“One of a
Kind”
Pilatus Turbo 520 P3-05
N4103T s/n 461-10, Mfg. 1958
325 Horsepower Turbo Charged Conversion
Was! $160,000 NOW ...
$149,000
Read recent pilot report below
Airframe:
3975 Hrs TTSNEW
Engine:
Continental TSI0-520-P, 325 hp
1152 Hrs SMOH by Victor Aviation
857 Hrs STOH by Victor Aviation with new cylinders
Propeller:
McCauley D3A34C402, 3 blade
958 Hrs SPOH by Memphis Propeller Service
163 Hrs since inspection and reseal by Midwest Aircraft Propellers
Exterior:
Medium Metallic Blue with Red and White trim, factory PC-7 design, DuPont
polyurethane, very good condition
Interior:
Light Grey overall, Black glareshield, Medium Blue fabric seat cushions, fully
updated and restored, excellent condition
AVIONICS:
Garmin GNC-420
GPS/com
King KX-155 digital nav/com
King KI-209 Glideslope/ VOR/LOC indicator
King KT-76A transponder
ACK AK-350 Mode C Altitude encoder
Audio/ Transmit selector panel
Hypervox intercom
Bose noise canceling headset
Avionics master switch
Mid-Continent GPS Announciator/Control Panel
EQUIPMENT:
Full modern gyros
– both cockpits
Heated Pitot
JPI EDM 700 engine monitor with fuel flow and T.I.T.
Taxi light
Landing light
Nav lights
Strobe light
Baggage compartment
Flight hour recorder (Hobbs)
Tinted one piece canopy
Cleveland wheels and brakes
Noble Aviation auxiliary fuel tank
MISCELLANEOUS:
76 gallon fuel capacity
Annual inspection due May 2009
IFR certification due May 2010
Bruce’s canopy cover
AIRCRAFT DESCRIPTION:
The Pilatus P-3 series aircraft is an all metal, piston engine, tandem two seat, high
performance military
trainer with retractable landing gear and constant speed propeller, and was used for
primary and advanced
training, including aerobatics, night and instrument flight. Cruise speed, with the Noble
Turbo 520 conversion,
is 160 KTAS at around 18 GPH. Stall speed is 58 KIAS, with a VNE of 270 KIAS. Rated +6G
& -3G
with a rate of climb well over 1000 FPM at a gross weight of 3473 lbs. Wing span is 34
ft., with length at 28 ft.
The gear and flaps are electric, with a 24 volt system. Gear and flap speed is 120 KIAS.
Built to rugged Swiss
requirements, and completely corrosion proofed internally, this robust aircraft is a
delightful flyer with excellent technical support and spares available in the U.S. It is
certainly one of the finest
Warbird values on the market today!
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION UPON INSPECTION
Recent Pilot Report May 9, 2008:
Here's my impressions after flying the Pilatus P-3 for four hours:
First off, it is amazing how nice the aircraft is, especially considering that it is 50
years old. The cockpit is roomy and comfortable, and the visibility is phenomenal. Also,
the paint, inside and out, makes the airplane feel like new.
The P-3 has a max gross weight of nearly 3500 lbs. However, the turbocharged engine and
large flight controls make for a very responsive and light-feeling aircraft. During the
test flights, I flew as high as 14,500 ft. It is also impressive how the climb manifold
setting of 35 inches is maintainable all the way up to altitude. With the installed oxygen
system, high teens are both achievable and practical.
In cruise, with power set to 2400 RPM and 30 inches, and the fuel flow set
to 18 gph on the JPI, the true airspeed exactly matches the flight manual at 160 KTAS.
With 70 gallons total in the mains and aux fuel tanks, 500 nm with very good VFR or IFR
reserves are possible.
Overall, I completely enjoyed flying the Pilatus. You have so thoroughly
refurbished this aircraft that someone is going to enjoy it a great deal. Thanks again for
letting me enjoy your Warbird.
Sincerely,
Richard Hess, International Jets, Gadsden, AL
28-Year USAF and ANG pilot and commander, 20-year airline pilot, 20,000 hours flight
experience in fighters, attack, trainers, transport, airliners, general aviation, and
Warbirds. An instructor or evaluator for 28 years, over 600 hours in the L-39.
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