N4023W - 1991 PZL PZL 104 80

1991

PZL

PZL-104-80

CF21910930

N4023W

Used

Wilga 80 -- Wilga 35 modified in accordance with FAR regulations for US market, of 1979, powered by PZL AI-14RA engine, serial production. The PZL-104 was designed mainly for use in sports aviation, especially for glider-towing and parachute training. The prototype of the initial Wilga 1 variant was first flown on April 24, 1962. It used a Polish 220 hp flat engine PZL WN-6RB. The Wilga 1 revealed numerous faults, the most serious of which were that it was too heavy and the crew could not see a towed glider. As a result, the airframe was thoroughly redesigned by a team led by Bronis³aw ¯urakowski and Andrzej Frydrychewicz, retaining only the general composition and part of wings in common with the initial design. A completely new slimmer, strengthened fuselage was provided, which offers an excellent view for the crew. Side doors open upwards and it is possible to fly with doors open for a better observation or performing parachute jumps. The new variant, PZL-104 Wilga 2, flew first on August 1, 1963. A short production run followed (later converted to the Wilga C and Wilga 3 configurations). On December 30, 1963 the Wilga C (or Wilga 2C), an export variant for Indonesia, was flown, powered by an imported 225 hp flat engine Continental O-470. While the Wilga 2 airframe proved a successful design, the WN-6 engine was not fully reliable and did not enter serial production. As a result, it was decided to use a radial engine, the 260 hp Ivchenko AI-14R; this led to the PZL-104 Wilga 3 variant, which first flew on December 31, 1965. The new engine was more powerful, but it spoilt the previously clean and slim fuselage lines, designed for a flat engine; nonetheless, the new variant was successful. Especially high was its rate of climb - maximum 11 m/s (2,165 fpm) with minimal load. One of few flaws was relatively uneconomical engine. Another variant, the Wilga 32, was an improved small series export variant with Continental flat engine, produced also in Indonesia as Gelatik. After producing 13 Wilga 3s, there were some improvements made, most notably a landing gear base increased from 2.12 m to 2.83 m to improve stability. An improved model, designated PZL-104 Wilga 35, first flew on June 29, 1967, then it entered mass production. Most numerous variant of Wilga 35 was the utility plane Wilga 35A, others were built in small numbers or remained prototypes. From 1979 the Wilga 80 went into production, an improved model certified for the US market. In the late 1990s the PZL-104M Wilga 2000 family was developed with Lycoming flat engines and with improved aerodynamics. Over 1000 of all types of the Wilga have been built, including 935 of the Wilga 35 and 80, which made it the most numerous-built plane of Polish design. EADS-PZL has announced on its web page, that it had decided to stop the production of the PZL-104MA Wilga 2000. Metal construction high-wing cantilever monoplane, conventional in layout. It is covered with thin metal sheets, rifled to increase durability, retaining low mass. Semi-monocoque fuselage. Rectangular single-spar wings, fitted with slotted flaps and slats. Four seat cabin, with two large side doors, opened upwards. Conventional fixed landing gear with tail wheel. Two-blade wooden propeller. Two fuel tanks in wings (195 L/42.9IGal/51.5USGal). Wilgas are mostly used for touring aviation, glider towing and parachute training. In Poland, most were used by the Polish Aero Club and they are still basic aircraft of regional aero clubs. Polish pilots flying Wilgas have won numerous prizes in the FAI World Rally Flying and Precision Flying Championships, from 1978 to 2006. General characteristics Crew: 1 Capacity: 3 pax Length: 8.10 m (26 ft 6 in) Wingspan: 11.12 m (36 ft 5 in) Height: 2.96 m (5 ft 8 in) Wing area: 15.50 m² (166.85 ft²) Empty weight: 900 kg (1984 lb) Gross weight: 1300 kg (2868 lb) Powerplant: 1 × Ivchenko AI-14RA air-cooled 9-cylinder radial piston engine, 194 kW (260 hp) Performance Maximum speed: 195 km/h (121 mph) Range: 670 km (416 miles) Service ceiling: 4040 m (13,255 ft) Rate of climb: 5.5 m/s (1082 ft/min) Takeoff/Landing Data Ground Roll: 365 ft Takeoff Ground Roll 509 ft Landing Over 50 ft obstacle: 850 ft Clean Plane Fax Report--- Always ask your dealer for one!

493.0

493 hours total time Built in 1991 at the Factory in Poland, this is the FAA Type Certified version of the 104, called the dash -80. ONE OWNER LAST 9 YEARS-- ALWAYS US Owned, was not a European airplane, it was shipped from the factory to the USA with 1 flight hour. Built Specifically for the U.S.A. Market, this was not an ex-military or ex-flying club airplane. This has been in private hands for recreational flying.

10

SMOH

10 Since Major Overhaul 260 Horsepower Ivchenko AI-14RA 9 Cylinder Radial Engine. FAA Certified-- NOT EXPERIMENTAL These engines are very popular and affordable to service and maintain in the United States. Very common to find mechanics who have experiance with the European Radial as it has quickly become a popular engine in aerobatic aircraft around the world, and in use today on many popular airframes such as the Pitt's Model 12, Yak 52, Sukoi, Murphy Moose, and others.

10 Hours Since Major Overhaul This airplane has been maintained to a high standard, owned and flown by a DC-3 and Citation captain of many years. When doing the engine overhaul, it was a good time to overhaul the propeller as well.

Glider Tow Hook Ski (Raise/Lower equiped)

PS Engineering Intercom Narco Mark 12D TSO Nav/Com Apollo II Morrow Loran C Narco AT50 Transponder ARTEX ELT with remote cockpit activation

1991

Very good, appears original. Hangar Kept. All Glass is in excellent condition with no major cracks or scratches.

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Very nice light brown leather seating, 4 place

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