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N-3 Pup
Preceptor Aircraft Company
P.O. box 141
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
United States
Phone: 828-980-3667
http://www.preceptorair.com
duwayne@preceptorair.com
CATEGORY:
| Type | Fixed-wing | Sport-Pilot Compliant | Yes |
| Status | No Longer Sold | ||
| Categories | Ultralight | ||
PERFORMANCE:
| Max Speed (mph) | 63 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 10000 |
| Cruise Speed (mph) | 60 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 600 |
| Stall Speed (mph) | 27 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 150 |
| Range (statute mi) | 179 | Landing Distance (ft) | 150 |
POWERPLANT:
| Engine | Hummel Half VW | ||
| Design Horsepower | 35 | H.P. Low Range | 35 |
| Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 5 | H.P. High Range | 45 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
| Empty Weight (lb) | 254 | Useful Load (lb) | 281 |
| Gross Weight (lb) | 535 | ||
| Wing Area (ft2) | 120 | Length (ft) | 16.5 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 30.5 | Height (ft) | 5 |
DESIGN:
| Wing Design | High | Folding Wings | Yes |
| No. of Seats | 1 | Tandem | No |
| Cockpit Width (in) | 22.75 | ||
| Landing Gear | Tailwheel | ||
| Materials | |||
KIT AND PLANS:
| Kit Available | Yes | Quick-build Available | Yes |
| Plans Available | Yes | Includes Engine | Yes |
| Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 250 | Number Built & Flown | 630 |
| Kit Cost ($US) | $18,700 | Plans Cost ($US) | $225 |
| Build Cost Range | $18,000 - $19,000 | ||
