1954 Fournier RF5 with recent 2400 Limbach engine conversion for sale

1954 Fournier RF5 with recent 2400 Limbach engine conversion

Gliders

FOR SALE
$51,062 (GBP)
Location South East, United Kingdom
Total Time 117 hrs
Seats 2
Cruise 95 kts (176 km/h)
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Listing Details

Seller reported
Year
1954
Make
Fournier
Model
RF5 with recent 2400 Limbach engine conversion
Total Time
117 hr
Location
South East, United Kingdom
Seller
Afors
Source
afors.uk
The new engine was fitted in 2016, replacing the original 1700. Greatly improved take-off and climb. 110 mph economic cruise. Engine 117 hrs. A/F 3250 hrs. LAA permit. New seat straps and safety foam cushions. Low-drag slimline outriggers. Well maintained in excellent condition. View West Sussex. £38000. Tel. Chris Foss. This site requires javascript to function. Please activate JavaScript in your browser.

Fournier RF5 with recent 2400 Limbach engine conversion — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
2
Cruise Speed
95 kts (176 km/h)
Range
500 nm (926 km)
Ceiling
13,000 ft (3,962 m)
Useful Load
450 lbs (204 kg)
Horsepower
68 HP
Fuel Burn
4.5 GPH (17 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

Fuel Burn
4.5 GPH
~$29/hr

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About the Fournier RF5 with recent 2400 Limbach engine conversion

The Fournier RF-5 is an elegant two-seat wooden motorglider — a sleek low-wing design (many built by Sportavia) that flies economically under power and soars gently with the engine back. Beautiful to handle and inexpensive to run, it offers pure, relaxed flying pleasure and gentle soaring for owners who appreciate classic wooden craftsmanship.

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