Partenavia Fachiro

Design and development

The P.57 was designed and built by Partenavia. The Lycoming O-320 powered Fachiro I first flew on the 7 November 1958 followed by the Fachiro II on the 3 January 1959. A later version, designated the II-f, introduced a swept fin and rudder.

The Fachiro utilised mixed steel tube-and-fabric construction and was fitted with a 160 hp (119 kW) engine for aero club and general aviation use.

A one-off all-metal version, the P.64 Fachiro III, was further developed as the P.64 Oscar.

Seven examples of the Fachiro IIf version remained in operation within Italy during spring 2009.

Variants

P.57 Fachiro I

Powered by a 150 hp (112 kW) Lycoming O-320 engine.

P.57 Fachiro II

Powered by a 168 hp (125 kW)) Lycoming O-360-B2A engine. 3 built.

P.57 Fachiro II-f

Powered by a 180 hp (134 kW) Lycoming O-320-A2A engine. 33 built.

P.64 Fachiro III

An all-metal version developed as the P.64 Oscar 1 built.

Specifications (Fachiro II)

Data from , Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1965-66

General characteristics

Crew: 1

Capacity: 3 passengers

Length: 6.625 m (21 ft 9 in)

Wingspan: 9.14 m (30 ft 0 in)

Height: 2.41 m (7 ft 11 in)

Wing area: 13.40 m² (144.2 ft²)

Empty weight: 645 kg (1,420 lb)

Gross weight: 1,150 kg (2,420 lb)

Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming O-360-A2A, 134 kW (180 hp)

Performance

Maximum speed: 240 km/h (149 mph)

Cruising speed: 190 km/h (118 mph)

Range: 900 km (560 miles)

Service ceiling: 4,200 m (13,780 ft)

Rate of climb: 5.0 m/s (985 ft/min)