1 December 2022
Robin Aircraft has launched a factory-built Rotax 912iS powered version of its DR401.
The DR401-912iS is aimed at the flight school sector with three seats and a base price of €216,000 plus VAT for a VFR/Night panel fit.
The aircraft, part of Robin Aircraft’s ‘Ecole’ series, is fitted with a glass cockpit comprising:
Nogaro Aviation’s Rotax version of the Robin DR401
CEAPR is installing the Rotax 912iS via its own Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), according to Mistral Aviation, the UK agent.
Average fuel burn of the 100hp DR401-912 is said to be 16.5 litres/hour which compares well with the Lycoming version of the same aircraft, and it can also use 95 octane mogas as well as avgas.
Cruise speed is said to be 94kt at a 75% power setting. Max weight 865kg, useful load is 365kg. Take-off distance 535 metres, landing distance 460m.
