Aircraft Quiz #87

[Doug Robertson]

Name the manufacturer of a four-place fixed gear certificated production civil aircraft powered by a single JET-A fueled engine, the aircraft's model nomenclature and engine nomenclature. When did it first fly? This quiz should be easy, but the aircraft seems little-known or seen.

1. Manufacturer?

2. Aircraft exact full nomenclature?

3. Date of first flight?

4. Bonus for initial production price.

[SunvisorFlyer]

A fixed gear running on JET-A?

If we had a change in fuel to Jet A-1 or TS-1, I would think you were talking about the PZL M-15. Funny looking aircraft that is.

[Doug Robertson]

Yes to your question. I know it seems odd, but there is a production aircraft meeting all the questions' requirements. And, I believe the eventual answers will surprise many readers!!!

[moxy]

I'll try this:

1. Textron Cessna

2. Cessna 172 JT-A Turbo Skyhawk

3. Can't find exact date, probably about 2014?

4. USD 435000.00

Engine is a Continental CD-155 Diesel.

[Doug Robertson]

Well Rob, I am in somewhat of a quandary here because your response aircraft was just certificated and I am not sure it is in full production with deliveries now immediately available as manufacturers normally await certification before mass production of government-approved commercial or private aircraft. I was thinking of an earlier production aircraft that meets all of the Quiz questions. The earliest aircraft meeting all test questions/requirements should prevail, my thinking.

Please keep trying.

[Doug Robertson]

With now over 250 views and no right answers, here are the Quiz #87 answers.

1. Textron Cessna.

2. T182JT-A TURBO SKYLANE JT-A

3. First flight- 21 May 2013.

4. Initial price faf $515,000.

This FAA-certificated aircraft is diesel powered by a 227 hp SMA SR305-230 diesel engine, burning 11 U.S. gallons/hour of Jet-A. Cruise speed is 156 knots/179 mph. The introduction name was Turbo Skylane NXT; then changed to #2 answer above to eliminate confusion with the Remos NXT. Seating is four-place with fixed landing gear. First public announcements of this aircraft were in 2012.

Having answered this, I have never knowingly seen one; and definitely not ever photographed one. The JET-A diesel fuel needed definitely limits refueling airport stops considered for trip planning. Further info on this aircraft is welcomed.

[SunvisorFlyer]

I think the 182 was cancelled before the FAA certified it.

https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2015/may/14/cessna-not-accepting-182-jt-a-orders

[Doug Robertson]

OOPS! I am embarrassed as my Cessna reference has heretofore been trustworthy and I missed your good references re the setback of the diesel C182. It appears that Rob may have the correct diesel C172 aircraft as Textron Cessna subsequently pursued a diesel-powered C172. I thank you for the correction!