Pilatus - Pilatus P-3

About Pilatus - Pilatus P-3

The Pilatus P-3-03, registration HB-RBN, is a classic single-engine, two-seat military trainer aircraft originally manufactured in 1956. Known for its robust construction, stable flight characteristics, and excellent handling, the P-3 served as a primary trainer for the Swiss Air Force. This particular aircraft, with serial number 330-12, has been privately registered since 1991 and is currently privately owned and hangared, retaining its historic charm and operational readiness. Powered by an AVCO Lycoming GO-435-C2A2 engine delivering 245 horsepower, HB-RBN has a total time since new (TSN) of 4470 hours, with the engine overhauled in 2007. It features a TRW Hartzell propeller and has undergone modifications including a smoke system, Gill Batteries, and LED landing and taxi lights. The aircraft maintains its original Swiss Airforce scheme, polished with orange accents, and is in good condition both inside and out. Classified as a Historic Class II aircraft with a maximum take-off weight (MTOW) of 1575 kg, it is VFR compliant and benefits from a current annual inspection and Permit to Fly, certified in the Swiss historical category. Its avionics package includes a Garmin GTX330 Mode S Transponder, ensuring basic modern navigation and communication capabilities. Former Swiss Military Trainer Privately registered since 1991 Currently privately owned and hangared when not flying Noise Level 81.5 dB(A) according ICAO Annex 16, Vol. 1, Chapter 10 Special Category: Historic Class II MTOW: 1575 kg Airplane time state Airframe Serial Number: 330-12 TT: 4714 Engine Lycoming GO-435-C2A2, S/N: L-3112-11C, 245 HP TT: 3612 TSOH: 636 Overhauled by Bosio Motori, Italy December 2015 TBO: 1200 hrs Propeller Hartzell HC-83V20-2C, S/N: D1489 TT: 4470 TSOH: 987 Ovehrauled 02/2007 Teardown Inspection: 2022 Interior Original, in good condition Exterior Original Swiss Airforce Scheme, polished with orange accents, in good condition Avionics ICOM VHF COMM, 760 Channels, FM Immune Garmin GTX330 Mode S Transponder Intercom System Artex 345 Mode S ELT with Panel Mounted Switch Options Smoke System Gill Batteries LED Landing and Taxi Lights

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