Edge 540 for sale
This aircraft has the performance of the Extra 330SC with the advantage of DIY maintenance with a UK LAA permit to fly/ Experimental certification.
Max speed straight and level 182 kts
The late Steve Andelin the Zivco factory test pilot. Built this aircraft as his own personal aircraft and is only 1 of 2 that qualify for UK permit to fly.
Serial nr 18
V1 type with tailplane bracing wires. A total bare paint rebuild was carried out on import to the UK by Gerald Cooper in 2008. Steel frame bead blasted, new fabric titanium firewall. ceramic coated exhausts. gun drill gear legs. smoke system. Easy fill wing tank smoke.
Basic light weight instruments. Digital G meter.
Hartzell claw propeller counter weighted to coarse pitch.
3 pin ground power socket for charging and booster start.
Very good lexan flooring and side.
Rudder pedal side guards and extended heel plates.
Airframe
UK permit to fly 3rd April 2023
TTSN 1271.25 at last annual.
Prop Hartzell claw 168:30 at last annual
Engine
Engine 766:15 at last annual. , Performance Aero engine AEIO-540-EXP
Major o’haul by Nicholson McLaren in Oct 2011, to mint condition. See log book entry copy on this page.
Prop
Prop Hartzell claw 168:30 at last annual
Hartzell HC-C3YR-4A the most expensive but simply the best. Virtually mint/brand new
Empty weight 1253lb (since when have replaced with titanium firewall)
Basic instruments. Hooker Harness.
Best smoke system I have seen anywhere. See photos.
Priced to sell at £180,000 (sold in GBP)
The aircraft is at EGMJ, Little Gransden. International flights arrive at Luton 45 mins and Stansted 50 mins both served by wizz air, ryan air and easy jet.
