Air Tractor AT-502B
World’s Most Popular Ag Plane
For many ag operators, the AT-502B is the ideal combination of payload and performance. It’s got every airframe and engine advantage to put you ahead at day’s end.
The Industry’s Workhorse
The AT-502B is the most popular size Air Tractor, with well over 1000 of our 502 series aircraft manufactured since 1987. Business-savvy operators fly the AT-502B to make their operations more productive and profitable. Its big 500-gallon (1.893 L) payload means you’ll make fewer trips out and back; fewer landing and takeoffs. More acres sprayed in less time. Better profitability.

AT-502B Specifications
| Engine Type: | P&W PT6A-34AG |
| Engine SHP: | 750 @ 2200 RPM |
| Propeller: | Hartzell HC-B3TN-3D/T10282NS+4 |
| Take-off Weight: | 9,400 lbs (4.263 kg) |
| Landing Weight: | 8,000 lbs (3.628 kg) |
| Empty Weight with Spray Equipment: | 4,546 lbs (2.062 kg) |
| Useful Load: | 5,403 lbs (2.450 kg) |
| Hopper Capacity: | 500 US gal (1.893 L) |
| Fuel Capacity: | 170 US gal (644 L) |
| Wing Span: | 52 ft (15,84 m) |
| Wing Area: | 312 sq ft (29,01 m²) |
| Main Wheel Size: | 29.00 x 11-10 |
| Tail Wheel Size: | 5.00 x 5 |
AT-502B Performance
| Cruise Speed at 8,000 ft (2.438 m): | 154 mph (134 kts) |
| Working Speed (Typical): | 120-145 mph (104-126 kts) |
| Range – Economy Cruise at 8,000 ft (2.438 m): | 620 mi (998 km) |
| Stall Speed – Flaps Up: | 82 mph (71 kts) at 8,000 lbs (3.629 kg) |
| Stall Speed – Flaps Down: | 68 mph (59 kts) at 8,000 lbs (3.629 kg) |
| Stall Speed as Usually Landed: | 53 mph (46 kts) |
| Rate of Climb: | 870 fpm at 9,400 lbs (4.264 kg) |
| Take-off Distance: | 1,140 ft at 9,400 lbs (4.264 kg) |
Dimensional Drawings
