PSEA – Prescribed Single Engine Aeroplanes

The PC-12 NG Aircraft is now part of the Chartair fleet. The PC-12 is a single engine turboprop aircraft and conforms to the PSEA Standard.

This information has been compiled to provide information pertaining to the PC12 aircraft.

Safety Benefits of the Single Engine Turbine

The PC12 NG is operated under CASA’s stringent Prescribed Single Engine Aircraft (PSEA) regulations, ensuring the highest safety standards. The main reason for CASA’s implementation of PSEA requirements is to minimise the probability of an inflight engine shutdown to as close to zero as possible. CASA mandates rigorous maintenance, operational oversight, and performance benchmarks for single-engine turbine aircraft, creating a safety framework comparable to and often far exceeding the already highly safe multi-engine operational requirements.

The Pilatus PC-12, powered by the renowned Pratt & Whitney PT6 engine, sets the standard for safety, reliability, and versatility in single-engine turbine aircraft. Certified and operated as a Prescribed Single-Engine Aircraft (PSEA), the PC-12 adheres to rigorous safety standards that rival—and in many cases exceed—those of twin-engine aircraft, offering significant advantages over older multi-engine models.

The PC12 NG is trusted worldwide by corporate, government, and medical operators, most notably the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia operating 36 Pilatus PC12’s, attesting to its safety and reliability.

PSEA operations include enhanced safety measures, such as:

• Advanced flight crew training and checking, ensuring pilots are exceptionally well-prepared for all situations.
• Redundant engine controls, providing critical fail-safes for reliable operation.
• Radar altimeters, enhancing situational awareness and precision during low-altitude operations.
• Redundant power sources, guaranteeing continued operation of essential systems.
• Advanced crashworthiness design standards under FAR Part 23, which are far more stringent than those applicable to similar aircraft in its class, ensuring superior occupant protection in emergencies.
• Onboard weather radar, allowing pilots to detect and avoid hazardous weather conditions.
• Automatic Engine ignition and Fuel Pumps, in the event of an engine flame out or fuel disruption

Single-engine turbine aircraft like the PC-12 are considered safer than older piston multi-engine aircraft due to their simpler design, greater reliability, and advanced technology. The PT6 engine, with over 400 million flight hours, offers unmatched dependability, eliminating the complexity and risks associated with managing multiple engines.

With its cutting-edge engineering, advanced avionics, and proven performance in demanding operations, the PC-12 is a trusted choice for operators and government agencies worldwide, delivering safety and reliability that rival, and often exceed, that of twin-engine aircraft.

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