N572XR - 1963 FOLLAND GNAT
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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