Is the Tecnam P92 a microlight or an LSA?

Both, depending on variant. The P92 Echo and Eaglet G5 are typically certified under European national microlight rules (Italian DM 133, French ULM Class 3, German LTF-UL). The P92 JS variant carries EASA CS-LSA certification and is FAA-eligible as a special light sport aircraft (S-LSA) for sport-pilot training in the US.

How many Tecnam P92 airframes have been built?

Approximately 2,500 across all variants since 1993, making the P92 the dominant Tecnam trainer before the P2008 and P-Mentor diversified the product line into CS-23 territory.

Can the P92 burn unleaded fuel?

Yes. The Rotax 912 ULS and 912 iS Sport both run on EN228 mogas without modification, making the P92 strategically well-positioned for the unleaded-fuel transition. 100LL avgas is also approved.

Tecnam

P92 Echo / Eaglet

Ultralight / microlightULM / microlight trainer1980s–1990sin production

Power: 100 hp
Cruise: 115 kt
MTOW: 1,320 lb
Range: 540 nm
Fuel: Unleaded mogas (EN228 / autofuel)

Reference data only — never for flight planning or operational use.

This entry is a fleet-research reference for flight school operators. Always consult the actual aircraft's POH (Pilot's Operating Handbook), the manufacturer's latest service documents, and the relevant FAA / EASA TCDS for any operational decision — flight planning, weight and balance, performance calculations, fuel loading, regulatory compliance, or maintenance scheduling. Numbers shown here are POH-typical for the family's representative variant under standard conditions and are not a substitute for type- and airframe-specific data.

Editorial confidence: Medium confidenceLast reviewed 2026-05-05

1 primary source cited. Spec data is partially attributed; some operating details are editorial synthesis pending additional research.

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Performance data
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Cost data
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Operator list
Operator lists capture schools and programmes we know to fly the type at scale. Lists are not exhaustive, may include operators that have changed fleets since publication, and should be treated as starting points for verification rather than current customer lists.

🇺🇸Specs shown in Imperial.

Performance

Cruise speed (Vc)115 kt
Never-exceed speed (Vne)145 kt
Stall (landing config) (Vs0)35 kt
Climb rate850 fpm
Service ceiling12,500 ft
Range540 nm
Endurance5 h
Takeoff roll525 ft
Landing roll600 ft

Weights

MTOW1,320 lb
Empty weight705 lb
Useful load615 lb
Baggage capacity44 lb

Dimensions

Wingspan28.7 ft
Length22 ft
Height7.9 ft
Cabin width47 in

Powerplant

EngineRotax 912 iS Sport — 100 hp · Mogas · 3.5 gph
Total horsepower100 hp
Primary fuelUnleaded mogas (EN228 / autofuel)
Unleaded pathMogas-capable (Rotax 912 / equivalent)

Cockpit & avionics

Cockpit typeglass
Autopilot commonly availableNo
Typical packages
- Garmin G3X Touch— modern
- Dynon SkyView— modern alternative
- Round-gauge analog— older airframes

Certification

RegulatoryEASA CS-LSA · EASA UL national rules (Italy DM 133, France ULM Class 3, Germany LTF-UL)
Certified rolesMicrolight / ULM · Light sport aircraft (LSA)
IFRNo
Spin approvedNo
Aerobatic-categoryNo
TailwheelNo
Complex (FAR 61.31)No
High-performance (FAR 61.31)No

Why is the P92 Echo / Eaglet popular?

Structured popularity-driver evidence. Each axis below carries one factual statement; we don't grade, the facts speak.

Production volume

Approximately 2,500 P92 airframes delivered across all variants since 1993 — the dominant Tecnam ULM/LSA trainer in Europe before the P-Mentor took over the IFR-capable two-seat slot.

Operating economics

Rotax 912 ULS / iS Sport burns mogas or 100LL at roughly 3.5 gph in cruise — the lowest direct fuel cost of any Tecnam trainer.

Regulatory fit

Multi-jurisdiction microlight certification (Italian DM 133, French ULM Class 3, German LTF-UL) plus an EASA CS-LSA P92 JS variant and FAA S-LSA eligibility makes the type widely usable across European microlight clubs and US sport-pilot operators with no airframe modification.

Fuel future-proofing

Runs on EN228 mogas without modification — strategically positioned for the unleaded-fuel transition in regions where airport mogas infrastructure is available.

How flight schools track this aircraft in Aviatize

Microlight clubs running P92 fleets typically configure them in Aviatize as ULM/LSA-class airframes with mogas-only fuel surcharge models. Engine reserves track against the Rotax 912 ULS or iS Sport 2,000-hour TBO. ULM-specific licensing requirements (national microlight licence vs PPL) are commonly tracked as per-pilot validation rules.

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Sources

Provenance for the data on this entry. Primary sources are POH / TCDS / manufacturer pages; derived sources record where Aviatize editorial synthesis is layered on top.

Primary sourcePOH·Retrieved 2026-05-05
Tecnam
https://www.tecnam.com/aircraft/p92-eaglet/
Tecnam P92 Eaglet product page.
Editorial synthesisAviatize-internal·Retrieved 2026-05-05
Aviatize editorial
Entry authored by Aviatize from accumulated industry knowledge cross-referenced against the primary sources cited above. Specific fleet figures, fleet wins, and recent production status changes are research-backlog candidates and should be verified against primary sources before flipping verified: true.

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