N394US

N394US is a Tecnam P2006T, a twin-engine piston aircraft operated by AIRCRAFT FIDELITY CORP TRUSTEE. SkyMeter has tracked 650 flights totalling 366 hours of airtime via ADS-B across 2 callsigns. The most frequent segment is KDTO to KDTO. Service window in our records spans 321 days. Of those flights, 20 (3.1%) carry at least one detected incident — go-around, unstable approach, stall warning, or runway excursion. The Tecnam P2006T has a maximum takeoff weight of 2,712 lb.

About the Tecnam P2006T

The Tecnam P2006T is an Italian light twin-engine aircraft that entered production in 2007, designed by the Pascale brothers at Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam. Built around fuel efficiency and modern training economics, the P2006T features twin Rotax 912S3 engines—each producing just 100 horsepower—making it one of the most economical piston twins in operation. Its high-wing configuration, composite construction, and side-by-side seating for up to four occupants position it as both a multi-engine trainer and a light utility aircraft for short-haul operations.

What sets the P2006T apart in the light twin category is its remarkably low operating cost, burning roughly 20 liters per hour combined—about half the fuel consumption of legacy twins like the Piper Seminole or Beechcraft Duchess. This efficiency, combined with a maximum cruise speed around 145 knots and a service ceiling of 16,500 feet, has made it popular with flight schools transitioning students to multi-engine ratings without the expense of traditional twins. The aircraft's Rotax powerplants run on automotive gasoline (mogas) where approved, further reducing operational expenses. Its docile handling characteristics and benign single-engine performance make it forgiving for ab-initio multi-engine training.

The P2006T has found a niche beyond training, serving in roles from coastal patrol to pipeline inspection, particularly in regions where operating costs matter more than raw speed or payload. Its 23-gallon-per-side fuel capacity provides roughly four hours of endurance, and the high wing offers excellent downward visibility for observation missions. While it won't match the performance envelope of larger twins, the P2006T represents a modern rethinking of what a light twin should be in an era of rising fuel costs and tightening training budgets.

SkyMeter has tracked flights across airframes and operators, with the largest observed operator.