Auster Autocrat
Single Engine Piston
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Auster 5J1 Autocrat G-AJRB (1947), Sywell Aerodrome history. Cirrus Minor II (100hp), zero timed '01, rebuilt '10 (103 hrs). Hordern Richmond prop (10 hrs since overhaul). Rebuilt '08, refreshed '22. Trig Radio/Transponder, Pilot Aware. Permit to fly: July 2026. Eshott, Northumberland. Auster V J1 Autocrat for sale 1947 Auster V J1 Autocrat G-AJRB (cn. 2350) for sale. The aircraft is a well known and spent almost 25 years of its life at Sywell Aerodrome, Northampton, where it remains somewhat of a legend. The time here was spent primarily with Brooklands Aviation Ltd then a number of private owners and syndicates. The aircraft was transferred from a CAA Certificate of airworthiness to a LAA permit to fly in 2008. The aircraft is powered by a Blackburn Cirrus Minor II Engine (100hp). The Engine was zero timed in 2001 and in 2010 underwent a complete rebuild by QDM Services. The engine was stripped, a new crankshaft installed and all bearings replaced, the aircraft having only done 103 hours since. The installed propeller is an approved Hordern Richmond propeller recently overhauled by Hercules propellers. (owner of Hordern Richmond propeller rights). The Aircraft undertook an extensive rebuild at Eggesford in 2008 to return it to airworthiness after which it has remained so, except a small interlude where it was stored during the Covid Pandemic. Following this the aircraft was subject to light restoration in 2022 to refresh the aircraft. The aircraft is currently owned by the Northumberland Vintage Aircraft group and based at Eshott Airfield, Northumberland since 2022. Currently the aircraft is underutilized and deserves to be flown more regularly, thus the reluctant sale. The Aircraft is Based at Eshott Airfield in Northumberland, around 25 miles north of Newcastle. The issued permit to fly will expire in July 2026. Aircraft Details: Year: 1947 Model: Auster 5J1 Autocrat Registration and S/N: G-AJRB (2350) Airframe Hours: 9250h Engine: Blackburn Cirrus Minor II Engine Hours: 530 SMOH (2001) Engine rebuilt (2010) Propeller: Hordern Richmond Propeller Hours: 10h Cruise: 100 mph (160 km/h, 87 kn) VNE: 120 mph (190 km/h, 100 kn) Empty: 541kg MTOW: 839kg Permit Expiry: 27 July 2026 Equipment Fitted: 12v Electric starter recently rebuilt Wing 12v generator TRIG Radio TY91 TRIG Transponder TT21 Pilot Aware Rosetta Extra Details: Single 15 Imp gal (18 US gal; 68 L) Fuel Tank Original P12 Air Ministry Compass Further Aircraft History: Serious Enquiries only please. Email/Text is preferable and we will get back to you as soon as possible, as phone is not always available. £20000 Contact Details: Nick This site requires javascript to function. Please activate JavaScript in your browser.
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Afors
afors.uk
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$26,920 *
£20,000
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North East, United Kingdom | Jul 02, 2026 | 18 days | Active |
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About This Auster Autocrat
This Auster Autocrat (G-AJRB) is a single engine piston with 103 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $26,920.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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