Specifications
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Aircraft Details
• Located in Wichita, Kansas
• No known damage history
• Enrolled on TAP Blue engine program and Collins CASP avionics maintenance program
• Total airframe time: 12,435 hours
• Engines (FJ44-3AP): Both engines at 3,169 hours and 2,260 cycles since new
• Avionics: Collins Pro Line 21 suite with four LCD EFIS displays, Universal TAWS A, dual Collins FMS 6100, dual IFIS (electronic charts), dual Collins GPS-4000S (WAAS/LPV), Collins TCAS TTR-921 7.1, Collins APS-850 autopilot, dual Collins VIR-432 NAVs, Collins ALT-55B radar altimeter, dual Collins TDR-94D ADS-B, Collins WXR-850 weather radar, AirCell ST-3100 SATPHONE
• Executive 8-passenger interior: Forward 3-place divan, 4-place club, aft belted lavatory, chestnut interior, beige headliner, greige carpet, forward galley, entertainment system with 10.2-inch monitor, Airshow moving map, Gogo Biz internet
• Fully-enclosed belted aft lavatory
• New paint in 2021: Overall white with blue accent stripes
• Maintained under FAR Part 91, current inspections as of 06/09/2026, Nextant remanufacture in 2012
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.