Tecnam P2002 Sierra

The Tecnam P2002 Sierra is a two-seat, low-wing, light aircraft built by Tecnam, constructed from aluminium and powered by a single 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912 S2 engine. The aircraft features a sliding canopy which can be opened in flight.[1][2][3][4][5]

P2002
Tecnam P2002
Role Two-seat light single
National origin Italy
Manufacturer Tecnam
Unit cost
$144,999 (assembled LSA version, with Rotax 912S engine, 2010 price)[1]

Variants
P2002 JF
Model with fixed tricycle landing gear. A variable-pitch propeller version was certified by the European Aviation Safety Agency in 2012.[1][6]
A version with hand controls for disabled pilots is also available factory-fitted.[7]
P2002 JR
Model with hydraulically retractable tricycle landing gear[1]
P2002 EA
Kit Built fixed tricycle landing gear[1]
P2002 RG
Kit Built model with pneumatic retractable tricycle landing gear[1]

Note that certified models have hydraulic gear and propeller, kit RG model has pneumatic gear and electric propeller.

Operators

The P2002 is mostly operated by private individuals and flight schools.

Military Operators
 Argentina
8 P2002JF were ordered in 2016.[8]
 Greece
12 P2002JF were ordered in May 2018[9], the first was delivered in October 2018,[10] and the final three delivered on 5 April 2019.[11]

Specifications
Tecnam P2002-JF in 2018

Data from

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Capacity: 1 passenger
  • Length: 21 ft 7 in (6.6 m)
  • Wingspan: 29 ft 6 in (9 m)
  • Height: 7 ft 6 in (2.3 m)
  • Wing area: 124 ft² (11.5 m²)
  • Empty weight: 730 lb (331 kg)
  • Max. takeoff weight: 1,320 lb (600 kg)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 912 S2, 100 hp (75 kW) at 5,800 rpm
  • Propeller diameter: 5 ft 3 in (1.6 m)

Performance

The retractable models can expect a cruise speed of around 10kts faster.

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References
  1. Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011–12, page 78 & 169. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. "Tecnam P2002 JF test flight". Plasticpilot.net. 2009-06-24. Retrieved 2010-06-27.
  3. "Tecnam P2002JF" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on July 2, 2007. Retrieved 2010-06-26.
  4. "Tecnam P2002 Sierra". Capco-aviation.be. Archived from the original on 2010-08-31. Retrieved 2010-06-27.
  5. "P2002 Sierra Deluxe – Costruzioni Aereonautiche Tecnam". Tecnam.com. Retrieved 2010-06-27.
  6. "Tecnam variable pitch aircraft certified". General Aviation News: 3. 19 July 2013.
  7. "Tecnam P2002JF – VLA equipped with hand controls for disabled pilots achieves EASA certification". Tecnam.com. 2014-03-28. Retrieved 2014-05-08.
  8. Argentinian Air Force Select 8 Tecnam P2002JF, Retrieved 2018-07-06.
  9. HAF Orders Tecnam P2002JF Training Aircraft, Retrieved 2018-07-06.
  10. Bozinovski, Igor (12 October 2018). "Greece receives first Tecnam P2002 JF". IHS Jane's 360. Skopje. Archived from the original on 12 October 2018. Retrieved 12 October 2018.
  11. Schymura, Jens (June 2019). "New Greek trainers". Air International. Vol. 96 no. 6. p. 9. ISSN 0306-5634.
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