—TL SPORT AIRCRAFT TL-2000

TL Sport Aircraft TL-2000 Sting for Sale

The TL Sport Aircraft TL-2000 Sting is a high-performance Light Sport Aircraft manufactured by TL Ultralight in the Czech Republic. Built from advanced carbon fiber and fiberglass composite materials, the Sting delivers exceptional aerodynamic efficiency, modern systems, and genuine cross-country capability within the LSA category. Airplane Trade connects buyers and sellers of the TL-2000 Sting across North America, Europe, and beyond.

Design and Construction

The TL-2000 Sting uses advanced composite construction throughout, with carbon fiber and fiberglass laminates forming the primary airframe structure. The result is a remarkably light empty weight that enables meaningful useful load within LSA weight limits. The low-wing monoplane configuration with tricycle landing gear gives the Sting a refined appearance that distinguishes it from competitors in the Light Sport category. TL Ultralight has built a strong reputation for quality composite construction across successive model generations.

Sting S4 and Carbon Variants

The TL-2000 family includes sub-variants distinguished by landing gear configuration and materials specification. The Sting S4 features conventional composite structure with fixed or retractable tricycle gear. The Sting Carbon uses an even more weight-optimized carbon fiber structure for lower empty weight and higher useful load within the 1,320 lb MTOW limit for FAA-registered LSA aircraft.

Performance Specifications

• Engine: Rotax 912 ULS, 100 hp (standard) or Rotax 912 iS Sport
• Maximum speed (Vne): Approximately 155 knots
• Cruise speed (75% power): Approximately 120-130 knots TAS
• Stall speed (clean): Approximately 42 knots
• Range: Approximately 700-900 nm depending on fuel load and configuration
• Maximum takeoff weight: 1,320 lb (FAA LSA limit)
• Useful load: Approximately 440-500 lb depending on variant
• Fuel capacity: Approximately 26-34 US gallons depending on tanks fitted
• Landing gear: Fixed or retractable tricycle (variant dependent)

Rotax Engine Platform

The Rotax 912 series engine installed in the TL-2000 Sting is the dominant powerplant in the Light Sport and ultralight categories worldwide. The 912 ULS produces 100 horsepower at 5,800 rpm through a reduction gearbox that allows use of an efficient large-diameter propeller at optimal tip speeds. Fuel consumption at cruise is typically 4.5 to 5.5 US gallons per hour, making the Sting one of the most economical cross-country aircraft available to sport pilots. The 912 iS Sport variant adds electronic fuel injection and dual electronic ignition for improved fuel economy and reduced pilot workload during engine management.

Rotax 912 TBO is 2,000 hours for the ULS variant and 2,000 hours for the iS, with a well-established global overhaul network providing competitive service pricing. The liquid-cooled cylinder heads and air-cooled cylinders of the 912 family manage heat effectively even in hot ambient conditions, and the geared reduction drive system is reliable and well understood by the global community of Rotax-authorized maintenance centers.

Cockpit and Avionics

The TL-2000 Sting cockpit is a side-by-side two-seat arrangement with a full-width instrument panel that accommodates a wide range of avionics configurations. Many aircraft in the fleet have been equipped with glass cockpit displays from Dynon Avionics, Garmin, or MGL Avionics, providing moving map navigation, engine monitoring, autopilot integration, and traffic awareness in a compact, weight-efficient package appropriate for the LSA category. The large bubble canopy provides excellent all-around visibility that enhances situational awareness during both cross-country flight and pattern work at busy uncontrolled airports.

Operating Economics

The TL-2000 Sting occupies an exceptionally attractive economic position among two-seat aircraft. With fuel burns of 4.5 to 5.5 gallons per hour on the Rotax 912, hourly fuel costs are a fraction of those for piston aircraft in higher power categories. Insurance costs for LSA aircraft are generally lower than for certificated aircraft, and annual condition inspection requirements under FAA Sport Pilot rules can be performed by a certificated Light Sport Aircraft Repairman with appropriate credentials, potentially reducing maintenance costs compared to standard airworthiness certificates. These factors combine to make the Sting one of the lowest total-cost cross-country capable aircraft in production.

Buying a TL-2000 Sting

When evaluating a TL-2000 Sting for purchase, confirm the aircraft registration status — whether registered as FAA Light Sport Aircraft under ASTM standards or under an Experimental or other category — as this determines maintenance and pilot certificate requirements. Review the airframe logbook for condition inspection history, any composite repair documentation, and propeller records. Check the Rotax engine logbook for time since new or overhaul and confirm that all applicable Rotax and aircraft manufacturer service bulletins have been complied with. Inspect the composite structure for delamination, impact damage, or UV degradation of the gelcoat surface. Verify avionics currency including ADS-B Out compliance if the aircraft operates in controlled or ADIZ airspace.

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