Piaggio P-180 Avanti II Buyers’ Guide

If you’re shopping in the market for a fast, spacious, twin-engine turboprop, the Piaggio Avanti II will probably be near the top of your wish list. As an upgrade on the original Piaggio Avanti P180, the Piaggio Avanti II was first certified in 2005, and remained in production until 2014 when it was replaced by the Avanti EVO.

Equipped with Pratt & Whitney Canada engines, the Piaggio Avanti II incorporates two PT6A-66B powerplants, which were upgraded from the PT6A-66 powerplants used on the P180 model.

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How much does a Piaggio Avanti II Turboprop cost?

Several different factors will combine to determine the asking price of a used Piaggio Avanti II. These include the age of the model, any avionics and cabin modifications/upgrades undertaken, and the time remaining on the airframe and engines before the next significant maintenance event is due, among other things.

A specific aircraft’s value will also be driven by the basic supply and demand principles of the market, and where a greater proportion of the fleet is for sale, buyers usually command a stronger negotiating position. Where less are available, the reverse is true.

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What is the range and payload capability of a Piaggio Avanti II?

The Piaggio Avanti II has a maximum range of 1,364nm with four passengers aboard, and, with its seats full, the top range is 752nm, according to Conklin & de Decker. The maximum payload capability of the Piaggio Avanti II is 1,300lbs.

When fully-fuelled, the Avanti II offers an available payload of 848lbs, per Conklin & de Decker’s specifications. Essentially, two crew and two passengers (with an average weight of 200lbs each) can be accommodated, with 48lbs left over for carrying luggage.

Examples of City Pairs for the Piaggio Avanti II

• Atlanta to Denver
• Paris to Athens
• Seattle to Anchorage

What are the cabin measurements for the Piaggio Avanti II?

The Piaggio Avanti models are renowned for their spacious cabins, rivalling several Light Jets and some Mid-Size Jets for volume. The Piaggio Avanti II offers passengers 393cu.ft cabin volume, according to Conklin & de Decker, with dimensions measuring 6.1 feet wide, 5.8 feet high, and 14.9 feet long.

Typically configured with six seats in executive configuration, there is also 44.15cu.ft of external baggage storage available, and 16cu.ft of internal storage capacity.

What is the Piaggio Avanti II’s runway performance?

With a maximum take-off weight of 12,100lbs, Piaggio Avanti II requires a balanced field length of 3,500ft and a landing distance of 4,417ft, according to Conklin & de Decker. Both runway measurements are subject to operations in standard conditions at sea level.

How does the Piaggio Avanti II turboprop compare against its competitors?

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