MSFS 2024 · General Aviation
Piaggio P180 Avanti II (FlightFX) Quick Reference
V-SPEEDS
| Speed | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Vmo | 260 KIAS | Max operating speed |
| Mmo | M0.70 | Max operating Mach |
| Recommended Climb Speed | 160 KIAS | Up to 30,000 ft. Reduce 1 KIAS for each 1,000 ft above 30,000 ft. The Climb checklist itself says 165 kts |
| Vx | 133 KIAS | Best angle of climb |
| Vy | 154 KIAS | Best rate of climb |
| Rotation Speed | 108-115 KIAS | Approximate. Takeoff checklist says around 110 kts, use the Perf page |
| Approach Speed (flap MID, MLW) | 129 KIAS | At maximum landing weight. The Landing checklist says around 115 kts using the Perf page |
| Approach Speed (flap DN, MLW) | 121 KIAS | At maximum landing weight |
| Aborted Landing Climb (flap MID) | 130 KIAS | - |
| Aborted Landing Climb (flap DN) | 115 KIAS | - |
| Va at 11,550 lb | 177 KIAS | Manoeuvring speed |
| Va at 7,700 lb | 152 KIAS | Manoeuvring speed |
| Vfe (flap MID) | 180 KIAS | Max flap extended speed |
| Vfe (flap DN) | 175 KIAS | Max flap extended speed |
| Vlo | 180 KIAS | Max landing gear operating speed |
| Vle | 185 KIAS | Max landing gear extended speed |
| Rough Air Penetration | 195 KIAS | At or below 25,000 ft. Reduce 5 KIAS for each 5,000 ft above 25,000 ft |
| Max Crosswind Velocity | 25 knots | - |
| Max Landing Light Operating Speed | 160 KIAS | - |
POWER SETTINGS
| Phase | Setting |
|---|---|
| Takeoff | 850 SHP, 2,230 torque at 2,000 RPM, 830 degC max observed ITT, 104.1 percent Ng |
| Max Continuous / Max Climb / Max Cruise | 850 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 Cruise | Same power range, 820 degC max observed ITT |
| Cruise Prop Speed | 1,800 or 2,000 RPM (2,000 RPM for takeoff and climb) |
| Min Idle | 750 degC max ITT, 51 percent Ng, 60 PSIG oil pressure minimum |
| Max Reverse | 760 degC max ITT, 1,900 Np. Engage below 1,900 prop RPM, avoid below 40 KIAS |
FLAP SCHEDULE
| Setting | Max Speed | Use |
|---|---|---|
| UP | Any | Cruise / Climb |
| MID | Max operating 170 KIAS, max extended 180 KIAS | Takeoff and initial approach |
| DN | Max operating 150 KIAS (MID to DN), max extended 175 KIAS | Final approach and landing |
ENGINE LIMITS
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2 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 Torque | 2,230 at 2,000/1,900/1,800 RPM. 2,750 transient |
| Max Ng | 104.1 percent. 51 percent at min idle, 54 percent min at ground idle |
| Max Np | 2,000 RPM. 2,205 transient, 1,900 max reverse, 900 RPM min at ground idle |
| Oil Pressure | 90 to 135 PSIG normal. 60 PSIG min at idle, 200 PSIG max during start, 40 to 200 transient |
| Oil Temperature | 0 to 104 degC. -40 to 110 degC at idle, 110 degC max at ground idle, 0 to 110 transient |
| Min Ng for Fuel Introduction | 13 percent - condition lever to GROUND IDLE |
| Starter Cutout | About 40 percent Ng - check the start switch off |
| Propellers | 2 x Hartzell, 5 blades each, pusher |
KEY NUMBERS
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Ramp Weight | 11,600 lbs (5,262 kg), or up to 12,150 lbs (5,511 kg) |
| MTOW | 11,550 lbs (5,239 kg), or up to 12,100 lbs (5,489 kg) |
| MLW | 10,945 lbs (4,965 kg), or up to 11,500 lbs (5,216 kg) |
| MZFW | 9,800 lbs (4,445 kg) or 10,200 lbs (4,627 kg) |
| Empty Weight | Around 7,500 lbs (3,266 kg) |
| Maximum Useful Load | Around 4,230 lbs (1,919 kg) |
| Rated Horsepower | 850 HP per engine |
| Configuration | Three lifting surfaces, twin pusher props, T-tail |
| Reverse Cutoff | Avoid use below 40 KIAS |