• Home
  • Articles
    • Reference
    • Maintenance
    • General Information
    • Documents
  • Classifieds
    • General
    • Parts
    • Aircraft
  • Pilatus P-3 History
  • Gallery
    • Main Gallery
    • Projects
    • User Photos

Call us today! 704.562.3751

norb841@gmail.com
Login

Login
Pilatus P-3Pilatus P-3
Welcome to the Pilatus P-3 Owners Group
  • Home
  • Articles
    • Reference
    • Maintenance
    • General Information
    • Documents
  • Classifieds
    • General
    • Parts
    • Aircraft
  • Pilatus P-3 History
  • Gallery
    • Main Gallery
    • Projects
    • User Photos

Articles

Home Articles

Recent Posts

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…

Read More
19May
Swiss P3 AD

P3 AD HB-2020-006 – word.docx

Read More
28Apr
Landing Gear Up

2014 was not a good year for the P3. Three Aircraft came to grief in Landing Accidents in 2014. These…

Read More
28Apr
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:…

Read More
27Apr
Pilatus P-3 History

Pilatus P3 Swiss Airforce Primary Trainer1956-1994 Pilatus Aircraft Factory was started in 1952 under the direction of Henry ( Heinrich…

Read More
21Apr
The Aging Wire Harness

Pay close attention during an Annual or a Prebuy Inspection to the condition of the Wire Harness. By now the…

Read More
16May
Operating Limititations

Relief Available on Proficiency Flight Limitations for Former Military Aircraft EAA and the Warbirds of America (WOA) received terrific news…

Read More
25Aug
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…

Read More
25Aug
Standard Operating Limitations for Experimental/Exhibition Aircraft

Experimental Operating Limitations (more…)

Read More
25Aug
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 More
  • General Information
  • Maintenance
  • Reference
  • Documents

General Information

Pilatus P-3 History

Apr 27, 2021
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…

Operating Limititations

May 16, 2008
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

Aug 25, 2007
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

Aug 25, 2007
The P-3 like any other Imported non certified Aircraft, is licensed in the Experimental/Exhibition category (more…)

Walter Turbine conversion is Flying

Aug 25, 2007
Walter Turbine conversion is Flying (more…)

Maintenance

Swiss P3 AD

May 19, 2021
P3 AD HB-2020-006 – word.docx

Landing Gear Up

Apr 28, 2021
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

Apr 28, 2021
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

Apr 21, 2014
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

Aug 25, 2007
I feel this is of some importance to let everybody know about the hole in my Oil Tank. (more…)

Wire Harness

Aug 25, 2007
P-3 Maintenance Advisory Subject: Wire Harness Submitted By: Norbert Steinwedel (more…)

Operating the Lycoming GO Engines

Aug 25, 2007
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

Aug 25, 2007
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

Aug 25, 2007
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

Aug 25, 2007
Pilatus P-3 Maintenance Alert Subject: Engine Oil Sump Drain (more…)

Oil filter magnet

Aug 25, 2007
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…

Reference

Standard Operating Limitations for Experimental/Exhibition Aircraft

Aug 25, 2007
Experimental Operating Limitations (more…)

Insuring the Pilatus

Aug 25, 2007
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…

Documents

Pilatus P3 Data

Aug 25, 2007
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…

Recent Articles

  • IGO-540 Engine Upgrade
  • Swiss P3 AD
  • Landing Gear Up
  • Swiss Wing Bolt AD
  • Pilatus P-3 History
Platius P-3-05 (Jerry Jeffers & Norbert Steinwedel)

© 2023 — pilatusp-3.com

  • Home
  • Sitemap
  • Privacy Policy