Rutan Long-EZ
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Aircraft description
The Rutan Model 61 Long-EZ is a tandem 2-seater homebuilt aircraft designed by Burt Rutan's Rutan Aircraft Factory. The Long-EZ has a canard layout, a swept wing with wingtip rudders, and a pusher engine and propeller. The tricycle landing gear has fixed main wheels with streamlined spats and a retractable nosewheel and is Amateur Built.
Specifications:
Engine: Lycoming 0-235
Engine Power: 115 HP
Propellors: Laminated Wood 66” Diameter
Max Toff Weight: 650 kg
Max speed: 190 knots
Max cruise: 160 knots
Economy Cruise: 140 knots
Max Range: 2,400 NM
Max Endurance: 8 hours
Fuel Used Per hour: 26 litres AVGAS
Total Hours Flown: 660
Build Year: 1986
Build Time: 2500 hrs
Builder: Bill Sheedy LAME
Amateur Built EXPERIMENTAL
Number Made: 1000 +
Construction: Hand made from plans using Fibreglass over a molded foam core.
Specifications:
Engine: Lycoming 0-235
Engine Power: 115 HP
Propellors: Laminated Wood 66” Diameter
Max Toff Weight: 650 kg
Max speed: 190 knots
Max cruise: 160 knots
Economy Cruise: 140 knots
Max Range: 2,400 NM
Max Endurance: 8 hours
Fuel Used Per hour: 26 litres AVGAS
Total Hours Flown: 660
Build Year: 1986
Build Time: 2500 hrs
Builder: Bill Sheedy LAME
Amateur Built EXPERIMENTAL
Number Made: 1000 +
Construction: Hand made from plans using Fibreglass over a molded foam core.
Aircraft type
Single Pistons (GA)
Make / Manufacturer
Rutan
Model
Long-EZ
Category
Amateur Built
Year
1986
Registration
VH- IFX
Registration status
Registered for sale
Total airframe hours
660
Airframe serial No.
N0126
Location country
Australia
Location state
QLD
Engine hours
300
Engine type
Single Engine
Primary (engine / propeller 1)
Engine manufacturer / Model(s)
Lycoming 0-235-C1
Engine serial number(s)
Not available
Propeller / rotor manufacturer
B & T wooden
Propeller / rotor serial
Not available
Propeller / rotor hours
Not Provided
Narco COMM
King mode C Transponder
Extreem EFIS + Engine Managment
USB Outlets
Interior condition (Seller assessment /10)
7
Interior details
Foam seating
Exterior condition (Seller assessment / 10)
7
Exterior details
Needs some work and possible tepaint
Ideal enthusiasts aircraft
Annual due date
01-07-2025
Reason for sale
Purchased a Jabiru
Registration due
Not Provided
Location airport / place
YHEC - Heck Field Gold Coast
Unserviceable items / work needing completion
Wing tip repairs
Accident history / details
Nil
Storage history
Hangared
Extras included in the sale (use an example )
e.g towbar, aircraft cover
e.g towbar, aircraft cover
Spare prop / spare canard / spare cowling
Flight rules
VFR
Aircraft logbooks available & complete?
Available & complete
Cruise speed (kts)
160
Stall speed landing (kts)
55
Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) (kg)
650
Empty weight (kg)
401
G limits
+6
Fuel capacity
190
No. of fuel tanks
Two
Seller information
Contact Name:
Nicholas Christie
Business Name:
Light Aircraft Sales
Seller Type:
Aviation Business
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