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CH-3003 Berne Switzerland F 56-35
This Data Sheet which is a part of Type Certificate No. F 56-35 prescribes conditions and limitations
under which the product, for which the Type Certification was issued, meets the airworthiness
requirements of the Federal Aviation Regulations.
Type Certificate Holder Pilatus Aircraft Ltd.

P.O. Box 992
CH - 6371 Stans
SWITZERLAND
Model Designation Pilatus PC-21 (Acrobatic and Utility Categories).

Multipurpose low-wing monoplane with a stepped, tandem-seat
pressurized cockpit, powered by a single engine turboprop engine
with full acrobatic capability.
Type: Pilatus PC-21

Variant: Pilatus PC-21
Airworthiness Category: US 14 CFR Part 23 (“FAR 23”) Acrobatic Category

US 14 CFR Part 23 (“FAR 23”) Utility Category
Date of Type Certificate Acrobatic Category: December 23, 2004

Utility Category: December, 15, 2010
Technical Data
Engine Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-68B turboprop engine

TCA TC E24
Fuel Acceptable fuels according to Pratt & Whitney Canada

Specification (P&WC Service Bulletin No. 18104)
Oil (Engine and Gearbox) Oils meeting the requirements of specification MIL-L-23699, Type
II (5 Centistokes) or specification PWA521, Type II (5 Centistokes),
are fully approved (P&WC Service Bulletin 18101).
Engine Limits SHP Limits (1)

- Take-off/Max Cont: up to 1600 SHP (1194 kW) at high airspeed
1080 SHP (805 kW) at low airspeed
- Max. Climb/Cruise: 1425 SHP (1063 kW) at high airspeed
962 SHP (717 kW) at low airspeed
(1) Automatic limiting of the SHP as a function of airspeed.
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Oil Temperature Limits - Engine starting: to be above minus 40°C

- Take-off/Max Cont: 10°C to 105°C (10 minutes 105°C to 110°C)
- Max. Climb/Cruise: 10°C to 105°C (10 minutes 105°C to 110°C)
Propeller and Propeller Limits The propeller is a variable pitch, feathering propeller, non
reversing with composite blades, aluminum hub and composite
spinner.
Type: HC-E5A-2 hub with 5 Hartzell E9193B or E9193K blades,

constant speed type
FAA TC P20NE
Propeller Diameter: 238.8 cm (94“)
Pitch settings at: (measured at 30 inch station)

- Minimum pitch: 12°
- Feathered: 86°
Underwing Stores The PC-21 may carry the following stores at the inboard stations:
- 2 Underwing Fuel Tanks (UWT)
- 2 External Smoke Generators (ESG)
Airspeed Limits (EAS) Equivalent Air Speeds (EAS) at maximum operating weights in
Acrobatic and Utility Category:
Max. operating speed (VMO) 370kt

Max. operating Mach no. (MMO) 0.72 M
Design diving speed (VD) 420kt
Design diving Mach no. (MD) 0.77 M
Design cruising speed (VC) 370 kt
Maneuvering speed (VO) ailerons 370 kt
Maneuvering speed (VO) rudder, elevator 220 kt
Max. speed with flaps and/or landing gear extended

(VFT,VFL,VLE) 180 kt
Maneuvering Load Factor In the Acrobatic Category (clean wing and with 2 ESG)
Limits (g) Max. positive + 8.0 g
Max. negative - 4.0 g
In the Utility Category (with 2 UWT)

Max. positive + 5.0 g
Max. negative - 2.5 g
With flaps extended in take-off or land position

Max. positive + 4.0 g
Max. negative 0 g

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Center of Gravity Limits In the Acrobatic Category, clean

[% MAC] with a straight line variation in between
Forward CG Aft CG at weight
Gear Down Gear Up
19.5 % 20 % 24 % 2,330 kg (5,136 lbs)
¦ ¦ 28 % 2,450 kg (5,401 lbs)
19.5 % 20 % ¦ 2,750 kg (6,062 lbs)
21 % 21.5 % ¦ 3,000 kg (6,613 lbs)
21.5 % 21.5 % ¦ 3,000 kg (6,613 lbs)
24 % 24 % 28 % 3,100 kg (6,834 lbs)
In the Acrobatic Category, with 2 ESG

Gear Down Gear Up
19.5 % 20 % 24 % 2,330 kg (5,136 lbs)
¦ ¦ 28 % 2,450 kg (5,401 lbs)
19.5 % 20 % ¦ 2,750 kg (6,062 lbs)
21 % 21.5 % ¦ 3,000 kg (6,613 lbs)
21.5 % 21.5 % ¦ 3,000 kg (6,613 lbs)
22 % 22 % 28 % 3,100 kg (6,834 lbs)
In the Utility Category, with 2 UWT

Gear Down Gear Up
19.5 % 20 % 24 % 2,330 kg (5,136 lbs)
¦ ¦ 28 % 2,450 kg (5,401 lbs)
19.5 % 20 % ¦ 2,750 kg (6,062 lbs)
¦ ¦ 28 % 3,100 kg (6,834 lbs)
20 % 20.5 % ¦ 3,320 kg (7,319 lbs)
20.5 % 21 % ¦ 3,480 kg (7,672 lbs)
23.2 % 23.7 % 27 % 3,600 kg (7,936 lbs)
Maximum Operating Weights In the Acrobatic Category (clean wing and with 2 ESG)
Max. ramp weight 3,120 kg (6,878 lbs)
Max. take-off weight 3,100 kg (6,834 lbs)
Max. landing weight 3,100 kg (6,834 lbs)
Max. zero fuel weight 2,750 kg (6,062 lbs)
Min. flying weight 2,330 kg (5,136 lbs)
In the Utility Category (with 2 UWT)

Max. ramp weight 3,620 kg (7,964 lbs)
Max. take-off weight 3,600 kg (7,937 lbs)
Max. landing weight 3,600 kg (7,937 lbs)
Max. zero fuel weight 2,750 kg (6,062 lbs) (*)
Max. weight of stores 500 kg (1,100 lbs)
(*) plus weight of the installed racks and underwing tanks

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Minimum Crew One pilot (Solo Flight is limited to front cockpit).

2 pilots are required for civil IFR operations if no autopilot is
installed.
Number of Seats The PC-21 has a tandem cockpit seating for pilot training. The rear
seat can be used as a passenger seat.
Ejection Seat, Cockpit Front:

- P/N: Martin Baker MKCH16C-1
- Total Mass (without ISS Beam, Guide Rails and PSP): 79.3 kg
(174 lbs)
Ejection Seat, Cockpit Rear:

- P/N: Martin Baker MKCH16C-2
- Total Mass (without ISS Beam, Guide Rails and PSP): 77.7 kg
(171 lbs)
Maximum Baggage Baggage compartment in the AFT fuselage left hand side:
25 kg (55 lbs) at 7100 mm
Fuel Capacity The fuel system is fully automatic and maintains fuel supply during
(at 0.806 kg/l) all operations. Fuel is contained in two integral wing tanks with a
total usable capacity of 675 liters (see Note 1).
The acrobatic tank allows 45 seconds of inverted flight (at less

than zero g).
Each optional Underwing Tanks has a usable capacity of 250l.
Oil Capacity Total Arm

19.4 liters 1.718 m aft of datum
Control Surfaces Wing flap Take-off 20° Landing 34° ± 1.0°

Ailerons Up 17.5° Down 14° ± 1.0°
Aileron flettner Up 10.5° Down 13.1° ± 0.5°
Spoilers Up 38.5° - 42°
Elevator Up 23° Down 16° ± 1.0°
Elevator trim tab Up 7.5° Down 3.5° ± 0.5°
Elevator flettner Up 12.8° Down 18.4° ± 0.5°
Rudder Right 28° Left 28° ± 1.0°
Rudder trim tab Right 4° Left 19° ± 0.5°
Airbrake Down 65.5° ± 2.0°
Maximum Operating Altitude 25'000 ft.

The maximum operating altitude of 25'000 ft is included in the
limitations section of the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Report No
02255.
An aural alert has been incorporated into the aircraft’s information

system, which will alert the pilot when the certified maximum
altitude (plus tolerance) is exceeded (25'000 + 1'000 = 26'000 ft).

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Datum 3000mm in front of the firewall
Leveling Means Marks (colored rivet heads) on each side of the fuselage.
Certification Basis US Federal Aviation Regulation Part 23, Acrobatic Category,

including amendments 23-1 through 23-54, effective December
13th, 2000. and US Federal Aviation Regulation Part 23, Utility
Category, including amendments 23-1 through 23-59, effective
December 23rd, 2009, as defined in CRI A-1.
Swiss Regulation 748.215.1 dated 18. September 1995 regarding
aircraft airworthiness (Verordnung über die Lufttüchtigkeit von
Luftfahrzeugen –VLL).
Swiss Regulations 748.215.3 dated 10. January 1996 regarding
emissions from aircraft (Verordnung über die Emissionen von
Luftfahrzeugen –VEL).
ICAO Annex 16, Chapter 10.
Certification Review Items (CRI) :

- Regulations (CRI) FOCA No. A-1, A-3, A-4, A-5, A-6.
- Special conditions (CRI) FOCA No. A-2, B-2, C-1, C-3, C-4,
C-5, C-8, C-9, C-10, D-2, D-4, D-6, D-9, D-10, D-12, E-1,
F-5, F-6, F-7, F-9, H-1, H-3.
- Equivalent Safety Findings (CRI) FOCA No. B-1, B-3, B-4,
D-1, D-3, D-5, F-13, G-1, G-3, H-2.
- Deviations (CRI) FOCA No. C-2, C-6, D-8, D-13, F-10, H-4,
H-5.
Initial application for type certification to Swiss FOCA dated

February 4th, 1999.
Kinds of Operation: Eligible for the following kinds of operations when the appropriate
equipment and instruments required by the operating requirements
are installed, approved and in operable condition:
- VFR Day
- VFR Night
- IFR
Flight into known icing conditions is not approved.
Serial Numbers Eligible MSN 101 and up (see notes 3, 4 and 5)

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Required Equipment The basic required equipment as prescribed in the applicable

airworthiness regulations (see Certification Basis) must be install-
ed in the aircraft. In addition the following is required:
Airplane Flight Manual (incl. Equipment List and applicable

Supplements) Report No. 02255
AFM supplement for Operations with Underwing Stores Installed

Report No. 02330
AFM supplement for Operations with External Smoke Generators

Installed Report No. 02345
AFM supplement for Operations with High Output External Smoke

Generators Installed Report No. 02376
Service Information: Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM): Report No. 02257

(Airworthiness Limitations Section FOCA approved)
Structural Repair Manual (SRM): Report No. 02258
Illustrated Parts Data (IPD): Report No. 02259
Placards: All required placards must be installed in the proper locations.
Service Life Limits Life limited airplane components are listed in the Chapter 5 of the
Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), and must be replaced as
indicated therein (see note 2)

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Notes for PC-21:
Note 1 Current weight and balance data, loading information, and a list of
equipment included in empty weight must be provided for each
airplane.
a) Basic empty weight includes engine oil of 19 kg (35 lbs) at
1.718m (65 in).
Note 2 Airworthiness Limitations are contained in the FOCA approved

Airworthiness Limitations Section in the Chapter 5 of the PC-21
Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM). These Limitations may not be
changed without FOCA approval.
This section contains mandatory maintenance actions called

Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR), which must be
performed at specific intervals to compensate for latent failures, as
identified during the System Safety Assessment process.
Note 3 MSN 101 and 102 are not eligible for a standard CofA without
retrofit to production standard.
Note 4 MSN 101 thru 127 (included) are not eligible for operations with
underwing stores installed in accordance with the AFM
Supplement Reports No. 02330 / 02345 / 02376, unless the
aircraft is modified in accordance with the SB 57-003.
Note 5 For aircraft MSN 101 thru 127 and 153 thru 154, the CRI H-4 is
applicable.
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Bundesamt für Zivilluftfahrt (BAZL) Geräte Kennblatt – Fiche de navigabilité – Data Sheet Page

Office fédéral de l’avitation civile (OFAC)

Type Certificate Holder Pilatus Aircraft Ltd.

Model Designation Pilatus PC-21 (Acrobatic and Utility Categories).

Type: Pilatus PC-21

Airworthiness Category: US 14 CFR Part 23 (“FAR 23”) Acrobatic Category

Date of Type Certificate Acrobatic Category: December 23, 2004

Engine Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-68B turboprop engine

Fuel Acceptable fuels according to Pratt & Whitney Canada

Engine Limits SHP Limits (1)

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Oil Temperature Limits - Engine starting: to be above minus 40°C

Type: HC-E5A-2 hub with 5 Hartzell E9193B or E9193K blades,

Propeller Diameter: 238.8 cm (94“)

Pitch settings at: (measured at 30 inch station)

Max. operating speed (VMO) 370kt

Max. speed with flaps and/or landing gear extended

In the Utility Category (with 2 UWT)

With flaps extended in take-off or land position

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Center of Gravity Limits In the Acrobatic Category, clean

In the Acrobatic Category, with 2 ESG

In the Utility Category, with 2 UWT

In the Utility Category (with 2 UWT)

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Minimum Crew One pilot (Solo Flight is limited to front cockpit).

Ejection Seat, Cockpit Front:

Ejection Seat, Cockpit Rear:

The acrobatic tank allows 45 seconds of inverted flight (at less

Oil Capacity Total Arm

Control Surfaces Wing flap Take-off 20° Landing 34° ± 1.0°

Maximum Operating Altitude 25'000 ft.

An aural alert has been incorporated into the aircraft’s information

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Datum 3000mm in front of the firewall

Certification Basis US Federal Aviation Regulation Part 23, Acrobatic Category,

Certification Review Items (CRI) :

Initial application for type certification to Swiss FOCA dated

Serial Numbers Eligible MSN 101 and up (see notes 3, 4 and 5)

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Required Equipment The basic required equipment as prescribed in the applicable

Airplane Flight Manual (incl. Equipment List and applicable

AFM supplement for Operations with Underwing Stores Installed

AFM supplement for Operations with External Smoke Generators

AFM supplement for Operations with High Output External Smoke

Service Information: Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM): Report No. 02257

Structural Repair Manual (SRM): Report No. 02258

Illustrated Parts Data (IPD): Report No. 02259

Placards: All required placards must be installed in the proper locations.

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Notes for PC-21:

Note 2 Airworthiness Limitations are contained in the FOCA approved

This section contains mandatory maintenance actions called

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