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Piaggio P180 Avanti II (FlightFX) Quick Reference

V-SPEEDS

SpeedValueDescription
Vmo260 KIASMax operating speed
MmoM0.70Max operating Mach
Recommended Climb Speed160 KIASUp to 30,000 ft. Reduce 1 KIAS for each 1,000 ft above 30,000 ft. The Climb checklist itself says 165 kts
Vx133 KIASBest angle of climb
Vy154 KIASBest rate of climb
Rotation Speed108-115 KIASApproximate. Takeoff checklist says around 110 kts, use the Perf page
Approach Speed (flap MID, MLW)129 KIASAt maximum landing weight. The Landing checklist says around 115 kts using the Perf page
Approach Speed (flap DN, MLW)121 KIASAt maximum landing weight
Aborted Landing Climb (flap MID)130 KIAS-
Aborted Landing Climb (flap DN)115 KIAS-
Va at 11,550 lb177 KIASManoeuvring speed
Va at 7,700 lb152 KIASManoeuvring speed
Vfe (flap MID)180 KIASMax flap extended speed
Vfe (flap DN)175 KIASMax flap extended speed
Vlo180 KIASMax landing gear operating speed
Vle185 KIASMax landing gear extended speed
Rough Air Penetration195 KIASAt or below 25,000 ft. Reduce 5 KIAS for each 5,000 ft above 25,000 ft
Max Crosswind Velocity25 knots-
Max Landing Light Operating Speed160 KIAS-

POWER SETTINGS

PhaseSetting
Takeoff850 SHP, 2,230 torque at 2,000 RPM, 830 degC max observed ITT, 104.1 percent Ng
Max Continuous / Max Climb / Max Cruise850 SHP at 2,000 RPM, 806 SHP at 1,900 RPM, 762 SHP at 1,800 RPM. 830 degC max observed ITT
Normal Climb / Normal CruiseSame power range, 820 degC max observed ITT
Cruise Prop Speed1,800 or 2,000 RPM (2,000 RPM for takeoff and climb)
Min Idle750 degC max ITT, 51 percent Ng, 60 PSIG oil pressure minimum
Max Reverse760 degC max ITT, 1,900 Np. Engage below 1,900 prop RPM, avoid below 40 KIAS

FLAP SCHEDULE

SettingMax SpeedUse
UPAnyCruise / Climb
MIDMax operating 170 KIAS, max extended 180 KIASTakeoff and initial approach
DNMax operating 150 KIAS (MID to DN), max extended 175 KIASFinal approach and landing

ENGINE LIMITS

ParameterValue
Engine2 x Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-66 or PT6A-66B, 850 HP
Max ITT (Takeoff)830 degC observed
Max ITT (Normal Climb / Cruise)820 degC observed
Max ITT (Start)1,000 degC for 5 seconds max
Max ITT (Transient)870 degC
Max ITT (Min Idle)750 degC
Max ITT (Reverse)760 degC
Max Torque2,230 at 2,000/1,900/1,800 RPM. 2,750 transient
Max Ng104.1 percent. 51 percent at min idle, 54 percent min at ground idle
Max Np2,000 RPM. 2,205 transient, 1,900 max reverse, 900 RPM min at ground idle
Oil Pressure90 to 135 PSIG normal. 60 PSIG min at idle, 200 PSIG max during start, 40 to 200 transient
Oil Temperature0 to 104 degC. -40 to 110 degC at idle, 110 degC max at ground idle, 0 to 110 transient
Min Ng for Fuel Introduction13 percent - condition lever to GROUND IDLE
Starter CutoutAbout 40 percent Ng - check the start switch off
Propellers2 x Hartzell, 5 blades each, pusher

KEY NUMBERS

ParameterValue
Maximum Ramp Weight11,600 lbs (5,262 kg), or up to 12,150 lbs (5,511 kg)
MTOW11,550 lbs (5,239 kg), or up to 12,100 lbs (5,489 kg)
MLW10,945 lbs (4,965 kg), or up to 11,500 lbs (5,216 kg)
MZFW9,800 lbs (4,445 kg) or 10,200 lbs (4,627 kg)
Empty WeightAround 7,500 lbs (3,266 kg)
Maximum Useful LoadAround 4,230 lbs (1,919 kg)
Rated Horsepower850 HP per engine
ConfigurationThree lifting surfaces, twin pusher props, T-tail
Reverse CutoffAvoid use below 40 KIAS