Tecnam P2008
| Industry | Aerospace |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Italy |
| Products | Aircraft |
The Tecnam P2008 is a two-seat, single-engine aircraft featuring a high-wing design, manufactured by Tecnam in Italy with a focus on the US market. It represents Tecnam's initial venture into integrating significant composite elements within its airframe. The model was unveiled at the 2009 AERO Friedrichshafen exhibition, followed by initial deliveries commencing in December of the same year.
Design and development
Designed primarily for the US market, the P2008 is a conventional strut-braced high-wing monoplane. While it shares a similar visual profile with earlier models such as the Tecnam P92 and P2004, it distinguishes itself by incorporating a carbon fibre fuselage combined with an integrated vertical stabilizer. The wings and horizontal tail surfaces remain constructed from all-metal materials. This aircraft can be configured to meet the standards of LSA, ultralight, or ELA1 categories.
The wing design features a straight leading edge with a subtle narrowing near the root, maintaining a constant chord across roughly 60% of the inner span. Beyond this section, the trailing edge tapers inward, while the wing tips are straight with a slight upward curve. The outer wing sections are equipped with Frise-type ailerons mounted on piano hinges, whereas the inner sections house slotted flaps. Each side of the aircraft includes a single lift strut connecting to the lower fuselage. The tail assembly consists of a low-mounted, all-moving stabilator with constant chord and an anti-balance tab. The vertical fin is swept back, with the rudder extending above the horizontal tailplane.
Propulsion is provided by a Rotax 912ULS flat-four piston engine that drives a two-blade propeller. The cockpit accommodates two occupants seated side-by-side, featuring doors on both sides and baggage storage located aft of the seats. Compared to earlier Tecnam high-wing models, this cabin offers increased width for both seating and door access. The fixed tricycle landing gear incorporates spring-loaded cantilever main legs and a castoring nosewheel equipped with compressed rubber suspension; this nosewheel lacks steering capability. Directional control on the ground is managed through differential braking. Additionally, all wheels are fitted with streamlined speed fairings.
The aircraft completed its maiden flight on 30 September 2008.
Operational history
The initial P2008 unit was shipped to the United States in December 2009. By November 2010, a total of six aircraft had been officially registered across Australia, Italy, South Korea, and the United States. As of January 2013, five P2008s were registered in New Zealand, with two classified under Class 2 Microlights.Template:Update-inline
Variants
- P2008
- Standard version equipped with a 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912ULS engine.[1]
- P2008 TC
- Fitted with a turbocharged 115 hp (86 kW) Rotax 914 engine and a three-blade propeller.[2]
- P2008 JC
- Certified model complying with EASA CS-VLA certification standards.[1]
Specifications
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