1962 Druine D31 Turbulent
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Description
Charming Vintage Aircraft for Sale – OY-AMS Charming and characterful vintage aircraft, last flown in 2024. Powered by a 1500 cc VW engine, which is economical to operate and easy to maintain, as all parts are automotive-based and readily available. The aircraft is registered in the Danish Experimental category with KZ & V. Recent Maintenance Magneto overhauled in 2024 Wooden propeller (2020) New cylinder heads installed in 2020 A wonderful entry-level taildragger and a pure flying experience — nothing compares to flying in an open cockpit. I simply do not have the time to fly and maintain this aircraft, as I am flying other aircraft more frequently. Sale “as is, where is.” Location: Viborg Airfield (EKVB), Denmark. Year of manufacture: 1962 Damaged in 1999, rebuilt, and back in the air since 2020 Last flown in 2024 Before next flight, the aircraft requires: -Annual inspection -Oil change -Ignition check -Valve adjustment Please contact me for further information or to arrange a viewing.
Interior
8/10
Exterior
9/10
Modifications / STCs
• Has been originally build for basic aerobatics, however has not flown that since restauration.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rob Mus
planecheck.com
|
$9,719 *
€ 8,500
|
Denmark | May 03, 2026 | 76 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Druine D31 Turbulent
This 1962 Druine D31 Turbulent (OY-AMS) is a 1-seat single engine piston with 1,200 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $9,719.
The D31 Turbulent cruises at 75 kts (139 km/h) with a range of 250 nm (463 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 10,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 3 GPH (11 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $19/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Druine D31 Turbulent — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
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This aircraft (OY-AMS) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Denmark
DK
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
NTSB database checked for OY-AMS.
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