N572XR - 1963 FOLLAND GNAT


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    Aircraft Summary


    General

    Year
    1963
    Manufacturer
    FOLLAND
    Model
    GNAT
    Registration #
    N572XR
    Serial Number
    XR572
    Condition
    Used
    Total Time
    2994.7
    Number of Seats
    2
    Description
    Former Royal Air Force Trainer and Red Arrows #6 Aircraft – Featured in the movie Hot Shots - 2 Main Batteries in the Nose w/ Battery Isolation Switch in Cockpit – 100 Amp Alternator that Runs off Gear Box – 4 Bottle Gaseous Oxygen System in Nose – IFR – DC Electrical System – Air Start – Engine is Run Periodically but Aircraft Out of Annual – 3,000 lbs Fuel Tank - Fuel Burn 160-180 gph – Hot Seats – Documentation Since New - Comes with Full Set of Manuals – New Tail was installed by Red Arrows Team for Specialized Use. Aircraft had new wing installed after transport from UK to United States. Current owner has owned and flown the aircraft since 1988.

    Airframe

    Airframe Notes
    Year of Manufacture 1963 Time Since New 2994.7+

    Engine

    Engine Notes
    Bristol-Siddley Orpheus Mk 101 TBO 1,000 hours Time Since Overhaul 20.5+ hours Date of Last Eng Refurb. 11/12/1993

    Avionics

    Avionics/Radios
    Front: King KMA 24H Audio Panel King KY 196A VHF Nav/Comm (28 volt) Collins 164 UHF Comm Dual King KN 53 Nav King KN 62A DME King KR 87 ADF King KT 79 Transponder King KI 229 RMI King KI 204 VOR/LOC/Glideslope Indicator Electric Horizon and Standby Horizon PN 101 HSI, Oil and Fuel Pressure Indicators, Volt/Amp Meter Back: King KMA 24H Audio Panel Electric Horizon and Standby Horizon Electric DG

    Additional Equipment

    Additional Equipment
    SPARES/EQUIP.: Wingtips – Rudder – Horizontal Stabilizer (one side) – Ducting Parts including all Air Inlets to the Engine – Box of Castings – Tires (12 main, 3 nose and 4 tubes) – New Brake Assemblies (valued at $25K) – Godfrey Air Conditioning Unit – Fuel Lines - Air Start Jet Engine (runs cooler than electric start) – And Other Misc. Parts


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