Tecnam
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Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam is an aeronautics manufacturer founded in 1948, based near Naples
in Italy
. The company has two primary activities: it makes aircraft parts for other manufacturers, and makes its own range of light aircraft.
construction utilizing the 100 hp Rotax
912S engine. There are several models manufactured, high and low wing, some with retractable undercarriage
. In some cases one model has two different designations: one for flight under the ultralight aviation
regulations and the other for flight under general aviation
regulations as a regular certified light aircraft
. Many of the aircraft fall within new sub-categories of certified aircraft, e.g. the EASA
VLA (very light aircraft) rules in Europe and LSA
rules in the USA.
The first example of the Tecnam P2006T
, a four seat twin engined aircraft, flew for the first time in 2007. It has two 100 hp Rotax 912S engines, variable pitch props, and retractable landing gear. The P2006T was certified by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in 2009, and there are approximately 15 aircraft now flying in Europe. Part 23 FAA certification in the United States is now complete.
The first P2006T to fly in the U.S. (under the Italian registration number I-PTFA) has a Garmin G950 glass cockpit. The aircraft has a cruise speed of 145 to 150 KIAS and a 903-pound useful load, leaving more than 500 pounds for passengers and baggage (with 53 gallons of fuel).
Naples
Naples is a city in Southern Italy, situated on the country's west coast by the Gulf of Naples. Lying between two notable volcanic regions, Mount Vesuvius and the Phlegraean Fields, it is the capital of the region of Campania and of the province of Naples...
in Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
. The company has two primary activities: it makes aircraft parts for other manufacturers, and makes its own range of light aircraft.
History
The light sport Tecnam aircraft currently in production are side by side 2-seat configurations of aluminum monocoqueMonocoque
Monocoque is a construction technique that supports structural load by using an object's external skin, as opposed to using an internal frame or truss that is then covered with a non-load-bearing skin or coachwork...
construction utilizing the 100 hp Rotax
Rotax
BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co KG , commonly known simply as Rotax, is an Austrian engine manufacturer. It develops and produces four-stroke and advanced two-stroke engines for Bombardier Recreational Products products as well as for motorcycles, karts,...
912S engine. There are several models manufactured, high and low wing, some with retractable undercarriage
Undercarriage
The undercarriage or landing gear in aviation, is the structure that supports an aircraft on the ground and allows it to taxi, takeoff and land...
. In some cases one model has two different designations: one for flight under the ultralight aviation
Ultralight aviation
The term "ultralight aviation" refers to light-weight, 1- or 2-person airplanes., also called microlight aircraft in the UK, India and New Zealand...
regulations and the other for flight under general aviation
General aviation
General aviation is one of the two categories of civil aviation. It refers to all flights other than military and scheduled airline and regular cargo flights, both private and commercial. General aviation flights range from gliders and powered parachutes to large, non-scheduled cargo jet flights...
regulations as a regular certified light aircraft
Light aircraft
A light aircraft is an aircraft that has a maximum gross take-off weight of or less.Many aircraft used commercially for freight, sightseeing, photography and scheduled flights are light aircraft.Examples of light aircraft include:...
. Many of the aircraft fall within new sub-categories of certified aircraft, e.g. the EASA
EASA
EASA may refer to:* European Aviation Safety Agency* English Academy of Southern Africa* European Architecture Students Assembly* European Association of Social Anthropologists...
VLA (very light aircraft) rules in Europe and LSA
Light-sport Aircraft
A Light-sport aircraft, also known as light sport aircraft or LSA, is a small aircraft that is simple to fly and which meets certain regulations set by a National aviation authority restricting weight and performance...
rules in the USA.
The first example of the Tecnam P2006T
Tecnam P2006T
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, a four seat twin engined aircraft, flew for the first time in 2007. It has two 100 hp Rotax 912S engines, variable pitch props, and retractable landing gear. The P2006T was certified by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in 2009, and there are approximately 15 aircraft now flying in Europe. Part 23 FAA certification in the United States is now complete.
The first P2006T to fly in the U.S. (under the Italian registration number I-PTFA) has a Garmin G950 glass cockpit. The aircraft has a cruise speed of 145 to 150 KIAS and a 903-pound useful load, leaving more than 500 pounds for passengers and baggage (with 53 gallons of fuel).
Products
- Tecnam P92Tecnam P92-External links:* * *...
Eaglet - Tecnam P92Tecnam P92-External links:* * *...
Echo Super/Classic - Tecnam P96 Golf
- Tecnam P2002 Sierra
- Tecnam P2004Tecnam P2004-See also:...
Bravo - Tecnam P2006TTecnam P2006T-External links:***...
Very Light Twin - Tecnam P2008Tecnam P2008The Tecnam P2009 is a single engine, high wing two seat ultralight built in Italy but aimed at the US market. It is the first Tecnam aircraft to incorporate major composite components. The first delivery was made in December 2009.-Design and development:...
- Tecnam P2010
- Tecnam P2012 Traveller
- Tecnam MMA (Multi Mission Aircraft)Tecnam MMAThe TECNAM MMA is a cost and fuel efficient twin-engine aircraft for surveillance, law enforcement and remote sensing missions developed by Airborne Technologies in Austria...