1978 Steen Aero Skybolt for sale

1978 Steen Aero Skybolt

Experimental / Homebuilt

FOR SALE
$38,500
Location Midland, TX
Total Time 1,200 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,200 hrs
Seats 2
Serial # B-1
Reg # N35GB
Cruise 110 kts (204 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

VFR
Garmin GTX 335 ADS-B In

Description

1978 Steen Skybolt Continental E-225 - 1200 SMOH Inverted Fuel and Oil Garmin GTX 335 Transponder Plane Power Alternator 2 Seat Open Canopy Aerobatic Airplane 30 Gallons Fuel Tank

Engine

Continental E-225 - 1200 SMOH Inverted Fuel and Oil Plane Power Alternator

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison

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AJ Aviation Services
trade-a-plane.com
$38,500

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Steen Aero Skybolt

This 1978 Steen Aero Skybolt (N35GB) is a 2-seat experimental / homebuilt with 1,200 hours on the airframe. There are currently 7 Skybolt aircraft listed for sale . This aircraft is listed at the market average at $38,500.

The Skybolt cruises at 110 kts (204 km/h) with a range of 390 nm (722 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 18,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 12 GPH (45 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $74/hr in fuel alone.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 1,200 hours
Budget $180 for pre-purchase inspection

Steen Aero Skybolt — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
2
Cruise Speed
110 kts (204 km/h)
Range
390 nm (722 km)
Ceiling
18,000 ft (5,486 m)
Max Weight
1,650 lbs (748 kg)
Useful Load
650 lbs (295 kg)
Horsepower
260 HP
Fuel Burn
12 GPH (45 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

STEEN AERO Skybolt

Fuel Burn
12.0 GPH
~$78/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the STEEN AERO Skybolt. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N35GB.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Midland, TX

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Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

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