The story
The Tecnam P2012 Traveller is a twin piston commuter built for short hops between small airports. Cape Air asked for it in 2009 to replace its aging Cessna 402s and became its biggest customer. Up to nine passengers, one or two pilots, unpressurized, with fixed gear and a high wing for easy loading on short island strips.
Cape Air went to Cessna and Piper first. When both said no, it took its wish list to Tecnam, an Italian maker known for trainers, and the P2012 became Tecnam's first commercial airliner project.
Quick answers
How do you identify a P2012 Traveller?
High wing, two piston engines and fixed tricycle gear on a boxy, modern fuselage. A Cessna 402 it replaces is low-wing with retractable gear.
What does a P2012 Traveller sound like?
Twin Lycoming pistons — modern and smooth for a piston twin.
How fast is the P2012 Traveller?
Top speed is 172 kts.
How many passengers does the P2012 Traveller carry?
Up to 9. A typical layout is 9 (commuter).
How far can the P2012 Traveller fly?
Range is about 1,350 nmi.
How big is the P2012 Traveller?
It is 38 ft 9 in long and 45 ft 11 in across the wings.
When did the P2012 Traveller first fly?
Its first flight was in 2016.
How many P2012 Travellers have been built?
120+ built.
How rare is a P2012 Traveller in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first P2012 Traveller catch is worth 25 points.
