C-FKVU - 2012 KITFOX SERIES 5

2012

KITFOX

SERIES 5

C-FKVU

Used

CZVL

430

2

Late model Kitfox 5 for sale. Built 2012. TTAFE 430. O235L2C with TBI and EI. Flies regularly. Many modifications and maintenance upgrades in the last few years- see specs page. Based Edmonton AB. I love this plane but need something faster. May trade for a Glasair Super 2 or 3. Open to offers. Can deliver anywhere in North America.

430

Lycoming O235L2C with Ellison TBI and Lightsped Plasma 2 EI.

Whirlwind ground adjustable

2019 - Replaced main fuel lines with new. - Rebuilt the seat with carbon fiber overlays to repair cracks in corners, strengthen the seat, and improve aesthetics. - Rewired the entire aircraft forward of the seats including replacing the Garmin 430 and GMA340 with a GTR200B and Aera 560. Removed the VOR equipment. - Powder coated all interior panels except the main instrument panel. - Replaced pilot side rudder pedals with new Puka pedals. 2020 - Replaced plastic brake lines at the calipers with braided. - Replaced plastic header tank with modern aluminum design - Replaced lead-acid battery with EarthX 680C - Installed carbon fiber oil cooler exhaust plenum with electric actuated damper. This provided cockpit-controlled oil temperatures. - Installed 8 lb counterweight in the tail for CG trim. The aircraft is now ideal CG with heavy Lycoming engine with very good handling qualities and no requirement for baggage when flying solo. - Installed cooling inlet fronts to trim CHT and oil temps and move away from temporary baffle covers - Removed painted red stripe on engine cowling - Welded a doubler on the tailwheel mounting flange to prevent known metal fatigue cracking on Model 5’s. Installed Airframes Alaska T3 tailwheel suspension system. - Upgraded Avmap Ultra to Garmin G5. - Replaced pilot side door with new-style bubble with new frame and latch design. - Replaced tail fairings with new to prevent chafing on horizontal stabilizer. 2021 - Replaced Cleveland wheels and brakes with Beringer dual calipers. - Replaced tires with tubeless Goodyear 26” bushwheels. - Replaced Matco master cylinders with Beringer and installed brake regulator for brake power adjustment. Replaced all brake lines with new Beringer design. - Replaced all rudder pedal torque tubes with new gusseted design to eliminate fatigue cracking risk at the base weld. Reworked the mounting blocks for minimal friction. - Replaced main control torque tube with new and rebuilt all controls under the pilot seat to remove any friction or freeplay. - Installed fabric reinforcement tape on the belly to extend fabric life where it contacts fuselage tubing. - Installed high current USB charger and voltmeter in the cockpit. - Installed copilot side door with bubble and new design frame and latch. - Installed new style NACA duct cockpit vent. - Added vortex generators to wings and tail.

Garmin Aera 560, GTR200B, Garmin G5, high quality wiring