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Avanti P180 User Manual

Avanti P180
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AVANTI P180
Ground Handling
Towing
The airplane should be moved on the ground with the aid of the nosewheel towing bar provided
with the airplane. The tow bar is designed to attach to the nose wheel axle.
CAUTION: Disengage steering link connecting pin. Do not push or pull on propellers or
control surfaces when moving the airplane on the ground.
Release parking brake before towing the airplane.
At completion of towing operations reconnect steering link. While hangared, the steering link
may be disengaged.
Ground Test/Refuel Panel
This airplane utilizes a ground test/refueling annunciator panel to aid the ground crew in
servicing the aircraft. The panel consists of a GROUND TEST switch, a REFUEL control
switch, red-warning lights and amber-caution lights. The red lights indicate: a low oil level
condition in the left or in the right engine, a hydraulic system fluid low level condition or a
hydraulic system fluid filter obstruction. The amber lights indicate when the fuel tank
interconnect valve is in transit or open.

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Avanti P180 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ManufacturerPiaggio Aero
RoleBusiness aircraft
Engine TypeTurboprop
Number of Engines2
Service Ceiling41, 000 ft (12, 500 m)
Crew1-2
Passenger Capacity6-9
Length14.4 m (47 ft 3 in)
Powerplant2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-66B
Maximum Speed402 knots (464 mph, 745 km/h)
Height13 ft 1 in (3.99 m)
Max Takeoff Weight12, 100 lb (5, 488 kg)