TECNAM Australasia

CONSTRUCTION

* The Tecnam line employs a monocoque tail cone section with sheet aluminium over steel tubing for the forward section.
* The aluminium tapered wing has a conventional structure with a forward load bearing spar and a conventional rear spar. The wing halves are attached to the fuselage by a very strong carry-through made of 2024-T3 grade aluminium fixed to the cabin truss.
* The fuel tanks hold 13.2 gal/50l each, located in the wing leading edges separated from the fuselage for safety.
* The sliding canopy allows 360° of vision in the cockpit. This canopy can be fully opened in flight below 70 knots.
* The all moving Stabilator is fitted with a trim tab controlled by buttons on the control column.
* The excellent flying characteristic with neutral handling makes it extremely stable and easy to fly for people of any weight/height.
* The ailerons are effective in allowing for a quick roll rate without being overly sensitive.
* All control surfaces are made out of aluminium.
* The wide slotted flaps, electrically activated, allow stall speed lower than 73 km/h (40 Kts).
* The canopy has full rollover protection.

INTERIORS

* Seats are adjustable and increase in height as they are moved forward.
* The luggage area allowing for 44 pounds/20 kg of weight, 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 both sticks with a trim indicator on the panel.
* The fresh air vents are conveniently located on each side of the panel.
* Heat and defrost are standard.
* The aircraft comes with dual rudder pedals, connected to a steerable nose wheel.
* The interior is spacious, ergonomic and comfortable.
* Cabin is a roomy 44 in/112 cm wide.
* The wide conventional type instrument panel allows placement of a broad range of equipment, in addition to standard VFR training.
* Four point harness system is standard.

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