Italian aircraft maker Tecnam has received type certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for its light twin, the P2006T NG.
There are three derivatives of the NG (Next Generation) Tecnam: the standard P2006T NG, the premium edition P2006T NG Sport, and the Special Mission P2006T NG SMP (Special Mission Platform).
All models of the aircraft are fitted with fuel-injected Rotax 912iSc3 engines, which reduce fuel consumption to as little as 14 litres per hour (3.7 USG/h) per engine – and it can operate on unleaded avgas or mogas.
Compared to the P2006T MkII, the P2006T NG has an increased Maximum Take-Off weight of 1290kg (2844 lb) for greater payload.
The P2006T NG has a redesigned cockpit, with a central console designed to accommodate an FMS GCU477 keyboard, to improve access to the Garmin G1000Nxi avionics. That includes fully digital, 3-axis GFC700 autopilot with ESP (Electronic Stability and Protection), coupled with the GI 275 stand-by instrument and Garmin’s Flight Stream system for connectivity between tablets, smartphones and the aircraft.
The cabin has four independent doors – one for the pilot, one for the co-pilot/instructor, one for the passengers and one for the baggage compartment – to improve boarding and operations. There’s also a new window design, providing improved visibility, LED winglet-integrated position and navigation lights and LED landing/taxi lights.
The P2006T NG Sport is aimed at private owners rather than fleets and includes luxury details:
- Black leather dashboard with soft LED lighting
- Handmade carbon fibre panels and leather yokes
- Alcantara headliners and moquette seats
- Side panels with carbon fibre details
The P2006T NG SMP Special Mission version has a certified power box and hatches, and is aimed at utility operators such as Search and Rescue, Reconnaissance & Surveillance, Border patrol and Aerial mapping.
Giovanni Pascale Langer, Tecnam Managing Director, said, “First of all, I would like to thank my design and certification team for this great result!
“Today, with this new certification, Tecnam confirms its position as one of the most prolific aircraft manufacturers, as we certify several new designs every year in order to offer our customers the most advanced aircraft.”