Construzione Aeronautiche Tecnam was formed in 1986 by Luigi Pascale and his brother and the company’s P92 Echo has been a tremendous success with more than 30% of production going overseas. The P92-J (15+ built) was first flown in 1995 and features airframe differences including bulged doors to give increased cabin width, and has a maximum take-off weight of 1146lb(520kg). The P92-S is powered by a 100hp (75kW) Rotax 912S and has a maximum take-off weight of 1323lb(600kg) It is an improved version of the P92 Echo and features a modified engine cowling, wing, fin and extra rear windows. The P92-Echo is an improved version of the P92-S with a contoured fuselage and slotted flaps. The P92JS is an upgraded version of the P92-J with a wingspan of 30’6"(9.28m) and a maximum take-off weight of 1212lb (550kg). The P92 Seasky, first flown in 1997, is a floatplane version of the P92 Echo. A P92J is illustrated below.

9H-ADU                     c/n 003                         Italy

2 seat light aircraft first flown in 1993

Engine: 80hp(59kW) Rotax 912                                                                                                      Length: 20’8"(6.3m)                                                                                           Height: 7’8.5"(2.35m)Wingspan: 31’6"(9.6m)                                                                                                No.built: 600+ Range: 450miles(724km)                                                               Cruising speed: 116mph(187kmh) Empty weight: 611lb(277kg)                                                     Maximum take-off weight: 992lb(450kg)