Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Engines: 2 x Pratt & Whitney PT6A-66B, each with 3,509 hours since new, TBO of 3,600 hours, hot section inspection at 1,684 hours.
- Props: 2 x Hartzell HC-E5N-3A(3AL), 5 blades, 3,509 hours since new, overhaul completed on both props due by February 2024.
- Avionics: Collins Pro Line 21, dual VHF COM, dual VHF NAV, single DME, dual ADS-B, TCAS I, TAWS Class B, and various other advanced systems including turbulence detection radar and SATCOM.
- Interior: Configured for 8 passengers, featuring gray leather seating, aft galley, and an aft lavatory with a forward side-facing belted lavatory seat. Cabin layout includes 6 club seats and a two-place divan.
- Exterior: Base color is Matterhorn White with black stripes, painted in 2020.
- Additional Features: Concorde lead acid battery, cowling oil access doors, and maintained under FAR Part 91 with CAMP tracking program.
About this Model
Overview
The Piaggio Avanti II is a pressurized twin-turboprop designed to deliver cruise speeds closer to light jets while retaining turboprop fuel efficiency and short-field flexibility. Its canard/forward-wing configuration and pusher propellers reduce cabin noise and shift propeller slipstream behind the cabin, shaping a travel experience that differs from conventional turboprops. Buyers typically consider it when they want fast regional or near-transcontinental legs with access to shorter runways and the operating characteristics of a turboprop rather than a jet.
Mission Fit
The Avanti II fits owners and operators who want to reduce door-to-door time versus typical turboprops and can use shorter or more constrained airports. It is less aligned with missions that demand consistent maximum payload in adverse runway/temperature conditions or that require the simplest, most standardized turboprop operating footprint across diverse crews.
Cabin
The cabin is notably tall and wide for the category, with a flat floor and an executive layout that supports comfortable seated work and conversation on typical 1–3 hour sectors. Pusher props help keep the cabin environment comparatively quiet for a turboprop, and large windows support a bright interior. Baggage capacity is generally suitable for business travel loads, but buyers should confirm how much is accessible in-flight and how loading limits interact with fuel for longer legs.