Piaggio Aero P.180 Avanti

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Posted 1-26-2008

Summary

Piaggio Aero’s P.180 Avanti is the fastest business-class turboprop in the world. It cruises at 450 mph, accommodates up to eight passengers, and has a 1,700 mile range.

The Avanti’s two Pratt & Whitney turbines consume only 60 to 90 gallons per hour, making it the most economical cabin-class aircraft ever manufactured.

One-eighth fractional share for sale

A one-eighth share of this aircraft is being offered to qualified buyers for $750,000.

Owners will not pay any hourly fees to use the aircraft, only their own fuel. There is a monthly management fee to cover the costs of pilots, hangar, engine reserves, and other expenses. It is $7,000 per month. Once purchased, shares may be bought, sold, or transferred. Purchases can be financed, with 20% down typically required by a lender.

Access to the aircraft

The aircraft will be available to all owners on-call, with or without advance booking.

When the aircraft is unavailable, owners will also be able to schedule trips in a Lear 35, a six-seat Piper Navajo, or a Mooney 231 (or comparable models to each of these aircraft).

Performance

Maximum Cruise Speed: 458 mph / 398 KTAS / 737 km/hr at 28,000 ft (8538 m)

Take-off Distance S.L. - ISA 2850 ft (869 m); Landing Distance S.L. - ISA 2860 ft (872

m); Rate of Climb S.L. - ISA 2950 ft/min (899m/min)

Ceiling and range

41,000 ft / 12,500 m; maximum IFR range: 1,733 statute miles / 2,791 km

Engines

Two Pratt & Whitney Canada

PT6A-66B, 1630 Thermodynamic

HP each, flat rated at 850 SHP

External dimensions

Wing Span: 46.03 ft/14.03 m

Length: 47.28 ft/14.41 m

Height: 13.06 ft/3.98 m

Weights

Max Take-Off Weight: 12,050 lbs

Standard Empty Weight: 7,800 lbs

Useful Load (w/crew): 4,300 lbs

Maximum Payload: 2,000 lbs

Seating capacity

Maximum Seating Capacity: 8 + 2 crew

Typical Executive Payload: 6 + 1 crew

Cabin and interior dimensions

Standup Comfort, seats eight, wet bar, restroom, vanity, aluminum airframe. Height: 5.74 ft/1.75 m; Width: 6.07 ft/1.85 m; Length: 14.93 ft/4.55 m

Note to owner-pilots

Owner-pilots who have instrument ratings and significant flight time may qualify, after training, to co-pilot the Avanti, subject to insurance carrier approval.