P.

180 Avanti II

Specification and Description

PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES SpA PIAGGIO AMERICA, Inc.

PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A.
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PIAGGIO AMERICA Inc
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 INTRODUCTION

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RECORD OF REVISIONS

Revision Date
1.0 Sep. 1995 "Hot and High" condition note added.
2.0 Oct. 1998 Metallic forward wing and vertical fin introduced
Mmo 0.7 Mach introduced.
3.0 May 1999 PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES introduced
New VHF radio VHF-22C + CTL-22C introduced
Options list updated
3.1 Jul. 2000 New MFCW = 2802 lbs introduced and ranges updated
3.2 Feb. 2001 New logo introduced
Options list updated
4.0 Aug. 2002 Air conditioning description updated
3-Lifting-Surface Design note added
RVSM and Cat II options added
Inspection Schedule added
Internal noise paragraph added.
4.1 Jul. 2004 EASA certifications added
Engine TBO increased to 3600 h
Capacities and weights revised following MZFW increase
Equipment lists revised
5.0 May 2005 New Avanti II variant equipped with Collins ProLine 21 avionics,
PT6A-66B engine, Increased MTOW
Options List updated
5.1 Sept. 2005 Cockpit panel layout updated
Options List updated
5.2 Mar. 2006 MTOW increase at 12100 lbs. certified, options List updated
6.0 Apr. 2007 PT6A-66B engine certified data, new interiors, options list update
6.1 May 2008 Standard interior and avionics: list and descriptions updated.
Interior and avionic equipment options: list and descriptions updated

6.2 May 2009 Standard Equipment and Option List updated

6.3 July 2010 Standard Equipment and Option List updated

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................. 5
1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................... 9
2 SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................... 10
2.2 External dimensions .......................................................................................... 10
2.3 Internal dimensions and volumes...................................................................... 12
2.4 Weights ............................................................................................................. 13
2.5 Pressurisation ................................................................................................... 14
2.6 Powerplant ........................................................................................................ 14
2.7 Performance ..................................................................................................... 15
2.7.1 Take-off, landing and altitude performance ........................................... 15
2.7.2 Noise ..................................................................................................... 15
2.7.3 Cruise Performance ............................................................................... 16
2.8 Operating Speeds ............................................................................................. 17
2.9 Performance charts........................................................................................... 18
2.10 Alternative Maximum Take Off Weight (11550 lbs) ........................................... 20
2.10.1 Weights ................................................................................................ 20
2.10.2 Performances ...................................................................................... 20
3 AIRFRAME ................................................................................................................. 21
3.1 Fuselage group ................................................................................................. 21
3.2 Wing group........................................................................................................ 22
3.3 Empennage group ............................................................................................ 22
3.4 Landing gear ..................................................................................................... 22
3.5 Powerplants ...................................................................................................... 23
4 SYSTEMS ................................................................................................................... 24
4.1 Flight Controls ................................................................................................... 24
4.2 Fuel System ...................................................................................................... 25
4.3 Hydraulic System .............................................................................................. 26
4.4 Electrical System .............................................................................................. 26
4.5 Lights ................................................................................................................ 26
4.6 Pressurisation and Environmental System........................................................ 27
4.7 Oxygen System................................................................................................. 27
4.8 Ice Protection .................................................................................................... 27
5 INSTRUMENTATION AND AVIONICS ....................................................................... 28
5.1 General ............................................................................................................. 28
5.2 Electronic Flight Displays .................................................................................. 28
5.3 Multi-Function Display (MFD)............................................................................ 28

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6 INTERIOR ................................................................................................................... 32
6.1 General ............................................................................................................. 32
6.2 Cabin ................................................................................................................ 32
6.3 Cabin noise ....................................................................................................... 33
6.4 Miscellaneous Cockpit Furnishings ................................................................... 33
7 INSPECTION SCHEDULE .......................................................................................... 34
8 STANDARD AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION .............................................................. 35
8.1 Avionics, Instruments and Control Panel .......................................................... 35
8.2 Electrical Systems and Lights ........................................................................... 36
8.3 Powerplant and related Systems ...................................................................... 36
8.4 Systems ............................................................................................................ 37
8.5 Emergency equipment ...................................................................................... 37
8.6 Miscellaneous and Ground Support Equipment ................................................ 37
9 DOCUMENTATION AND TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS .......................................... 39
10 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ................................................................................. 45
10.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................... 45
10.2 Optional equipment list ..................................................................................... 46
10.2.1 Aircraft configurations .......................................................................... 46
10.2.2 Cabin layouts ....................................................................................... 46
10.2.3 Interior options ..................................................................................... 47
10.2.4 Avionics options ................................................................................... 47
10.2.5 Painting options ................................................................................... 48
10.2.6 Miscellaneous equipment .................................................................... 48
10.3 Interior description ............................................................................................ 49
10.3.1 Standard passenger interior trim.......................................................... 50
10.3.2 Cabin layouts ....................................................................................... 54
10.3.3 Optional special interiors configuration ................................................ 62
10.3.4 Interior options ..................................................................................... 65
10.3.5 Cabin materials and finishing ............................................................... 68
10.3.6 External painting .................................................................................. 68
10.4 Avionics option description................................................................................ 69
10.5 Miscellaneous equipment description ............................................................... 74
Appendix A - Notes about the 3-Lifting-Surface design ............................................... 77
Appendix B – New Aircraft Warranty ............................................................................. 79
Appendix C – Weight build-up sheet.............................................................................. 80

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1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The PIAGGIO P.180 Avanti II is a pressurised,
twin-engine, three lifting surfaces, pusher Pitch and yaw control are through a traditional
propellers, turbine-powered aircraft capable of T-tail arrangement and lateral control through
carrying up to 11 people (including crew). ailerons, thus providing fully conventional
handling characteristics.
The aircraft complies with the requirements of
EASA CS-23 and of FAR Part 23. It has been All controls are fully manual and
certified by the Authorities of the European aerodynamically balanced for lightness, and the
Union, United States, Canada and other ailerons have completely sealed gaps. All three
countries in the transport category including axes have electrically - powered trim tabs.
day, night, VFR, IFR operations and flight into
known icing conditions. The airframe consists of 90% percent
aluminium alloy and 10% composite
The P.180 Avanti II complies with RVSM construction. The engineer’s objective was to
operation requirements and is approved for Cat. concentrate the primary stress from the wing,
II approach and landing operations, for steep landing gear and aft pressurization bulkhead on
approaches and P-RNAV certified. the “structural core” of the aircraft. This allowed
a noticeable weight saving in that area since
The Avanti II is designed to provide jet-like the same structure supports different loads at
speed on turboprop fuel flows, as well as the different times.
spaciousness and comfort of a wide-body,
stand-up cabin. Key to the Avanti II's speed and A variable cross-section, streamlined fuselage
efficiency is the three lifting surface was developed to obtain both efficiency and the
configuration and no aerodynamic compromise. greatest possible interior volume. The fuselage
is a monocoque structure made of conventional
In collaboration with the Ohio State University aluminium alloy, produced through an
Aeronautical Laboratory and applying a NASA- innovative, "outside-in" construction process,
developed methodology, a rear-loaded airfoil for whereby large skin panels are held in place by
the main wing was designed, taking advantage vacuum pressure as internal structure is riveted
of the pusher configuration's undisturbed airflow into place. The result is a fuselage built to
over the main wing to enhance laminarity. extremely close external tolerances, thus
Laminar flow over 50% of the wing chord was minimising drag due to imperfections.
achieved, which compares to a maximum of
20% of wing chord normally obtained on tractor Composite materials were used only where
type propeller aircraft. they really made sense; in areas requiring
maximum stiffness with minimum weight, such
The Avanti II's forward wing (which is not a as the horizontal stabiliser, and also in areas
canard because it has no control surfaces) is a with intricate compound curves such as the
fixed lifting surface which has flaps that move in engine nacelles.
concert with main wing flaps. The forward wing
pitch angle is set so that it stalls before the The turboprop engines are fitted with inertial
main wing, producing an automatic nose-down particle separators and installed as pushers in
effect; its five degree negative dihedral keeps low-drag, area-ruled nacelles.
the stream wash interference clear of the
engine inlets, the main wing and the horizontal The five-bladed counter rotating propellers are
stabiliser. The global effect of the three lifting optimised to work in the airflow from the wing
surfaces in the Avanti II allows some 34% main and engine exhaust and do not need any anti-
wing area reduction, hence a proportional ice system since are naturally heated by the
benefit in weight and drag. exhaust gases.

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2 SPECIFICATIONS

2.2 External dimensions

Wing
Span (without fairings) 45.41 ft 13.84 m
Aspect Ratio 11.96
Sweep (leading edge) 1° 11' 24"
Dihedral 2° 00' 00"
Area 172.22 ft2 16.00 m2
Wing Loading 67.07 lb/ft2 327.40 kg/m2

Forward Wing
Span (without fairings) 10.76 ft 3.28 m
Aspect Ratio 4.92
Sweep (@ 25% chord) 0° 00' 00"
Dihedral -5° 00' 00"
Area 23.59 ft2 2.19 m2

Horizontal Tail
Span (without fairings) 13.73 ft 4.18 m
Aspect Ratio 4.57
Sweep (@ 25% chord) 29° 48' 00"
Dihedral -5°00'00"
Area 41.27 ft2 3.83 m2

Vertical Tail
Span 7.70 ft 2.35 m
Sweep (@ 25% chord) 40° 00' 00"
Area 50.92 ft2 4.73 m2

Landing Gear
Track 9 ft 4.0 in 2.84 m
Wheelbase 19 ft 0.0 in 5.79 m

Overall Dimensions
Length 47 ft 3.2 in 14.41 m
Height 13 ft 0.7 in 3.98 m
Span 46 ft 0.5 in 14.03 m

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 Aircraft 3-View and Dimensions

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2.3 Internal dimensions and volumes

Cabin Dimensions
Height 69 in 1.75 m
Width 73 in 1.85 m
Cockpit Length 57 in 1.45 m
Passenger Cabin Length 179 in 4.55 m
Lavatory Length 31 in 0.79 m
Total Length 267 in 6.79 m

Cabin Volume
Cockpit 79.81 ft3 2.26 m3
Cabin 375.00 ft3 10.62 m3
Total Volume 454.81 ft3 12.88 m3

Cabin Door Dimensions

Height 53 in 1.35 m
Width 24 in 0.61 m

Baggage Compartment Dimensions

Total Length 67 in 1.70 m
3 3
Total Volume 44.15 ft 1.25 m

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2.4 Weights

Maximum Ramp 12150 lb 5511 kg

Maximum Take-off 12100 lb 5489 kg
Maximum Landing 11500 lb 5216 kg
Maximum Zero Fuel 9800 lb 4445 kg
Standard Equipped Empty (1) 7850 lb 3561 kg
Standard Operating Empty (2) 8050 lb 3651 kg
Useful Load (3) 4100 lb 1860 kg
Usable Fuel (@ 6.70 lb/gal) (4) 2802 lb 1271 kg
Maximum Net Payload (5) 1750 lb 794 kg
Fuel with Max. Net Payload (6) 2350 lb 1066 kg
Net Payload with Max. Fuel (7) 1298 lb 589 kg

NOTES
(1) Assuming standard VIP interior configuration. Does not include weight of crew. For reference
only. Weight may vary depending on interior configuration and options selection.
(2) Includes one pilot at 200 lbs.
(3) Maximum ramp weight less operating empty weight.
(4) Equal to 418.1 U.S. gallons or 1,583 liters
(5) Zero fuel weight less operating empty weight
(6) Useful load less maximum net payload.
(7) Useful load less full fuel weight.

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2.5 Pressurisation

The structure supports a nominal maximum cabin pressure differential 9.0 psi.

Differential 9.0 psi .62 bar

S.L. Cabin to: 24000 ft 7315 m
Cabin altitude @ certified ceiling 6600 ft 2012 m
Certified Ceiling 41000 ft 12500 m

2.6 Powerplant

Engines
Manufacturer PRATT & WHITNEY OF CANADA
Model PT6A-66B
Power (each)
850 SHP (634 kW)
(flat rated from 1630 thermodynamic HP)
Power Loading 7.12lb/SHP (3.23 kg/SHp)
TBO 3600 hours

Propellers
Manufacturer HARTZELL
Model HC-E5N
Diameter 85 in (2159 mm)
Five-blade, constant speed, fully
Type
feathering, hydraulically controlled

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2.7 Performance
2.7.1 Take-off, landing and altitude performance

Take-off Distance (1), S.L., ISA 3262 ft 994 m

(2)
Landing Distance , S.L., ISA (*) 3282 ft 1000 m

Rate of Climb, S.L., ISA

Both Engines 2770 ft/min 844 m/min
One Engine Inoperative 670 ft/min 204 m/min

Service Ceiling
Both Engines 39400 ft 12009 m
One Engine Inoperative 23800 ft 7254 m

NOTES:
(*) Distance obtained by flight testing as per the EASA/FAA rules, distance certification pending
(1) FAR 23 runway requirement (2-engine Take-off to clear 50 feet) for turboprop aircraft.
(2) Total distance over 50 feet, full flaps, without propeller reversing. Does not include any runway factors
for destination or alternate airports.

2.7.2 Noise
The aircraft is compliant with certification noise levels specified in FAR 36, Appendix G, amdt. 16
and in ICAO Annex 16 Chapter 10.

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2.7.3 Cruise Performance

Maximum Speed(3) 402 KTAS 745 km/h

Cruise Speed at Maximum Cruise Power (4)

At 31000 ft 400 KTAS 741 km/h
At 35000 ft 386 KTAS 715 km/h
At 39000 ft 357 KTAS 661 km/h

Ranges(5) At 40000 ft
IFR Maximum Cruise Range at 1470 nm 2722 km
Maximum Range Power
IFR Maximum Cruise Range at 1420 nm 2630 km
Maximum Cruise Power

NOTES:

(3) At 31000 feet and ISA Conditions.

(4) Typical mid-cruise weights (operating weight + 4 PAX + 1/2 full fuel) ISA conditions and IFR reserves.
(5) Mission with 1 pilot + 4 PAX, ISA conditions, zero wind.

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2.8 Operating Speeds

Stall Speed, Landing Configuration

VSO 97 KIAS 179 km/h

Maximum Operating Speed Limits

VMO 260 KIAS 482 km/h
MMO 0.7 Mach

Maximum Flap Operating Speeds

VFO flaps MID 170 KIAS 315 km/h
VFO flaps DN 150 KIAS 278 km/h

Maximum Flap Extended Speeds

VFE flaps MID 183 KIAS 339 km/h
VFE flaps DN 176 KIAS 326 km/h

Maximum Landing Gear Operating Speed

VLO 181 KIAS 335 km/h

Maximum Landing Gear Extended Speed

VLE 185 KIAS 343 km/h

Minimum Control Airspeed

VMCA 100 KIAS 185 km/h

Maneuvering Speed
VA 202 KIAS 374 km/h

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2.9 Performance charts

P.180 - Flight Envelope

Mach
0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8
50000 15240

VC 100 VC 150 VC 200

40000 12192

VC 250

Altitude [m]
30000 9144
Altitude [ft]

VC 300

20000 6096

10000 3048

0 0
50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500

True airspeed [KTAS]

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2.10 Alternative Maximum Take Off Weight (11550 lbs)

Customers have the option to select a Maximum Take Off Weight of 11,550 pounds (in lieu of the
standard 12100 lbs). Weights and performances changes are specified hereafter.

2.10.1 Weights

Maximum Ramp 11600 lb 5262 kg

Maximum Take-Off 11550 lb 5239 kg
Maximum Landing 10945 lb 4965 kg
Maximum Zero Fuel 9800 lb 4445 kg
Standard Equipped Empty 7850 lb 3561 kg
Standard Operating Empty 8050 lb 3651 kg
Useful Load 3550 lb 1610 kg
Usable Fuel (@ 6.70 lb/gal) 2802 lb 1271 kg
Maximum Net Payload 1750 lb 794 kg
Fuel with Max. Net Payload 1800 lb 816 kg
Net Payload with Max. Fuel 748 lb 339 kg

2.10.2 Performances

Stall Speed, Landing Configuration

VSO 95 KIAS 172 km/h

Maximum Flap Extended Speeds

VFE flaps MID 180 KIAS 333 km/h
VFE flaps DN 175 KIAS 324 km/h

Maneuvering Speed
VA 199 KIAS 368 km/h

Take-off Distance (1), S.L., ISA 2850 ft 869 m

(2)
Landing Distance , S.L., ISA 2860 ft 872 m

Rate of Climb, S.L., ISA

Both Engines 2950 ft/min 899 m/min
One Engine Inoperative 756 ft/min 230 m/min

NOTES:
(1) FAR 23 runway requirement (2-engine Take-off to clear 50 feet) for turboprop aircraft.
(2) Total distance over 50 feet, full flaps, without propeller reversing. Does not include any runway factors
for destination or alternate airports.

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3 AIRFRAME

3.1 Fuselage group

The Avanti II's aluminium fuselage is circular in

cross section and tapers both fore and aft.
Cabin width extends to 6 feet (1828 mm) and a
dropped aisle provides a cabin height of 5 feet
9 inches (1753 mm).
Ft
The two-part cabin door is located on the left-
hand side of the fuselage and is 53 inches
(1346 mm) high and 24 inches (610 mm) wide.
The upper half of the door is side-hinged and
5
swings forward to open. The lower cabin door,
which has two steps, is bottom-hinged and
opens downward.

10
A plug-type emergency exit hatch is located on
the right-hand side of the cabin immediately
opposite the cabin door.
15 The aft fuselage extends from the aft pressure
bulkhead to the tail-cone and is divided into two
17.6 sections: the wing/fuselage intersection area
and the baggage compartment area.

Within the wing/fuselage intersection area, the

space over the wing and between the forward
and central bulkheads contains an integral fuel
tank. This tank is divided into two parts by a
centre panel and is interlinked with the wing
tanks. Located in the fuselage beneath the wing
are most major accessories.

The baggage compartment is located in the aft

ft part of the fuselage between the third wing spar
bulkhead and the tail-cone.
6
Baggage compartment length is 76.8 (1951
mm) inches and total volume is 44 cubic feet
5.8 ft 5 (1.25 m3). The baggage door is a composite
part and is hinged at the top.
4
The tail-cone is attached to the rear fuselage
6.1 ft
and supports the empennage.
3

3.74 ft

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 The all-movable horizontal stabiliser is a two
spars sandwich construction of graphite fabric,
3.2 Wing group surrounding a Nomex honeycomb core.
The Avanti II is a three-lifting-surface design
using a forward wing, an aft fuselage, mid- The vertical stabiliser is attached to the tail-
mounted main wing, and a horizontal stabiliser cone bulkheads by four vertical aluminium
at the tail. machined spars. Skins are of aluminium sheet
chemically milled to reduce weight.
The wing is characterised by an aspect ratio of
11.96, a taper ratio of .34, a dihedral of 2° and a The rudder is a two spars structure with spars
swept of 1°11' (leading edge). The airfoil and skin in aluminium alloy; it has a trim tab
thickness varies from 13% at the tip to 14.5% at located in its trailing edge. The rudder is
the nacelle; inboard the nacelle, the wing has aerodynamically balanced by a leading edge
an average thickness of 13.5%. horn and mass balanced by adjustable weights
in this horn. The rudder is actuated by means of
The high-aspect-ratio main wing is constructed an aluminium torque fitting attached to the
of aluminium alloy. The wing main box is a lower end of the front spar and to the reinforced
working skin type (wing panels and spars are lower close-out cap. The trim tab is of graphite
machined, stiffeners are integral) with two main
spars. The wing has a third spar running from
the nacelle to the fuselage centreline.
Connected to the main box are an aluminium
leading edge and aluminium and composite
trailing edges. The wing incorporates inboard
single-slotted flaps, outboard Fowler flaps,
ailerons and engine support structure (engine
cradles are made of titanium alloy). The wing
contains an integral fuel tank out to 21.34 feet
(6503 mm) from fuselage centreline. The wing
tips are fitted with navigation lights. Wing
leading edge anti-ice is accomplished by
directing engine bleed air through a diffuser
duct installed in the main wing leading edge.
fabric and foam core construction.
The forward wing is an all aluminium alloy unit.
The wing main box is a working skin type (wing
panels and spars are machined, stiffeners are Composite Components
integral) with two main spars, like the main
wing, and is attached to the lower fuselage at 3.4 Landing gear
four points. The aluminium alloy leading edge, The Messier-Dowty landing gear is hydraulically
contains an electrically-activated de-icing operated and fully retractable. Shock absorption
blanket. Single-slotted forward wing flaps are on all three gear is via air-oil struts. The double-
full-depth honeycomb aluminium parts. wheel nose gear retracts forward into the nose
section, while the single-wheel main gear
3.3 Empennage group retract backwards into the aft fuselage. Doors
completely cover the retracted gear. The rear
The tail group consists of a fixed vertical fin, two door of the nose-gear well and the forward
ventral (delta) fins, a movable horizontal doors of the main-gear strut wells remain open
stabiliser with elevators, and a rudder with trim when the gear is extended. The side-hinged
tab. wheel well doors of the nose gear and the aft
doors of the main gear open with gear
Aerodynamically and mass-balanced elevators extension and then close when the gear is fully
are made of full-depth aluminium honeycomb extended.
with aluminium skins and a single spar. Each
elevator is actuated by means of an aluminium The nose gear is steerable through 50 degrees
torque fitting attached to the inboard end of the left and right in the TAXI mode, and 20 degrees
spar.
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left and right in the TAKE-OFF mode. The
electro-hydraulically operated nose-gear The fire protection system installed on P.180
steering is controlled through the rudder pedals. Avanti II detects the presence of a fire or of a
A control-wheel-mounted push button is used to local overheat condition in the engine fire
select the steering mode. zones. The engine fire extinguishing system
discharges extinguishing agent into the fire
The landing gear can be extended at speeds up zones when it is activated by the flight crew.
to 185 KIAS. The gear actuators incorporate Two identical systems are installed, one for
both internal up and down locks. A warning each engine. The fire bottles are carbon-halon
horn will sound under the following
steel containers attached to the engine
circumstances:
mounting frames. The stainless steel tubes and
 the landing gear is not locked down and
power is reduced below a setting sufficient nozzles duct the extinguishing agent to the
to maintain level flight; gearbox zones and to the propeller gearbox
 the flaps are lowered to the down position zones.
without the gear locked in the down
position; The system is activated through two lighted
 the flaps are set to the mid position and the pushbuttons on the left and right glareshields.
left power lever is retarded approximately guarded to prevent inadvertent discharge of the
below the half-travel position. fire bottles.

The emergency landing gear extension system The engine fire extinguishing system has been
consists of a hydraulic hand pump, an certified on a non-dangerous basis.
emergency select valve and emergency lines
from the fluid reservoir to the actuators. The engines drive two Hartzell, five-bladed,
aluminium, counter-rotating, pusher propellers,
Toe-actuated BF Goodrich carbon disc brakes with the left-engine propeller turning clockwise
are installed on the main gear wheels. Brakes and the right-engine propeller turning counter-
are hydraulically actuated through a primary clockwise. The left engine is equipped with a
system or a secondary, emergency system. standard gearbox which incorporates a
modification allowing reverse prop shaft
3.5 Powerplants
Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-66B
turboprop engines are mounted in titanium
engine cradles atop the main wing in
composite-construction nacelles.
The PT6A-66B is a light-weight, free-turbine
engine, with a maximum thermodynamic rating
of 1,630 (1,215 kW) shaft horsepower and flat
rated to 850 shaft horsepower (634 kW). Each
engine utilises two independent turbine
sections: one driving the compressor in the gas rotation. The aircraft has no critical engine due
generator section and the second one (a two- to opposite-rotation propellers. Woodward
stage power turbine) driving the propeller shaft propeller governors are fitted with an integral
through a reduction gearbox. Fire warning is Beta valve, permitting reverse thrust operation.
provided by a continuous-type thermal detector The propellers are also equipped with an
running through each engine compartment autofeather system.
around and along the engine.

Engine nacelle section

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4 SYSTEMS

4.1 Flight Controls

Control surfaces are mechanically connected to
the pilot controls via cables, pulleys, push-pull
rods and bellcranks in a closed loop system.
Primary controls consist of ailerons, elevators
and rudder. The pilot controls consist of a
control wheel hinged on a yoke control column
and adjustable rudder pedals hinged on the
cockpit floor, in a dual-pilot control
configuration.

Differential ailerons provide roll control. An

autopilot rotary actuator may also drive the
ailerons quadrants. An aileron trim tab is Longitudinal (pitch) Control System
installed on the right aileron.
The rudder controls the aeroplane directionally
about its vertical axis. A close loop cable circuit,
push-pull rods and a bell-crank assembly
connect rudder pedals quadrant to rudder
quadrant. An autopilot rotary actuator may also
drive the pedals quadrant. The control system
uses no dampers, stick-pushers or boosted
control mechanisms. Secondary control is
provided by the aileron and rudder trim tabs for
roll and yaw, and by the all-movable horizontal
stabiliser for pitch. All trimming surfaces are
electrically operated and controlled.
Lateral (roll) Control System

The pitch control system consists of an all

moving stabiliser-elevator assembly. The trim
system for this control is an electromechanical
actuator which controls the stabiliser angle of
attack. The autopilot system may drive both the
horizontal tail trim actuator and an autopilot
rotary actuator connected in the control cable
closed loop. The elevator provides primary pitch
control and consists of two surfaces separately
hinged to the stabiliser. An up-down spring
mechanism, linked to the stabiliser, is installed
in the longitudinal control system to provide a
suitable pilot stick force through the complete Directional (yaw) Control System
centre-of-gravity range, to provide increased
stability at high speed and to improve
trimmability at low speed. Pitch trim is accomplished by repositioning the
horizontal stabiliser to the desired trim setting
through actuation of the horizontal pitch trim
actuator. The three-motor, screw-jack type
actuator has a primary and a secondary mode
of operation. Longitudinal trim is mechanically
fail-safe.

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 4.2 Fuel System
A rudder trim tab, hinged to the trailing edge of
the rudder, is operated by an electro-
The fuel system has a total fuel capacity of
mechanical actuator installed in the vertical fin.
421.9 U.S. gallons (2,848 lbs, 1,597 litres), with
a usable fuel of 418.1 U.S. gallons (2,802 lbs,
An aileron trim tab, hinged to the right aileron, is
1,583 litres). Each engine is fed by its own fuel
operated by an electro-mechanical actuator
system made up of four interconnected tanks:
installed in the wing.
an integral fuselage tank just above the wing, a
wet-wing tank, one fuselage under-wing
The Avanti II flap system consists of three
collector tank and one auxiliary collector tank
mechanically independent sets of flaps: main
also located in the fuselage below the wing.
wing outboard flaps, main wing inboard flaps
and forward wing flaps. Each set of left and
The left and right fuel systems are independent
right main wing flaps are mechanically
except during pressure refuelling operations,
interconnected. The operation of all flaps is
during which a valve-controlled interconnecting
synchronised by an electronic control unit that
duct connects the left and right collector tanks.
controls the power supply to the flap D.C.
A single point pressure refuelling adapter is
motors. A drive unit, located in the centre of the
provided on the right side of the fuselage under
fuselage, actuates the main wing inboard and
the wing.
outboard flaps. Additionally, forward wing flaps
are electrically driven by actuators in the
forward wing.

There are three discrete flap positions

controlled by micro-switches: up, mid-takeoff
position, down-landing configuration. From the
up- to the mid-setting, flap deployment takes 16
seconds. Flap travel is sequenced to minimize
pitch change through flap deployment. From the
mid setting, all flaps descend simultaneously to
the down setting in five seconds.

Flaps retract simultaneously to the mid position

in five seconds. From the mid position flaps
retract simultaneously to the up position in 16
seconds.
Fuel System
The flap position indicator, shown on the central
Multi Function Display, provides the crew with All the fuel is supplied to the engine from the
visual indication of flap surface positions. fuselage collector tank. Two electrically-driven
submerged boost pumps, located at the bottom
of the collector tank, are connected to the fuel
low pressure line to the engine. The main boost
pump normally supplies fuel to the engine
driven fuel pump; the stand-by pump
automatically switches on in the event of main
pump failure.

A capacitance-type fuel gauging system is used

to indicate the fuel quantity, which is shown in
pounds. The fuel tanks have been coated to
provide corrosion resistance and protection
against micro-organism damage.

Flap System

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4.3 Hydraulic System DC power distribution

The hydraulic system provides hydraulic power

for nose wheel steering, wheel braking, landing
gear extension and landing gear retraction.

Hydraulic power is generated by a hydraulic

package whose main components are a
variable displacement pump, a reservoir, a low
pressure filter and a landing gear selector
valve. Two master cylinders with independent
lines are provided to allow normal and
emergency braking.

The hydraulic power package operates in three

modes. High Duty Mode (HDM) is selected for Generator control units are able to maintain the
landing gear extension and retraction. The output voltage of the generators at a constant
HDM pressure range is 1,800 to 3,000 psi (124 level during variation in engine speed and
to 207 bar). Low Duty Mode (LDM) is selected electrical load. The electrical system is
when landing gear extension has been automatically protected from over-voltage and
completed and is the normal operating mode for reverse current.
steering and braking. The LDM pressure range
is 800 to 1,200 psig (55 to 83 bar). Non No AC power is required for the avionics
Operating Mode is selected automatically when systems. Two small dual voltage inverters,
the landing gear is retracted or the pilot has located in the cockpit, are used for powering
switched the power unit off. and dimming both the electroluminescent AC
panels and the incandescent DC panels/bezels.
An electrical depressurising valve automatically
selects HDM or LDM. The hydraulic system An external power receptacle, located on the
uses a hydraulic fluid according to MIL-H-5606 left side of the fuselage just above the main
specification and is pressurised by bleed air. gear well and provided with overvoltage
protection, allows the use of an auxiliary power
4.4 Electrical System source to either start the engines or perform an
extended ground check of the electrical
A dual parallel main bus distribution system is equipment.
laid out so that, in the event of failure of a single
power source or of a distribution system, power
4.5 Lights
is maintained to essential equipment by the
essential bus. The essential bus is energised by The aircraft is equipped with the following lights:
three paths, each equipped with one circuit wing-tip position lights (red and green forward-
breaker and one reverse current blocking diode. facing and white aft-facing); two anti-collision
This ensures that the essential bus remains strobes, one on top of the vertical fin and one
active with two independent faults in the feed on the bottom fuselage; one ground beacon
cables. light atop the fuselage; two landing lights and a
taxi light on a movable door just forward of the
Two 28 Volt, 400 Ampere D.C. starter / nose landing gear well; a wing inspection light
generators in parallel provide torque for engine on the left outboard nacelle surface; a
starting and generate D.C. electrical power. recognition / approach light located on the top
of the vertical fin leading edge.
One 25.2 Volt, 38 Ampere-hour nickel-cadmium
battery, located in the front section of the rear
baggage compartment, provides power for
starting and also serves as a reserve source of
emergency electrical power in case of dual
generator failure.

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 4.7 Oxygen System
4.6 Pressurisation and Environmental
System A 40 cubic feet (1.13 m3) storage cylinder is
installed on the left side of the fuselage under
the cabin floor aft of the cabin door. Oxygen is
The environmental control system utilizes supplied to pilot and co-pilot positions through
engine bleed air for heating, cooling, and quick-donning diluter/demand masks.
pressurising the cabin; one engine is capable of Automatic drop-out, constant flow oxygen
sustaining the operation of the entire system. masks are provided at each passenger position.
Two outflow valves located on the rear pressure
bulkhead regulate cabin pressurization. The
pressurization controller provides both an auto- 4.8 Ice Protection
schedule mode and a manual control.
An ice detector probe is located on the right
The 9.0 psi (.62 bar) system provides a 6,600 side of the aeroplane nose. When a 0.5
feet (2012 m) cabin altitude at 41,000 feet millimetre thickness of ice accumulates on the
(12500 m) and maintains a sea-level cabin up probe, an amber ice caution light is illuminated
to 24,000 feet (7315 m). on the instrument panel. A visual ice accretion
probe, located adjacent to the pilot's windshield,
is provided as a back-up to the ice detector. A
The environmental control system consists of a wing inspection light is installed on the outboard
bleed air heating system and a vapor-cycle side of the left engine nacelle to allow the pilot
cooling system. Depending on ambient to check icing conditions during night flight.
temperature, joint operation of both the heating
unit and the air conditioner can be required up Main wing leading edge anti-ice is
to 20,000 ft. accomplished by directing engine bleed air
through a diffuser duct installed in the main
Bleed air from the engine first enters a pre- wing leading edge.
cooler which reduces the temperature to an
adequate level, then through a shut-off valve, a The forward wing contains an electrically-
check valve and a pressure regulator reaches activated de-icing blanket on the aluminium
the heating control system. alloy leading edge.

Nacelle inlets are de-iced by pneumatic boots.

The bleed air is divided into two flows; one
To avoid ice ingestion, an inertial separator is
enters the air to air heat exchanger to produce installed inside each nacelle. Moreover, the
a colder flow; the other one is by-passed and cycling of the nacelle boots is automatically
then mixed to the colder flow through the two controlled by the Ice Detector System in its
temperature modulating valves. primary mode of operation. A timer is provided
to cycle the boots for secondary operations.
The heating control system provides
independent temperature control of the cabin Electric heating of the windshield on both pilot
and cockpit areas. and co-pilot sides is used to guard against or
alleviate icing and fogging.
In the automatic mode the temperature of each
area is automatically maintained to the level No ice protection is provided or required on the
selected through the AUTO potentiometer horizontal and the vertical tail.
switch.

The airflow is distributed in the passenger area

through overhead and floor diffusers, and in the
cockpit area through adjustable outlets, lateral
and floor diffusers.

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5 INSTRUMENTATION AND AVIONICS
The PFDs also display Engine Indication
5.1 General System (EIS) information if selected in
reversionary mode. EIS information is always
Cockpit layout includes two complete crew displayed on the MFD.
stations equipped with dual controls, including
control columns, adjustable rudder pedals and The PFDs can display a full Compass Rose, a
brakes. Crew seats are fully adjustable and partial Compass Arc, or a flat Compass Tape
include four-point restraint harness. An
immediately beneath the attitude ball. Current
emergency oxygen system provides two
heading is read opposite the lubber line. This
diluter/demand masks for the crew members.
display incorporates a pilot controllable
Cockpit lighting includes dome LED lights, Selected Heading Bug. The heading bug is
instrument panel flood lights, internally-lighted controlled by the HDG rotary knob on the Flight
instruments and dual map lights. Guidance Panel (FGP).

Two heated Pitot tubes and two heated static The PFDs also provide a Track Pointer, wind
ports (each one with two independent sources) data, lateral navigation course and deviation
provide Pitot/static pressure to flight data, distance data, Marker Beacon
instruments. information, ILS information, vertical deviation
data, VNAV deviation data, radio altitude,
Independent sources are used to drive the Decision Height and Minimum Descent Altitude,
pilot's and co-pilot's flight instruments. map display and a Flight Management System
5.2 Electronic Flight Displays (FMS) Message Window.

The Collins ProLine 21 Electronic Flight 5.3 Multi-Function Display (MFD)

Instrument System (EFIS) is an integrated
system able to gather, concentrate, and display The MFD includes three major display areas:
aircraft information to the flight crew. the Engine Indication System (EIS) region and
the upper and lower Multi-Function Windows
The EFIS includes the following units:
(MFW) below it. The EIS region is displayed
 Three 8”x10” color Liquid Crystal Adaptive
across the upper portion of the MFD. The area
Flight Displays (AFD)
below the engine instruments is divided into
 Two Display Control Panels (DCP)
upper and lower format windows. The contents
 One Cursor Control Panel (CCP)
of both format windows can be separately
 An Integrated Avionics Processor System
controlled by the pilot.
(IAPS)
 Four Data Concentrator Units (DCU)
The EIS area continuously shows engine
parameters. The engine display format consists
Three identical AFDs are arranged on the
of a full time window showing: ITT and Torque,
instrument panel as shown in Figures at pages
both in digital form and on a shared analog
40 and 41. Under normal conditions the two
gauge (one for each engine), Propeller RPM
lateral displays are configured as Primary Flight
and NG, both in digital form and on individual
Displays (PFD) and the central display is
smaller analog gauges (one for each engine).
configured as a Multi-Function Display (MFD)
Digital only displays for Fuel Flow, Fuel
shared by the pilots.
Quantity, Oil Pressure and Oil Temperature are
located on the right part of the EIS window.
Each PFD provides attitude, heading, airspeed,
There are two independent sources for the
altitude, vertical speed, Flight Control System
primary engine parameters (ITT, Torque, NG
(FCS) annunciation, and navigation data on a
and Prop RPM) for each engine: one is the
single, integrated display.
Data Concentrator Unit (DCU) and the other is
the Engine Data Concentrator (EDC). The DCU

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is normally the source of all displayed engine
data and the EDC is a secondary source of all The FMS-3000 satellite-based navigation
displayed engine data. system provides the capability to perform en
route, terminal, and non-precision approach
The Upper MFW can display either a Checklist lateral navigation. The system contains an
or a FMS Text Window. advanced GPS receiver which processes the
transmissions from multiple GPS satellites
The Lower MFW can show either a compass simultaneously to calculate navigation solutions
rose, a compass arc, a present position map based on information from all satellites in view.
(PPOS), a plan map, TCAS only information,
the Systems Page, Enhanced Maps (over the The Attitude Heading System (AHS), Air Data
PPOS or Plan Map) or Graphical Weather data Computer (ADC), DME and VOR data are also
(optional). The turbulence radar images are used by the FMS. The FMS provides necessary
displayed on the arc or PPOS data controls for all input sensors, if appropriate.

The Upper MFW and Lower MFW can be A Coupled VNAV interface with the FCS allows
merged into a Full Format window showing the FMS VNAV function to select various FCS
either the FMS remote text, the Status menu vertical modes of navigation.
(including Database effectivity, Charts
Subscription, Maintenance Main Menu, FCS The FMS interfaces with the Data Base Unit
Diagnostic, optional File Server configuration) (DBU) to update its internal Data Base and with
or Electronic Charts. the EFIS Displays to provide conventional
navigation information and state-of-the-art map
The ProLine 21 system includes a File Server presentation.
Unit (FSU) providing electronic charts,
enhanced map features (e.g., rivers, lakes, 5.6 Integrated Flight Information System
geopolitical boundaries, airspaces and airways) (IFIS)
and uplinked graphical weather. The FSU has
to be connected to an optional Ethernet- The IFIS provides capability to display maps
capable MFD providing a control interface to (airways, airspace boundaries, geopolitical
these enhanced features using the Cursor data), Jeppesen charts (airport charts,
Control Panel (CCP) installed as a standard approach charts, en-route charts) or weather
feature. graphical information on the Multi Function
Display.
5.4 Radio Sensor System
It includes the following:
The Radio Sensor System (RSS) is made up of
a single CDU-3000 display unit and a single  A Collins AFD-3010E Ethernet Display
RTU-4200 tuning unit providing a primary LCD-  Collins FSU-5010 File Server Unit (FSU)
based integrated display system for  Collins FSA-5000 File Server Application
communication and navigation operations software
within the Air Traffic Control environment.  Collins ECU-3000 External Compensation
Unit
The basic communication system includes two  Collins CPAS-3000 software, to be installed
VHF-4000 Communication Transceivers, two on a laptop PC (ground use only) for
TDR-94D ATC Enhanced Mode-S Diversity downloading and uploading data and
Transponders, one DME-4000 transceiver (a database files.
second receiver is optional), one NAV-4000  Cable for laptop connection
VOR/ILS/MKR/ADF receiver and one NAV-
4500 VOR/ILS/MKR Receiver. The image files can be stored in the FSU

5.5 Flight Management System

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5.7 Electronic Charts for IFIS (DCP)/PFD and is updated on alternate sweeps
of the antenna
Jeppesen charts (airport charts, SID and STAR
charts, Instrument procedure charts, en-route 5.10 Flight Control System
charts) Collins ECH-5000 are installed on the
FSU for visualization in the Multi Function The fail safe Flight Control System (FCS) is
Display. made up of a dual Flight Guidance System and
of a 3 axis Autopilot, including Yaw Damper and
The Chart image files are stored in the FSU and Pitch Trim control.
are selected for display via the Chart Main
Menu. The Cursor Control Panel provides an The pilot selects the Flight Guidance Computer
interface with the Chart Main Menu and is also (FGC) in control with the Flight Guidance
used to manipulate the displayed chart. The Panel’s (FGP) CPL switch.
chart feature also provides a depiction of the
aircraft's current position on all charts that have Each PFD displays the Flight Director (FD)
been geographically referenced. commands from the Flight Guidance Computer
selected with the CPL switch, except for Go
5.8 Enhanced Map Overlay for IFIS Around (GA) and Approach (APPR) modes.
The GA and APPR modes are Independent
It provides the capability to display geopolitical Modes, and only the on-side Flight Guidance
data, airways and airspace maps on the Multi Computer guidance is used by the associated
Function Display. PFD for Independent Modes.
It includes the installation of the following
additional software: 5.11 TCAS
 Collins OVL-5000 Enhanced Map Overlays
Map displays are controlled via the Cursor An L-3 Communications Skywatch HP model
Control Panel or via line select keys to access SKY899 TCAS I airborne Traffic Alert and
the Map Menu. In order to prevent display Collision Avoidance System is provided as
clutter, each of the enhanced map overlays is standard equipment. The TCAS I system
automatically removed as map range is interrogates ATC transponders in nearby
increased. The airways and airspace depictions aircraft and uses computer processing to
are removed when range is increased over identify and display potential and predicted
100nm. The geopolitical map data is removed collision threats along with an aural warning
when map range is increased over 300nm. when requested.

It requires subscription to the Collins Map TCAS I traffic information can be selected for
Service. pictorial display on the PFD and/or the MFD to
indicate the presence of other aircraft within a
5.9 Weather Radar System selected range around the aircraft.

The Collins RTA-852 Turbulence Detection 5.12 TAWS

Radar is a stabilized, solid state, X-band color
radar system. An L-3 Communications Landmark Class-B
model TAWS 8000 Terrain Awareness and
The weather and map information can be Warning System is provided as standard
overlaid on either or both PFDs and MFDs on equipment. The system provides traditional
most of the navigation display formats. Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS)
functionality to prevent Controlled Flight Into
The Control Panels provide the radar mode Terrain, enhanced by a stored worldwide
menu selection, range select knob, tilt knob and database including terrain, airport and obstacle
ground clutter suppression button. With two data.
PFDs operational, each display is controlled
separately by its own Display Control Panel TAWS provides the pilot with predictive
warnings based on comparison between stored

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obstacle data and a prediction of the aircraft’s - Wiring harness
flight path derived from FMS and GPS data and Structural provision for XM weather receiver
current flight parameters.
5.17 Additional features
TAWS provides aural and visual warnings to
alert the pilot in case a hazardous condition is The standard ProLine 21 avionics system of the
detected and includes the possibility to P.180 provides the capability to operate in
represent terrain elevation features on the RVSM-airspace and to perform Category II
AFDs graphically. approaches, steep approaches and P-RNAV
operations.
5.13 Stand-by Instruments

An L-3 Communication integrated stand-by

instrument located on the top of the centre
instrument panel and supplied by an
emergency battery provides essential flight
parameters in case of loss of primary sensors
or displays.

5.14 ELT

An Artex C406 3-frequency Emergency Locator

Transmitter transmits on the two Emergency
Frequencies of 121.5 and 243.0 MHz as well as
on the satellite frequency of 406.025 MHz.

The system is activated either automatically by

a g-switch or by the crew through a switch
located in the cockpit.

5.15 Satellite phone

A standard AirCell ST3100 Iridium Satcom
transceiver provides worldwide access to the
Iridium global satellite network.
It includes:
 An ST3100 transceiver unit located in the
passenger cabin
 A patch antenna located on the top fuselage
 A cordless base station located on the top
of the forward right hand side partition
cabinet in the passenger cabin, in position
also accessible from the cockpit.
 A cordless handset providing voice
communications, control functions and
programming

5.16 Provisions for XM/WSI Satellite system

reception
Structural and electrical provisions for
XM/WSI Satellite Weather Graphical
Information functionality. The provision
includes:
- XM antenna

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6 INTERIOR
 Four seats in a club arrangement in the
6.1 General rear cabin.
 Two side-facing divans or one side-
The cabin is separated from the cockpit by facing divan and a forward-facing seat or
dividers. The fuselage is shaped to minimize two forward-facing seats in the forward
drag, while providing the maximum possible cabin.
interior volume. Thus the Avanti II fuselage  A toilet seat approved for take-off and
has a tapering cabin cross section, with landing.
maximum height and width achieved in the  One or more refreshment cabinets,
middle of the cabin. depending on the seat configuration,
Cabin length is 14.5 feet (4.42 m), width is 73 containing storage areas for food and
inches (1.829 m) and height is 69 inches beverages, compartments for ice, soda
(1.753 m) from the 6.5 inches (165 mm) cans and small bottles. On certain
dropped aisle to the cabin ceiling. configurations, a dedicated compartment
can hold hot beverages carafes or
The cabin may be configured with interior electrically heated dispensers (optional);
arrangements for six to nine passengers. The storage space for glasses, cups,
aircraft has an externally accessible baggage condiments and miscellaneous items is
compartment of 44 cubic feet (1.24 m3). also available.
 Two folding tables located between the
The interior has been designed with a club seats.
composite honeycomb constructed shell for  An armrest console running the length of
maximum strength, durability and acoustically the main cabin including dual figure drink
quiet environment. The interior has also been holders and closed storage
designed to allow individual owners to select compartments for miscellaneous objects
the finished surfaces according to their own at each club seat location.
desires.  110 VAC power outlets (Qty. 4) located
inside the storage compartment.
Passenger seats track fore and aft, track
laterally outward from the sidewall, swivel Passenger windows have opaque privacy
180 degrees, and recline. All passenger shades and a reflective outer surface to
seats are equipped with a shoulder harness reduce heat build-up on the ground.
for take-off and landing.
The cabin lighting system include:
Constant flow oxygen masks automatically  Downwash LED lighting
deploy for each passenger when a sudden  Upwash LED lighting
change in cabin pressure is detected by the  Floor lighting
cabin pressurisation system.  Accent lighting
 Individual Reading Lights
6.2 Cabin
The LED lights can be switched on and off
and dimmed by conveniently located push
The P.180 Avanti II interiors can be buttons.
configured according to three Corporate
floorplan layouts (7 or 6 seats VIP style), a Ordnance signs (“Fasten Seat Belts” and “No
shuttle layout (7 seats airline style) or even a Smoking” signs) are located on the partitions
“Special Missions” layout to be adapted for and inside the toilet compartment.
MEDEVAC, Flight Inspection or Surveillance
operations (see “List of Optional Equipment”). The rear part of the cabin houses a full
privacy lavatory module, which can be
The Corporate interior configurations include completely closed by a sliding pocket door.
the following:
It is equipped with an electrically flushing

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toilet on the left hand side, featuring a Teflon  Assist handles;
bowl for ease of maintenance. It has a fully  Dual cup holders;
secured, removable tank for servicing.  Two cockpit speakers;
 Cockpit dome lights (white/red);
A cosmetic mirror covers the top portion of  Instrument panel flood lights;
the aft partition of the lavatory module.  Internally lighted instruments;
The right hand toilet cabinet is provided with  Dual map lights;
several different compartments which can  Yoke mounted chart holders;
house towels, facial tissue, soap and toilet  Portable fire extinguisher.
tissue dispensers. A stainless steel waste  Cockpit pedestal guide
container is provided for solid or liquid waste.  Cockpit glare shield check list holder
 Cockpit control column leather boots
A self-containing water system including a
fresh water tank, a spring actuated tap, a
drainable sink and a waste water tank is
available as an option.

A rear coat closet inside the lavatory module

has the capacity for all passenger coats as
well as brief case storage. A removable coat
rod is located at the top; a removable shelf is
also provided at mid-height of the cabinet to
allow for a higher flexibility of use.
A removable drawer is provided at the bottom
of the closet for supply storage.

6.3 Cabin noise

The internal cabin noise is significantly lower
than in other turboprop aircraft and compares
also favorably with noise of typical jet aircraft.

Internal noise was measured on the ground

and in flight using a Precision Sound Level
Meter.

Typical noise levels in various ground and

flight conditions are reported in the table
below:

Taxiing 71 dB(A)
Take-off 82 dB(A)
Climb 77 dB(A)

Cruise 76 dB(A); 65 SIL (dB)

(350 KTAS, 23000 ft, 2000 rpm)

Cruise 75 dB(A); 65 SIL (dB)

(350 KTAS, 23000 ft, 1800 rpm)

6.4 Miscellaneous Cockpit

Furnishings
 Two crew storage cabinets;
 Dual adjustable sun visors
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7 INSPECTION SCHEDULE

The inspection schedule consists of individual maintenance checks, performed at 150, 600, 1500,
3000 flight hour intervals, and of other flight hour and calendar scheduled inspections:
 D.I. - Daily Inspection
 A - Every 150 Flight Hours except when B, C, D inspections occur
 B - Every 600 Flight Hours except when D inspection occurs
 C - Every 1500 Flight Hours except when D inspection occurs
 D - Every 3000 Flight Hours

P.180 Inspection Schedule

The PT6A-66B engine requires Hot Section Inspection at 1800 hrs and Overhaul at 3600 hrs.
Engine routine checks shall be performed during the airplane preflight check and minor checks
shall be performed in conjunction with “150 FH” Interval Inspection.
The checks must be complied within the limits specified by P&WC if not otherwise specified by
Piaggio Maintenance Schedule.

The Hartzell HC-E5N propellers require overhaul every 6 years or 3000 hrs whichever occurs first.

The Main Landing Gear requires overhaul every 6000 landings or 10 years whichever occurs first

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8 STANDARD AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION

8.1 Avionics, Instruments and Control Panel

 Radio Management System – Collins RTU-4200, CDU-3000

 Dual VHF COM - Collins VHF-4000 Transceiver with Antenna with 8.33 kHz spacing
 VHF NAV 1 + ADF - Collins NAV-4000 VOR/ILS/MKR/ADF Receiver with Antennae
 VHF NAV 2 - Collins NAV-4500 VOR/ILS/MKR Receiver with Antennae
 Single DME - Collins DME-4000 (3 channel) with Antenna
 Dual Mode S Flight ID Diversity Transponder - Collins TDR-94D
 Radio Altimeter - Collins ALT-4000 (Operation to 2500 ft) with Antennae
 Turbulence Detection Weather Radar - Collins RTA-852 Colour Radar with 12" Antenna
 TCAS I – L-3 Communications SkyWatch HP model SKY899
 TAWS Class B with Worldwide Database – L-3 Communications Landmark model TAWS8000
 INTEGRATED FLIGHT INFORMATION SYSTEM (IFIS) INCLUDING:
- A Collins AFD-3010E Ethernet Display as a MFD
- Collins FSU-5010 File Server Unit (FSU)
- Collins FSA-5000 File Server Application software
- Collins ECU-3000 External Compensation Unit
 Collins ECH-5000 Electronic Charts installation in the FSU
 Collins OVL-5000 Enhanced Map Overlays installation
 Dual Audio Panel - Baker B1045
 Dual Cockpit Speaker
 Dual hand-held Microphone
 Dual Boom/Microphone/Headset – Telex 850 ANR
 EFIS with EIS – Three Collins displays AFD-3010, two DCP-3030, CCP-3000
 Flight Guidance System - Collins Dual FGC-3003 (A/P,YD and dual Flight Director included),
three SVO-3000 Servos, single FGP-3000 Flight Guidance Panel
 Single FMS - Collins FMC-3000 (NAV to NAV and VNAV), CDU-3000 (used also for radio
tuning), DBU-4100
 GPS Sensor Unit - Collins GPS-4000A
 Dual ADS - Collins ADC-3000
 Dual AHRS - Collins AHC-3000 and FDU-3000
 Maintenance Diagnostic System - Collins MDC-3110
 Four Data Concentrator Unit - Collins DCU-3001
 Stand-by Cluster Instrument – L-3 Communications GH-3100
 Emergency Locator Transmitter – Artex C406 (3 frequency)
 AirCell ST3100 Iridium Satcom
 Provisions for XM/WSI Satellite system reception
 Dual Digital Clock (Chronometer included)
 Dual Master Annunciator
 Dual Turn&Slip Indicator (shown on the displays)
 Reversionary/Miscellaneous Panel
 Hobbs meter

NOTE: RVSM, Mach 0.7, Category II Landings and Steep Approach capabilities are included
as standard.

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8.2 Electrical Systems and Lights

 Two 400A, 28V Starter Generators

 Two Solid State Generator Control Unit
 Nickel-Cadmium Battery (38 Ah)
 External Power Receptacle with Overvoltage Protection
 Nine Busses DC Distribution System with Auto Load Sharing
 Dual Solid State Master Warning and Caution Panels with Self Test
 Solid State Warning and Caution Annunciator Panel with Self Test and Dimmer System
 Pitot Heating Monitor
 Static Wicks
 Heated Stall Warning System with Pre-flight Self Test System
 One Taxi and two Landing Lights
 Two Position Lights (each Wing Tip)
 Anti-Collision Strobe System (top and bottom)
 Recognition Light (On top of Vertical Fin)
 Ground Beacon Light with Flasher Unit
 Wing Ice Inspection Light
 Cockpit Dome Lights
 Flood Lights
 Instrument Lighting System
 Dual Map Lights in Cockpit Area
 Cabin Floor LED lighting
 LED lighting in the passenger cabin and in the toilet area
 110 VAC power outlets in cockpit (Qty. 2) and passenger cabin (Qty. 4)
 Two RS232 data ports in the passenger cabin for data (fax/email) transfer capabilities through
the Iridium Satellite phone network.
 28 VDC Auxiliary Cabin Power Outlet (underneath the cabin floor).

8.3 Powerplant and related Systems

 Two PRATT & WHITNEY model PT6A-66B Free Turbine Engines flat rated at 850 Shaft Horse
Power and Engine Accessories
 Two HARTZELL HC-E5N 85" diameter, five metal blades, fully feathering and reversible,
hydraulically controlled, constant speed propellers
 Magnetic Chip Detector
 Oil Quantity Dipstick Indicator
 Primary Propeller Governor
 Overspeed Propeller Governor
 N1 and N2 Magnetic Pick-up Speed Sensors
 Two Power Levers for Forward and Reverse Power
 Two Condition Levers for Propeller speed, High/Low Idle, Feather and Engine Cut-off
 Auto Ignition System
 Submerged electric main and standby Fuel Boost Pumps
 Fuel Control Unit
 Fuel Heater System
 Fuel Crossfeed System
 Low Fuel Quantity Warning System
 Two Fuel Quantity Indicators (on the Multi Function Display)
 Two Fuel Flow Indicators (on the Multi Function Display)
 Fuel Drain System
 Fuel Tank Interconnect
 Pressure and Gravity Refuelling
 Low Oil Quantity Warning System
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 Propellers Auto-feather
 Complete Engine Anti-Icing System with Ice Protected Engine Inlet
 Engine Parameter Indication on Multi Function Display
 Engine Fire Detection System
 Engine Fire Extinguishing System

8.4 Systems
 Oxygen System for Pilots (Two Diluter / Demand Masks) and Passengers (Ten Masks)
 Digital Cabin Pressure Control System with manual back-up
 Environmental Control System with Freon cooling system
 Forward Wing Anti-Ice System (Electrical)
 Main Wing Anti-Ice System (bleed air)
 Windshield Electrical Anti-Ice and Defogging
 Hydraulic Power Pack
 Dual heated Pitot and Static Ports with heating monitor
 Alternate Heated Static Source
 Propeller Synchrophaser
 Steerable Dual Wheel Nose Landing Gear - DOWTY
 Single Wheel Main Landing Gear - DOWTY
 Main Wheel and Tires (6.50 - 10) - GOODRICH
 Nose Wheels and Tires (5.00 - 5) - GOODRICH
 Carbon Brakes on each Main Wheel - GOODRICH
 Landing Gear Position Lights, Down and Locked
 Landing Gear Warning Horn and In-Transit Light
 Dual Conventional 3-Axis Aircraft Control System
 Dual Adjustable Rudder Pedals and Toe-Operated Brakes
 Parking Brake
 Emergency Landing Gear Extension System (Hand Pump)
 Electric Aileron Trim Tab (Roll)
 Electric Rudder Trim Tab (Yaw)
 Electric Stabiliser Trim Actuator (Pitch)
 Electric Flap System with Electronic Control Unit and Four Motors

8.5 Emergency equipment

 Portable fire extinguisher
 Crew and passenger oxygen
 Emergency flashlight
 First Aid kit

8.6 Miscellaneous and Ground Support Equipment

 Cabin baggage straps
 Pitot covers
 TAT sensor cap
 Anti-ice detector cap
 Engine intake blanks
 Oil cooler inlet blanks
 Starter generator and inertial separator blanks
 Air conditioning scoop cap
 Engine stack caps
 AOA transducer cap
 Static wick covers
 Baggage compartment net
 Telescoping tow bar

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  Jack pads
 Lifting brackets
 Mooring pads with rings
 Wheel chocks
 Gust locks
 Propeller restrainers
 Fuel drain tool
 Tool case
 Windhiled sun shades
 Access panel for air conditioning service
 Cockpit pedestal guard
 Cockpit glare shield check list holder
 Cockpit seat shoulder belt guide plate assembly
 Cockpit lower sidewall panels
 Cockpit control column leather boots
 Cockpit glare shield
 Cockpit seats
 Baggage compartment finishing
 Baggage compartment protective flap

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9 DOCUMENTATION AND TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS

Deliverable Documents

1 Certificate of Conformity
2 Standard Airworthiness Certificate
3 Aircraft Log with Discrepancies Records
4 Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM)
5 Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)
6 Weight and Balance Manual
7 Maintenance Manual
8 Illustrated Parts Catalogue
9 Wiring Manual
10 Engines Logs (RH and LH)
11 Engines Export Certificates
12 Propellers Logs (RH and LH)
13 Propellers Export Certificates
14 Hartzell Propellers Assembly Reports
15 PIAGGIO Propellers Assembly Reports
16 Serialised Components List
17 List of Service Bulletins and Service Letters

Aircraft technical publications other than AFM, POH and Weight & Balance Manual will be provided
on CD-ROM.

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10 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

10.1 Introduction

This section aims to provide a general description of all currently available options for the P.180
Avanti II.

All data contained in this document are subject to change without notice whenever this is
necessary to comply with technical regulations or to improve the aircraft performance or
characteristics. Equipment may be replaced with equivalent equipment providing the same or
better functions at the manufacturer’s discretion. Estimated Weight figures are indicative and not
binding.

Options described in this section include:

 Cabin layouts
 Avionics options
 Systems options

All options are certified and available within standard lead times, except where explicitly
otherwise indicated. Other options may be designed and certified to suit Customer’s requests,
however, lead times will be evaluated and defined case-by-case.

The contents of this document will be continuously updated to include new options or to
eliminate obsolete equipment. Options may be added or eliminated in order to comply with
evolving regulations. Options consisting of “Provision for” are subject to the following Purchaser
understanding:

“Provisions” are designed to accommodate equipment or systems as presently available.

Piaggio Aero Industries reserves the right to discontinue production of or to modify such
equipment or system without notice. Such equipment or system may not be therefore available
in the future and Piaggio Aero Industries has no obligation to substitute for, remove or complete
the installation.

Piaggio Aero Industries will guarantee the fully functional configuration if and only if the
installation of the complete equipment or system is made by Piaggio Aero Industries or by an
authorized Service Center.

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10.2 Optional equipment list
10.2.1 Aircraft configurations

Option Estimated Estimated

Description
Id. Weight (Lbs) Weight (kg)
W-001 Standard MTOW 12100 lbs - -
MTOW 11,550 lbs,
W-002 - -
in lieu of standard 12,100 lbs MTOW*

* Performances change consequently as preliminary reported in previous paragraphs 2.9.

10.2.2 Cabin layouts

Option Estimated Estimated

Description
Id. Weight (Lbs) Weight (kg)
Corporate option 1 “Armonia”, featuring seven VIP
I-001 seats: 830 376,5
4 Club seats
1 side facing, two-place divan
1 side facing, one-place divan
I-002 Corporate option 2 “Aria”, featuring six VIP seats: 845 383,3
4 Club seats,
2 forward facing seats
Corporate option 3 “Atmosfera”, featuring six VIP
I-003 seats: 810 367,4
4 Club seats,
1 side facing, two-place divan,
1 forward facing seat
I-104 Shuttle layout, featuring seven seats: 680 308,4
Seven forward facing lightweight seats (airline
style)

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10.2.3 Interior options
Estimated Estimated
Option
Description Weight Weight
Id.
(Lbs) (kg)
I-004 Kit of seven lightweight seats airline style (loose supply) 208 94,3
I-005 Ambulance kit (Single Stretcher) 195 88,4
I-006 Ambulance kit (Two Stretchers) 357 161,9
Right-hand divan end cabinet
I-007 (for Corporate 1 and 3 layouts) 23 10,4
Right-hand forward Add-on Refreshment cabinet for
I-008 Corporate 2 layout 11,3 5,1
I-009 Water System for the Lavatory Module 4,2 1,9
I-010 Floor drawer for the one place divan 9,3 4,2
I-011 Floor drawers for the two place divan 18,1 8,2
I-012 Aft right-hand storage cabinet 13,1 5,9
I-013 Hot Beverage Dispenser for the Refreshment Cabinet 16,9 7,6
(3)
I-015 Personal Relief Tube System in the Lavatory module - -
(3)
I-016 Personal Relief Tube System in the cockpit - -
(5)
I-018 Cabin seats by PAC (full recline) - -
I-019 Sheep skin for Pilot and Copilot seats 4 1,8
I-020 Two data ports in the passenger cabin - -

10.2.4 Avionics options

Estimated Estimated
Option
Description Weight Weight
Id.
(Lbs) (kg)
A-001 HF Wiring Provisions TBD TBD
(1)
A-002 HF Radio System TBD TBD
(2)
Cockpit Voice Recorder
A-003 16,4 7,4
L-3 Communication FA2100
A-003a Full Provision for CVR installation 2,7 1,2
A-003b Cockpit Voice Recorder Portable Interface Unit N/A N/A
Lightning Detection System (Stormscope)
A-004 14,8 6,7
L-3 Communication WX-1000E

A-009 Second Handset for AirCell Satellite phone 5 2,3

(5)
A-011 TCAS II Exchange (delta weight) 10,4 4,7
(3)
A-013 XM Satellite graphical weather - Collins 7,2 3,2
A-014 Satellite Messaging and Tracking System – Sky Connect 10,9 4,9
A-015 Engine Data Acquisition & Monitoring System – P&WC / Altair 7,0 3,2

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 Estimated Estimated
Option
Description Weight Weight
Id.
(Lbs) (kg)
(4)
A-016 Engine Data Transfer Unit – P&WC / Altair 7,0 3,2
A-017 Backup indipendent Garmin GPS-400 receiver (5) - -
(5)
A-018 VHF Datalink Universal Graphical Weather - -
Provision for Satellite Based Augmentation System
A-019 - -
(WAAS/EGNOS)

10.2.5 Painting options

Option Estimated Estimated
Id.
Description Weight (Lbs) Weight (kg)
Fully Customized Painting Scheme (Non
P-001 TBD TBD
Micalized Colors)
Fully Customized Special Micalized Painting
P-001 TBD TBD
Scheme

10.2.6 Miscellaneous equipment

Estimated
Option Estimated
Description Weight
Id. Weight (kg)
(Lbs)
S-001 First Aid Oxygen 3,8 1,7
S-002 Portable Oxygen Cylinder 11,8 5,4
S-003 Gravel kit 1,7 0,8
S-004 JAR OPS 1 / FAR 135 KIT 14,0 6,3

S-006 Lead Acid Battery (Exchange) (3) 5,0 2,3

Basic In-Flight Entertainment System – Flight
S-007a Display - (2 plug-in monitors, CD/DVD player w/ TBD TBD
Moving map, wireless headsets audio) (5)
Upgraded Rosen In-Flight Entertainment System
(Fwd Ceiling flip down monitor, 2 sidewall monitors,
S-007b TBD TBD
CD/DVD player w/ Moving map, wireless headsets
audio) (5)
Life Raft (7 Person / overload 10 Persons, triple
S-008 46 20,8
frequency ELT, JAR-OPS compliant SEP kit)

NOTES:
Note (1): Please apply to Piaggio Aero Sales Dept. for availability and price
information
Note (2): Requires the installation of the full provision for CVR installation (A-003)
Note (3): Available in the USA only
Note (4): Requires the installation of the provision for Engine Data Acquisition &
Monitoring System (A-015)
Note (5): STC Certification

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10.3 Interior description
This chapter describes the Avanti II interior configurations and includes the following
descriptions:

• Common interior trim shared by all available layout configurations

• Four different floor plans available
• Applications other than corporate/VIP
• Interior accessories and furnishing to applicable corporate layouts
• Styling, colours and materials as applicable

Piaggio Aero Industries reserves the right to change interior configurations and individual
element design without notice.

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10.3.1 Standard passenger interior trim

All passenger interior configurations share the following elements:

Interior liners and paneling

The Avanti II interior liners are manufactured using light weight composite panels that line the
interior ceiling and windows, providing lighting and systems to the passengers. These panels
may be covered in a variety of standard decorative fabrics, leathers and veneers. The interior
paneling consist of the following components:

• Headliner
• Passenger Service Panels (PSU), featuring continuous dimmable LED lights for up wash
and down wash lighting, drop-out oxygen masks at each seat location, air outlets and
reading lights at each seat location, speakers)
• Window Panels, featuring manually operated pleated window shades
• Windows shades encapsulated between two transparent sheets
• Sideledge and Dado panels, featuring club tables, dual drinkholders, light switches and
storage compartments with standard universal electrical outlets and optional data port

Forward partitions and cabinetry

The flightdeck is separated from the cabin seating area by two partitions and a pair of cabinets
which act as a divider and provide storage for passengers and crew. The Left and Right Hand
partitions consist of the following features:

Left Hand Forward Partition

• Entry Assist Hand Rail
• Entry Switch Panel (Entry, Cabin and Crew Lights)
• Entry Light
• Advisory Lighted Sign (No Smoking / Fasten Seatbelts)
• Drawer for fire extinguisher
• Chart stowage provisions (flightdeck side)
• (FMS) Flight Management System Data Loader

Right Hand Forward Partition

• Upper Storage Drawer for airplane flight manuals and Jeppesen manuals
• Lower Storage Drawer for miscellaneous storage or smoke hood storage compartment
• Aircell Satellite Phone
• Dual drink holder and Switch Panel (Read Light)

An annex cabinet (to be installed just aft) is available as an option for the Corporate Option
2 to provide further refreshment stowage (see option I-008 chapter 10.3.4)

Aft Partition and Sliding Door

The aft partition and sliding door separates the cabin seating area from the lavatory. The
partitions feature a single sliding door that pockets into the right hand partition and slides across
the aisle to provide privacy in the lavatory.
The aft partitions incorporate the following features:
• Advisory Lighted Sign on the right hand side (No Smoking / Fasten Seatbelts)
• Sliding door with privacy latch with pop up header and drop down footer
• One air vent

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Aft Lavatory
The lavatory is located in the aft most portion of the cabin and occupies both sides of the cabin.
The aft lavatory includes the following features:

Right Hand Closet and Vanity

• Advisory Lighted Sign (No Smoking / Fasten Seatbelts)
• Switch Panel
• Illuminated Hanging storage (with curtain or bi-fold closing door), which can be fitted with
a removable shelf and a bottom drawer
• Toilet Paper dispenser
• Trash Compartment
• Hand Towel Stowage
• General Storage Compartment
• Counter Top Area
• Provisions for optional water tap and drainable sink

A water system including a sink with tap, fresh water container and waste water container is
available as an option (see option I-009 chapter 10.3.4)

Aft Bulkhead Fascia

• Mirror (installed on removable panel for access to avionics and service related
components)
• Stair Stepped back splash and lower panel covered in standard materials

Left Hand Toilet Seat

• Self Contained Electric Flushing Toilet
• Toilet Seat (certified to be occupied during Take off and Landing) including lap belt and
shoulder harness with inertia reel
• Seat bottom and back cushions upholstered in leather or fabric
• Indirect LED “up wash and down wash” lighting behind seat back

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VIP Seats

Each individual VIP seat includes:

 Back recline (full recline where available)

 180° swivelling
 Fore/aft and lateral translation
 Provision for under-seat life vest stowage
 Extendable headrest on aft facing seats (subject to seat model
choace)
 Seat restraint system including lap belt, shoulder harness with
inertia reel
 Fire resistant leather upholstering and multi-layer foam
cushioning

Two-place Divan

The side facing two-place divan available in the Corporate 1

“armonia” and Corporate 3 “Atmosfera” floorplan includes:

 Under-seat life vest stowage provision

 Seat restraint system including lap belt, shoulder harness with
inertia reel
 Fire resistant leather upholstering and multi-layer foam
cushioning

A dual floor drawers kit is available as an option (see option I-011

chapter 10.3.4)

One-Place Divan

The side facing one-place divan available in the Corporate 1 “Armonia” configuration includes:
 Underseat lifevest stowage provision
 Restraint system including lap belt and dual shoulder harness with inertia reel
 Fire resistant leather upholstering and multi-layer foam cushioning

A single floor drawer kit is available as an option (see option I-010 chapter 10.3.4)

Folding tables

The Club section includes one table on each

side, foldable and stowable within sideledge.

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Lightweight Seats (Shuttle option only)

Each seat includes:

 10° back recline
 Ashtray in armrest
 Under-seat life vest stowage pocket
 Folding In-arm table (front row seats)
 Rear tables
 Seat restraint system including lap belt, shoulder harness with inertia
reel (TSO 114)
 Seat back pocket
 Fire-resistant fabric upholstering

Mid Cabin Refreshment Cabinet (available only on Corporate Option 1 “Armonia”)

The mid cabin refreshment cabinet is only available on the Corporate Option 1 floorplan and is
the largest refreshment cabinet available on the Avanti II.
This low height cabinet’s features may be configured in a several different ways.
The features are as following:
• Storage for (2) hot beverage carafes
• Miniature liquor bottle stowage
• Ice Chest or Ice Drawer
• Glass Stowage
• Work Surface and Cutting board
• Napkin and Condiment stowage
• General Stowage
• Trash Compartment
• Internal Lighting
A heated liquid container is available as an option (see option I-013 chapter 10.3.4)
Smaller cabinets are available for the other floor plan configurations:

Midship Pyramid Cabinets (available on Corporate Options 2 and 3)

The midship pyramid cabinets are designed to utilize the triangular space created between
the two single seat backs.
This cabinet can be selected on floorplans Corporate Option 2 and 3 and will provide
additional stowage and refreshment items either by two or three drawers. The cabinet can be
placed on only the left hand side of Corporate Option 3 and on both sides in Corporate Option
2.

The cabinet can contain the following features:

• Glass Stowage
• Ice Chest
• Carafe Stowage
• General Stowage

Left Hand Aft Pyramid Cabinet

A Pyramid Cabinet is located adjacent to aft partitions on the cabin side.
It provide storage in the space left between the forward facing seat and the partition and
closure for the Air Conditioning Evaporator Unit
A symmetric Right Hand Pyramid Cabinet is available as an option. (see option I-012 chapter
10.3.4)

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10.3.2 Cabin layouts

Floorplans

The Avanti II is available in several different floorplans, all the floorplans feature an aft
lavatory with closet and a forward set of cabinets dividing the flightdeck from the cabin
seating area. The floorplans’ in the Corporate Options feature (4) four single seats
arranged in an aft club grouping just forward of the lavatory divider. The cabin area
forward of the club grouping can be arranged with a combination of single seats or side
facing divans and cabinets create different floorplans with an emphasis on number of
passengers and galley amenities.

The Floorplans are as follows:

− Corporate Option 1, “Armonia”, (7) passengers with (8th) including lavatory seat
− Corporate Option 2, “Aria”, (6) passengers with (7th) including lavatory seat
− Corporate Option 3, “Atmosfera”, (7) passengers with (8th) including lavatory seat
− Shuttle Option, (7) passengers all fwd facing with (8th) including lavatory seat

Additional details are provided in the following pages.

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 10.3.2.1 Corporate Option 1 – Armonia - : 4 Club Seats + Fwd Divans (I-001)

Passenger capacity of (8) including

lavatory seat.
Main Features:

• Four single seats arranged in an aft

club grouping
• Two place side facing divan (right
hand)
• Single side facing divan
• Refreshment cabinet (left hand) with
stowage and drawers
• Aft Lavatory with closet
• Optional aft divan cabinet.

FLOOR PLAN – CORPORATE OPTION 1 LAYOUT –

“ARMONIA”

1. Divan (2 places)
2. Single seat
3. Storage closet
4. Divan (1 place)
5. Refreshment cabinet
6. Fold out executive table
7. Belted toilet seat
8. Optional sink
9. RH pyramid cabinet (optional)

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Seating LH Refreshment Cabinet

VIP seats: Standard:

Standard: − Miniature liquor bottle stowage
− Full recline where available − Ice chest or ice drawer
− 180° swivel − Glass stowage
− Fore/aft and lateral translation − Napkin stowage
− Sliding / drop down inboard armrest − Miscellaneous stowage
(only on certain type of seats) − Trash container
− Magazine pocket on seat back
− Storage compartment in seat base Optional:
− Hot beverage container/dispenser (see
option I-013 chapter 10.3.4)
Divan:
Standard:
− Storage compartment under divans LH Aft Pyramid Cabinet

Optional for 2-place divan: Features:

− End cabinet for storage (see option I- − Closure for Air Conditioning
007 chapter 10.3.4) Evaporator Unit
− General stowage floor drawers (see
option I-011 chapter 10.3.4) Optional:
− RH Aft Pyramid Cabinet (see option I-
012 chapter 10.3.4)
Armledge and Shell

Features: Aft Lavatory

− Headliner
− Passenger Service Panels (PSU), Standard:
featuring continuous LED lights for up − Illuminated wardrobe area for hanging
wash and down wash lighting storage
− Window Panels, featuring manually − Vanity mirror with valance lighting
operated, encapsulated window shades − Toilet seat belted for taxi, take-off and
− Sideledge and Dado, featuring club landing
tables, dual drink-holders, light switches − General storage
and storage compartments with − Self contained electronic flushing toilet
universal electrical outlets
Optional:
Vanity Module including sink with water
faucet (see option I-009 chapter 10.3.4)

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 10.3.2.2 Corporate Option 2 – “Aria”: 4 Club Seats + 2 Fwd facing seats (I-002)

Passenger capacity of (7) including lavatory

seat.
Main Features:

• Four single seats arranged in an aft club

grouping
• Two single seats facing forward
• Optional pyramid cabinets located between
seats
• Optional removable annex cabinet for
refreshments (optional)
• Aft Lavatory with closet

FLOOR PLAN – CORPORATE OPTION 2 LAYOUT

“ARIA”

1. Refreshment cabinet with annex (optional)

2. Single seat
3. Storage closet
4. Fold out executive table
5. Belted toilet seat
6. Optional sink
7. RH pyramid cabinet (optional)
8. Mid-ship pyramid cabinet

Corporate ”Aria” layout

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Seating RH Refreshment Cabinet

VIP seats: Features:

Standard: − Stowage compartments
− Full recline where available
− 180° swivel Optional:
− Fore/aft and lateral translation − Annex cabinet
− Sliding / drop down inboard armrest (only
on certain type of seats) Mid ship Pyramid Cabinets
− Magazine pocket on seat back
− Storage compartment in seat base Features:
− Two or three general stowage
drawers
Armledge and Shell

Features: LH Aft Pyramid Cabinet

− Headliner
− Passenger Service Panels (PSU), Features:
featuring continuous LED lights for up − Closure for Air Conditioning
wash and down wash lighting Evaporator Unit
− Window Panels, featuring manually − Stowage compartment
operated, encapsulated window shades
− Sideledge and Dado, featuring club
tables, dual drink- holders, light switches
and storage compartments with universal Optional:
electrical outlets and data port (optional) − RH Aft Pyramid Cabinet (see option
I-012 chapter 10.3.4)

Aft Lavatory

Standard:
− Illuminated wardrobe area for hanging
storage
− Vanity mirror with valance lighting
− Toilet seat belted for taxi, take-off and
landing
− General storage
− Self contained electronic flushing toilet

Optional:
− Vanity Module including sink with water
faucet (see option I-009 chapter 10.3.4)

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 10.3.2.3 Corporate Option 3 – “Atmosfera” - : Five Seats + Fwd divan (I-003)

Passenger capacity of (8) including lavatory

seat.
Main Features:

• Four single seats arranged in an aft club

grouping
• Single seat forward facing (left hand)
• Two place side facing divan (right hand)
• Pyramid cabinet located between seats
(left hand)
• Aft Lavatory with closet

FLOOR PLAN – CORPORATE OPTION 3 LAYOUT

“ATMOSFERA”

1. Divan (2-places)
2. Single seat
3. Storage closet
4. Fold out executive table
5. Belted toilet seat
6. RH aft pyramid cabinet (optional)
7. Optional sink
8. Mid-ship pyramid cabinet

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Corporate ”Atmosfera” layout
Seating Aft Lavatory

VIP seats Standard:

Standard: − Illuminated wardrobe area for hanging
− Full recline where available storage
− 180° swivel − Vanity mirror with valance lighting
− Fore/aft and lateral translation − Toilet seat belted for taxi, take-off and
− Sliding / drop down inboard armrest landing
(only on certain type of seats) − General storage
− Magazine pocket on seat back − Self contained electronic flushing toilet
− Storage compartment in seat base
Optional:
− Vanity Module including sink with
Divan Optional: water faucet (see option I-009 chapter
− End cabinet for storage (see option I- 10.3.4)
007 chapter 10.3.4)
− General stowage floor drawers (see
option I-011 chapter 10.3.4)

LH Midship Pyramid Cabinet

Features:
Two or three general stowage drawers

Optional:
RH Aft Pyramid Cabinet (see option I-012
chapter 10.3.4, optional).

Armledge and Shell

Features:
− Headliner
− Passenger Service Panels (PSU),
featuring continuous LED lights for up
wash and down wash lighting
− Window Panels, featuring manually
operated encapsulated window
shades
− Sideledge and Dado, featuring club
tables, dual drinkholders, light
switches and storage compartments
with universal electrical outlets and
data port

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10.3.2.4 Shuttle Layout: Seven Airline type Seats (I-104)

Passenger capacity of eight passengers

including lavatory seat.
Main Features:

• Seven forward facing airline style seats

• Flat arm ledge
• Aft Lavatory with closet

FLOOR PLAN – SHUTTLE LAYOUT

1. Single seat
2. Storage closet
3. Belted toilet seat
4. In arm tray table (first row only)
5. Flip down tray table (typical all other
seats)

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10.3.3 Optional special interiors configuration

10.3.3.1 Stretchers for MEDEVAC Quick conversion I-005 / I-006

The interiors of the P.180 Avanti II can be easily (approx. 2 h work) converted into a one or two
stretchers MEDEVAC configuration cabin, by removing some of the VIP seats and installing one
or two LifePortTM Basic Life Support (BLS) systems.

For weight saving reasons and for convenience of MEDEVAC operations (i.e. more room
available for the medical personnel), it is recommended to replace the remaining VIP seats with
lighter seats equipped with lowerable armrests available as a special option.

Each LifePortTM BLS system includes:

- One or two 6-foot Patient Loading Utility

System (PLUS) equipped with power
supply outlets and with oxygen, air and
vacuum outlets
- One or two 6-foot Aerosled stretcher
with restraint system
- One patient load ramp with stowage
compartment

10.3.3.2 Aeroambulance

The P.180 Avanti II cabin can be configured as a EASA/FAA certified Aeroambulance. Two
different layout versions are available:
- 1 stretcher configuration, with seating for 4+1 medical crew / attendants
- 2 stretchers configuration, with seating for 2+1 medical crew / attendants

For further specific information please apply to the Piaggio Marketing and Sales Department.

1 stretcher layout 2 stretchers layout

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10.3.3.3 Surveillance version

The P.180 Avanti II can be configured as a surveillance aircraft equipped with a FLIR/TV
Camera system, the SeaFLIRII by Flir Systems, thus enabling a wide range of mission
capabilities, including self-protection, counter-terrorism, drug interdictions, fisheries patrol and
environmental monitoring, mine detection, reconnaissance, surveillance, and Search and
Rescue operations.
For further specific information please apply to the Piaggio Aero Marketing and Sales
Department.

10.3.3.4 Cargo and COMBI version

A CARGO Kit and a COMBI Kit are available for installation in the cabin compartment, after total
or partial removal of passenger accommodations, to allow for full cargo or combined
cargo/passenger operations.
The maximum permissible number of seats is two (i.e. Flight Crew only) for the Cargo
configuration and four (i.e. Flight Crew plus two passengers in the foremost row) for the Combi
configuration.
The kit includes:
− Protections to prevent damage during cargo handling for the lower sidewalls and for the
inflatable door seal
− Cargo restraint system, including:
o Cargo nets
o Restraint straps
o Tiedown fittings
− Floor carpet made of fire-resistant material over the entire floor area.

CARGO layout COMBI layout

For further specific information please apply to the Piaggio Marketing and Sales Department.

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10.3.3.5 Enhanced interior version (P180 Avanti II.it)
The “.it” interior version features an innovative new interior focusing on unique specific
equipment and accessories for best-in-class functionality and style.

The “.it” interior includes the following systems:

Enhanced Flight Entertainment System

Audio/video system with individually controlled wireless headsets. The source equipment
includes a DVD / CD / MP3 players and XM radio receiver.

Moving map information and / or DVD video are displayed on two 7” LCDs sidewall mounted
and one flip down 10,2” LCD cabin monitor mounted on the forward cabin ceiling.

The Audio System also allows the listening of audio CDs or DVDs (MP3 format supported) or
audio from personal MP3 players on wireless.

Passengers can switch between the Moving Map, DVD and auxiliary device by an IR remote
controller they can plug their own personal video or audio device by a standard jack.

Broadband connectivity

The Broadband SATCOM system is a compact Inmarsat satellite-based package with

SwiftBroadband capability, able to provide broadband data services (PBX, VoIP, SBD, SMS, e-
Mail, Internet) in the cabin and in the cockpit. This SwiftBroadband System includes advanced
features such as standard worldwide broadband interface, a standard embedded WI-FI and a
standard WI-FI cell phone capability (Blackberry, Iphone and other smartphone/PDA).

The system provides two all-digital Iridium channels for global voice calls, featuring the
“ClearCall” technology for optimum voice quality, easy-to-use menu-driven and personalized
handsets and all-digital open architecture.

The two channels can support simultaneously voice/ fax and data, with worldwide coverage
(except extreme polar regions) and other functions such as Airshow® over iridium, dedicated
ACARS channel and IP PBX.

The Broadband SATCOM is offered over the Inmarsat satellite system using a phased array
Intermediate Gain Antenna, Transceiver and Amplifier.

Mood Lighting System

The Mood Lighting System features intensity and color temperature adjustable LED lights (full
color spectrum capability), providing upwash and downwash cabin illumination with variable
intensity while having the ability to change color for different environment scenarios.

The mood LED lights can be adjusted by the passengers through 3 control panels in the cabin
(one in the forward partition and two besides the aft seats)

I-Shades windows
I-Shades allow to instantly regulate light, glare and heat entering Aircraft windows. I-Shades
can be regulated from fully clear to completely private, and to any level of opacity in between.

For availability please apply to the Piaggio Marketing and Sales Department.

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 10.3.4 Interior options

RIGHT-HAND DIVAN END CABINET (CORPORATE OPTION 1 “ARMONIA” AND 3 “ATMOSFERA” I-007
LAYOUT)

This optional cabinet is designed for

installation on the forward right side of the
cabin, at the aft end of the two place divan,
to provide armrest comfort and additional
storage space. It features:
• Two storage drawers
• Dual drink holder

RIGHT-HAND ANNEX REFRESHMENT CABINET (CORPORATE OPTION 2 “ARIA” LAYOUT) I-008

The right hand annex optional cabinet is

designed to install adjacent and aft of the
existing right hand forward cabinet.
This cabinet provides refreshment stowage
while maintaining leg and toe space for the
single forward facing seat.
The amenities of this cabinet are as follows:
• Glass Stowage
• Ice Chest
• Carafe Stowage
• General Stowage

WATER SYSTEM FOR THE LAVATORY MODULE I-009

Optional Vanity Sink with Faucet including

fresh water tank and waste water collection
tank to be installed on the right hand aft
corner of the lavatory module.
The system include a water tank, an
electrical pump (power supplied with 28
VDC) and relevant pipings, installed inside
the lower part of vanity closet assy.

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FLOOR DRAWER FOR THE ONE PLACE DIVAN (CORPORATE OPTION 1 “ARMONIA” LAYOUT I-010
ONLY)

Single drawer kit for installation in the base

of the one place left hand side divan

FLOOR DRAWERS FOR THE TWO PLACE DIVAN (CORPORATE OPTION 2 “ARIA” AND 3 I-011
“ATMOSFERA” LAYOUT ONLY)

Dual drawers kit for installation in the base

of the two place right hand side divan

AFT RIGHT-HAND STORAGE CABINET I-012

An optional pyramid cabinet can be located

adjacent to right hand aft partition on the
cabin side.
It provides storage in the space left between
the forward facing seat and the partition.
It may also be used for housing In-flight
entertainment equipment.

It includes one or two storage drawers with

latch

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HOT BEVERAGE DISPENSER FOR THE REFRESHMENT CABINET I-013

Heated liquid container/dispenser to be

installed in place of the standard carafes in
the top part of the mid cabin refreshment
cabinet.

RELIEF TUBE SYSTEM I-015/016

Personal Relief Tube System that can be installed in the Lavatory module (I-015) and in the
cockpit (I-016). Available in the USA only.

PAC CABIN SEATS I-018

The PAC seats have a retractable inboard arm rest, fully reclinable back, full rotation
and tracking (only limited by seat location relative to cabinets, bulkheads, and other
constrains).

SHEEP SKIN FOR PILOT AND CO-PILOT SEATS I-019

Sheep skin cover to provide Pilots with a better comfort both in the hot and the warm season.

TWO DATA PORTS IN THE PASSENGER CABIN I-020

Two RS232 data ports in the passenger cabin for data (fax/email) transfer through the Iridium
Satellite phone network.

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10.3.5 Cabin materials and finishing
Standard upholstery materials include:

 carpet, 8 mm (0.3 in.) thick, 1,750 Kg/m2 (0,35 lbs./ft2)

 leather, 0.8-1.2 mm (0.03-0.05 in.) thick, 0,890 Kg/m2 (0.18 lbs./ft2)
 foam, 150 kg/m3 (9,35 lbs./ft3)

Premium materials and/or finishes are available on Customer’s request with lead times to be
defined on a case-by-case basis.

NOTE:
Non standard materials may cause extra weight and a subsequent reduction of useful payload.

All upholstery materials shall comply with the requirements of specification PS180-25-021
“Materials for aircraft furnishing”.

10.3.6 External painting

FULLY CUSTOMIZED PAINTING SCHEME (SOLID COLORS)* P-001

Non standard paint scheme featuring solid colors. Logo and drawing scheme according to
customer’s specific requirements.

FULLY CUSTOMIZED SPECIAL MICALIZED / METALIZED PAINTING SCHEME* P-002

Non standard paint scheme with special micalized / metalized colors. Logo and drawing scheme
according to customer’s specific requirements.

*NOTE:
Painting customization is subject to technical feasibility in accordance to the Maintenance
Manual limitations (absorption of radiation limitations).

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 10.4 Avionics option description

HF WIRING PROVISIONS A-001

It provides wiring and mounting provisions for later installation of the HF system.

HF RADIO SYSTEM A-002

The HF Radio Communication System can be added to the two VHF Communication Systems
to perform long-distance voice communications. High Frequency radio communications allow
reliable long range transmission and reception over distances of thousands of miles. This
makes HF radio particularly useful when flying over vast surfaces where VHF communications,
limited to line of sight transmission, are out of reach.

For further specific information please apply to the Piaggio Aero Marketing and Sales
Department

COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER A-003

The L-3 Communications FA2100 Cockpit Voice Recorder allows recording of all audio signals:
 signals transmitted or received by the pilot and the copilot,
 cabin page announcements,
 cockpit conversations, through the cockpit area microphone

All audio inputs are fed into 120-minutes recording channels. The FA2100 is provided with an
Underwater Locator Beacon (ULB). A g-switch enables to stop the record in case of impact.

The kit includes:

 A CVR recording unit located in the baggage compartment
 A CVR control unit located in the pedestal
 A g-switch located in the vanity area close to the aircraft C.G.
 A cockpit microphone located on the pedestal top on the RH side

The CVR is mandatory in the US and Canada for aircraft equipped with 6 or more passenger
seats operating under FAR 135.

FULL PROVISION FOR CVR INSTALLATION A-003a

Structural and electrical provisions (wiring and connections) for the L-3 Communications
FA2100 Cockpit Voice Recorder.

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COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER PORTABLE INTERFACE UNIT A-003b

The L-3 Communications Cockpit Voice Recorder Portable Interface Unit allows the download
of recorded data as well as maintenance and operational checks on the FA2100 Cockpit Voice
Recorder unit.
During normal operations, it is not usually carried on board of the aircraft.
The Portable Interface unit is fully interchangeable and can be used in connection with any L-3
Communications FA2100 Cockpit Voice Recorder unit.

LIGHTNING DETECTION SYSTEM (STORMSCOPE) A-004

It provides a L-3 Communications WX-1000E Stormscope lightning detection system able to

detect various levels of lightning activity and to process that information into ARINC 429 format
to be displayed on the AFDs. Lightning detection is generally limited to approximately 200 NM
from the aircraft. Lightning data from the lightning detection system may be superimposed with
weather radar data on those PFD and MFD formats which are weather radar compatible.

SECOND HANDSET FOR AIRCELL SATELLITE PHONE A-009

Additional handset for the standard AirCell ST3100 satellite phone mounted on the sideledge
near the right hand aft forward facing seat.

The kit includes:

 Additional AirCell ST3100 cradle
 Additional AirCell ST3100 cordless handset

NOTE: Only one handset can be used at a time.

TRAFFIC ALERT COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM II (EXCHANGE) A-011

The Collins TCAS-4000 system tracks all Mode C or S aircraft within 35 nm.
This system, compliant with ICAO ACAS II (Change 7) requirements, selects and displays only
those aircraft (up to 30) representing the highest collision threat.
Traffic Alerts (TAs) and Resolution Advisories (RAs) are given aurally through the aircraft
audio system and visually on the PFDs.
When other TCAS II-equipped aircraft are encountered, complementary RA maneuvers are
coordinated by each system.
The system is interfaced to the Rockwell Collins ProLine 21 Avionics system and will be
comprised of the following components:
• One (1) TTR-4000 TCAS Processor
• Two (2) TRE-920 Antennas
• Various Installation kits and hardware
• One RTU-4220 in place of factory supplied RTU-4200

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XM SATELLITE GRAPHICAL WEATHER A-013

It provides the capability to display XM WX Satellite Weather information, such as high

resolution NEXRAD, graphical echo tops, METAR, TAF constantly updated on the Multi
Function Display.
The File Server Unit has the capability to store up-linked graphical weather imagery and to
display it on the MFD either as a dedicated graphical weather format or as a weather overlay
on the Plan Map function. The aircraft's present position is also shown on the graphical
images.

It includes the installation of the Collins GWx-3000 Graphical Weather Software.

A subscription through XM is required and is currently available only within the Continental
U.S.

NOTE: OPTION AVAILABLE FOR THE NORTH AMERICAN MARKET ONLY.

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SATELLITE MESSAGING AND TRACKING SYSTEM – SKY CONNECT (EXCHANGE) A-014

This option can be installed in lieu of the standard Aircell ST3100 equipment and besides the
SATCOM function (worldwide access to the Iridium global satellite network) this system by Sky
Connect provides the following functions:

• Worldwide GPS tracking function: the SATCOM transceiver transmits real-time GPS
data to a selected service provider, through the Iridium Network.
The system allows a constant awareness of the location and flight status for the aircraft
fleet.The aircraft operator can get internet-based real time access to the aircraft position
and to a flight data history for the fleet (flight data, airport/time of departure, route,
airport/time of arrival), through subscription with a service provider.
• Satellite text messaging and direct voice calls: a communication interface from
Sky Connect provides fast access to satellite text messaging and voice calls.
Data, names and phone number choices for voice communication, and a complete set of
predefined text messages can be selected through a Mission Management Unit (MMU)
installed in the cockpit. The MMU is controlled by an alphanumeric display and a
multifunction control knob.

ENGINE DATA ACQUISITION & MONITORING SYSTEM A-015

The ADAS (Aircraft Data Acquisition System) P&WC / Altair provides optional maintenance
information, enabling the operator to control, qualify and manage engine maintenance
operations. Engine data are downloaded through a serial port by means of a dedicated
software (MLP – Monitor Link Program).
Through the same MLP software data are upload to Altair Turbine Tracker web service, an
Internet-based data management system software (Turbine Tracker web site) for remote engine
data management.
The system performs the following primary functions:
• Exceedance Events Recording
• Engine Trend Monitoring
• Built-in Test Capability (Trend/Fault Illuminated Pushbutton)
The ADAS system main components are:
• System Processor Unit (provided with a dedicated mount),
• Trend Switch/Fault illuminated pushbutton (on the instrument panel),
• Serial connection for data upload/download with Monitor Link Program to manage
ADAS.

Collected data can be uploaded to an Internet-based service provider which allows to track the
usage and performance trend of the engine in real-time.

ENGINE DATA TRANSFER UNIT – P&WC / ALTAIR A-016

The Engine Data Transmission Unit (DTU) system provides the communication capabilities
through which the engine performance data can stream to the maintenance organization without
pilot/operator intervention. This equipment requires the installation of the ADAS (Aircraft Data
Acquisition System), as the source of data.
On landing, the DTU automatically collects data from the ADAS and the DTU establishes a
cellular connection (utilizing GSM/GPRS) with the Altair TurbineTracker™, an Internet based
data management service for review and remote engine trouble-shooting.

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BACKUP INDEPENDENT GPS RECEIVER A-017
Standalone backup GPS system (STC EASA), including all-in-one GPS/Nav/Comm Garmin
GPS-400 solution. No connection with the EFIS/ Autopilot system.

VHF DATALINK UNIVERSAL GRAPHICAL WEATHER (STC FAA) A-018

The Universal Graphical Weather function provides the display of graphical weather maps on
the MFD. A VHF Datalink (including the third VHF radio) will be supplied, installed and
interfaced with the Graphical Weather unit
The images are requested to the ground station via CMU control pages on a CDU. The images
are uplinked thru a 3rd VHF and transmitted to the FSU from the CMU. The system includes the
following components:
• GWX-5000 Graphical Weather unit in the nose area
• VHF-4000 Data Link Communications unit in the nose area, (third Com Unit)
• CMU-4000 Communication Management Unit in the cockpit
• ECU-Electronic Configuration Unit, mounted in the cockpit.
• Third Communications Antenna
• Misc Connectors, racks, and hardware

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10.5 Miscellaneous equipment description

FIRST AID OXYGEN SYSTEM S-001

The First Aid Oxygen System consists of an additional outlet valve connected to the pilot main
oxygen line. It is placed in a convenient location in the airplane cabin, depending on the type of
airplane interior configuration. A medical oxygen mask with a metered two-flow selector
provides oxygen flow at 2 lpm or at 4 lpm. It is available at any time during flight, by connecting
the appropriate oxygen mask to the outlet valve.

PORTABLE OXYGEN CYLINDER S-002

The portable oxygen cylinder provides a supplementary oxygen source for crew and
passengers use, if requested. The oxygen cylinder is installed inside the wardrobe, located in
the vanity section. It is attached to the right side of the forward wall of the wardrobe. It supplies
a constant flow of oxygen to the masks up to 16500 ft cabin altitude. The oxygen unit is
provided with 2 masks, each equipped with a flow indicator.

The table below gives the average duration in hours of a cylinder fully charged to 1800 psig,
with respect to the cabin altitude.

CABIN
1 passenger 2 passengers
ALTITUDE (Feet)
0 2.75 1.38

12500 3.03 1.52

16500 3.13 1.57

Oxygen Cylinder Duration (hours).

Use of supplementary oxygen is allowed only when the cabin is pressurized or when the cabin
altitude is below 16500 ft.

GRAVEL KIT S-003

The kit is installed on the nose landing gear to protect the aircraft lower fuselage and wings from
small debris that may be thrown up by the nose landing gear during operations on unpaved
runways. The kit is designed to allow operation on grass or compacted gravel runways with
CBR > 15. It is not designed to allow operation on rough or unprepared strips with loose gravel.

Performance degradation for take-off and landing are defined in the relevant sections of the
Flight Manual.

Operation from unpaved runways implies application of a factor 4 for the purpose of calculating
the operational cycles of the landing gear.

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JAR OPS 1 /FAR 135 KIT S-004

Loose supplies for Public Transport Operators in compliance with JAR OPS1 requirement.
The kit includes:
 Protective breathing equipment (PBE) (qty 1), including an emergency escape hood for
automatic oxygen flow and smoke protection for crew members
 Smoke goggles (qty 2)
 Live vests (qty. 10)
 One additional electric torch
 Templates for typical Safety Briefing Card and Equipment Location Card.

LEAD ACID BATTERY (FAA STC) S-006

Installation of a 42 Ampere hours Concorde lead Acid Battery in lieu of the standard nickel-
cadmium battery.

NOTE: OPTION AVAILABLE FOR THE NORTH AMERICAN MARKET ONLY..

BASIC IN FLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (STC EASA) S-007A

The Basic In Flight Entertainment System features the following functions:

• Providing real time information to the passengers unsing information from the
navigation system to present position, altitude, destination, speed, time enroute and
more. The information are displayed on two sidledge mounted 7” LCD displays
• Audio video system with DVD, VCD, MP3, CD compatibility

The Basic IFE system consits of the following units:

• Flightdisplay Moving Map 429
• DVD / CD / MP3 Player with remote control
• Two 7“ Widescreen LCD Monitors with sideledge mounts
• Wireless Audio with 5 Sennheiser Headphones

Following add-on optiona are available:

• i-pod Connector in lh sideledge pocket, audio on headphones only
• Audio for Cabinspeakers, remote volume control
• Glareshield Camera with Video amplifier
• 10“ Widescreen LCD Monitors instead of 7“ LCD Monitors
• Additional 7“ or 10“ Widescreen LCD Monitors with arm
• Additional Plug In stations for monitors

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UPGRADED ROSEN IN FLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (STC FAA/EASA) S-007B

Upgraded Rosen In-Flight Entertainment System, combination of moving map and DVD system,
distributes MAPs and DVD videos to added displays and DVD audio to audio system.
It includes:

• Rosen View VX, heart of the IFE, provides internal video source switching and Moving
MAP output to different displays.
o Mapping system with Topographical worldwide coverage and Street-level
detail for U.S. or Western Europe.
o Playing DVDs from all regions.
o Accommodating worldwide media formats.
o Switched auxiliary/DVD/audio/video output (user selectable).
• One Fwd Ceiling flip down 10.2 inches Widescreen TFT LCD monitor, with a supported
resolution up to 1600 x 1200 (Flight Display Systems). The 10.2” Ceiling mount
Display FD102CMT is designed for optimizing space available on the ceiling. Mechanical
latch is released by passenger and the tension hinge positioned at any angle for viewing
comfort.
• LH and RH Sidewall Rosen 7001 7”LCD monitors offering diagonal screen with 480 x 234
resolution, 16:9 wide aspect format, NTSC video input, 135 degree arm rotation, 220
degree monitor rotation, 60 degree monitor tilt. Video mode, brightness, tint and color
adjustments possible.
• Flight Display wireless audio transmitter for audio distribution to Sennheiser HDR140
wireless Headsets interfaces with the audio output from the RosenView (DVD).
• IR Receiver and Remote control.
• Connection of PA mute from onboard PA system to the “RosenView VX” Audio
Mute/Video Pause Discrete input.

LIFE RAFT S-008

On Winslow Life Raft, stored in the lower part of the lavatory cabinet featuring a standard
capacity of 7 persons and an overload capacity of 10 people.

The life raft, featuring twin buoyancy tubes, light weight canopy, triple frequency ELT and
survival equipment in compliance with EU.OPS or FAR Part 91&121

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 APPENDICES
Appendix A - Notes about the 3-Lifting-Surface design
the centre of gravity.
Some additional information is given here about
the P.180 3-Lifting-Surface design.
In a conventional 2-surface configuration, this
The P.180 Avanti II’s distinctive shape is not nose-down pitching moment, neutralised
simply due to a styling research but was (trimmed) by a downward force created by the
dictated by the design goals set for the aircraft: “negative” lift, can be as much as 10% of the
a wide body, stand-up cabin, jet-like aircraft’s weight at cruise and as much as 20%
performance and turboprop fuel efficiency. during approach. The result is that the main
After an intensive aerodynamic analysis and wing must provide the lift to support 110% to
several hundreds of hours of wind tunnel tests, 120% of the aircraft’s weight. The net effect is
PIAGGIO engineers concluded that these goals that the main wing must be larger than a wing
could not be achieved with conventional aircraft required to support only the aircraft’s weight.
configurations. Thus the P.180 project evolved
to include:

• PIAGGIO’s patented Three-Lifting-Surface

Configuration (3LSC), which permits a 34-
percent reduction in total wing area over
conventional designs, thereby reducing
weight and drag;
• A non-cylindrical, low-drag fuselage shape,
developed through extensive wind tunnel
testing to allow a large cabin cross section ML = Nose down pitching moment created by the main wing’s lift
without a large drag penalty; LT = Negative trim lift required to neutralise main wing’s pitching
moment

While its surface appearance is radically

Conventional aircraft
different from other aircraft, there is much to the
P.180 that pilots and maintenance personnel The extra lift required by the main wing and
will find conventional and familiar: the “negative” lift generated by the
horizontal stabiliser produces additional
• Well known and widely used systems; induced drag (the drag associated with the
• 90-percent aluminium construction; generation of lift). This additional drag would
• Conventional flight controls. be not present if the aircraft’s weight were
supported by the main wing only and the
Thanks to this unique combination of the “negative” lift was not required. A larger wing
innovative and the conventional, you can enjoy also results in additional structural weight and
the P.180’s exhilarating performance and profile drag (the drag associated with size).
exceptional comfort, while flying with
confidence in the Avanti’s proven technologies With the P.180’s 3LSC design (fig A-2), the
and systems. small forward wing produces “positive” upward
lift required to trim the nose-down pitching
The P.180’s unique 3LSC design utilises a moment created by the main wing. The
small forward wing, a high-aspect-ratio main horizontal stabiliser, in cruise configuration, is
wing and a small horizontal stabiliser atop the producing negligible “positive” or “negative” lift.
conventional vertical stabiliser. This The total lift produced by the forward and
combination reduces drag by minimising the
main wing is basically only that required to
amount of downward force the horizontal
support the aircraft’s weight. This lower lift
stabiliser must produce to balance the nose-
down pitching moment created by the main requirement results in less wing area, hence,
wing lift and pressure distribution acting aft of

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lower profile drag, lower induced drag and The horizontal stabiliser with its conventional
lower structural weight. elevator allows the pilot precise pitch control.
With the pure canard (2-surface) configuration,
pitch control is far more difficult and may
require the weight and complexity of variable
sweep plus elevators or flaps on the forward
wing.
The Avanti’s pitch control and stall
characteristics are so conventional that the
aircraft does not require a stick-pusher or
stick-shaker as some conventional aircraft
designs.

W = Aircraft weight
L = Lift = LF +LM + LT
LF = Forward wing lift
LM = Main wing lift
T = Lift to trim aircraft (negligible)

3-Lifting-Surface design
Flap effect
Although the horizontal tail, in some
configurations, can produce a small amount of
Main wing centre of lift moves aft with flap
“negative” lift, the drag and weight penalty are
deflection. Forward wing flaps are programmed
minimal and the benefits to controllability are
substantial. When the main wing’s flaps are to provide additional lift required to balance the
lowered for takeoff and landing the centre of lift increased nose-down pitching moment.
moves even further aft (fig. A-3), creating a
large nose-down pitching moment. The flap on
the Avanti’s forward wing is programmed to
extend the exact amount to provide the
additional up-lift to balance out the nose-down
moment created by the main wing flaps.

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 Appendix B – New Aircraft Warranty

A. Aircraft Manufacturer’s Limited B. Engines Warranted by Pratt &

Warranty Whitney

Manufacturer warrants that the Aircraft, at Engine warranty will start from the day of
the time of its delivery from Manufacturer, the final delivery of the aircraft by the
shall be free from all defects in material and Manufacturer to the Buyer and will be
workmanship and from defects inherent in provided and administered by the engine
its design relative to the known state of the manufacturer (Pratt & Whitney Canada
art at the time of such design. This warranty Inc.). Specific details for the implementation
does not apply to Aircraft operated or of such warranty will be furnished to the
maintained contrary to Manufacturer's Buyer by the Manufacturer upon delivery of
service and flight manuals, as they may be the Aircraft.
in effect from time to time.
C. Avionics Warranted by Applicable
Upon receipt of prompt written notification Manufacturers
from the Customer, including satisfactory
evidence of the defects and return of the Rockwell Collins avionics equipment and
defective part when possible, Manufacturer components are warranted by the
shall: manufacturers for a period of 5 years. Buyer
will receive any remaining life of those
1. if the failure occurs either within the first warranties in accordance with each
1,000 flight hours or 24 months after respective manufacturer's warranty program
delivery to Buyer, whichever occurs starting from the date of final delivery of the
earlier, either repair or replace any aircraft by the Manufacturer to the Buyer.
defective item (except engines
referenced in paragraph B below). D. Labour Statement
2. if the failure occurs either within the first
1,000 flight hours or 24 months after With regard to paragraphs A(1), A(2), and
delivery to Buyer, whichever occurs A(3) above, the repair or replacement of
earlier, either repair or replace all defective parts under this warranty will be
defective items which are manufactured made by or through any Avanti Authorised
by Manufacturer or those which are Service Centre without charge for parts
manufactured by vendors to and/or labour for removal, installation and/or
Manufacturer's detailed design actual repair of such defective parts.
specifications.
3. if the failure occurs both within the first
5,000 flight hours and within 60 months
after delivery of the Aircraft to Buyer,
either repair or replace any defective
fuselage, empennage, wing, or control
surface.

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Appendix C – Weight build-up sheet

AIRCRAFT SERIAL NUMBER

CUSTOMER

lb. lb.

A BASIC EMPTY WEIGHT WITH OPTION 1 VIP INTERIORS (1) 7,850

B Weight of systems/avionics options
C Delta weight of selected interior (2)
D Weight of cabin consumables (water, tissues, drinks, etc)
E ESTIMATED BASIC EMPTY WEIGHT (A+B+C+D)
F Weight of crew and manuals/charts (3)

G ESTIMATED BASIC OPERATING WEIGHT (E+F) ------>

H MAX RAMP WEIGHT (4)

I USEFUL LOAD (H-G) ----->

J FUEL CAPACITY 2,802

K PAYLOAD WITH FULL FUEL (I-J) ----->

L MAX ZERO FUEL WEIGHT 9,800

M MAX PAYLOAD (L-G) ----->

N FUEL WITH MAX PAYLOAD (I-M) ----->

(1) For reference purpose only. Including : engine oil, cooling fluid, hydraulic fluid, first aid kit, portable fire extinguisher,
standard basic aircraft provisions, Freon cooling system, cockpit
and baggage compartment, furnishing, external painting, flight manual

(2) Including all standard cabin equipment and accessories

(3) 200 lb for each crew member, TBD lb (depending on operator's requirements) for manuals (other than AFM) and Jeppesen
charts

(4) Depending on the selected option

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