N17HA2019 Pilatus PC-24

Overview

The airframe bearing tail number N17HA is a 2019-build Pilatus PC-24 (Super Versatile Jet), manufacturer serial number 129. The jet is registered in the United States and is owned by the corporation Pilatus DRH LLC, based in Wilmington, Delaware; the current registry shows the company as the listed owner and operator.

Operations & Cabin

This specific PC-24 is outfitted in a VIP executive cabin layout and is FAA/FlightAware listed with 9 seats, although Pilatus typically offers configurations ranging from six to eight executive seats or ten-seat commuter interiors. The cockpit features the Pilatus Advanced Cockpit Environment (ACE) powered by the Honeywell Primus Epic 2 avionics suite, supporting modern flight management, situational awareness, and crew interfaces suited to corporate and charter operations. With a 2,000 nm range and a cruise speed near 440 knots, N17HA is well suited to medium-range executive missions, point-to-point corporate travel, and high-utilization charter tasks originating from its Wilmington, DE registration base. Maintenance considerations for this airframe align with standard Pilatus PC-24 programs, including engine support for the twin Williams FJ44-4A powerplants and avionics software lifecycle management for the Honeywell Primus Epic 2.

Model & Market Context

The Pilatus PC-24 (Super Versatile Jet) occupies a niche between light and midsize business jets, emphasizing short-field performance and a large cabin for its class. Its twin Williams FJ44-4A engines and a 45,000 ft ceiling allow flexible routings and efficient cruise speeds attractive to corporate buyers and charter operators. Competing models typically include light-to-midsize business jets offering similar ranges but fewer cargo or short-field capabilities; resale and maintenance considerations often reflect the PC-24’s unique mission flexibility and the availability of factory support for airframes like serial 129.