Tecnam Aircraft announced it has secured EASA type certification on the P2010 TDI single-engine piston airplane, powered by Continental’s CD-170 powerplant. The next step in the program expands the range of Tecnam’s fleet, and it follows on the approval of the CD-170 engine announced earlier this summer. The P2010 is already certificated with 180 hp avgas/mogas and 215 hp avgas engines.
Tecnam’s P2010 TDI Gains Initial Type Certification
Key Takeaways:
- Tecnam's P2010 TDI single-engine piston aircraft has achieved EASA type certification, powered by Continental's CD-170 diesel engine.
- The new CD-170 engine offers improved fuel economy, burning 4.5 gph at 55% power and 7 gph at 75% power, and simplifies powerplant management with a single-lever FADEC controller.
- The P2010 features a hybrid airframe (composite fuselage, metal wing) and is designed for comfort with low noise and vibration, offering options like a Garmin GFC-700 autopilot and GTS-800 TAS.
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