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    1982 WITTMAN W8 TAILWIND N-NUMBER ZK RET1982 WITTMAN W8 TAILWIND N-NUMBER ZK RET
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    ZK RET - 1982 WITTMAN W8 TAILWIND

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    Aircraft Summary

    General
    Year
    1982
    Manufacturer
    WITTMAN
    Model
    W8 TAILWIND
    Registration #
    ZK RET
    Serial Number
    AACA386
    FlightRules
    VFR
    Condition
    Used
    Based at
    Kaitaia
    Total Time
    1500
    Number of Seats
    2
    Description
    ZK-RET is an outstanding performer with an amazing history. Technically a W8 but boasts a lot of W10 mods which give this bird its speed and makes it a delight to fly. It never misses a beat.
-Extended wingtips improves stall, climb and drag characteristics. 
-counterweighted control surfaces
-round/laminar flow wing 
Very Regretful sale. 50,000 NZD ONO
    Engine
    Engine 1 Hot Section Time
    530
    Engine Notes
    160+HP  Lycoming 0320H2AD with high compression pistons, tuned exhaust, On Condition Cal.
Cruise 3000-5000ft 150 Kts @ 2500rpm @ 30-32 lph
T/O 200m approx
L/D  500m (vid on YouTube going into 300m one way foxhill strip)
2000ft/min+ climb
    Props
    Prop Notes
    Brand New Aero Performance Prop
    Modifications/Conversions
    Modifications/Conversions
    Removed its wheel spats but are included.

    Avionics
    Avionics/Radios
    X2 ANR Headsets
IPhone for NAV
    Additional Equipment
    Additional Equipment
    Dual Electronic Ignition with dual battery redundancy, This is a high performance Taildragger!
590kg MTOW. 27KG baggage. 85L avgas. Aux fuel line and pump from baggage area for aux fuel tank. Good wing fabric and fuselage fabric fair.
    Inspection Status
    Inspection Status
    Last Annual and 100hr end November 2021 by LAME.  New main gear tires. New prop fitted. New Windscreen. Had a big tidy up under my ownership. Always Hangared. 


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