SA00634DE.
2020-21-23StabilizersDec 7, 2020Airframe (PC-12/45)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.
2016-18-05Power PlantOct 6, 2016Airframe (PC-12/45)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.
Show all 43 ADs
ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2016-12-01WingsJul 15, 2016Airframe (PC-12/45)Only with: Airplanes delivered before January 1, 2015 (delivery date per issue date of EASA Form 52).
2015-19-15Flight ControlsNov 3, 2015Airframe (PC-12/45)Certain serial numbers: 244; 307; 409; 646; 1447–1450; 1461; …
2008-07-11 R1PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. AirplanesMar 25, 2013Airframe (PC-12/45)
2009-08-11PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 AirplanesMay 26, 2009Airframe (PC-12/45)Certain serial numbers: 101–320
2009-05-07PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Models PC-12, PC-12/45, PC-12/47, and PC-12/47E AirplanesMar 30, 2009Airframe (PC-12/45)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; …
2008-02-03Pilatus Aircraft Limited Model PC-12, PC-12/45, and PC-12/47 AirplanesFeb 20, 2008Airframe (PC-12/45)Certain serial numbers: 101–749. Only with: Applies where Pilatus PC-12 Service Bulletin No. 32-020 has not been fully incorporated and with MLG assemblies, special bolts, or modification kits of listed P/Ns delivered before December 31, 2006 installed.
2007-03-06Pilatus Aircraft Limited PC-12 and PC-12/45 AirplanesMar 8, 2007Airframe (PC-12/45)Serial numbers per DeCrane Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB05147 Revision B. Only with: Equipped with DeCrane executive passenger seats Model Number 4006, VPN 403150-1 or 403150-2, with seat serial numbers identified in DeCrane SB05147 Revision B.
2006-16-13Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 AirplanesSep 18, 2006Airframe (PC-12/45)Certain serial numbers: 101–617
2005-22-13Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 AirplanesDec 19, 2005Airframe (PC-12/45)Certain serial numbers: 101–620
2005-22-04Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 AirplanesDec 12, 2005Airframe (PC-12/45)Certain serial numbers: 101–625
2005-11-06Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 AirplanesJul 18, 2005Airframe (PC-12/45)Certain serial numbers: 101–620
2005-04-16Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 AirplanesMar 8, 2005Airframe (PC-12/45)Certain serial numbers: 322–400
2005-01-11Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 AirplanesFeb 22, 2005Airframe (PC-12/45)
2004-12-11Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 AirplanesJul 26, 2004Airframe (PC-12/45)Only with: Equipped with an inboard and/or outboard flap flexshaft P/N 945.02.02.203 and/or P/N 945.02.02.204.
2004-06-05Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 AirplanesMay 6, 2004Airframe (PC-12/45)
2004-04-01Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-7, PC-12, and PC-12/45 AirplanesMar 29, 2004Airframe (PC-12/45)Only with: Equipped with Lear Romec engine-driven pump P/N RG9570M or RG9570M1 (PC-7), or P/N RG9570R1 (PC-12, PC-12/45).
2003-20-15Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 AirplanesOct 10, 2003Airframe (PC-12/45)Certain serial numbers: 101–520. Only with: Fuel booster pump P/N 969.84.11.401, 968.84.11.403, or 968.84.11.404 installed.
2003-11-17Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 AirplanesJul 28, 2003Airframe (PC-12/45)Certain serial numbers: 101–380; 382–385; 387–395; 398–406; 408; 409; …
2003-09-11Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 AirplanesJun 16, 2003Airframe (PC-12/45)Serial numbers per Decrane Aircraft, ERDA, Inc., Service Bulletin SB02010, Revision A. Only with: Passenger seat ERDA VPN 403008-1 or 403008-2 (Pilatus P/N 959.30.01.601, 959.30.01.602, 959.30.01.613, or 959.30.01.614) with seat serial number specified in ERDA SB02010 Rev A installed.
2003-07-10Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 AirplanesMay 12, 2003Airframe (PC-12/45)Certain serial numbers: 321; 401–457; 463. Only with: Overhead panel P/N 972.81.32.102 (or FAA-approved equivalent) installed that has not been modified to Mod A status.
2001-25-10Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 AirplanesJan 25, 2002Airframe (PC-12/45)
2001-22-15Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 AirplanesDec 26, 2001Airframe (PC-12/45)
2001-11-02Pilatus Aircraft LTD Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 AirplanesJul 23, 2001Airframe (PC-12/45)Certain serial numbers: 101–289
2000-26-17Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 AirplanesFeb 24, 2001Airframe (PC-12/45)Certain serial numbers: 101–320. Only with: Equipped with P/N 959.81.10.107 LH and P/N 959.81.10.108 RH windshields (PPG P/N NP172121-5 LH and NP172121-6 RH or FAA-approved equivalent part numbers).
2000-21-14Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 AirplanesDec 15, 2000Airframe (PC-12/45)Certain serial numbers: 101–301. Only with: Equipped with torque oil-pressure tubes and py pressure pipe assemblies Pilatus P/N 577.11.12.105, P&WC P/N 3119969, or Pilatus P/N 577.11.12.104 (or FAA-approved equivalents).
2000-11-14Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 AirplanesJun 2, 2000Airframe (PC-12/45)Only with: Equipped with pneumatic deicing boots.
2000-02-31Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 AirplanesMar 27, 2000Airframe (PC-12/45)Certain serial numbers: …–180
99-24-09Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 AirplanesJan 14, 2000Airframe (PC-12/45)Certain serial numbers: 101–300
99-17-01Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 AirplanesOct 1, 1999Airframe (PC-12/45)Certain serial numbers: 101–239
99-06-17Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 AirplanesJun 16, 1999Airframe (PC-12/45)Certain serial numbers: 101–180
99-06-05Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 AirplanesApr 16, 1999Airframe (PC-12/45)Certain serial numbers: 101–227; 232
98-21-27Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 AirplanesNov 26, 1998Airframe (PC-12/45)Certain serial numbers: 101–230. Only with: Equipped with the corporate commuter cabin layout.
98-20-28Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 AirplanesNov 4, 1998Airframe (PC-12/45)
98-11-01 R2Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 AirplanesSep 22, 1998Airframe (PC-12/45)Certain serial numbers: 101–230
98-11-20Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 AirplanesJul 13, 1998Airframe (PC-12/45)Certain serial numbers: MSN 101–MSN 180. Only with: Airplanes that incorporate an executive cabin layout.
98-08-26Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 AirplanesMay 29, 1998Airframe (PC-12/45)Certain serial numbers: MSN 001–MSN 168
98-07-18Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 AirplanesApr 28, 1998Airframe (PC-12/45)Certain serial numbers: MSN 101–MSN 153
98-04-16Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 AirplanesApr 2, 1998Airframe (PC-12/45)Certain serial numbers: 101–169

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

Service Difficulty Reports (8)

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.

  • Navigation · ehsi · faultedSep 17, 2026

    FUMES IN CABIN DUE TO EHSI FAILURE. INSPECTED ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR, WIRING, AND ALL AREAS ADJACENT TO EHSI UNIT. ODOR OF ELECTRICAL BURNING WAS ISOLATED TO THE EHSI UNIT ONLY AND ALL SURROUNDING AREAS AND WIRING WERE NOT AFFECTED. DETERMINED EHSI UNIT FAILED DUE TO INTERNAL FAILURE. REMOVED AND…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · brake sys · weakNov 3, 2025

    UPON LANDING THERE WASN'T ANY BRAKE PRESSURE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Hydraulic power · hydraulic system · leakingFeb 25, 2024

    ON APPROACH TO LAND TO PATIENT DROP-OFF, WHEN IPUTTING THE LANDING GEAR DOWN THE NOSEWHEEL GEAR INDICATION REMAINED ILLUMINATED "UNSAFE" (RED), AND SIMULTANEOUSLY THE HYDR CAWS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE TOWER AT EL PASO TOLD ME THAT THE GEAR LOOKED DOWN, BUT NOT LOCKED. REJECTED THE LANDING, AND…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Flight controls · flap system · malfunctionedNov 13, 2022

    AFTER TAKEOFF, WHEN THE FLAPS WERE RAISED FROM 15 TO 0, THEY FROZE AT 14 WITH "FLAP" AND "PUSHER' ANNUNCIATIONS. DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND LANDED AT KABQ UNEVENTFULLY, FLAPS LOCKED AT 15 DEGREES DUE TO ASYMMETRY FAULT. MAINTENCE ACCOMPLISHED INSPECTION OF THE FLAPS SYSTEM AND ACCOMPLISHED A FLAP…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Flight controls · relay · inoperativeMar 14, 2016

    THE RUDDER TRIM TAB WASN’T OPERATING & STUCK IN FULL RT POSITION. UPON ARRIVING, PROCEEDED TO PERFORM A VISUAL INSPECTION OF RUDDER & TRIM SYS, NO VISUAL DAMAGE WAS FOUND AT THAT TIME. GAINED ACCESS TO THE RUDDER TRIM TAB RELAYS, SWAPPED THE LT & RT RELAYS FOR TROUBLESHOOTING PURPOSE. FOUND THE RT…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · terminal block · arcedJun 16, 2013

    LANDING GEAR FAILED TO RETRACT AFTER TAKEOFF. LANDING GEAR INDICATOR LIGHTS SHOWED 3 RED/UNLOCKED GEAR. HYD LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON CAWS PANEL. BETWEEN 5 AND 10 MINUTES AFTER THE INITIAL FAILURE, THE GEAR CYCLED TO THE UP POSITION WITHOUT ANY PILOT ACTION. THE SYSTEM OPERATED NORMAL ON LANDING. ACFT…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · relay · malfunctionedMay 27, 2013

    LANDING GEAR FAILED TO RETRACT AFTER TAKE OFF. THE LANDING GEAR INDICATOR LIGHTS SHOWED 3 RED/UNLOCKED GEAR. HYD LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON CAWS PANEL. PERFORMED EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENTION AND RETURNED TO POINT OF DEPARTURE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · tire · failedMar 5, 2011

    ACFT LANDED SAFELY AT AIRPORT. DURING TAXI IN BETA MODE, ACFT WAS BREAKING AND PREPARING TO TURN LT ON TO TAXIWAY WHEN THE LT MAIN TIRE BLEW. THE TIRE PN 021-350-0, SN 0246S00343. THIS TIRE HAD A TOTAL OF 7 LANDINGS UNTIL IT FAILED. A NEW TIRE WAS INSTALLED PN 021-350-0, SN 0247S00341 ON 3-5-11…

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

Related aircraft

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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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