Tecnam P 2002 Sierras of New Zealand (7) - Mk II Sierra

With the P 2002 Sierra having been in production by Tecnam since 2003, in December 2016  Tecnam introduced the updated Mk II model which featured a re-designed sliding canopy with more headroom and other refinements.  It has a slightly heavier empty weight than the earlier Sierras at around 367 Kg (810 pounds).  In New Zealand it can be registered as either a Class 2 microlight with a MAUW of 544 Kg or as a Light Sport Aircraft with a MAUW of 600 Kg.

We have only had one Mk II Sierra registered in New Zealand to date:

ZK-EVE (c/n 543) was registered on 27/11/17 to Iain Anderson of Auckland, and he flies it extensively around the Auckland area.  It is photo'd above on a lunchtime trip to Raglan on 11/2/20.

That completes the series of the 29 Sierras that have been registered in New Zealand to date.  I reckon we will see more of them in the future as they are still being manufactured and they are also available on the second hand market overseas.