The testing of Tecnam's upcoming P2012 airplane now includes FADEC engines developed by Lycoming. The Italian aircraft manufacturer announced this week it has installed iE2 engines on the test aircraft, which is slated for a first flight in mid-2016. The P2012 Traveller, a twin-engine, 11-seat, fixed-gear airplane, is undergoing tests of the fuselage and wings. The iE2 will be designated on the P2012 as the 350-horsepower TEO-540-C1A, which can burn avgas and mogas. The engine features electronic mixture and propeller controls and electronic fuel leaning. "This configuration provides the P2012 Traveller with the power, durability and efficiency necessary for our first intended use as a passenger airplane," Tecnam said.
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