OM-S117

OM-S117 is a Tecnam P2006T, a twin-engine piston aircraft. SkyMeter has tracked 314 flights totalling 141 hours of airtime via ADS-B. The most frequent segment is LZSE to LZHL. Service window in our records spans 420 days. Of those flights, 6 (1.9%) carry at least one detected incident: a go-around, unstable approach, stall warning, or runway excursion. The Tecnam P2006T has a maximum takeoff weight of 2,645 lb, light wake category.

About the Tecnam P2006T

The Tecnam P2006T is an Italian light twin-engine aircraft designed specifically for modern flight training and personal transport. Built by Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam, the P2006T entered service in 2008 as one of the first all-composite light twins optimized for the training market, featuring side-by-side seating, excellent visibility, and twin Rotax 912S3 engines that burn automotive gasoline instead of avgas. Its low operating costs and benign handling characteristics made it an attractive alternative to aging Piper Seminoles and Beechcraft Duchesses at flight schools worldwide.

The aircraft's composite construction keeps empty weight around 1,650 pounds while offering a useful load exceeding 900 pounds, and its high wing configuration provides unobstructed downward views ideal for survey work and observation missions. With a cruise speed around 135 knots and a range of approximately 800 nautical miles, the P2006T occupies a unique niche as an economical twin that bridges the gap between single-engine trainers and larger multi-engine aircraft. Its Rotax powerplants deliver 100 horsepower each and are known for reliability and fuel efficiency, burning roughly 5 gallons per hour per engine at cruise power.

The type has found roles beyond training, including aerial surveillance, pipeline patrol, and light charter operations in regions where its STOL capabilities and modest operating costs prove advantageous. SkyMeter has tracked flights across airframes and operators over routes, with the largest observed operator.