Dimensions and Landing Gear

Every hangar door, taxiway margin and walk-around starts with knowing how big the aircraft actually is. This lesson collects the P2006T's principal external dimensions, its wing geometry, and the landing-gear measurements and tire sizes.

At a glance

• Wingspan11.4 m (37.4 ft)
• Length8.7 m (28.5 ft)
• Overall height2.58 m (8.46 ft)
• Wing surface14.76 m² (158.9 ft²)
• Mean Geometric Chord1.295 m (4.25 ft)
• Wing dihedral1°
• Wing aspect ratio8.80
• Main landing gear track2.0 m
• Main landing gear wheelbase2.9 m
• Main landing gear tire6.00-6
• Nose landing gear tire5.00-5

Airframe dimensions

The P2006T spans 11.4 m (37.4 ft) from wing tip to wing tip, measures 8.7 m (28.5 ft) in length, and stands 2.58 m (8.46 ft) tall overall.

The wing has a surface of 14.76 m² (158.9 ft²) and a Mean Geometric Chord of 1.295 m (4.25 ft). Its dihedral is 1° and its aspect ratio is 8.80.

Landing gear

The main landing gear is listed with a track of 2.0 m and a wheelbase of 2.9 m — two easily confused figures worth memorizing as a pair.

• Main landing gear tire — 6.00-6

• Nose landing gear tire — 5.00-5

Figure: Landing gear geometry — track and wheelbase (redrawn).

Check yourself

• What is the wingspan, in metres and in feet?

• What are the main landing gear track and wheelbase — and which figure is which?

• Which tire size is fitted to the nose landing gear, and which to the main landing gear?

• What are the wing's surface area, dihedral and aspect ratio?

Study aid — always fly your aircraft's current AFM/POH.