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889

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Representative photo of a Pilatus PC-6Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto via Wikipedia: Pilatus PC-6 Porter
This aircraft is a
Pilatus PC-6
Full specs

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Performance specs

Performance
Range
870 nm
Cruise speed
115 kt
Max speed
150 kt
Service ceiling
25,000 ft
Takeoff distance
475 m
Landing distance
315 m
Weights
MTOW
2,800 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
644 L
Dimensions
Length
10.9 m
Wingspan
15.8 m
Height
3.3 m
Capacity
Seats
11
Max passengers
11

Flight activity

(28 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
0
Last 90 days
8
Last seen
13 Oct 2026
Tracked since
1 Jun 2026
  • Tracked flight13 Oct 2026 · 2h 53m
  • Tracked flight13 Oct 2026 · 1h 05m
  • Tracked flight10 Oct 2026 · 0h 18m
  • Tracked flight30 Jun 2026 · 0h 07m
  • Tracked flight30 Jun 2026 · 0h 09m
  • Tracked flight30 Jun 2026 · 0h 08m
  • Tracked flight30 Jun 2026 · 1h 59m
  • Tracked flight30 Jun 2026 · 0h 14m
  • Tracked flight30 Jun 2026 · 0h 05m
  • Tracked flight30 Jun 2026 · 0h 11m

Showing the 10 most recent distinct flights. The total counts every raw ADS-B tracking leg, including repeat observations and sub-5-minute artifacts.

From ADS-B observations collected since May 2026. Coverage depends on ground-receiver density; gaps do not mean the aircraft did not fly.

How common is this aircraft?
193Pilatus PC-6 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 83% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • 889FRACTIVE
    French Army
    —

Owner names are published by the issuing civil registry (FAA / CCARCS / CASA / ANAC / NZ CAA). Owner addresses present in the source are not republished here. Registered owner? Request removal

Operator history

(1)
  • Aviation Legere De L'Armee De Terre
    Operator
    2026 – present
889 — frequently asked
What aircraft model is 889?

889 is a Pilatus PC-6. Sprinkle's record for 889 covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is 889 currently active?

Registry records list 889's status as Active, registered in France — a Pilatus PC-6.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of 889?

889 carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 889, the serial assigned to this Pilatus PC-6 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for 889?

889's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is 3AABED — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Pilatus PC-6 broadcasts.