The Fuji FA-200 Aero Subaru is a single-engine piston-powered monoplane built by Fuji Heavy Industries of Japan.
Design and development Fuji Heavy Industries began development of a four-seat light aeroplane, the Fuji FA-200 Aero Subaru in 1964, the first prototype flying on 12 August 1965. It is a low-wing all-metal aircraft, fitted with a fixed undercarriage. It was first certified in Japan on 6 July 1966, with certification in the United States occurring on 26 September 1967.
Production started in March 1968, continuing until 1986, with a total of 275 built.
Variants F-200-II Prototype with a Lycoming O-320 engine FA-200-160 Initial version, powered by 120 kW Lycoming O-320 engine and fixed-pitch propeller. FA-200-180 More powerful development - Lycoming IO-360 engine and constant speed propeller. FA-200-180AO Powered by 130 kW Lycoming O-360-A5AD engine and fitted with fixed-pitch propeller. FA-203-S Experimental short takeoff and landing (STOL) version, developed by Japan's National Aerospace Laboratory fitted with boundary layer control system. F-201 Proposed three-seat variant, not built. F-202 Proposed two-seat aerobatic variant, not built. F-203 Proposed STOL variant. F-204 Proposed crop spraying variant, not built.
Accidents and incidents On May 13, 2017, a Fuji FM 200-160 with tail number E7-AAS, crashed in Jasenica, near Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina, killing all 5 on board. Among them were 3 children.
Specifications (FA-200-180)
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FUJI/FA-200 AERO SUBARU