Aircraft Fleet Guide 2009 

DepartmentDepartmentDepartment of Aviation of Aviation of Aviation

1975 PIPER NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN

General Specifications Seating—5 Passenger

Speed—200MPH Range—750 Miles

Typical Mission The Piper Navajo Chieftain is an exceptionally versatile and economic aircraft capable of performing a variety of missions. The Navajo is commonly used for executive transporta-tion by the Governor’s Office, Cabinet Officials, Economic Development and Kentucky’s University and Technical College system. The Navajo could also be configured for cargo, law enforcement, and emergency services as the Commonwealth sees fit.

Asset Description Multi-Engine Piston

Total Time on Aircraft—6323 HRS

Cost Aircraft—$450 Per Hour

N42E

March 08

1978 PIPER NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN

General Specifications Seating—5 Passenger

Speed—200MPH Range—750 Miles

Typical Mission The Piper Navajo Chieftain is an exceptionally versatile and economic aircraft capable of performing a variety of missions. The Navajo is commonly used for executive transporta-tion by the Governor’s Office, Cabinet Officials, Economic Development and Kentucky’s University and Technical College system. The Navajo could also be configured for cargo, law enforcement, and emergency services as the Commonwealth sees fit.

Asset Description Multi-Engine Piston

Total Time on Aircraft—4855 HRS

Cost Aircraft—$450 Per Hour

N27723

March 08

1984 BELL LONG RANGER III

General Specifications Seating—5 Passenger

Speed—120 MPH Range— 360 Miles

Typical Mission The Bell Long Ranger allows the state to perform missions with the flexibility that only a helicopter can provide. Typical missions include executive transport for the Governor’s Office, Economic Development, passenger transport, aerial photography and site surveys including surface mine and environmental. Helicopters are unique in their ability to land at sites not served by a local airport.

Asset Description Turbine Helicopter

Total Time on Aircraft—8500 HRS

Cost Aircraft—$550 Per Hour

N3KY

March 08

1975 BELL JET RANGER

General Specifications Seating—3 Passenger

Speed—120 MPH Range— 380 Miles

Typical Mission The Bell Long Ranger allows the state to perform missions with the flexibility that only a helicopter can provide. Typical missions include executive transport for the Governor’s Office, Economic Development, passenger transport, and aerial photography. Helicopters are unique in their ability to land at sites not served by a local airport.

Asset Description Turbine Helicopter

Total Time on Aircraft—15000 HRS

Cost Aircraft—$475 Per Hour

N148KY

March 08

1979 CESSNA 182Q

General Specifications Seating—3 Passenger

Speed—150 MPH Range— 950 Miles

Typical Mission The Cessna 182Q is a light weight, versatile and low cost aircraft capable of performing a variety of missions. This aircraft is commonly used for Fish and Wildlife enforcement and surveys, aerial law enforcement, drug interdiction, airport inspections, aerial photography, and cabinet level transportation. This aircraft is larger and more powerful than the Cessna 172E, allowing it to carry more payload for further distances.

Asset Description Single-Engine Piston

Total Time on Aircraft—8000 HRS

Cost Aircraft—$125 Per Hour

N97436

March 08

1967 CESSNA R172E/T-41B

General Specifications Seating—3 Passenger

Speed—130 MPH Range— 650 Miles

Typical Mission The Cessna R172E is a light weight, versatile and low cost aircraft capable of performing a variety of missions. This aircraft is commonly used for Fish and Wildlife enforcement and surveys, aerial law enforcement, drug interdiction, airport inspections, aerial photography, and cabinet level transportation.

Asset Description Single-Engine Piston

Total Time on Aircraft—6570 HRS

Cost Aircraft—$125 Per Hour

N51608

March 08

1967 CESSNA R172E/T-41B

General Specifications Seating—3 Passenger

Speed—130 MPH Range— 650 Miles

Typical Mission The Cessna R172E is a light weight, versatile and low cost aircraft capable of performing a variety of missions. This aircraft is commonly used for Fish and Wildlife enforcement and surveys, aerial law enforcement, drug interdiction, airport inspections, aerial photography, and cabinet level transportation. At present time, this aircraft is primarily used by Kentucky Vehicle Enforcement for aerial law enforcement.

Asset Description Single-Engine Piston

Total Time on Aircraft—5700 HRS

Cost Aircraft—$125 Per Hour

N609KY

March 08