Mooney M10T explained

Mooney M10T should not be confused with Mooney M10 Cadet.

The Mooney M10T is a light aircraft that was under development by Mooney Aircraft with an original proposed delivery date in 2017. The project was cancelled in April 2017.

The first flight of the proof of concept prototype was on 23 December 2015.[1]

Design and development

The M10T is a three-seat, single engine, low-wing, tricycle gear composite aircraft, that was originally proposed as a new training aircraft.[2] Although similar in configuration to the Ercoupe-based Mooney M10, the aircraft is an all-new design of composite construction with sidestick controls. The M10J is a parallel development, with a larger 1550NaN0 engine and retractable landing gear.[2] [3] [4] [5]

The company planned to produce the design at its Chino, California plant initially, with the option of expanding to its Kerrville, Texas facility. Assembly was also considered for a new plant under construction in Hunan province, China.[6]

In April 2017 the company indicated that development was canceled, but that their next-generation piston aircraft would use the knowledge they gained during the project.[7] [8]

Variants

M10T
  • Fixed gear trainer with Continental CD-135 diesel engine. One prototype built.
    M10J
  • Retractable gear version with Continental CD-155 diesel engine. None completed.

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    Notes and References

    1. News: Kauh. Elaine. Mooney M10T Achieves First Test Flight. 25 December 2015. AVweb. 23 December 2015.
    2. Web site: M10T. Mooney. 25 December 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151226013330/http://www.mooney.com/en/M10T.html. 26 December 2015.
    3. News: Mooney Unveils Diesel M10T, M10J. 12 November 2014. AOPA. 11 November 2014.
    4. News: Bergqvist. Pia. Mooney Launches Diesel-Powered M10 Two Seater. 13 November 2014. Flying. 11 November 2014.
    5. News: Trimble. Stephen. Mooney adds composite, diesel-powered aircraft to portfolio. 13 November 2014. Flightglobal. Reed Business Information. 13 November 2014. Washington, D.C..
    6. News: Bertorelli. Paul. New Mooneys To Be U.S.-Built, But China Remains An Option. 6 December 2014. AVweb. 4 December 2014.
    7. Web site: Mooney Shows Certified Acclaim, Recalibrates M10 Project. 5 April 2017. Bertorelli . Paul . AVweb. 4 April 2017 .
    8. News: Laboda. Amy. Mooney CEO: M10 Proof-of-concept Program Is Over. 25 May 2017. AINonline. AIN Publications. 4 April 2017.

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