New Sonaca 200 Aircraft For Sale

Description

Structure:
The Sonaca 200 has a semi-rigid aluminium structure (spar, frame & skin covering construction). The fuselage, wing, & vertical stabilizer are made of aluminium alloy, while the main landing gear consists of a single aluminium alloy arch designed to withstand 6G loads. The structure is designed to be highly corrosion resistant, due to careful selection of optimum aluminium alloys & use of correct drainage, sealants & corrosion inhibitors. The choice of the riveting assembly is driven by the willingness to provide easy & standard repairs included in the Sonaca 200 standard repair manual. The two separate tanks with a usable capacity of 70 liters are integrated in the wings, in front of the main spar. The wings are equipped with electric flaps. Its classic horizontal plane includes an empennage & an elevator. Its elevator is also equipped with a manual trim. The structure is equipped with a large number of inspection hatches that can be quickly opened for easy maintenance. Some are hinged to optimize light maintenance.

Engine:
The Sonaca 200 is equipped with the certified Rotax 914 engine, offering high performance for high climb rates & cruise speeds.
The turbocharged Rotax 914 offers excellent performance at high altitudes, while keeping weight to a minimum. It offers a time between overhauls of 2,000 hrs.

Engine features:
4-cylinder 4-stroke liquid/air-cooled engine with opposed cylinders
Turbo charger with automatic waste gate control, avoiding over-boost & ensuring constant manifold pressure, as well as icing-free carburation without additional pilot inputs
Dry sump forced lubrication with separate oil tank
Fully redundant ignition & fuel supply with dual electronic ignition & dual electric fuel pumps.

Instrumentation:
The basic version of Sonaca 200 cockpit is fully equipped for night-VFR flight. A classical T arrangement of primary instruments has been chosen for ergonomic & traditional reasons. The position of each instrument & input has been optimized for efficient, logical & safe use. The instrument panel is equipped with modern instruments, including a digital engine control system, an artificial horizon & a navigational aid. The Glass Cockpit version, the “Sonaca 200 Trainer Pro”, is equipped with TSO certified instruments.

Systems:
The Sonaca 200 is equipped with high quality strobe, navigation & landing lights (fitted to both wings) for perfect visibility in adverse conditions (with LED technology). Wings are equipped with electrically operated slotted flaps with 3 setting positions (0°- 10°- 30°). Both students & instructors will appreciate the simple operation & access to the manual trim & power control handle. The high-quality braking system is extremely powerful & scalable, allowing the aircraft to handle short landings & take-offs.

Safety:
To ensure the safety & longevity of our aircraft, we have chosen to use proven technologies. The all-metal riveted structure provides a strong frame that is easy to repair in case of damage, a popular feature among schools & flying clubs. All the dimensioning is based on advanced digital simulations that the Sonaca group has used for many years to calculate & dimension the components of aircraft structures such as Airbus, Embraer, Boeing, Dassault commercial aircraft. Instead of looking for performance at high speed, we have adapted the wing’s profile to achieve a progressive & stable behaviour at low speed & especially in a stall, thus reducing the risk of a spin start. The large control surfaces offer great agility & reactivity while guaranteeing the aircraft’s stability. Thanks to the steerable nose wheel, the Sonaca 200 is very easy to steer when taxiing on any surface (hard/grass), thus avoiding premature brake wear. The sturdy landing gear is specially designed for intensive use on unprepared or grassy runways.

Exterior:
With its attractive, modern lines, the Sonaca 200 combines aesthetics & functionality, & its stability & agility can be seen at first glance. In particular, the slender engine cowling was designed to maximize propeller efficiency. Its wings tips have an optimized elliptical shape that reduces aerodynamic drag, while its wide canopy ensures perfect 360-degree visibility, especially when combined with the rear windows. A wide range of colours is available to customize your aircraft according to your tastes or corporate colours. Landing gear is available with or without cowling, on request & depending on your operational needs & constraints. With its very attractive & modern lines, the Sonaca 200 is offering a link between form & function, instantly suggesting swiftness & agility. In particular, the sharp engine cowling was designed to increase propeller efficiency to its maximum. The efficient winglets have an optimized elliptic shape to reduce aerodynamic drag, & the large bubble canopy ensures perfect all-around visibility, especially combined with the rear windows. A large palette of colours is available to personalize your aircraft according to your taste, or your organization’s colour code. The landing gear is available with or without spats, on request, depending on your operational needs & constrains.

Interior:
The Sonaca 200 offers a wide cabin (1.17 m at the shoulders) in which the pilot can enjoy a perfect sitting position. Thanks to the adjustable rail-mounted seat, the cockpit is comfortable & offers enough legroom for all sizes. The cockpit is covered with acoustic foam to ensure a low noise level in flight. The large canopy, which opens to the rear, is mounted on two rails & can be opened while taxiing. A footboard & wide footpath areas allow easy access on board. The h&-stitched leather seats & dashboard are of strong & durable materials, with superior wear resistance to ensure optimal comfort & durability of the aircraft. In the aft fuselage, behind the seats, a large compartment allows up to 35 kg of luggage to be carried.

Power plant:
Engine BRP Rotax 914 F Turbo – 115 Cv
Propeller Fixed pitch – Duc Hélices 3 Blades
Fuel Grades UL91, Avgas 100LL, Mogas

Mass / Loading / Dimension:
MTOW 750 kg
Empty weight 480 kg
Useful payload 270 kg
Full Fuel Payload 170 kg
Number of seats 2
Wing Span 9,15m
Length 7,0m
Fuel Capacity 140 liters

Performances:
Stall speed (Flaps extended) 42 kias
Cruise speed (@75% – FL100) 110 ktas
Rate of climb @ sea level (MTOM) 750 fpm
Range at 75% – 45 min Reserve 750 Nm
Take-off distance over 15 m obstacle 470 m
Landing distance over 15 m obstacle 475 m
Certification category CS-VLA (ELA 1) – NVFR
Load Factor +4,4g/-1.76g

Other Specifications:
Full aluminium structure
Robust landing gear
Toe brakes
Steerable nose wheel
Standard analogue instrumentation