TECNAM Australasia

CONSTRUCTION

* The Tecnam line employs a monocoque construction style using sheet aluminium over steel tubing.
* The wing is all aluminium and constructed in a conventional way with a single spar and metaeal torsion box.
* The leading edges of the wings and are easily detachable for repairs.
* The fuel tanks are each 13.2 gal/50 lt and are located in the leading edge separated from the fuselage for safety.
* The sliding canopy allows 360° of vision in the cockpit.
* The all-moving tailplane provides remarkable longitudinal hands-off stability along with minimum drag and weight penalty providing balanced, 2 finger, flight control.
* The wide slotted flaps, electrically activated, allow stall speeds lower than 36 Kts.
* The Sierra has 38 degrees of flaps making steep approach landings easier.
* The all aluminium ailerons are effective in allowing for a quick roll rate without being overly sensitive.
* All control surfaces are made out of aluminium.
* The canopy has full rollover protection.

INTERIORS

* Seats are adjustable in flight and increase in height as they are moved forward.
* The luggage area allowing for 44 pounds/20 kg of weight is located behind the seats with ample room for several travel bags
* All Tecnam aircraft have dual control sticks with a curve at the base for ease of ingress and egress
* The dual controls come standard with PTT and electric stabilator trim on the stick with a trim indicator on the panel.
* The interior is spacious, ergonomic and comfortable.
* Dual throttles allow the pilot to fly either left or right handed.
* Throttle quadrant with single throttle design
* The fresh air vents are conveniently located on the panel.
* All Tecnam aircraft provide excellent forward visibility over the cowling.
* The planes come with dual conventional rudder pedals with a steerable nose wheel.
* The wide instrument panel is designed to accommodate a full variety of instrumentation, from a standard 6 pack to fully integrated EFIS installations.
* The all new instrument panel is modular for ease of avionics installations.
* Cabin is a roomy 44 in/112 cm wide.
* Four point harness system is standard.

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