Aircraft overview

The Aeromot AMT-200 Super Ximango is a Brazilian, two seat touring motor glider built by Aeromot Indústria Mecânico Metalúrgica. Developed from the Fournier RF-10 family and introduced in the 1980s, it was produced in limited numbers for civilian operators, flight schools and military training users, including the United States Air Force Academy as the TG-14A. Its significance is its combination of certified powered aircraft operation with genuine soaring capability, retractable landing gear and a feathering propeller, making it relevant to buyers who want one aircraft for cross country flying, glider training and engine off proficiency.

Performance & specifications

The AMT-200 Super Ximango is typically powered by an 80 hp Limbach L2000 series four cylinder piston engine driving a feathering propeller. Published figures vary by certification basis and equipment, but typical cruise is in the high 80 knot to low 90 knot range, with economical touring speeds favored over outright speed. Maximum range is commonly quoted at around 500 nautical miles in powered cruise, depending on fuel, power setting and reserves. The aircraft has a service ceiling of about 18,000 feet and a maximum takeoff weight around 1,870 lb, with useful load typically in the mid 500 lb range. Its sailplane side is equally important: a long span wing, efficient airframe and glide ratio of roughly 31:1 give it much better engine off performance than conventional light aircraft.

Cabin & avionics

The cabin seats two occupants side by side under a broad canopy, with flight controls and visibility suited to instruction, soaring and scenic touring. Baggage capacity is modest, as expected in a motor glider, and loading discipline matters because fuel, occupants and equipment can quickly use the available useful load. Factory panels were generally conventional analog layouts with airspeed, altimeter, engine instruments, variometer, communication radio, navigation equipment and transponder. Used examples may have modernized avionics, such as Garmin portable or panel mount GPS, ADS-B equipment, digital engine monitors or updated audio panels, but integrated suites such as Garmin G1000 or Garmin Perspective are not typical for the type.

Buying & value

Buyers should evaluate the AMT-200 Super Ximango as both an airplane and a sailplane. Important inspection areas include composite structure condition, canopy fit and crazing, landing gear operation, propeller feathering function, engine condition, control rigging, airbrake operation and logbook continuity. Parts support, import history and documentation can influence value because the fleet is small. Common upgrades include radios, GPS, ADS-B Out, improved engine monitoring and interior refurbishment. On the used market, the Aeromot AMT-200 Super Ximango usually sits in a niche position: more capable for soaring than most light sport style aircraft, slower than standard piston singles, and most attractive to buyers who place real value on motor glider utility.