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AstroAero Unveils A200C Cargo Turboprop Single
Plans call for single-pilot operations and flight into known icing approval
AstroAero A200C cockpit
AstroAero has selected Garmin TXi avionics for its A200C SkyExpress single-engine freighter, in part to help pilots who trained with Garmin avionics with an easier transition to the airplane.

Australia-based AstroAero is developing the A200C SkyExpress, a turboprop single designed to carry standard cargo containers for freight-feeding operations. The company's plans call for certification under FAA Part 23 regulations, flight into known icing approval, single-pilot operations, and low operating costs.

Powered by a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67T engine, the unpressurized A200C will have an mtow of 14,500 pounds and be able to carry up to 3,800 pounds of fuel and 5,500 pounds of cargo, up to a maximum altitude of 25,000 feet. The rear-loading cargo ramp’s door aperture measures 65 inches wide by 71 inches high and features self-leveling support legs, eliminating the need for a tail stand during loading. 

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