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CAP (Companhia Aeronáutica Paulista)

CAP CAP-4 Paulistinha

Name: CAP CAP-4 Paulistinha
Brand: CAP

PAUL

Fora do escopo executivo · Aviação geral

Single-Engine PistonDiscontinued1960

Range

270 NM · 500 km

MTOW

540 kg

Cruise

76 kt · 141 km/h

Seats

2 seats (pilot included)

Used price

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Specifications for the CAP-4 Paulistinha original variant. Sources: en.wikipedia.org (checked on 10/10/2026).

The CAP CAP-4 Paulistinha is a single-engine piston built from 1960, now out of production. It has a range of 270 nm, a cruise speed of 76 kt (141 km/h), 2 seats (pilot included). In Brazil there are 57 active units in the RAB-ANAC, excluding cancelled registrations.

Source: RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/11/2026) and Jet Tracker catalog (spec sheet reviewed on 10/10/2026).

Temporal identity

First flight

Jan 01, 1935

FAA cert.

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ANAC cert.

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Deliveries start

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Units produced

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A classic of Brazilian aviation, a two-seat high-wing trainer manufactured by Companhia Aeronáutica Paulista in the 1940s, derived from the EAY-201 Ypiranga. With a 65 hp Franklin engine, it trained generations of pilots at the country's flying clubs, with 777 units produced. The remaining examples fly today as historic and collector aircraft.

Detailed specs

Performance

Power: 65 hp (48 kW)
Engine: Franklin 4AC

Cabin and comfort

Detailed specs pending

Avionics and engines

Detailed specs pending

Operating costs

Detailed specs pending

External dimensions

Overall length: 6.65 m
Wingspan: 10.1 m
Height: 1.95 m

Weights & fuel

Operating empty weight (OEW): 320 kg
Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW): 540 kg
Fuel capacity: 77 L
Fuel capacity: 138 lb

Cabin

Standard configuration

2 typical seats (pilot included)

Length

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Width

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Height

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Volume

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Baggage

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History

First flight - 1935

1935

Brazil Fleet

260 registrations in the RAB (all statuses)

Full analysis: listing, mark reservations, charts and change log in the ANAC Monitor.

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Lineage

Model with no documented lineage in the manufacturer's line.

Curiosities and highlights

Curated knowledge pending.

Registrations in Brazil

29 operational aircraft owned by companies in the ANAC registry (RAB). Each opens the profile with owner, operator, status and history.

PP-GCD PP-GST PP-GSY PP-GSZ PP-GTI PP-GUR PP-GUX PP-GVN PP-GVU PP-GXS PP-GXU PP-GZX PP-HFS PP-HHP PP-HIY PP-HJA PP-HLH PP-HLX PP-HMN PP-HMS PP-HOG PP-HPD PP-HPN PP-HQU PP-HRF PP-HRS PP-RCS PP-RRY PT-DRP

Frequently asked questions

What is the range of the CAP CAP-4 Paulistinha?

The maximum range is 270 nm (270 NM · 500 km).

How fast is the CAP CAP-4 Paulistinha?

Cruise speed is 76 kt, equivalent to 141 km/h.

How many passengers does the CAP CAP-4 Paulistinha seat?

The CAP CAP-4 Paulistinha has 2 seats in total, counting the pilot seat: up to 1 passenger.

How many CAP CAP-4 Paulistinha are there in Brazil?

There are 57 active units in the RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/11/2026): operational, mark reservation or suspended, excluding cancelled registrations.