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    CA-2

    Adams Aeronautics Company, Inc.
    301 Lake Charles Dr
    Jasper, GA 30143
    United States

    Phone: 404-219-7326

    http://www.adamsaero.com
    contact@adamsaero.com

    CATEGORY:
    Type Fixed-wingSport-Pilot Compliant Yes
    Status Current
    Categories Ultralight
    PERFORMANCE:
    Max Speed (mph) 63Service Ceiling (ft) 10000
    Cruise Speed (mph) 50Rate of Climb (fpm) 600
    Stall Speed (mph) 28Takeoff Distance (ft) 350
    Range (statute mi) 125Landing Distance (ft) 300
    POWERPLANT:
    Engine Rotax 277
    Design Horsepower 28H.P. Low Range 28
    Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) 5H.P. High Range 35
    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
    Empty Weight (lb) 250Useful Load (lb) 270
    Gross Weight (lb) 520
    Wing Area (ft2) 117Length (ft) 16.5
    Wingspan (ft) 26Height (ft)
    DESIGN:
    Wing Design LowFolding Wings No
    No. of Seats 1Tandem No
    Cockpit Width (in) 24
    Landing Gear Tailwheel
    Materials Fabric, Metal, Tubing
    KIT AND PLANS:
    Kit Available NoQuick-build Available No
    Plans Available YesIncludes Engine No
    Beginner Build Time (hrs) 600Number Built & Flown 35
    Kit Cost ($US) $Plans Cost ($US) $150
    Build Cost Range $4,500 - $6,500
    COMMENTS:
    The CA-2 was designed to be one of the lowest cost ways of obtaining an ultralight aircraft. The goal was to design the aircraft using a metal structure and keep it within the US Part 103 category. These goals were met and the resulting aircraft had an empty weight of 250 lbs. with a Rotax 277. (Formerly Hummel.)