TransaviaCertified · Fixed-wing · Australia
PL-12
- Seats
- 3 3
- Power
- 300 hp224 kW
- Cruise
- 95 kt176 km/h
About the PL-12
The Transavia PL-12 is an Australian fixed-wing agricultural aircraft designed for utility missions. It features a single-engine tractor configuration with a shoulder-wing layout, twin tail booms, and a pod fuselage equipped with a rear door. Built primarily to suit the needs of aerial topdressing, the aircraft accommodates a single pilot.
Developed from a foreign design originating in New Zealand, the type made its initial flight in the mid-sixties and later received airworthiness certification. Throughout its production lifespan, the manufacturer introduced several variant models incorporating alternative powerplants and aerodynamic refinements, eventually building a substantial number of airframes before ceasing assembly operations.
Engines fitted
4 aircraft| Engine | Power | Share of fleet | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continental IO-520 | — | 3 | |
| Lycoming IO-720 | — | 1 |
PL-12 running costs
$288 an hour| Low | Typical | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | $10,268 | $13,202 | $15,411 |
| Oil | $240 | $300 | $390 |
| Engine overhaul reserve | $3,333 | $3,958 | $5,192 |
| Propeller overhaul reserve | $917 | $1,083 | $1,250 |
| Annual inspection and maintenance | $3,000 | $4,000 | $5,000 |
| Hangar | $3,000 | $6,300 | $9,600 |
| Total | $20,758 | $28,843 | $36,843 |
| Per hour | $208 | $288 | $368 |
Engine
- Model
- Continental IO-520-D
- Power
- 300 hp
- Overhaul
- 1,900 h / 12 yr
- Fuel burn
- 13.6 – 17.2 gal/h
- Fuel price
- $8.20 /US gal
Similar aircraft
