Neiva
Regente 420L
The Regente 420L is a light, single‑engine, low‑wing aircraft produced by the Brazilian manufacturer Indústria Aeronáutica Neiva in the early 1970s. Developed as a modern evolution of the earlier Neiva Paulistinha series, the Regente was intended to provide flight schools, private owners, and aeroclubs with a reliable, economical platform for pilot training and short‑range transportation. The prototype first flew in 1971 and series production lasted until 1984, during which more than 150 units were delivered to Brazilian civil aviation operators and a few export customers.
Key features of the Regente 420L include a 150 hp Lycoming O‑320 air‑cooled engine, a fully cantilevered wing with tapered planform, and a spacious cabin that seats two side‑by‑side with an optional third seat behind. The aircraft’s all‑metal construction, simple fixed tricycle landing gear, and straightforward control layout give it low operating costs and easy maintenance. Its flight characteristics are praised for stability, gentle stall behaviour, and forgiving handling, making it a favorite among student pilots.
The Regente 420L played a significant role in expanding Brazil’s general‑aviation fleet, helping to standardise training curricula and stimulate domestic aircraft production during a period of rapid growth in the country’s aerospace sector.
Key features of the Regente 420L include a 150 hp Lycoming O‑320 air‑cooled engine, a fully cantilevered wing with tapered planform, and a spacious cabin that seats two side‑by‑side with an optional third seat behind. The aircraft’s all‑metal construction, simple fixed tricycle landing gear, and straightforward control layout give it low operating costs and easy maintenance. Its flight characteristics are praised for stability, gentle stall behaviour, and forgiving handling, making it a favorite among student pilots.
The Regente 420L played a significant role in expanding Brazil’s general‑aviation fleet, helping to standardise training curricula and stimulate domestic aircraft production during a period of rapid growth in the country’s aerospace sector.
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Classification
Dimensions
- Length
- 78.75 inch
- Height
- 47.25 inch
- Wingspan
- 39.25 inch
- Mass
- 2293 pound
Performance
- Maximum Speed
- 132 knot
- Service Ceiling
- 15810 foot
- Range
- 498 nautical mile
Production & History
- Units Produced
- 40
- First Flight
- 1967