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Aero Boero

Aero Boero AB-180RVR

Name: Aero Boero AB-180RVR
Brand: Aero Boero

AB18

Fora do escopo executivo · Aviação geral

Single-Engine PistonDiscontinued1969–2000

Range

637 NM · 1,180 km

MTOW

890 kg

Cruise

109 kt · 202 km/h

Seats

3 seats (pilot included)

Used price

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Specifications for the AB-180RVR variant. Sources: en.wikipedia.org (checked on 10/10/2026).

The Aero Boero AB-180RVR is a single-engine piston produced between 1969 and 2000. It has a range of 637 nm, a cruise speed of 109 kt (202 km/h), 3 seats (pilot included). In Brazil there are 35 active units in the RAB-ANAC, excluding cancelled registrations.

Source: RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/7/2026) and Jet Tracker catalog (spec sheet reviewed on 10/10/2026).

Temporal identity

First flight

Jan 01, 1967

FAA cert.

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ANAC cert.

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Deliveries start

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Units produced

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More powerful version of the Aero Boero family, with a 180 hp Lycoming engine and the same high-wing, tailwheel layout as the AB-115. In Brazil it works mainly as a glider tug in the AB-180RVR variant, fitted with a tow hook, and also serves flying clubs for instruction. It has been out of production since the early 2000s.

Detailed specs

Performance

Power: 180 hp (134 kW)
Engine: Lycoming O-360-A1A

Cabin and comfort

Detailed specs pending

Avionics and engines

Detailed specs pending

Operating costs

Detailed specs pending

External dimensions

Overall length: 7.08 m
Wingspan: 10.78 m
Height: 2.05 m

Weights & fuel

Operating empty weight (OEW): 602 kg
Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW): 890 kg

Cabin

Standard configuration

2 typical seats (pilot included) · 3 max

Length

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Width

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Height

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Volume

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Baggage

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History

First flight - 1967

1967

End of production - 2000

2000

Brazil Fleet

60 registrations in the RAB (all statuses)

Full analysis: listing, mark reservations, charts and change log in the ANAC Monitor.

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Lineage

Model with no documented lineage in the manufacturer's line.

Curiosities and highlights

Curated knowledge pending.

Registrations in Brazil

30 operational aircraft owned by companies in the ANAC registry (RAB). Each opens the profile with owner, operator, status and history.

PP-FKC PP-FLR PP-FLS PP-FLT PP-GAG PP-GAK PP-GAP PP-GBL PP-GBM PP-GBY PP-GCB PP-GCJ PP-GCL PP-GCU PP-GEG PP-GEP PP-GFP PP-GIJ PP-GLI PP-GLJ PP-GNA PP-GNC PP-GNR PP-GSA PP-GSD PP-GSE PP-HSU PP-HSX PP-HSY PP-HTA

Frequently asked questions

What is the range of the Aero Boero AB-180RVR?

The maximum range is 637 nm (637 NM · 1,180 km).

How fast is the Aero Boero AB-180RVR?

Cruise speed is 109 kt, equivalent to 202 km/h.

How many passengers does the Aero Boero AB-180RVR seat?

The Aero Boero AB-180RVR has 3 seats in total, counting the pilot seat: up to 2 passengers.

How many Aero Boero AB-180RVR are there in Brazil?

There are 35 active units in the RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/7/2026): operational, mark reservation or suspended, excluding cancelled registrations.