N312LL - 1969 THORP T18

1969

THORP

T18

N312LL

194

Used

1110.0

Price just reduced! Lycoming O-320 B2B with hollow crank 160hp, 868 Smoh, Sensenich wood Prop, "T" panel minimum IFR. Dual VHF and VOR. Moving map GPS. Autopilot. Always hangared

1110 Hours Total Time

Lycoming O-320 B2B with hollow crank 160hp 868 Hours Since Overhaul

Sensenich wood Propeller "T" panel minimum IFR. Dual VHF and VOR. Moving map GPS. Interior and landing lights. Audio panel with intercom. Autopilot. Always hangared. Two Seat Aerobatic, Interior and landing lights. The T-18 design was originally developed with the Lycoming 0-290G (ground auxiliary power unit) in mind, by John Thorp. Which was easily converted to a Lycoming 0-290D engine producing 125 HP. The T-18 is an all metal 2 place side-by-side high performance aircraft. Control response is exceptional and control forces are well harmonized. The T-18 is a very capable cross-country airplane. It will carry 2 people, 80 lbs. of baggage, and depending on engine and prop, can cruise around 180 mph. Powerplants range from Lycoming O-235 (115hp) to IO-360 (180). The T-18 was designed to be built from twelve 4' x 12' sheets of aluminium ranging in thickness from 0.016 to 0.040. Ribs and fuselage frames were designed to be hand formed with a mallet over plywood form blocks. Simple aluminium angle extrusions are used for stringers and longerons. The main wing spar caps are made from 1/4 "U" channel on top and angle on bottom with flat sheet for spar webs. John Thorp designed the aircraft to be small, yet strong with excellent take-off and climb performance. The landing gear is a simple "A" frame of heavy wall 4130 steel tubing, heat treated to 180,000 lbs./sq. in. and bolted to the firewall with (3) 3/8" bolts. The engine mount is also attached to the "A" frame allowing landing stresses not to be transmitted directly to the fuselage. This landing gear system has proven to be rugged and durable. The T-18 incorporates the "flying tail" which John Thorp held the patent for. This design also incorporates a sliding bubble canopy, like a fighter style.

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, CONTACT ERIC ECKARDT Specifications and/or descriptions are provided as introductory information. They do not constitute representations or warranties of Flight Source International, Inc. Accordingly, you should rely on your own inspection of the aircraft.