Pilatus P-3 History
Pilatus P3 Swiss Airforce Primary Trainer1956-1994 Pilatus Aircraft Factory was started in 1952 under the direction of Henry ( Heinrich ) Fierz to develop the two seater P3 primary and…
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25May
IGO-540 Engine Upgrade
I have owned multiple Pilatus P3s since early 1990 and have over 800 hours in the stock P-3. This aircraft…
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Swiss P3 AD
Subject: Fuselage – Fuselage to Horizontal Tail Fittings – Inspection,ReplacementApplicability: Model P3-03 and P3-05 aeroplanes, all Serial Numbers (S/N). https://pilatusp-3.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/P3-AD-HB-2020-006.pdf
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Landing Gear Up
2014 was not a good year for the P3. Three Aircraft came to grief in Landing Accidents in 2014. These…
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Swiss Wing Bolt AD
Pilatus P3 Wing Bolt ADSwiss ConfederationAirworthiness Directive (AD) FOCAADHB-2016-007Effective Date 03 October 2016 Pilatus – P3FOCA TCITCDS No: NoneIssue Date:…
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Pilatus P-3 History
Pilatus P3 Swiss Airforce Primary Trainer1956-1994 Pilatus Aircraft Factory was started in 1952 under the direction of Henry ( Heinrich…
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The Aging Wire Harness
Pay close attention during an Annual or a Prebuy Inspection to the condition of the Wire Harness. By now the…
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Operating Limititations
Relief Available on Proficiency Flight Limitations for Former Military Aircraft EAA and the Warbirds of America (WOA) received terrific news…
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P-3 Listing and Known Locations
459-8 P3 Listing and known Location Date 06/15/2008 P3-01 HB-HON Prototyp A-801 P3-02 Museum Duebendorf CH A-802 P3-03 XXXXXX A-803…
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Standard Operating Limitations for Experimental/Exhibition Aircraft
Experimental Operating Limitations (more…)
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Registering and operating the Pilatus in the USA
The P-3 like any other Imported non certified Aircraft, is licensed in the Experimental/Exhibition category (more…)
Read MoreOperating Limititations
Relief Available on Proficiency Flight Limitations for Former Military Aircraft EAA and the Warbirds of America (WOA) received terrific news this week from the FAA regarding experimental exhibition operating limitations…
P-3 Listing and Known Locations
459-8 P3 Listing and known Location Date 06/15/2008 P3-01 HB-HON Prototyp A-801 P3-02 Museum Duebendorf CH A-802 P3-03 XXXXXX A-803 Musenum Duebendorf CH A-804 321-3 N321RD Vince O’Conner CA A-805…
Registering and operating the Pilatus in the USA
The P-3 like any other Imported non certified Aircraft, is licensed in the Experimental/Exhibition category (more…)
Walter Turbine conversion is Flying
Walter Turbine conversion is Flying (more…)
Swiss P3 AD
Subject: Fuselage – Fuselage to Horizontal Tail Fittings – Inspection,ReplacementApplicability: Model P3-03 and P3-05 aeroplanes, all Serial Numbers (S/N). https://pilatusp-3.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/P3-AD-HB-2020-006.pdf
Landing Gear Up
2014 was not a good year for the P3. Three Aircraft came to grief in Landing Accidents in 2014. These accidents could have been avoidableWith proper System Knowledge and Maintenance.…
Swiss Wing Bolt AD
Pilatus P3 Wing Bolt ADSwiss ConfederationAirworthiness Directive (AD) FOCAADHB-2016-007Effective Date 03 October 2016 Pilatus – P3FOCA TCITCDS No: NoneIssue Date: 19 September 2016ATA Chapter: ATA 57- WingsSubject: Fuselage — Main…
The Aging Wire Harness
Pay close attention during an Annual or a Prebuy Inspection to the condition of the Wire Harness. By now the Aircraft are 50 Years and older. We found during routine…
Oil Tank Corrosion
I feel this is of some importance to let everybody know about the hole in my Oil Tank. (more…)
Wire Harness
P-3 Maintenance Advisory Subject: Wire Harness Submitted By: Norbert Steinwedel (more…)
Operating the Lycoming GO Engines
The Lycoming geared engines have acquired a bad reputation over the years – quite undeserved. These are very solid, reliable engines, but only if operated correctly! If operated like the…
Fuel Contamination
During a recent annual we examined the screen in the gascolator drain located between the fuel selector valve and the boost pump. The drain was full, repeat, full of assorted…
Hartzell Prop AD
TO PREVENT BLADE SEPARATION DUE TO CRACKED BLADES, HUBS, OR BLADE CLAMPS, WHICH CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF,CONTD. 97-18-02 HARTZELL PROPELLER INC. (more…)
Oil Sump Drain
Pilatus P-3 Maintenance Alert Subject: Engine Oil Sump Drain (more…)
Oil filter magnet
There is a new item on the market.It is a magnet that will attach to your oil filter and will trap very small metal particles inside the filter wall.If you…
Standard Operating Limitations for Experimental/Exhibition Aircraft
Experimental Operating Limitations (more…)
Insuring the Pilatus
Insurance will vary with experience, but the rates seem reasonable for this type of aircraft. About $2000.00 for the normal Liability coverage and a Hull value of $80000.00. Don’t be…
Pilatus P3 Data
P3 Data First Flight 1953 In Service with the Swiss Air Force from 1956-1994 Total Aircraft built 79. 78 Production, 1 Prototype. Suitable for Primary and advanced training,including aerobatics, night…