Specifications
AI Description
- Engine: Two Pratt & Whitney PT6A-112 engines, each with 3,897 hours since overhaul (SOH) and a time between overhaul (TBO) of 3,600 hours.
- Avionics: Equipped with Garmin G600TXi, GTN-750Xi, GTN-650Xi, GI 275 standby, GFC 600 autopilot, GMA 35c audio panel, and GDL 69 XM weather.
- Propellers: McCauley 4-blade propellers, overhauled in 2024.
- Exterior: Painted in 2015 with Matterhorn white, metallic blue, and titanium accents.
- Interior: New leather seats and carpet installed in December 2022; new headliner scheduled for April 2025; executive configuration with seating for 8.
- Additional Equipment: Features include American Aviation speed stacks, heated glass windshield, FIKI ice protection, dual inverters, and an oxygen system.
- Inspection Status: Phase 2, 3, and D inspections completed by December 2024; propeller overhaul completed by March 2024.
- Lavatory: Equipped with a belted aft lavatory.
About this Model
Overview
The Cessna 425 Conquest I is a legacy, pressurized, twin-engine turboprop designed for owners and operators who want turbine reliability and higher-altitude capability without moving into larger, heavier cabin-class aircraft. It is typically used for regional business travel, medical/priority transport, and utility missions that benefit from turboprop performance at mid-to-high flight levels and the ability to use a wide variety of airports.
Mission Fit
Mission fit is strongest on short-to-mid stage lengths where climbing into the teens/low flight levels improves ride and weather options versus unpressurized aircraft, and where turboprop efficiency and airport access are more important than jet cruise speeds. It is less compelling when the mission consistently demands larger baggage capacity, more seats, or faster block times over longer distances.
Cabin
The Conquest I offers a compact, pressurized cabin sized for small groups, typically arranged as a club seating layout with an aft bench or side-facing option depending on interior. Expect a functional cabin rather than a large-cabin experience: adequate space for work or conversation for a few passengers, with typical turboprop sound levels and a cabin cross-section that feels narrower than larger commuter-derived turboprops. Baggage capability varies by configuration and equipment, so operators often plan around a mix of cabin and baggage compartment loading.