VH-ILF - 1982 THORP T18
Aircraft Summary
General
Year
1982
Manufacturer
THORP
Model
T18
Registration #
VH-ILF
Serial Number
W85
FlightRules
VFR
Condition
Used
Based at
YTYA
Total Time
1526
Description
Owned by the current owner since 1985, when purchased from the builder Lyn Forster then of Serpentine WA, a noted builder and restorer of aircraft. Professionally maintained since, always hangered and dust sheet covers. All flush riveted, interior skins treated with anti-corrosion
material during building. Overhauled Lycoming I0-360 180Hp for a full 2000 Hr life, All FWF lines and Hoses renewed, and Hoffman 3-blade prop fully factory overhauled, Fresh periodic inspection with new MR issued, Avionics basically King Silver Crown, including Kr-87 ADF, KX- 165 radio-nav and KLN GPS. Typical Thorp performance and handling, Normal cruise 155-160kts, TAS 175-180 Kts at attitude with ram air effect from nose intake. Stall standard Thorp at 44Kts. Main fuel tank plus outboard wet wing tanks for a total of 209 litres, gives 5 hours plus range. Excellent long-distance cruiser, and many remote area trips by current owner. Currently VFR. OPEN TO SERIOUS OFFERS
Airframe
Airframe Notes
Lycoming IO-360
Engine
Engine 1 Time
0
Engine Notes
0 Hours Since Overhaul January 2025
Props
Prop Notes
0 Hours Since Overhaul January 2025
Avionics
Avionics/Radios
King Silver Crown
Interior
Interior Notes
Blue Fabric Interior
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