Aircraft overview

The Tecnam P2002 Sierra is a two-seat, low-wing light aircraft built by Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam in Italy. The model first appeared in the early 2000s and has been produced in several forms for the European Very Light Aircraft and microlight categories, as well as Light Sport Aircraft markets. It is distinct from Tecnam high-wing trainers such as the P92 and from the later P2008. The P2002 Sierra matters to used-aircraft buyers because it combines modern all-metal construction, economical Rotax power and familiar side-by-side seating in a compact touring and training airframe.

Performance & specifications

Typical P2002 Sierra examples use the 100 hp Rotax 912 ULS four-cylinder engine with a fixed-pitch or ground-adjustable propeller, depending on configuration and local certification. Cruise performance is commonly in the region of 110 to 115 knots, with economy fuel burn a key part of the aircraft’s appeal. Published range varies by version, fuel installation and operating rules, but many examples are suitable for short to medium VFR touring rather than heavy-payload, long-range missions. Maximum takeoff weight is commonly around the 1,320 lb Light Sport Aircraft limit, with useful load dependent on equipment and national category. Service ceiling is typically published at about 14,000 feet.

Cabin & avionics

The cabin seats two occupants side by side under a clear canopy, giving good outward visibility and a sport-aircraft feel. Baggage capacity is modest, so buyers should check the actual weight and balance data for the aircraft under consideration. Avionics vary widely across the fleet. Early aircraft often have conventional analogue flight instruments, basic VHF communication and transponder equipment. Later or upgraded examples may include Dynon or Garmin electronic flight displays, GPS, Mode S transponders and 8.33 kHz radios. Garmin Perspective and G1000 are not typical factory fits for the Tecnam P2002 Sierra.

Buying & value

Used buyers should focus on airframe hours, Rotax maintenance history, gearbox and rubber component compliance, propeller condition, canopy condition, corrosion checks and any category-specific limitations in the aircraft’s paperwork. Common points of comparison include the standard P2002 Sierra, national microlight versions, glass-panel upgrades and the later P2002 Sierra MkII, which has a revised cabin and modernised systems. In the used market, the Tecnam P2002 Sierra usually sits as an economical two-seat VFR trainer and tourer. Current PlaneFox listing data shows an average asking price of about EUR 72,000, with observed asking prices from roughly EUR 41,000 to EUR 99,000, depending on year, avionics, engine time and certification status.