Models
| Model | Type | Registered | Valid | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC-12/47E | Fixed wing single engine | 833 | 830 | 2007-2025 |
| PC-24 | Fixed wing multi engine | 202 | 200 | 2018-2026 |
| PC-12/47 | Fixed wing single engine | 119 | 119 | 2005-2008 |
| PC-12/45 | Fixed wing single engine | 100 | 99 | 1994-2005 |
| PC-12/47G | Fixed wing single engine | 68 | 67 | 2025-2026 |
| PC-12 | Fixed wing single engine | 32 | 32 | 1994-2003 |
| PC-9M | Fixed wing single engine | 3 | 3 | ?-? |
| PC-6/B2-H4 | Fixed wing single engine | 3 | 3 | 1988-2017 |
| PC-9/F | Fixed wing single engine | 3 | 3 | 1982-1993 |
Pilatus aircraft in the FAA registry
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. is an aerospace manufacturer based in Stans, Switzerland. The company has historically focused on niche markets, producing short takeoff and landing (STOL) aircraft and military training planes. Its modern civilian lineup is dominated by the single-engine PC-12 turboprop and the twin-engine PC-24 jet.
According to the FAA registry, as of October 16, 2026, there are 1,358 aircraft listed under the manufacturer name "PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD." This total includes 1,352 valid registrations across nine distinct models. The fleet consists of 1,157 fixed-wing single-engine aircraft and 201 fixed-wing multi-engine aircraft. All single-engine models are powered by turboprop engines, while the multi-engine fleet relies on turbofan engines. The vast majority, 1,250 aircraft, hold a standard airworthiness class.
The PC-12 series is the most prevalent model in the registry. The PC-12/47E variant accounts for 832 registered aircraft, with production records spanning from 2008 to 2025. Earlier versions include the PC-12/47 (119 aircraft), the PC-12/45 (100 aircraft), and the original PC-12 (32 aircraft). The PC-24 jet follows with 201 registered units, built between 2018 and 2026. A newer variant, the PC-12/47G, has 65 registrations for aircraft built in 2025 and 2026. Half of the registered Pilatus aircraft were built in 2016 or earlier, with the majority constructed between 1995 and 2026.
Geographically, Utah leads with 117 registered aircraft, followed by Texas with 101 and California with 93. The Type Certificate Data Sheets (TCDS) for these models are held by Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. TCDS A78EU covers the PC-12 variants, while TCDS A00072CE covers the PC-24. Each model has its own page with specifications and the type certificate data sheet, and every aircraft has a registration record by N-number.
The registry also lists 403 aircraft under the manufacturer name "PILATUS." This separate listing captures additional units registered under a different company identifier.
The FAA registry also lists this company's aircraft as PILATUS.
Figures from the FAA registry file as of Oct 16, 2026. Company background: Wikipedia, Pilatus Aircraft.