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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-wing | Sport-Pilot Compliant | Yes |
Status | Current |
Categories | Ultralight |
PERFORMANCE:
Max Speed (mph) | 63 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 10000 |
Cruise Speed (mph) | 50 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 600 |
Stall Speed (mph) | 28 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 350 |
Range (statute mi) | 125 | Landing Distance (ft) | 300 |
POWERPLANT:
Engine | Rotax 277 |
Design Horsepower | 28 | H.P. Low Range | 28 |
Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 5 | H.P. High Range | 35 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
Empty Weight (lb) | 250 | Useful Load (lb) | 270 |
Gross Weight (lb) | 520 |
Wing Area (ft2) | 117 | Length (ft) | 16.5 |
Wingspan (ft) | 26 | Height (ft) | |
DESIGN:
Wing Design | Low | Folding Wings | No |
No. of Seats | 1 | Tandem | No |
Cockpit Width (in) | 24 |
Landing Gear | Tailwheel |
Materials | Fabric, Metal, Tubing |
KIT AND PLANS:
Kit Available | No | Quick-build Available | No |
Plans Available | Yes | Includes Engine | No |
Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 600 | Number 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.) |