1998 Osprey Aircraft GP-4
Experimental / Homebuilt
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
log notes engine & prop were stopped & no strike occurred. 2021 Landing gear collapse / left main gear repair documented.
Gaps/missing Logbooks: Airframe engine & propeller logs were provided for review. Completeness must be confirmed before publishing. Known Flaws: No current unrepaired flaws documented in the provided logs. Known Corrosion: None documented in the provided records; Exterior This aircraft is black with orange accents. Interior The interior of the aircraft features light gray panels with gray seats Online auction starts 5th August 2026. View full logbooks & additional data online ( for Specification SheetDescription
Highlights
Garmin G5, JPI EDM-830, Garmin GFC 500 autopilot Garmin Aera 796 portable GPS.
Hartzell propeller resealed, static balanced, bench checked, blades dressed painted January 15, 2026.
Lycoming IO-360-A1A engine with 2026 compression readings of 76/80, 78/80, 72/80 76/80.
Performance
Gross Weight: 2,000 lbs
Useful Load: 740 lbs
Cruise Speed: 240 MPH
Range: 1,100 miles
Fuel Capacity: 55 gallons
Fuel Burn: 10-11 per hour
Aircraft
Make: BAUM STEVE ALLEN
Model: Osprey GP-4
SN: 8
Time: 1387
Date of annual: January 27th, 2026
Engine
Make: Lycoming
Model: IO-360-A1A
SN: L-3718-51A
Time: TSTOH-1140; TSMOH- 1868
Horsepower: 200 HP
Date of overhaul: MOH-9/20/97 ;TOH-2/15/98
Location of overhaul: Steve A. Baum, Repairman
Propeller
Make: Hartzell
Model: HC-M2YR-1BFPX / F7666A-2
SN: blade serials A67996 A67987
Time: 641 (new Hub with the blades balanced refinished 10hr ago)
Type: Constant Speed; Two Blade
Avionics
Garmin G5 electronic flight instrument
Garmin GFC 500 autopilot with servos related components
JPI EDM-830 engine monitor
Garmin Aera 796 portable GPS
Narco MK 12D NAV/COM radio
VOR/LOC/GS indicator / CDI
Standard flight instruments including airspeed indicator, altimeter, vertical speed indicator, heading indicator, turn coordinator/slip-skid indicator magnetic compass
Standard engine/system gauges, with primary engine monitoring displayed through the JPI EDM-830
Flight Rules: VFR
Additional Features
Incident Date(s): 1998 Nose gear failed to extend during early flight testing; log notes engine prop were stopped no strike occurred. 2021 Landing gear collapse / left main gear repair documented.
Gaps/missing Logbooks: Airframe, engine propeller logs were provided for review.
Completeness must be confirmed before publishing.
Known Flaws: No current unrepaired flaws documented in the provided logs.
Known Corrosion: None documented in the provided records;
Exterior
This aircraft is black with orange accents.
Interior
The interior of the aircraft features light gray panels, with gray seats
Online auction starts 5th August, 2026. View full logbooks additional data online (
for Specification Sheet
Engine
Make: Lycoming Model: IO-360-A1A SN: L-3718-51A Time: TSTOH-1140; TSMOH- 1868 Horsepower: 200 HP Date of overhaul: MOH-9/20/97 ;TOH-2/15/98 Location of overhaul: Steve A. Baum, Repairman Propeller Make: Hartzell Model: HC-M2YR-1BFPX / F7666A-2 SN: blade serials A67996 & A67987 Time: 641 (new Hub with the blades balanced & refinished 10hr ago) Type: Constant Speed; Two Blade Avionics Garmin G5 electronic flight instrument Garmin GFC 500 autopilot with servos & related components JPI EDM-830 engine monitor Garmin Aera 796 portable GPS Narco MK 12D NAV/COM radio VOR/LOC/GS indicator / CDI Standard flight instruments including airspeed indicator, altimeter, vertical speed indicator, heading indicator, turn coordinator/slip-skid indicator & magnetic compass Standard engine/system gauges, with primary engine monitoring displayed through the JPI EDM-830 Flight Rules: VFR Additional Features Incident Date(s): 1998 Nose gear failed to extend during early flight testing; log notes engine & prop were stopped & no strike occurred. 2021 Landing gear collapse / left main gear repair documented. Gaps/missing Logbooks: Airframe, engine & propeller logs were provided for review. Completeness must be confirmed before publishing. Known Flaws: No current unrepaired flaws documented in the provided logs. Known Corrosion: None documented in the provided records; Exterior This aircraft is black with orange accents. Interior The interior of the aircraft features light gray panels, with gray seats Online auction starts 5th August, 2026. View full logbooks & additional data online ( for Specification Sheet
Propeller
Hartzell HC-M2YR-1BFPX / F7666A-2 Blade SN: A67996 / A67987 TT: 641 New Hub with the blades balanced and refinished 10hr ago Constant Speed; Two Blade
Interior
The interior of the aircraft features light gray panels, with gray seats Online auction starts 5th August, 2026. View full logbooks & additional data online ( for Specification Sheet
Exterior
This aircraft is black with orange accents. Interior The interior of the aircraft features light gray panels, with gray seats Online auction starts 5th August, 2026. View full logbooks & additional data online ( for Specification Sheet
Inspection
Date of annual: January 27th, 2026 Incident Date(s): 1998: Nose gear failed to extend during early flight testing; log notes engine and prop were stopped and no strike occurred. 2021: Landing gear collapse / left main gear repair documented. Gaps/missing Logbooks: Airframe, engine, and propeller logs were provided for review. Completeness must be confirmed before publishing. Known Flaws: No current unrepaired flaws documented in the provided logs. Known Corrosion: None documented in the provided records
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
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About This Osprey Aircraft GP-4
This 1998 Osprey Aircraft GP-4 (N7224A) is a experimental / homebuilt with 1,387 hours on the airframe.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N7224A.
Location & Ownership
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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