The Civil Air Patrol has inked a contract with Textron Aviation for 17 piston aircraft, including 11 172S Skyhawks, 5 182T Skylanes, and a T206HD Stationair. The aircraft join a fleet of nearly 550 Cessna aircraft on the CAP’s flightlines, and they were purchased using fiscal year 2020 funds.
CAP Inks Deal with Textron Aviation for 17 More Piston Aircraft
Key Takeaways:
- The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) has contracted with Textron Aviation for 17 new piston aircraft, including 11 172S Skyhawks, 5 182T Skylanes, and a T206HD Stationair.
- These aircraft will augment CAP's existing fleet of nearly 550 Cessna aircraft, acquired using fiscal year 2020 funds.
- As an auxiliary to the Air Force, CAP utilizes its fleet for critical missions such as search and rescue, disaster relief, and homeland security, having flown 19,000 hours and saved 117 lives in FY2019.
- Cessna aircraft are chosen for their operating costs, performance, and durability, which are crucial for CAP's diverse operations and its role in introducing young people to aviation.
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