In 1978, Avions Robin started design of a new range of all-metal single-engined light aircraft, with a wide range of variants planned with between two and four seats, various engines and a choice of fixed or retractable undercarriage.

A forward sliding canopy covers a four-seat cockpit, while the aircraft is fitted with a distinctive T-tail.

This led to the planned higher power versions being abandoned, with engines limited to 119 kW (160 hp) or less to avoid competition with Socata's own TB series.

[3] Production continued after Robin was sold to Aéronautique Service (later to become Apex Aircraft) in mid-1988, with 76 delivered by 1998.

[8] Data from Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1988-89 [10]General characteristics Performance