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Liberty 181/183
Associate Air LLC
410 White Oak Drive
Cave Junction, OR 97523
United States
Phone: 541-592-6617
CATEGORY:
Type | Fixed-wing | Sport-Pilot Compliant | No |
Status | No Longer Sold | ||
Categories |
PERFORMANCE:
Max Speed (mph) | 145 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 12000 |
Cruise Speed (mph) | 135 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 1500 |
Stall Speed (mph) | 35 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 200 |
Range (statute mi) | 1290 | Landing Distance (ft) | 250 |
POWERPLANT:
Engine | Continental O-470 | ||
Design Horsepower | 230 | H.P. Low Range | |
Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 100 | H.P. High Range |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
Empty Weight (lb) | 1950 | Useful Load (lb) | 1550 |
Gross Weight (lb) | 3500 | ||
Wing Area (ft2) | 216 | Length (ft) | 24 |
Wingspan (ft) | 40 | Height (ft) | 8 |
DESIGN:
Wing Design | High | Folding Wings | No |
No. of Seats | 4 | Tandem | No |
Cockpit Width (in) | |||
Landing Gear | Tricycle, Tailwheel | ||
Materials | Composite, Metal, Tube |
KIT AND PLANS:
Kit Available | Yes | Quick-build Available | No |
Plans Available | No | Includes Engine | No |
Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 2000 | Number Built & Flown | 1 |
Kit Cost ($US) | $28,500 | Plans Cost ($US) | $ |
Build Cost Range | $ - $ |
COMMENTS:
Options include composite floats or skis, overhead window panels, large cargo door. Optional engine, Cont. O-470, three-blade Black Mac prop, 3200 composite floats. Fast-build kit, $34,599 with 1000-hour build time.183 trigear kit, $32,700, |