Home / Photos / Tecnam P2006T In Detail Photos Tecnam P2006T In Detail By August 26, 2011 A closer look at the design features that set the P2006T apart.Although the Tecnam Twin’s high ****wing configuration and overall look ****shows its heritage from the Partenavia ****P68, the details clearly demonstrate ****that the two airplanes were designed ****nearly 40 years apart. Getting into and out of the airplane ****is straightforward since the ****unique gear configuration places the ****flat floor low to the ground. Both the ****cockpit door on the left side of the ****fuselage and the passenger aft-entry ****door on the right side are large and ****open wide. The horizontal stabilizer is an ****all-metal stabilator controlled by push ****rods that are internally linked to the ****yokes with cables. Rudder input is cable ****controlled, and electric rudder trim ****helps relieve the leg muscles. The overhead panel houses fuel ****selectors, starter buttons and rocker ****switches for the electronic ignitions ****and fuel pumps. Ceiling mounted light ****fixtures can provide various levels of ****illumination to the cabin at night. Winglets are not common in light ****twins, but these fiberglass extensions ****are not just pretty to look at — Tecnam ****claims they improve the Twin’s climb ****performance and reduce drag by ****reducing wingtip vortices. A side-pod on each side of ****the fuselage houses the trailing link ****landing gear, a feature more commonly ****found in turboprops and jets. While ****this configuration is a bit heavier than ****traditional gear, it helps the pilot make ****smooth landings. While the Tecnam Twin is mostly ****constructed of aluminum, composite ****material makes the nose section more ****streamlined. For more on the Tecnam Twin, check out Pia’s in-depth story****. More From Photos A Fond Memory: Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo 2023 Gallery: The Evolution of Van's Aircraft Gallery: Tails on Display at Oshkosh Gallery: Wednesday at Oshkosh Photos: <i>FLYING</i> Honors Award Winners at Adventure Party First Look: Supernal's Air Taxi Passenger Cabin