G-MKXI - SUPERMARINE SPITFIRE MKXI
Aircraft Summary
General
Manufacturer
SUPERMARINE
Model
SPITFIRE MKXI
Serial Number
PL965
Registration #
G-MKXI
Condition
Used
Total Time
790
Description
A very original airframe with continuing history and still flying on its original factory installed matching numbers Merlin engine. The airframe was restored between 1987-92 and the engine and propeller were overhauled in 2022.
Airframe
Airframe Notes
A very original airframe with continuing history and still flying on its original factory installed matching numbers Merlin engine.
Engine
Engine 1 Time
5
Engine 1 Overhaul Type
SMOH
Engine Notes
Rolls Royce Merlin 70 – Serial No. 70/182411
PL965’s original wartime engine
5.0 Hrs. SMOH by Retro Track & Air, UK, 2022
Fitted with electric pre-oil pump and twin spin-on filters
Props
Prop Notes
Dowty-Rotol R12/4F5/4
5.0 Hrs. SMOH by Skycraft, UK, 2022
Avionics
Avionics/Radios
1 x BeckerVHF COM
1 x Becker XPDR
Exterior
Exterior Notes
PRU Blue camouflage “R” for Robert
9/10 – original wartime markings
Inspection Status
Inspection Status
Annual completed 7/22
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