The AeroAndina MXP-158 Embera is a Colombian
ultralight aircraft that was designed and produced by
AeroAndina of
Cali. The aircraft was available ready-to fly.
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The MXP-158 is no longer in production.
Design and development
The aircraft was designed to comply with the
Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight rules and is noted for its robust design and ability to handle rough field operations. It features a
strut-braced high-wing
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, a two-seats-in-
side-by-side configuration enclosed cockpit,
tricycle landing gear
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and a single engine in
tractor configuration
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.
The aircraft is made from
aluminum
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sheet. Its span wing is supported by V-
strut
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Part of the functionality o ...
s and
jury struts. The standard engine available was the
Rotax 912UL four-stroke powerplant.
Specifications (MXP-158 Embera)
References
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1990s Colombian ultralight aircraft
Single-engined tractor aircraft
High-wing aircraft