Auster J/5 Adventurer
Aircraft description
The aircraft is equipped with an electric starter and a wind-driven generator.
Both wings were recovered with the Stewart System in 2016;
New bungees were fitted in March 2022;
New aileron cables and new tyres were fitted in June 2023;
New battery was fitted in March 2024;
The engine was top-overhauled by Borg Sorensen in 2022 at 2,518 A/F hours.
Extensive Annual inspection was C/O in June 2023. $9,000+ spent;
KSL has had the one owner since 1992 and has always been hangared.
Basic info
Aircraft type
Single Pistons (GA)
Make / Manufacturer
Auster
Model
J/5 Adventurer
Year
1947
Registration
VH-KSL
Registration status
Registered for sale
Total airframe hours
2590 HRS
Airframe serial No.
2813
Location country
Australia
Location state
QLD
Engine hours
580 HRS
Engine / Propeller / Rotors
Engine type
Single Engine
Primary (engine / propeller 1)
Engine manufacturer / Model(s)
De Havilland Gypsy Major I
Engine serial number(s)
851
Last known cylinder compressions
73 / 72 / 74 / 70
Propeller / rotor manufacturer
Bishton wooden fixed pitch
Propeller / rotor serial
9408
Propeller / rotor hours
600 HRS
Avionics / equipment
1 x VHF COM radio, 2-place intercom.
Exterior / Interior Condition
Interior condition (Seller assessment /10)
6
Interior details
Blue interior trim. Fitted with 2 pilot seats with full control capability as well as a third bench seat (not presently fitted).
Exterior condition (Seller assessment / 10)
6
Exterior details
All-over white wings, tail and fuselage. Laminated propellor and wind-driven generator.
Additional information
Annual due date
18/06/2024
Reason for sale
Surplus to requirements
Location airport / place
Caboolture QLD (YCAB)
Unserviceable items / work needing completion
NIL
Accident history / details
MLG collapse on landing Feb 1994
Storage history
Always hangared since 1992
Specifications & performance
Cruise speed (kts)
Sea Level @ 75% power
Sea Level @ 75% power
80kt
Stall speed landing (kts)
39kt clean; 31 kt flapped.
Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) (kg)
975kg
Empty weight (kg)
595kg. Useable load 380kg.
Fuel capacity
62 litres. Cruise fuel flow 29 l/h.
No. of fuel tanks
1
Aircraft logbooks available & complete?
Available & complete
Seller information
