Cirrus has introduced the TRAC10, a new piston aircraft developed specifically for professional flight training. The company said the model is intended for flight schools, universities and pilot academies and expects to begin deliveries in the United States in 2027, followed by international customers in 2028.
The aircraft expands the company's TRAC training lineup but departs from the SR Series by adopting a different airframe configuration and a new powerplant. Cirrus selected the 160-horsepower Rotax 916 iSc turbocharged engine with full-authority digital engine control (FADEC), replacing the larger Continental engines used on its SR20 and SR22 aircraft.
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July 06, 2026
According to Cirrus, the engine can burn as little as 5.9 gallons of fuel per hour at 65% cruise power. It can also operate on several fuel types, including 100LL avgas, unleaded 91/94 fuel and approved automotive gasoline blends, which could reduce operating costs for flight schools.
The TRAC10 features a three-seat cabin instead of the conventional two-seat layout found on most primary trainers. The rear seat sits between the front occupants in a raised position, giving an observer a direct view of the cockpit. Cirrus said the position can also receive an optional display to allow instructors or students to follow flight information during lessons.
The aircraft includes the Garmin flight deck, adjustable seats and rudder pedals, USB-C charging ports, storage compartments and optional air conditioning. Cirrus said those features were selected to accommodate the high daily utilization typical of training fleets.
Parachute system
Safety equipment includes the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS), which deploys a parachute capable of lowering the entire aircraft in an emergency. The TRAC10 also receives Garmin's Electronic Stability and Protection (ESP) system, the LVL recovery button, a stick shaker that warns of an approaching stall and a modified wing design intended to improve resistance to inadvertent spins.
Cirrus also plans to equip the aircraft with its Cirrus IQ digital fleet management platform. The system transmits aircraft data wirelessly and can monitor maintenance intervals, fuel quantity, engine parameters and navigation database status through cloud-based software compatible with third-party fleet management applications.
The manufacturer said it has received orders for more than 100 aircraft from 13 flight training organizations worldwide, although it did not identify the customers or disclose delivery schedules.
Production will take place at Cirrus' headquarters in Duluth, Minnesota. The company lists a starting price of US$499,900 for the TRAC10.
