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AT-4
Role Utility aircraft
National origin Poland
Manufacturer Aero Ltd
First flight 2006
Introduction 2007
Status In production
Developed from Aero AT-3

The Aero AT-4 is a two-seat, low wing, Light Sport (LSA) aircraft manufactured in Poland in ready-to-fly certificated form and as a kitplane. The aircraft is of conventional configuration and features fixed tricycle undercarriage. The structure is largely of all-metal construction.[1] It first flew in 1997 and deliveries to customers commenced in 2002. It is certified under European Very Light Aircraft regulation. Since July 02, 2010 Aero AT-3 holds FAA type certificate #A61CE in the United States of America.

Design and development

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The AT-4 LSA is a single-engined low-wing cantilever monoplane of all-metal construction and a fixed tricycle landing gear. It is powered by a nose-mounted Bombardier-Rotax 912 with either a three-bladed composite propeller.[1]

Operational history

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As of 2012, 35 aircraft are used in the USA, Poland, South Korea mostly by Flying Schools.

Aero AT-3 R100 at Cotswold Airport, Gloucestershire, England. (2010).


Variants

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AT-4
Special Kit, homebuilt variant.
AT-4
Factory-built variant to JAR-VLA standards.

Specifications (AT-4)

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Data from Official website

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Capacity: 1 passenger
  • Length: 20 ft 6 in (6.25 m)
  • Wingspan: 24 ft 9 in (7.55 m)
  • Height: 7 ft 4 in (2.23 m)
  • Wing area: 100.6 sq ft (9.3 m2)
  • Empty weight: 771 lb (350 kg)
  • Max takeoff weight: 1,282 lb (582 kg)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 912S , 100 hp (75 kW)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 140 mph (220 km/h, 119 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 120 mph (200 km/h, 108 kn)
  • Stall speed: 51 mph (82 km/h, 44 kn)
  • Never exceed speed: 147 mph (236 km/h, 127 kn)
  • Range: 446 mi (717 km, 387 nmi)
  • Service ceiling: 13,123 ft (4,000 m)
  • Rate of climb: 730 ft/min ([convert: invalid number])
  • Power/mass: 5.82kg/hp (12.82 lb/hp)
  • Take-off distance: 160 m (525 ft)
  • Landing distance: 150 m (492 ft)

See also

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Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era

References

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  1. ^ a b Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 154. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
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