WTS: Oh my! A mint IV-PT comes to market on LancairTalk

[admin]

This is an exclusive listing for LancairTalk. This stunning IV-PT is coming to market for the new year. Outfitted with every feature, an 8-year build totalling 15,000 documented hours under the eyes of Transport Canada this is a gem. Be prepared for a terrific 2021 as we see some exceptional Lancairs coming to market like this IV-PT.

The advertisement will be coming to Controller in the next edition and here in LancairTalk as soon as I organize the massive list of features. There are 2GB of photos documenting every step of the construction. Not only does it have dual G900X, it has a backup G3X and Garmin autopilot. Dual buss of course. The M601D is overseen with Auto Start, Auto Fuel leveling, Anti Flameout Protection, Overspeed protection including beta operation and the airframe carries a tanker load of 188g of fuel capacity. The paint is flawless and it has the Garmin GTS 800 incredible traffic system. Nothing spared. The airplane has gone through an rigourous test and flight training program and now has 100+ hours total time.

So if you are interested: "Squawk IDENT" below in a reply and ask your questions. You can't get a hand-made pressurized rocket like this anywhere else. Standby for further clearance!

[Tom Majer]

Beautiful! Can’t wait for the full details,

[Jeff Edison]

Michael, If you are truly interested in this aircraft, give me a shout. A IV-PT like this is a big financial commitment and it will require a plan for training and prior insurance approvals.

It’s important to keep in mind- this is a TURBINE powered, high altitude, long range, high speed aircraft. It is not a powerful bonanza. I contend that any aircraft that compete with it will require a larger financial commitment, and have similar insurance requirements. It is, simply and awesome airplane, but not suitable for the masses.

When valuing it, I think it should be compared to the EVO, TBM and M600. It’s a bargain.

[admin]

LancairTalk works with prospective buyers with issues like hangar, insurance and training.

We do a lot of work to compare this aircraft with other aircraft clients wanted to look at. Using flight plans for typical missions we develop profiles for trips and highlight things like pax capability, max range, fuel reserves at destination, CG issues, Gross Weight limitations, avionics, training options and insurance options. LancairTalk will assist clients to get the best rate possible using our proxy method for insurance quotes. LancairTalk will not let buyers get blocked or registered from getting competitive quotes by certain insurance brokers or underwriters like Gallagher or Falcon, for example.

We can also help compare data like engine reserves, maintenance costs, fuel burns, typical trip costs, training costs, database fees and lots more. The people who do their homework soon realize that Lancairs and IV-PT models have very few equals in a single-engine airframe and certainly none at this price point.

Here are a few of the features on this Lancair.

Panel

• Carbon Fibre
• VR601 TSLM: features temperature limiting auto-start
• BETA limiting
• AFO – anti-flameout
• VR Avionics AFL (auto fuel leveling)
• VR Avionics prop heat controller
• G900X dual screen, dual GIA 64 WAAS Nav/ Com units with 16 Watt transmitting power
• Triple AHRS/Air Data Computers - GSU 73- GSU 25- GRS 77 /GDC 74
• Dual GMU 44 magnetometers
• All GARMIN LRU’s are independently powered via a dual bus
• TCAS GARMIN GTS 800 with dual four pole antennas
• ADSB out GTX 33 ES
• ADSB in GDL 39R
• Dual GTP 59 OAT temp probes
• 3-Axis (3 GSA28 servos) AP features with “ ESP” function and auto levelling button
• Audio panel
• G3X Touch
• GMC 307 autopilot – full 3 axis
• Electric trim – pitch, roll, yaw
• Infinity Control Stick
• Lancair Switches (Boost Pump, Start, Generator, Transfer Pumps L,R, Batt 1, Batt 2, Cross-Tie, Av
  Master, Vent, Pitot Heat, Prop Heat, FlowPac, Landing Lights, Nav Lights, Strobe Lights, Autopilot
• Pressurization Controls – setting gauge, pressure gauge, dump switch
• Gear Switch (panel top)
• Flap Switch (panel bottom)
• Isolate Switch (safety type)
• annunciations are shown on the VR Display. The G900x and G3x have a a Master warning light
  connected to the G3X Master Alarm Light (panel top)
• USB charging port
• VPX Pro
• Triple GPS Waas
• Garmin Pitot / AOA
• ELT switch & alarm
• Defrost vents
• current IFR pitot/ static certification with a leak rate of < 100 ‘ at up to 30,000’
  
  Electrical
• Electrical system is dual buss with Generator and Lamar GC 11 GCU on bus 1 and a B&C 20 AMP
  alternator with B&C LS 1 regulator on buss 2
• Cross tie contactor connects the buss 1 and buss 2.
• Circuit Breakers protects buss 1 and VPX - Pro controls buss 2
• Dual 24V batteries
• External GPU connection (with cover)
• Electric Flaps controlled with VPX Pre-select
  
  Air Conditioning
• Engine driven
• Condenser (below baggage compartment)
• Evaporator (above / behind rear seat)
• Overhead vents (front and rear)
  
  Lighting
• Aveo interior lights
• XE Vision XV-19 HID lights (2)
• Aveo strobes / position lights (wing tips, tail)
• Panel back-lighting
• Switch back-lighting
  
  Gear
• Main gear disassembled and overhauled
• Nose gear strut overhauled and updated by Lancair
• Nose gear doors – carbon fibre
• Main gear doors – extreme stiffening
• New main tires (Goodyear)
  
  Engine
• Walter M601D EXP Turbine engine, 740HP Max(5 minutes), 657HP continuous
• 63 hrs. since IRAN
• Upgraded & Overhauled FCU (Jihostroj) with warranty
• Prop Hub IRAN by Dimech
• Prop Governor Overhauled (Jihostroj) with warranty
• Avia Props: 3 blades matched by Avia (1 < 100 hrs, 2 at 63 hrs)
• Prop De-Ice
• Prop Balanced
• EPA can
• High Temp ablative firewall coating
  
  Interior
• All panels fully removable (incl. overhead)
• Two tone grey with French stitching
• Silver seat belts
• Front seat belts: 4 point inertial reel
• Covered halon fire extinguisher
• Covered emergency Oxygen
• Front seats have lowered carbon fibre base for more head room
  
  Intercom
• Front: 3 jack connections – pilot, co-pilot
• Rear: 3 jack conns. Each side
  
  Pressurization
• Dukes Outflow
• 2 gauge panel controls
• Flow Pack driven
• 5,500’ cabin at FL 190
• Cabin altitude warning above 12,000 feet displayed on the GDU
  
  Fuel System
• 188 gallon, fully calibrated
• Fuel probes all tanks
• AFL (auto fuel leveling)
• Baggage, Belly, Left Wing act as 1 Tank
• Transfer pumps to Engine on both Wings (with check valves)
• AFL controlled by VRX
• Header tank with air vent and filter
• Full time Boost Pump
  
  Cowl
• New style inlet (similar to TBM)
• Engineered ducting and plenum
• NACA duct for oil cooler and air cooler
• Bottom vents (2)
  
  Hoses
• Teflon inner, stainless braided exterior (brakes & hydraulics)
• High temp. for oil (heat covered also)
  
  Windows
• No scratches or marks, flawless
  
  Flight Testing, Training
• aircraft and systems were so well made and functional that the first test flight was 2 hours long
• Chris Rust pilot
• 25 hrs test flown. (Canadian requirement)
• Type Rating required in Canada for all Lancairs
  
  Wing Tips
• Freidel tips (German design)
• Improved handling, cruise, stall

[LancairTalk Sales]

This aircraft is now back on the market. The inspection and flight and all of the specifications are in good order. You can see Peter's review and reasons for postponing purchase in his note on this topic (link coming).

I'm posting some more details of the construction. I expect another deposit shortly and if that occurs, the aircraft will again be off-market so the buyer can perform due diligence and investigate all of the issues of training, insurance, maintenance and be able to properly assess if this aircraft is the right plane.

[LancairTalk Sales]

More pictures of this beautiful Lancair.

[LancairTalk Sales]

This aircraft is still available until a deposit and agreement is received and accepted. If you are interested, the price has been adjusted for the major change in exchange rates and is still at builder's cost. It represents a terrific value for someone who wants an expertly built IV-PT with all the features and the largest fuel load possible at 188 gallons. Attached in Peter's recent review of the airplane. Call or PM for more details.

[Mike Gonce]

Interesting plane!
I have a few questions

What Deice features are on this aircraft?
Are there static wicks to dissipate static electricity?
Is there a fuel temp probe or fuel heater? is fuel icing an issue for the IVPT?
What is the range of this aircraft at max cruise speed
What altitude is optimal for high speed cruise and what is the fuel burn at that altitude?

Thanks

Mike

[Ed Small]

Hi Mike,

-When i was building there were no deice systems that i believed were appropriate, they either created excessive weight penalty or modified the airfoil negatively. There is now a new system that can be easily added without weight and no change to the leading edge; it is the Villanger system, check it out. I do have prop deice.
-I flew the first ~ 60 hours without the static wicks installed (no negative effects, static buildup, etc). There were provisions for the wicks during build and they are now in place (wings, vert & horiz stab).
-if you use prist additive, fuel icing is not an issue; most FBO's add to the fuel
-range is obviously altitude and speed dependent. Optimal altitude is dependent on wind and weather. Having said that, i am still in the mode of "expanding the flight envelope". At FL 200 and below, i'm getting an easy 280 tas with 35 gph burn. The optimal altitude is likely to be ~ mid-20's (which is also where the cabin will still be at 10k feet). I would expect 300 - 310 TAS with a fuel burn of 30-32 gph. I'm basing this to some extent on others experience. Range below FL 200 is 1300+nm with reserve; i would expect that to reach 1500 nm with reserve at higher altitudes. The weight and balance is such that 4 people and full fuel is doable, depending on the size of the people of course. I built it for myself, my wife and our 2 large dogs :>)
-as an FYI, with the prop feathered, the glide is in excess of 20:1
I hope that helps Mike, if you have any further questions feel free to ask.
Best,
Ed

[LancairTalk Sales]

Recent pictures of this stunning aircraft.