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The Tecnam P2002 Sierra is a two-seater side-by-side, low wing, single engine micro light airplane equipped with
fixed tricycle landing gear, built by Tecnam. Costruzioni Aeronautiche TECNAM S.r.l., Capua, Italy, was founded in 1986 by the Brothers
Luigi and Giovanni Pascale (formerly Partenavia). In 1992, Tecnam entered the MLA-market with the P.92 Echo. In 2002, Tecnam started with
the development of the P2002, an aluminum airplane with a sliding canopy, destined for the MLA, Light Sport and VLA market. The Tecnam P2002
employs a monocoque construction style using sheet aluminium over steel tubing. The cantilever low wing is all aluminium and constructed in a
conventional way with a single spar and metal torsion box. The leading edges of the wings are easily detachable for repairs. The fuel tanks are
each 50 Lt (13.2 gal) and are located in the leading edge separated from the fuselage for safety. The P2002 is powered by a 100 hp liquid and
air-cooled Rotax 912 ULS engine. On 27 May 2004, Tecnam recieved EASA Type Certification for the P2002-JF with a fixed tricycle landing gear. On 2
February 2007, followed by the P2002-JR with hydraulically retractable tricycle landing gear. Both aircraft have a sliding canopy that can be
opened in flight up to 70 knots. Kit built models are the P2002 EA with a fixed tricycle landing gear and the P2002-RG with pneumatic retractable
tricycle landing gear. The P2002 is mostly operated by private individuals and militairy and civil flight schools. Today, hundreds of P2002 ultralights;
Light Sport and VLA aircraft are sold throughout the world and validated in 15 countries other than Europe.
The ICAO Aircraft Type Designator for the Tecnam P2002JF is SIRA |
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On 2 March 2015, Tecnam P2002 Sierra c/n 518 was registered OO-H46 in Belgium. On 2 January 2024, registration OO-H46 was cancelled.
On 28 February 2025, the Tecnam P2002 Sierra was registered PH-0D7 in the Netherlands with Magpar XI BV. The 2015-built Tecnam P2002
PH-0D7 is a MLA (Micro Light Aircraft) and is powered by a single 100 hp light-weight Rotax 912 ULS four strokes, liquid cooled engine.
On 8 August 2026, Tecnam P2002 Sierra PH-0D7 was seen at Hilversum airfield (EHHV). |
