1998 Nicollier HN-700 Menestrel 2
Experimental / Homebuilt
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
recently added Trig TY91 8.33 kHz VHF radio transceiver Trig TT21 Mode S transponder
Description
Nicollier HN-700 M nestrel II n 29, F-PBMD (CNRA) for sale. Two seater side-by-side tailwheel aicraft. Airworthiness (CDN) in place and renovated anually on January. Built in 1998 at Roussoulieres's (Mountauban) by Michel Dentraygues. Always hangared and properly maintained. Engine: Limbach L-2000 EO-2X 80 hp, like new. Crankcase, cylinders, pistons, recently replaced. Magneto: Slick 4230, overhauled every 500 hours. Propeller: Roussoulieres CQR2000, wooden fixed pitch, refurbished and repainted. All other components (electrical system, brakes, fuel lines, etc.) have been revised, replaced, or upgraded as required. Cruises 185 km/h TAS for 15 L/h. Uses SP98 (or AVGAS) with 2 tanks of 36L giving a total endurance of 4h45. Empty weight 297 kg, maximum take-off weight 500 kg. Minimum runway length of 500 meters. Excellent construction quality and flying experience. Used for building hours towards CPL credit. Sold to continue trainning. Airplane time state: Airframe: 1200 hours total Engine: only 200 hours since replacement
Engine
Limbach L-2000 EO-2X 80 hp, like new. Crankcase, cylinders, pistons, recently replaced. Magneto: Slick 4230, overhauled every 500 hours.
Interior
Different seating configurations available, recommended maximum pilot height 1.90 m.
Exterior
Fabric is in good condition, but paint starts to crack in some places. No work needed in the near future, it is purely aesthetic.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Pablo Pinto
planecheck.com
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$26,785 *
€ 23,000
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France | May 03, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Listing Source
globalplanesearch.com
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Call for Price
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Muret, France | Mar 17, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Nicollier HN-700 Menestrel 2
This 1998 Nicollier HN-700 Menestrel 2 (F-PBMD) is a experimental / homebuilt with 1,200 hours on the airframe.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Ownership & Registration
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This aircraft (F-PBMD) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Muret, France
FR
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Safety Record
NTSB database checked for F-PBMD.
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