N261VF - 1989 GLASAIR GLASAIR I RG


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    Aircraft Summary


    General

    Year
    1989
    Manufacturer
    GLASAIR
    Model
    GLASAIR I RG
    Registration #
    N261VF
    Serial Number
    576
    Condition
    Used
    Description
    This meticulously maintained aerobatic aircraft has been spared no expense. Since acquiring the aircraft in 2012, it has undergone a thorough nose-to-tail transformation which includes safety upgrades, performance modifications, maintenance accessibility enhancements, and avionics upgrades that sets this speedster apart from others in its class. It is fully IFR capable and is a breeze to fly in IFR conditions using the integrated TruTrak EFIS and autopilot system, GNS 430W COM/NAV, and WiFi enabled weather (FIS-B/NEXRAD) data displayed on your mobile device. When evaluating the price, consider what this aircraft offers that others do not: •Safety upgrades comparable with many military aircraft today •Certified to perform aerobatics •MT composite 3-bladed propeller •Electric Speed Brake •Great avionics package for VFR or IFR operations •Mid-time engine with low oil consumption and great compressions •Oil history samples from Blackstone Labs – no adverse findings •Meticulous record keeping of repairs and modifications since 2012 Online logbooks and additional pictures available on request

    Airframe

    Airframe Notes
    985 TT (as of 6/20/2017) Serial # 576 48 Gallons Fuel Electric Slotted Flaps with on stick control switch Flap warning horn - sounds when flaps are down and gear is not down Pilot Hands on Stick controls – Pull-to-talk trigger, Flaps switch and auto-pilot override button Elevator and Aileron Trim lever Electric speedbrake on belly Hydraulic Pump (downside) override button Hydraulic Pump activity light indicator Removable pilot and co-pilot sticks Pilot and Passenger shoulder harnesses (passenger dual harness) Zero fuel weight (ZFW) 1622 lbs. Max Gross Weight 2000 lbs. Useful Load 821

    Engine

    Engine Notes
    High Performance Aircraft Engines and Components, Inc. Lycoming IO-360-B1E, 180 HP Serial Number RL-2231-51A 985 SMOH (as of 6/20/2017) Total Time: 3102 (as of 6/20/2017) Compressions at last annual (1/22/2017) 75/76/76/77 ADs up to date

    Props

    Prop Notes
    May 2006 (11 years ago): Prop strike during taxi operations. Pilot inadvertently raised the gear instead of flap switch while waiting for takeoff. Engine disassembled and inspected. Replaced 2-blade Hartzell with 3-bladed MT composite propeller. MT MTV-12-B/183-59D Serial # 01214 287 TTSNEW (as of 6/20/2017) 140 SMOH (as of 6/20/2017)

    Avionics

    Avionics/Radios
    TruTrak EFIS AP IV with engine instruments modification for programming and displaying: • 4 probe EGT/CHT • Lean of peak markers • MP • RPM • Fuel Pressure • Fuel totalizer including GPH/Gallons Remaining/Hours Remaining/Fuel add • Oil Temperature and Pressure • Volts and Amps • OAT • Engine and oil time • Local time TruTrak 2-axis auto pilot system with 50 lb. torque pitch and roll servos GMA-240 Audio Panel GNS-430W GPS/Comm Master avionics switch SkyRadar LLC GPS/ADS B in receiver (connects with Wing X Pro software on iPad) Comant CI-122 VHF Antenna Garmin GA-56 GPS Antenna Bendix/King KX-155 Nav/Comm Bendix/King KI-209 VOR/LOC / GS Indicator Comant CI-157P VOR/LOC/GS Antenna Trans-Cal D120 P2T Encoder Altitude Encoder Bendix/King KT-76A Transponder Precision Magnetic Compass Backup vacuum attitude indicator Vacuum suction gauge Backup oil temp and pressure gauges Backup RPM and Manifold gauges Backup airspeed indicator and static system Backup altimeter (not certified for IFR flight at this time)

    Additional Equipment

    Additional Equipment
    Nitrogen Blowdown Bottle for Emergency Gear Extension SAF-AIR Oil Drain Sump Valves Upgraded Cleveland 30-181 and high heat brake pads G-meter Heated Pitot/Static tube Additional dual static port for TruTrak EFIS Lightweight Sky-Tec Starter Shower of Sparks’s ignition starting vibrator Lightweight Odyssey PC-680 battery Battery Minder smart charger Wingtip and tail strobes Navigation lights Instrument bezel lighting with dimmer Pitot Heat Landing Light Master Switch iPad mounting bracket and ball (2) Auxiliary Power Plugs (cigar lighter style) Cabin heat Halon fire bottle Carbon Monoxide detector GoPro glare shield camera Hydraulic gauge (downside pressure only) Heavy Duty Glasair canopy cover – Excellent condition Glasair custom tow bar included Jacks stands and wing plates Aircraft Instruction manuals and all Service Bulletins Updated Equipment List Original Owner’s Manual Detailed Pilot Checklist Complete logbooks

    Exterior

    Exterior Notes
    Painted 2010 (estimated) White Imron with Red, White and Blue Stripes - 8 Gull wing window (passenger side), pilot sliding window (pilot side), and front windscreen in excellent condition - no crazing

    Interior

    Interior Notes
    Installed 2010 – 8 Camel tan leather interior with dark tan carpet Camel tan leather stick boots Baggage shelf

    Inspection Status

    Inspection Status
    Annual inspection - due January 2018 Altimeter/Static System inspection - due August 2018 Transponder inspection - due August 2018 ELT inspection – due Jan 2018 (replacement in 2019)


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