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Aircraft Details
- 3,527.9 hours total time, 2,349 landings
- Maintained by Star Aviation (KCHA), FAR Part 91, with recent 4M/6M/12M inspections (March 2026), Doc 8 (next due Sept 2027), Doc 10 (next due Dec 2026)
- Engines: 2x Williams FJ44-1A, 3,528 hours SNEW, on TAP Blue maintenance program; hot section at 2,082.1 hours, next overhauls due in 1,417.9 hours
- Avionics: Honeywell SPZ-5000 IFCS, dual Garmin GTN-750 (GPS/Com/Nav), dual Garmin GTX-33ES transponders (ADS-B Out), Honeywell 2-tube EFIS, Garmin GDL-69 Datalink, Bendix/King KR-87 ADF, KHF-950 HF, RDR-2000 radar, dual Honeywell AM-250 altimeter
- Additional equipment: Rosen sunvisors, Precise Flight Pulselite, Concord sealed battery, dual USB chargers, Bose headset jacks, navigation chart case, 50 cu ft oxygen bottle, voice annunciator, chime
- 6-passenger executive beige leather interior with club seating, forward refreshment center, aft belted lavatory, privacy divider, indirect lighting, aft coat rod, and freon air conditioning
- Exterior repainted in 2005: Matterhorn white with blue, red, and gold accent stripes
- RVSM certified, airworthy, maintained on CAMP
About this Model
Overview
The Piaggio Avanti P180 is a twin-engine turboprop known for combining turboprop operating economics with cruise speeds that can approach light-jet territory on many missions. Its distinctive three-surface aerodynamic layout and pusher-prop configuration are paired with a pressurized cabin shaped more like a small jet’s—wider and taller than most turboprops—making it a frequent cross-shop against entry light jets when runway flexibility and fuel efficiency matter.
Mission Fit
In typical regional and short transcontinental segments, the Avanti can deliver strong block times while retaining turboprop advantages on shorter runways and at smaller airports. It tends to fit owner-operators and flight departments looking for jet-like productivity without committing to jet fuel burn and runway needs, but the aircraft’s specialized design can make support considerations more important in dispatch planning.
Cabin
The cabin is a defining feature: it is comparatively wide and tall for a turboprop, with a flat floor and a “small-jet” feel, helped by the absence of propellers near the cabin sides due to the aft-mounted pusher props. Seating is typically arranged for executive travel with a forward club, allowing face-to-face conversation and workable personal space. External and internal noise perception is often reported as favorable for a turboprop, though exact experience depends on interior spec and acoustic treatments.