Indicative 2025 market price$3.18m (€2.94m) to $3.8m (€3.52m)
Estimated annual cost at 80 h$181k (€168k)
Five-year cash outlay$4.36m (€4.04m)

A Tecnam P2012 Traveller costs approximately $3.18m (€2.94m) to $3.8m (€3.52m) to buy at 2025 market values, and about $181k (€168k) a year to own flying 80 hours, roughly $2,268 (€2,100) per flight hour all-in. It seats 11, cruises at 173 kt (199 mph) and has a published range of 950 nm (1,759 km), needing about 2,595 ft (791 m) of runway. Figures are indicative planning estimates compiled 2026-07, not a quote for any specific airframe.

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Extended technical specifications

First-party reference values for this model. They are shown separately from PlaneFit planning estimates and do not enter Finder or cross-model rankings until each field is normalised across the catalogue.

Maximum takeoff weight3,680 kg
Useful load1,414 kg
Landing distance743 m
Service ceiling19,500 ft
Maximum climb rate1,201 ft/min
Engine2 x Lycoming TEO-540-C1A, 375 hp each

Key figures

Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.

Seats11
Realistic payload with mission fuel1,993 lb (904 kg)
Published planning range950 nm (1,759 km)
Practical planning radius (4 people)636 nm (1,178 km)
Cruise speed173 kt (199 mph)
Runway need~2,595 ft (791 m)
Landing gearFixed tricycle
PressurisedNo
FuelAvgas 100LL
Fixed annual base$108k (€100k)
Direct cost per flight hour$918 (€850)

The ownership trade-off

A flexible modern regional workhorse, but two large piston engines, an unpressurized cabin and commercial maintenance make private ownership impractical.

Cost picture at different usage

Indicative cash costs at 2025 market values, before financing, depreciation and tax. The fixed base is the same whether the aircraft flies or not, so the effective hourly cost falls as utilisation rises.

Annual useAnnual cash costEffective cost / hFive-year cash outlay
40 h / year$145k (€134k)$3,618 (€3,350)$4.18m (€3.87m)
80 h / year$181k (€168k)$2,268 (€2,100)$4.36m (€4.04m)
120 h / year$218k (€202k)$1,818 (€1,683)$4.55m (€4.21m)
180 h / year$273k (€253k)$1,518 (€1,406)$4.82m (€4.46m)

What the estimate covers

Every figure above is built from a $108k (€100k) fixed annual base, covering hangarage, insurance, scheduled maintenance reserves and recurring airworthiness costs, plus $918 (€850) per hour flown for fuel, reserves and consumables. It is a planning model for comparing aircraft and testing utilisation, not a maintenance programme quote, insurance quote or pre-buy assessment.

Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at $193k (€179k) per year at 80 hours. Airframe and engine time, maintenance and damage history, avionics, equipment, geography and tax treatment move a real transaction further than the model year does, so price the aircraft in front of you, not the model. A cheaper example carrying deferred maintenance can be the more expensive aircraft once the first annual inspection is complete.

Tecnam P2012 Traveller cost guide answers the same figures as standalone purchase and ownership questions, and the ownership cost calculator lets you replace these assumptions with your own hours and fixed costs.

Where it fits well

  • 173 kt (199 mph) cruise supports credible cross-country touring.
  • 950 nm (1,759 km) published range creates a practical planning radius of about 636 nm with 4 occupants.
  • 1,993 lb (904 kg) realistic payload proxy and 11 seats define the usable cabin mission.

Limitations to price honestly

  • A flexible modern regional workhorse, but two large piston engines, an unpressurized cabin and commercial maintenance make private ownership impractical.
  • $108k (€100k) fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
  • Approximate 2,595 ft (791 m) take-off requirement must be checked against runway, surface, slope, temperature and loading.

Recommended missions

  • Family and small-group touring with a weight-and-balance check for every trip.
  • Short and medium regional trips, accepting fuel stops when conditions require.
  • Recreational, training or personal travel where operating efficiency is more important than airline-like speed.

What you need to be qualified to fly a Tecnam P2012 Traveller

On top of a pilot certificate, this aircraft obliges the person flying it to hold the following. Each one is time and money before the first trip, and insurers usually attach their own minimums on top.

  • Multi-engine rating. An airplane multi-engine land class rating. Insurers add their own minimum: multi-engine time, time in this make and model, and often a checkout with a named instructor before you fly it solo.

US requirements under 14 CFR 61.31, stated for orientation and not as advice. PlaneFit is not an aviation authority or a training organisation. Other authorities set different rules, and the current regulation and your instructor are what govern.

Common questions about the Tecnam P2012 Traveller

How much does a Tecnam P2012 Traveller cost?

An indicative 2025 market price for a Tecnam P2012 Traveller is $3.18m (€2.94m) to $3.8m (€3.52m). This is a planning estimate normalised across the market, not a quote for a specific airframe. Condition, engine time remaining, avionics and damage history move the real number more than the model year does.

What does a Tecnam P2012 Traveller cost per hour to operate?

Flying 80 hours a year, a Tecnam P2012 Traveller works out at roughly $181k (€168k) annually, which is about $2,268 (€2,100) per flight hour all-in once fixed costs are spread across those hours. The direct cost per hour alone, covering fuel, reserves and consumables, is about $918 (€850).

How far can a Tecnam P2012 Traveller fly?

Published range is 950 nm (1,759 km). With 4 people aboard and realistic reserves, plan on a practical radius of about 636 nm rather than the brochure figure.

What do you need to be qualified to fly a Tecnam P2012 Traveller?

Beyond a pilot certificate, a Tecnam P2012 Traveller requires multi-engine rating. An airplane multi-engine land class rating. Insurers add their own minimum: multi-engine time, time in this make and model, and often a checkout with a named instructor before you fly it solo. These are US requirements and are stated for orientation; confirm them against the current regulation and an instructor.

What runway does a Tecnam P2012 Traveller need?

Plan on approximately 2,595 ft (791 m) for take-off. Check this against the actual runway, surface, slope, temperature and loading, all of which extend the requirement.

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