# N489PC: 1971 Pilatus PC-9/A

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Pilatus PC-9/A](https://openairdocs.org/model/pilatus-pc-9-a) (registry code 7090303, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-62](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-canada-pt6a-62) (registry code 52366)
- Serial number: 516
- Year built: 1971
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Turbo-prop
- Airworthiness: Experimental, exhibition, racing
- Airworthiness date: September 2, 2022
- Certificate issued: December 8, 2021
- Expires: December 31, 2028
- Mode S code: A60B50
- Registered owner: [Tuca 27 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TUCA%2027%20LLC)
- Location: [Lewes, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Lewes)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 38.7287° N, 75.1685° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 19958, within about 4 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=489PC
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N489PC

From the FAA registry file of October 22, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 0 in force

### Matched by airframe (Pilatus PC-9/A)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-62)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory) (4 in force)

- [SAIB AIR-21-02](https://openairdocs.org/saib/AIR-21-02): ATA 25 - Equipment and Furnishings - Pilatus PC-9 Ejection Seats - Harley-Type Buckle Assemblies on Seat Harness - Inspection. Issued Jan 6, 2021
- [SAIB AIR-20-14](https://openairdocs.org/saib/AIR-20-14): Time limits/Maintenance Checks - Pilatus PC-9 Airworthiness Limitation Section - Amendment. Issued Sep 1, 2020
- [SAIB CE-16-17](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-16-17): Fuselage  Pilatus PC-9 Frame 11 Fittings  Inspection. Issued May 17, 2016
- [SAIB NE-06-34](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-06-34): . Issued Mar 21, 2006

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N489PC.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N489PC.

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Pilatus PC-9/A aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/pilatus-pc-9-a/aircraft.md
- The Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-62 engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-canada-pt6a-62.md

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