The FAA has awarded Tecnam full-type certification under Part 23 regulations for its P-Mentor trainer, the manufacturer announced.
According to Tecnam, the company is now on track to begin deliveries to U.S. flight schools.
Tecnam P-Mentor Earns Full Part 23 FAA Certification
The aircraft is designed to take a student from instrument training through commercial certification on a single platform.
Key Takeaways:
- Tecnam's P-Mentor trainer has received full-type certification from the FAA under Part 23, clearing the way for immediate deliveries to U.S. flight schools.
- The aircraft is designed to offer low operating costs, with an hourly fuel consumption of 3.7 U.S. gallons and significant CO2 emission reductions for flight schools.
- The P-Mentor is a two-place trainer equipped with a Rotax 912isC3 engine, simulated retractable landing gear, and a Garmin G3X IFR touchscreen suite, capable of taking students from private pilot to commercial certification.
Key takeaways sponsored by Aviator Pro | Start Your Training ->
See a mistake? Contact us.
