Partenavia P.57 Fachiro
Partenavia · Italy · first flew 1958 · light aircraft
The Partenavia P.57 Fachiro is an Italian four-seat, high-wing touring monoplane with a fixed tricycle undercarriage.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.625 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing monoplane
- Fixed tricycle undercarriage
- Swept fin and rudder on the II-f
Construction is mixed steel tube and fabric, with a fixed tricycle undercarriage. The II-f has a 180 hp Lycoming O-360-A2A engine and a swept fin and rudder.
Specifications
- The Partenavia P.57 Fachiro has a length of 6.625 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.138 m (30 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 240 km/h (149 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed and built by Partenavia. The Lycoming O-320 powered Fachiro I first flew on 7 November 1958, followed by the Fachiro II on 3 January 1959.
Variants
The Fachiro I had a 150 hp Lycoming O-320, the Fachiro II a 168 hp O-360-B2A (3 built) and the II-f a 180 hp O-360-A2A with a swept fin and rudder (33 built). The P.64 Fachiro III was a one-off all-metal version developed as the P.64 Oscar.
Where you'll see it
It was used by aero clubs and private owners, and 37 were built. Seven Fachiro IIf aircraft were still in operation in Italy in spring 2009.
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