"kage" wrote in message
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At least three PC-12s have gone down due to engine failure.

Sounds a hell of a lot better than the rate for piston singles.

In just under 7000 hours flying a BE-200, I had two complete engine
failures. On my field alone there were three more PT-6 complete failures,
all in King Airs. Nobody EVER counts engine failures of airplanes that
come
limping home on one.

I was under the impression that turbine engine failures are supposed to be
reported to the FAA, are you saying this doesn't happen? Wouldn't shock me.

Every PC-12 owner I've ever run into has one common trait, they are all
CHEAPSKATES!

Hmm... wonder if that maybe has something to do with it? What are the
failure rates like on the Caravna and/or TBM-700? Same principle but
different owner profiles. The PC-12 does seem to be a perfect candidate for
cheapskate syndrome.

Best,
-cwk.