The P2002 Sierra - Tecnam UK Ltd

The P2002 JF (JAR/VLA) is the factory produced certified aircraft and the P2002 SIERRA (PFA permit VLA kit) represent the latest development of the Tecnam P96 Golf resulting from on-going improvements and the experience gathered from hundreds of aircraft and prolonged use over many years operating in a wide variety of conditions. The P2002 has an entirely new semi symmetrical, tapered laminar flow wing and Fowler flaps enabling it to combine high cruise speeds and stunning low speed performance. The Factory has produced some 350 worldwide so far with 13 kit built versions in the UK.

Tecnam-UK staff visited the factory in 2004 to see the aircraft and most importantly, to fly it. We were stunned by the performance and the general construction and the finish. The factory were persuaded to produce the aircraft for the UK under the PFA permit rules
The first kit started the approval procedures with PFA by May 2004 and flew in 2005 and VFR equipped in 2007 will cost the builder around £46,000 including VAT at current exchange rates. Build time should be no more than 500 hours if built in standard form. This leaves radio/intercom, perhaps GPS and other goodies to add including paint. A well equipped VFR Sierra will cost £ 52,000 by the time it flies
This is an elegant, robust and serious touring aircraftoffering comfortable capacity for two crew, 20 kg of baggage and 4.5 to 5 hours fuel endurance. It is just as STOL as its high wing sibling the P92 Echo-Superand has the same rugged gear enabling it to make full use of every sort of strip or airport.

General Information

Note: The factory claimed cruise at 75% power is 115kts. The VNE for UK use has been set by PFA at 138knots. The max continuous straight & level was around 130kts. The aircraft is stressed at MAW of +6 to -3. With a MAW of 580Kg, this gives a disposable load of 250kg-Impressive in this class of aircraft.

Note: The Instrument panel depicted has full IFR fit but demonstrates the wide flexibility and convertibility of the Tecnam approach to construction and layout. This design was fully wind tunnel tested at Naples University.

The TECNAM Company srl was founded in 1986 by the brothers L. and G. Pascale whose names are associated with the design and manufacture of famous light aircraft such as the PARTENAVIA single engine P64 and P66 OSCAR and the twin-engine P68 series. The TECNAM factory is located near the International Airport in Naples and covers an area of about 12.000 sqm. Besides the P92-JS program, production includes the ATR 42/72 stabilators, the panel 56 of the B717 fuselage, stabilator and vertical fin of the Aermacchi SF260 as well as minor parts of other aircraft and helicopters. Each phase of the manufacturing process is in accordance with the requirements of the Airworthiness Authorities, thereby guaranteeing high standards of workmanship. The structural organisation of the Company includes the Administration, Technical and Production Departments and a Quality Assurance Service.