The owner put a lot of work into this project, is now retired and says it is time for younger hands to get it flying. All parts and hardware are included and in excellent condition. All original receipts and build manuals are included. The wings were closed out at the factory.
Here are some features:
- Upgraded all windows with .250” P-model windows
- Quick Build Cabin door with door seal pump
- Optional dorsal fin installed
- Continental engine mount
- 4 Barry high temp Engine mounts for Cont. IO/TSIO 550 or (520)
- Optional retractable step
- Optional internal rudder control
- Optional extended fuel 55gal ea wing
- Locking Fuel caps
- Fuel quantity probes (2) 11’ 4” Electronics International
- Speed brake pockets installed with cover plates for future speed brake install
- Wings, flaps, ailerons and wing tips finished and painted
- Fuselage belly finish sanded and ready to paint including main gear doors
- All trim tabs fabricated with 3 Ray Allen actuators, switches, and indicators included
- Rudder and elevators closed and ready for finish
- Rear seat bottom and back panels fabricated
- Baggage compartment panels and bulkhead fabricated and installed with nut plates
- Overhead console/vent system installed
- Gear doors finished and installed
- Hyd gear and flap systems plumbed and installed
- Fuel sys plumbed and installed
- Brake sys plumbed and installed
- All flight control push-pull tubes fabricated
- Rudder cables and internal rudder control installed
- Cowling fitted
- Firewall, wheel wells and all areas exposed to oil or hyd fluid were painted with fuel tank sealant
- Old style cable operated speed brakes (used and operating condition unknown) include
- New engine baffle kit for IO550
- New stainless steel exhaust system with heat muffs
- Location: WA state
The builder is a 50-year A&P and 30-year IA. Quality and attention to detail are obvious from the care and dedication to this project over the years. Everything has been preserved and and documented. The owner attended the factory for 2 weeks to close out the wings at $4,000 per week back then. Additionally, there were extra fuel bays inserted at $1500 each for 55 gallons per side.
There should be no further fibreglass or composite work required reports the owner. The belly of the IV is ready for paint. All control rods (except ailerons) have been fitted and removed only for painting. The aileron rods cannot be cut until the wings are attached.
The step has been built which takes a lot of hours. The pockets for the speed brakes were built in and cover plates are provided. The pictures show the old style cable operated speed brakes, not included with the original kit but offered here as part of this package. Some modification to the pocket might be required to use the old style cable units. The pockets are designed for the newer style speed brakes but those are not included. You can leave them out of course and use the cover plates. If you don't want these speed brakes we will discount appropriately and sell them elsewhere.
Included is a brand new $tainless $teel exhaust system and mount for a Continental.
This is a perfect opportunity to take a rare IV kit and continue the build for panel, engine, prop and paint.
