2023 Arion LIGHTNING XS for sale

2023 Arion LIGHTNING XS

Experimental / Homebuilt

FOR SALE
$215,000
Location Orlando, FL
Total Time 70 hrs
Engine SMOH 70 hrs
Seats 2
Serial # 191
Reg # N139J
Cruise 150 kts (278 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
Dual Garmin G3X Touch Garmin GTX345R Transponder Garmin GTN650TXI GPS Garmin Autopilot Garmin GMA245R Audio Panel Synthetic Vision Engine Sensor Kit Heated Pitot Tube W/AOA WAAS GPS Antenna Aux Power Port 12v Flap Switch 406 ELT Terrain / Safe Taxi / Charts / Traffic

Description

2023 ARION LIGHTNING XS For Sale in Orlando, Florida Brand New Build! Arion Lightning XS! - Full Garmin Suite including Garmin Autopilot, Titan Continental X370 195hp Engine. Custom House of Kolor Paint! Custom Interior. This is the highest spec'd Lightning XS ever built! Took 2 years to build. Plans changed for the owner.

Engine

Continental Titan 10X370 - 195hp - Fuel Injected

Propeller

Sensenich 2 Blade Composite Propeller Ground Adjustable

Interior

Custom Interior - 2 tone faux leather with embroidery Interior Heat Kit

Exterior

Custom House of Kolor Exterior Paint Speed Fairings

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

Price Comparison

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controller.com
$215,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Arion LIGHTNING XS

This 2023 Arion LIGHTNING XS (N139J) is a 2-seat experimental / homebuilt with 70 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $215,000.

The LIGHTNING XS cruises at 150 kts (278 km/h) with a range of 700 nm (1,296 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 15,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 6 GPH (23 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $37/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: 70 hours
Budget $90 for pre-purchase inspection

Arion LIGHTNING XS — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
2
Cruise Speed
150 kts (278 km/h)
Range
700 nm (1,296 km)
Ceiling
15,000 ft (4,572 m)
Useful Load
550 lbs (249 kg)
Horsepower
120 HP
Fuel Burn
6 GPH (23 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

ARION Lightning

Fuel Burn
6.0 GPH
~$39/hr

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

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N139J.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Orlando, FL

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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

NTSB safety data coming soon.

We'll check N139J against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

3 price events · sources: controller.com, controlleremea.co.uk

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