Specifications
AI Description
- Model: Cessna 425 Conquest I
- Engine: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-135A (2 engines)
- Engine Time: 949 hours since new (SNEW) per engine
- Engine TBO: 3600 hours
- Avionics:
- Garmin 340 Audio Panel
- Garmin GTX 345 Transponder
- Garmin 530 WAAS
- Dual Collins VHF 20A Comms
- Collins TDR 90 Transponder
- Collins Alt 50A Radar Altimeter
- Collins VIR 30A Nav
- Primus 300SL Radar
- Collins ADF 60A
- WX 10 Stormscope
- Collins RMI 30A
- Sperry 1000A Autopilot
- Collins DME 40
- Collins FIS 70 Flight Director
- Features:
- Aft Lavatory
- Belted Lav
- Blackhawk Mods
- 4-Blade Props
- ADS-B Capable
- Weather Radar
- Emergency Locator Transmitter
- Interior: Beige leather seats, sheepskin inserts, beige carpet, maple cabinetry, forward refreshment center, dual executive tables, underseat storage drawers
- Exterior: Upper white/lower black with gray, gold, and black accents
- Inspection Status: Phase 2 & 3 due November 2025
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.