Another remarkable thing about this little plane is the service ceiling: the M-7-235B tops out at 20,000 feet. The Tecnam P2010 is one of those airplanes that you can't help but stop to look at when you see it on the ramp. The windows are also lower for better overall visibility. However, the P2010 TDI's price of about $412,000 (375,000 euros) could be steep for them to pay. Start your free trial today! Already a member? With a cruise speed of 155 knots, the SR20 is a good cross-country plane, and while its short-field performance pales compared to that of the Cessna 182, its still capable of operating comfortably from a short strip at max weight. At 75% cruise power the Lycoming IO-540-powered 182 burns about 13 gallons per hour (GPH). INSURANCE FOR YOUR FAMILY. Though it is possible to have the plane fully IFR-ready, the standard avionics package comes with old-school steam gauges. Build or retrofitVans, Cubcrafters, Glasair, Lancair and 350 other models. Fun Fact: There are many possible Maule configurations, depending on the landing gear chosen, the gear configuration, and the engine/prop combination the buyer desires. Still, would-be makers of next-generation four-seat singles, like the Flight Design C4 that will be certified under the revised Part 23 rules, are claiming their products will sell for considerably less. The design has evolved over the years. There is also a handy baggage compartment door on the right side of the fuselage. [1], The Tecnam P2010 is a larger, four seat relative of the Tecnam P2008 two seat braced high wing light aircraft. Until you realize its not a Skyhawk. The company initially planned to have US FAR Part 23 certification completed by November 2012 and said it would refund deposits if the aircraft was not certified by the end of 2014. For what the plane lacks in top end, it more than makes up for on the slow side, with a stall speed of just 35 kts. So despite the P2010 being certified and going on sale in Europe in 2014 and probably in the United States in 2015 (Part 23 certification is expected soon), we have an airplane that sounds a few years older than it really should. Build or retrofitVans, Cubcrafters, Glasair, Lancair and 350 other models. I can put four 200-pounders, two-and-a-half hours of fuel, and four golf bags in this aircraft, and I am legal to go flying, he continued. BRS will provide support and instructions to help you or your AP install in your homebuilt. The low-wing takes better advantage of ground effect for easier and more predictable landings, a real benefit in the training world. Now the company is turning its attention to the United States, where its name is less well-known. Because of reduced usage and kerosene pricing, the diesel variant has lower running expenses. BRS is standard on Icon A5 and available for Vans, Cubcrafters, Glasair, Lancair, Evolution and 350 other models. Certification of the TDI variant with its 170 hp Continental CD-170 turbodiesel engine in the U.S. followed the TDIs type certification in Europe in 2020. Theres room to spare under the cowl, sparking speculation that Tecnam will offer higher-powered P2010s in the future. BRS AEROSPACE TM 41383 US 1 Hwy Pinebluff NC 28373-8330 Phone: +1 (651) 457 7491 option #2 FAX: +1 (651) 457 8651 1998-2022 BRS Aerospace. Power in the P2010 comes from a Lycoming IO-360-M1A four-cylinder engine, an efficient (and proven) choice that helps keep the purchase price of the P2010 down while ensuring fuel bills wont break the bank. Though it lacks the G1000 NXi avionics that is the de facto standard in current trainers, its Garmin G500 cockpit is a close approximation and it is IFR ready. Slide over one in the back if you need to make room. But theres no doubt the P2010 is a more solid airplane with a suitably more substantial look and feel. Tecnam P2010 MK II Take a tour with John Barry, President & CEO of Wings Over the Rockies, as he shows the ins and outs of his Tecnam P2010 MK II at the Blue Sky Gallery located at Exploration. A 230-knot max-speed cruiser that does 220 in the mid-teens, the TTx is a serious traveling machine that combines great speed and very good range with high-tech goodness and creature comforts to make for a compelling, no-holds-barred personal transportation plane. It wanted to get airborne sooner, but waiting until 65 allowed speed to build immediately to 73 knots for the initial climb before retracting the flaps and then up to 83 knots, the P2010s best rate-of-climb speed. "Tecnam introduces Jet A-powered P2010 TDI single", "Europe certificates Tecnam's diesel-powered P2010 TDI", "Tecnam P2010 H3PS Hybrid Completes First Flight", "Tecnam Addresses Creature Comfort With 'Gran Lusso' Edition P2010", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tecnam_P2010&oldid=1136666601, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 31 January 2023, at 14:35. The nosewheel casters 90 degrees to the left and right, providing exceptional ground maneuverability. In fact, this is an airplane youll want to pull out of the hangar and occasionally just take around the patch for the pure fun of it. I was right. Opened in 2014, here, all the aircraft models the Italian company makes are displayed auto-showroom style, parked in two facing rows. [1] European European Aviation Safety Agency certification was completed in September 2014, with American Federal Aviation Administration certification completed in December 2015. Tradeoffs: No chute, visibility and roomy cabin not quite as good as its main competitor. The newly FAA-certified V1.0, like the Piper Archer and Cessna Skyhawk, is a training and entry-level aircraft. If were going to try to get new people into aviation, we need pilots to have people to fly with themotherwise, they stop flying, said Shannon Yeager, Tecnams U.S. sales director. The P2010 is also sleeker and better looking than the high-wing competition, with gently upswept wingtips, a sculpted cowling flowing back to the well-proportioned fuselage, and curving cabin windows that come from the factory with dark tint. The Tecnam, as well, represents among the first of what is anticipated to be a new breed of light general aviation airplanes positioned to take advantage of construction techniques, technology innovations and certification standards that werent envisioned in general aviations bubble-hyped heyday in the 1960s and 70s, when the skies were dominated by all-metal-and-rivet airplanes outfitted with basic six-pack instrument panels, icing-prone carbureted engines, and groovy velour or vinyl seats. [1] Design [ edit] The Tecnam P2010 is a larger, four seat relative of the Tecnam P2008 two seat braced high wing light aircraft. Niche:High-performance utility/transportation plane. Embraer Reports 38 Percent Sales Increase For Ipanema 203 Aircraft, Textron Aviation Marks Delivery of 400th Citation CJ4 Gen2, Boeing Reports First Quarter Net Loss on Higher Revenue, House Hunting As a First-Time Airplane Owner, Single-Engine Turboprop Commercial Ops in the EU Still in a Tangled Web, Diamonds DA40 NG Just Might Be What the General Aviation Market Is Clamoring For. For years, Cessna has been working to develop a diesel-powered version of its 172 and 182 models, and in 2017 the company succeeded in getting the Jet-A-burning 172 JT-A across the finish line. All rights reserved. Additional information is available in this. Sport Aviation Expo). Like many aircraft used primarily for training, the Archer boasts solid handling characteristics and a sturdy all-metal design. The seats themselves are carlike as well, with multiple adjustments for seat height and fore and aft position, reclining seat backs and seatbelts with familiar tongue buckles. Interior Leather Interior with Matching Carpets. We were standing beside N1107M, a P2010, Tecnams new four-place high-wing, at the companys hangar-showroom at its U.S. headquarters at Sebring Regional Airport (SEF) in Florida (home of the annual U.S. Only retrofit certified for Cessna 172/182. Thats the biggest difference, David Copeland affirms. Its a real flat climber and descender. The metal wings give us a nice flexibility when were flying, said Yeager, noting that the stiffness of a carbon-fiber wing would make it less turbulence tolerant. Founded in 1986 by brothers Luigi and Giovanni Pascale, Tecnam produces approximately 300 aircraft per year. Its in the name. The diesel engine's range advantage was balanced by three disadvantages: the engine must be replaced after 1,200 hrs; the unit price increased to around $412,000 USD (from $345,000 USD for the gasoline version); and cruise speed is lower (136kt, vs. 145kt for the 215hp gasoline version). At 2,500 feet and 2600 rpm on an above standard day (35 degrees C), our airspeed reached 135 knots. At $345,000 list, the P2010 is less expensive than a comparably equipped new Cessna Skyhawk, Piper Archer or Diamond DA40, its primary competitors. Fun Fact: The Archer was originally marketed as a personal transportation plane, and many pilots still use it for just that even though new Archers are sold predominantly to the flight training providers. Contact Mark for program details at 810.417.9950 Q4 delivery available. The P2010 makes use of a stabilator that takes no time at all to become accustomed to. Yeager wouldnt confirm the plan but hinted that its true. Competitors: Cessna 172 Skyhawk, Tecnam P2010, Diamond DA40. And todays models add a lot of extras pilots of decades past could never have dreamed of. Of course, carbon fibre equals a lighter and therefore more fuel efficient and most economical aeroplane. For more information, contact Nice cruise speeds up high. G1000NXi glass cockpit and GFC700 autopilot, entirely integrated and tuned around theCD-170 engine. Powered by a 104kW (139hp) Rotax 915iS piston engine coupled to a 30kW (40hp) Rolls-Royce electric motor, the aircraft is not intended for sale, but for developmental purposes. The traditional engine re-build so familiar to gasoline-powered airplane owners wont be part of the extended maintenance routine for P2010 TDI buyers. 2022 TECNAM P2010 TDI Piston Single Aircraft Price: USD $544,650 Payments as low as USD $3,480.31 / monthly* Aircraft Location: Nashville, Tennessee Total Time: 150 Airframe Notes: Visit www.altisky.com for more information! Bragging Points:Built-in whole-airplane parachute, the same cabin, windows and available air conditioning as the SR22, strong performance and good useful load. This Incredible Plane: Cessna 152 Aerobat: Spin Cycle. The Cessna 182 Skylane, an all-metal, high-wing, fixed-gear high-performance single, the larger, more powerful hangar mate of the Skyhawk, is one of the most popular planes ever, and for good reason. Tradeoffs: Moderate cruise speed, higher price than the non-diesel equivalent. In spite of running on 155 horses instead of the AvGas Archers 180, the DXs performance numbers dont suffer much. Only certified retrofit for Cessna 172 and Cessna 182. Fun Fact: The Acclaim Ultra can trace its roots back to the original Al Mooney-designed M20 of 1955, with a wood wing. With flowing lines. . The rising costs of fuel and a steady-to-increasing gap in Jet A and 100LL prices may one day mean the higher acquisition/replacement cost of turbodiesel powered singles is sufficiently offset by a more obvious perception of the fuel savings they offer. BRS is standard on Icon A5 and available for Vans, Cubcrafters, Glasair, Lancair, Evolution and 350 other models. Once a popular personal transportation plane, the 172 today is more commonly used as a trainer, and Cessna regularly gets fleet orders for the plane, which flight schools love for its reliability, visibility and easy flyability. All rights reserved. That makes uninitiated passengers feel a lot better. because the FAA is now hammering out totally new certification rules that are supposed to make it easier to bring a Part 23 light airplane like this one to U.S. shores. Niche: Premium fixed-gear transportation plane. Most people dont need to fly six-and-a-half or seven hours. He also noted the airframe has been tested at higher airspeeds. Despite the fact that the CD-170 is a familiar four-cylinder, in-line, liquid-cooled compression-ignition engine which you can run on fuel from the pump with the green (diesel) handle at your local gas station, the company would much prefer you call it a Jet A engine. Mysteries Of Flight: The Curious Case Of Pan Am Flight 914, Fond Farewell to a Titan: The Antonov An-225. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. The P2010 offers fixed pitch (climb or cruise) and constant speed MT propeller options, and Tecnam expects the latter to be the overwhelming choice in the U.S. N1107M, however, was outfitted with a fixed-pitch cruise prop, installed for final certification re-testing Tecnam was conducting. The P2010 TDI features a Garmin G1000Nxi avionics. Certification by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) was expected to be completed by July 2020, with approval from other countries to follow. Tradeoffs:Some equipment, such as Garmin GFC-700 autopilot, is optional. Your aircraft interior is made more exclusive with electrically adjustable comfort front seats, while guaranteeing absolute compliance with the industrys strictest standards. The hull coverage typically accounts for around 70-80% of the overall premium. Tecnam estimates the mean TBR at 1,800 hours (Continental puts it at 1,200 hours), similar to the standard 2,000 hour time between overhaul (TBO) for theLycoming IO-360M1A gasoline engine which powers the 180 hp version of the P2010. the Italian challenger blends a carbon fiber fuselage with an all-metal wing, rudder, and stabilator, and offers specifications similar to those of the Cessna 172. (The actual useful load of the P2010 flown at Tecnams United States headquarters in Sebring, Florida, is 910 pounds.) [4] By July 2015, 25 aircraft had been delivered to customers. Mixed technology, composite fuselage, metal wings, landing gear and stabilator makes this aircraft ultra-modern and efficient. By Plane & Pilot Updated May 4, 2018 Save Article. The name is unfortunate for a couple of reasons, but we can clear up at least some of the confusion straight off. [8][9], A hybrid aircraft demonstrator version of the P2010 was first flown on 21 December 2021. Become a member and get exclusive access to articles, contests and more! Always hangared,complete logs. Well see how electric power changes the game in years to come. There are a couple of two-seat trainers available, but the days of the 150/152 dominating the training market are gone as well, and four-seat models have taken their place. The P Twenty-Ten MkII is available with the 180 HP Lycoming IO-360 and has a high fuel capacity (240lt, 63.4 imp. Bragging Points: Fuel-efficient diesel engine, significantly improved range. The Cirrus SR22 isnt the fastest piston single in the skies, but its the most technologically advanced, with a built-in whole airplane recovery parachute system, available known ice protection, the best exterior lighting in its class and much more. As we mentioned, theres plenty more room under the cowl, however, and Tecnam is hinting that bigger engine choices might be offered someday. Importantly, it comes in at a substantially lower price than its competitors. Maule is all about versatility, both in construction and use of its aircraft, and the MXT-7-180 is no different. Besides a tendency to want to keep on flying, the P2010 was docile in the pattern, with its spring-steel landing gear soaking up the touchdowns, which are flatter than in a Skyhawk. $189,000 REDUCED FOR QUICK SALE Well maintained top of the line, Light Sport aircraft, cleaned after every flight. Lot of room in the cabin, low maintenance costs and high safety add to the overall desirability of the P2010. Bragging Points: High altitude flight, serious cargo space, STOL performance. Fun Fact: The Archer DX makes use of the same 155-hp Continental CD-155 engine as the Cessna JT-A. Since then, Tecnam has created a dozen aircraft models (not to mention several more derivatives on floats and skis and with tailwheels). Plane and Pilot builds on more than 50 years of serving pilots and owners of aircraft with the goal of empowering our readers to improve their knowledge and enthusiasm for aviation. produces up to 170 hp at up to 8,000 feet whilst running on Jet A or diesel. Like the Acclaim Ultra, the Ovation Ultra gets the same new design treatment, with a fiberglass shell replacing sheet metal on the forward fuselage. DEVELOPED TO BE STANDARD EQUIPMENT ON CIRRUS AND ICON. Nothing unusual or wrong with thatmost OEMs have embraced the concept of replicating the automotive experience, seeking to meet customers raised standards for fit and finish, and deliver the level of comfort and style one would expect when plunking down the cash equivalent of a super premium luxury car for an airplane. A third-party browser plugin, such as Ghostery or NoScript, is preventing JavaScript from running. Tecnam has pitched the P2010 as an attractive option for flight school fleet buyers but Copeland acknowledges that it has yet to receive orders for the TDI from flight schools. For starters, the company name is a mouthful, requiring just the right Italian flourish to say it properly. As for how it stacks up as the first certified high-wing four-place in half a century, if the P2010 can get pilots to keep flying and passengers to go along with them happily, thats progress indeed! The latest model, the SR22 G6 has the Garmin G1000 NXi avionics suite, which is not only user friendly but has a bevy of cool new features, like visual approaches and a profile view even on an instrument approach. Tecnams line of piston-single and twin engine airplanes includes the P2010, whose clean-sheet, high-wing design reminds most who see it of Cessnas ubiquitous 172.

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