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Aircraft Details
- Located in Salt Lake City, Utah; based at SLC
- Used jet with solid airframe and excellent logs; most time spent in dry US Southwest
- Total airframe time: 7,589 hours; total landings: 8,054
- Maintenance tracking via CAMP and ProParts; engine program: Williams TAP Blue (fully paid)
- Engines: 2 x Williams FJ44-1A, both with 7,567 hours
- Avionics: SPZ-5000 IFGS, Garmin GTX 335 & 345 (ADS-B In/Out & WAAS), Avidyne EX600 MFD, L3 Skywatch, Honeywell EGPWS, Blue Sky Sat Phone, Universal CVR-30B, and more
- Additional equipment: Rosen sun visors, Whelen LED nav lights, anti-skid brakes, engine sync, aft belted lav, factory A/C
- Original paint: White with gold/maroon stripes; exterior rated 7/10
- Interior: Aft belted lav, carpet and upholstery upgrades (2004-2020), new leather on seats, pilot/co-pilot seat covers, interior rated 3.5/10
- RVSM certified; airworthy; non-smoking interior, executive configuration, belted lav seat
- Features: Freon A/C, weather radar, TAWS, TCAS, maintenance tracking, engine maintenance program
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.