A-VIATOR (AP.68TP-600)

Beyond Piston Performance

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The A-VIATOR is the simple, safe, yet not obvious answer to a large number of operators. Up till now operators did not have any alternative than spending fortunes in very old gas guzzling twin engine antiquated aircraft or having to revert to less safe single engine turboprop aircraft.

The A-VIATOR is an economical non pressurized twin engine turboprop answering to a multiple array of needs from private/charter operations to advanced airborne surveillance and aerial work missions.

The A-VIATOR design is derived from the smaller P68 Series and its legendary flight qualities have been maintained.

The fuselage has been stretched to allow more space on board and 2 turbine powerplants replace the piston engines allowing the aircraft to operate in areas where AvGas is not readily available.

The retractable landing gear improves the already excellent speed characteristics, and the stretched fuselage allows a more efficient use of cabin space, resulting in a maximum seating capacity of 9 passengers and 2 pilots.

Horsepower

656 Hp

Max cruise speed

215kts

Max range

1050 NM

Useful load

1275 kg

Passengers

10 + Pilot

Specifications

Max Ramp Weight	3025 kg	6669 lb
Max Take-Off Weight	3000 kg	6613 lb
Max Landing Weight	2850 kg	6283 lb
Operating Empty Weight (std equipped w/avg optionals)	1750 kg	3858 lb
Max Zero Fuel Weight	2550 kg	5621 lb
Max Useful Load	1275 kg	2811 lb
Max Usable Fuel	675 kg 840 lt	1488 lb 222 US gal
Cruise speed at maximum cruise power (100% NP), ISA, 10000 ft, MTOW	396 km/h	214 ktas
Cruise speed at long range cruise power (92% NP), ISA, 10000 ft, MTOW	313 km/h	169 ktas
Maximum rate of climb at sea level, ISA, MTOW	8,4 m/s	1650 fpm

Single engine rate of climb at sea level, ISA, MTOW	1,4 m/s	270 fpm
Stall speed, no flaps, ISA, MTOW, sea level	139 km/h	75 kcas
Stall speed, full flaps (35°), ISA, MTOW, seal level	128 km/h	69 kcas
Maximum approved altitude	7620 m	25000 ft
Single engine service ceiling ISA, MTOW	2133 m	7000 ft
Max Range 6 persons (77 kg): Cruise 95%, FL 100, 30' res	1740 km	939 nm
Take-Off Distance over 50ft	640m	2100 ft
Landing Distance over 50ft	700 m	2296 ft
Take-Off Ground Run	400m	1312ft
Landing Ground Run	330m	1083ft

External

The fuselage is non-pressurized and of all metal construction. Seats and cargo are anchored by two sets of double tracks which run the entire length of the floor.

Four doors are available:

2 pilot doors located on the forward right and left hand side
a main passenger door located on the left hand side
a fourth large double door, located on the aft right hand side, can be used by passengers or for loading cargo.

Wing Span

12.00 m
39.37 ft

Wing Area

18.60 m2
200.23 ft2

Overall Length

11.27 m
36.97 ft

Overall Height

3.63 m
11.91 ft

Wheel track

2.17 m
7.12 ft

Wheel base

3.51 m
11.52 ft

Prop clearance

0.75 m
2.46 ft

Internal

High Density

11 seats
Baggage compartment
Volume	.5 m3 17.66 ft3

Commuter

10 seats
Baggage compartment
Volume	.75 m3 26.5 ft3

Combi

6 seats

Cargo volume	2.5 m3 88 ft3

Special Mission

4 seats

Cargo

Cargo volume	6.5 m3 230 ft3

Medivac

2 stretchers – 2 assistants
New Cockpit

The A-Viator has dual controls but can be flown without any restrictions with one or two pilots. The pilot doors on the forward right and left hand side of the fuselage offer easy access to the cockpit.

The avionic suite is modern yet conservative to complement the utilitarian aspects of the aircraft with its modern deployment aspirations. The A-VIATOR features a Garmin G950 three screens avionic suite coupled with a Genesys Aerosystems S-TEC 2100 digital autopilot.

Design

The A-Viator is powered by two Rolls-Royce 250-B17F/1 engines flat-rated at 328 SHP at 2030 rpm. The engines drive Hartzell three-blade, constant speed, fully feathering, reversible pitch propellers.

The excellent engine characteristics allow the aircraft to deliver:

superior performance relative to piston aircraft
excellent weight/power ratio
fuel economy
low emissions, low noise
reverse thrust
high TBO

Performance

The excellent performance and economics of the A-Viator can be summarized as follows:

low operating costs (low drag and low fuel consumption)
operation from short, unprepared airstrips
twin engine safety and reliability
ease of maintenance
excellent payload
low noise levels
outstanding versatility
full IFR capability

Customer support

Vulcanair assures comprehensive worldwide product support, both directly and through its dealer network. Maintenance, overhaul and repair operations can be carried out at the Vulcanair Service Centre or at authorized centres worldwide.

Efficient and prompt technical assistance is assured by Vulcanair technical representatives for AOG and other emergencies. The 250 B17 F engines are serviced worldwide by the large network of Rolls-Royce representatives and by their numerous authorized maintenance centers.

* It is the responsibility of the pilot to conduct all operations in accordance with the approved Pilot’s Operating Handbook, which is the only official source of data.

Rough Field Performance

A rugged landing gear, coupled with the wide wheel-base and the wing mounted engines that provide substantial ground clearance, allows the A-Viator to operate safely from short and unprepared strips. This capability is essential to operators who must fly into remote and seldom used airfields.

Economics

The A-Viator's clean aerodynamics and and excellent weight/power ratio. This economic efficiency gives the A-Viator’s operators a substantial profit margin, unattainable by other turbine aircraft generally utilised for the same missions.

Maintenance

The A-Viator family has been designed and developed for a long service life and to minimize maintenance requirements. Total maintenance costs are very low thanks to: - simple rugged structure - high prop tip clearance that considerably reduces foreign object damage - easily accessible service points Dependability and ease of maintenance enable the A-Viator to be operated in remote areas for long periods of time.