N174LM: Flight Design CTLS

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If you are seeking a Factory Built, Low Time, owner flown, non-trainer, hangar kept, well equipped, super clean, tundra tired, low time, in excellent condition desirable CTLS model Flight Design you may not need to look any further.
Interior like new.

Total Time Airframe and Engine: 672.9 (being flown so will increase over time).

The all-important Gearbox Inspection + Overhaul (June 2021 @ 606 hours), Hose Replacements (2019 +), Rocket Replacement (2021) and Chute Repack (December 2021) done.  These are the expensive recurring items.  All completed recently so, other than hoses, no scheduled major expenses for years.  Annual completed June 2023; 24-month Transponder certification due June 30, 2023 will be completed before sale (June 2023). ELT due May 2030.

Excellent Full Blown + Upgraded Avionics.  See photos!

In addition to the BRS Chute the X-Cruze Autopilot features Automatic Envelope Protection Alerting with a LEVEL button making this CTLS safety-wise outfitted to the max.  Also 4-way shoulder harnesses Pilot + Co-Pilot.
 
Interior pretty much like new.  Sun visors + Skylight.

Ground adjustable Neuform Prop has been pitched for Climb.  The Prop Pitch can be adjusted for faster cruise speeds if desired.

Complete logbooks.  Plus extensive documentation which I believe is complete and original. 

Logbooks + additional photos available in pdf format via email.  Simply submit request.

Though the representations and statements in this listing are believed to be accurate, they are subject to verification by Buyer, who should conduct his own due diligence.  

Pricing and availability subject to change without notice.
  

Avionics

1.	Upgraded X-Cruze 100 Autopilot  (installed new by the Top Flight US Importer in December 2021) 
a.	    AEP, Automatic Envelope Protection, provides passive excessive bank angle
b.	Coupled to Garmin 796
2.	Garmin GPS 796 with XM Weather + Radio
a.	   The Garmin 796 - with subscriptions - displays XM Weather + plays XM/Sirius Radio:   I currently subscribe to both
3.	Garmin SL40 (with Standby Frequency Monitoring)
4.	Garmin GTX327 Transponder; Certified July 2023; next due July 2025
5.	Garmin GDL 39 3-d: 
a.	   Dual Band ADS-B IN
b.	   FIS-B Weather
c.	   GPS WAAS
d.	   Bluetooth Wireless (to ForeFlight, for example)
6.	Garmin GDL 82 - ADS-B OUT
7.	PS Engineering PM3000 Stereo Intercom
8.	XM Music Toggle Switch
9.	Aux Audio 3.5 mm Jack In for music/cell phone input
10.	Garmin GDL 82 for FIS-B Weather + both 1078 + 1090-ES Traffic
a.	   drives Synthetic Attitude on the GPS 796.
  

Airframe

First exterior photo is from 2019 before I removed the special original Tundra Wheel Fairings.
The Tundra Fairings are in excellent pretty much like new condition with all the associated hardware.
34 gallons Fuel capacity / 32 gallons usable
6-8 hours max endurance/ 5-7 hours with one hour reserve
1/2 Fuel (17 gallons) leaves 420 lbs Payload (2 adults +) and enables 2.5 - 3 hours Cruise
VDC Battery Maintainer/Desulfator wiring in place.
  

Engines / Mods

Rotax ULS 2 
2000 TBO Extension Complied With
June 2023 Compressions: 73-75-76-75 / 80
Except for 12 gallons of 100LL in 2022, run exclusively on non-ethanol 100 Octane fuel since Gearbox Overhaul in June 2021 at 606 hrs TTAFE 
Sips 4 - 5 gph. 
Super economical.
Reiff Pre-Heater Installed.
  

Interior / Exterior

Black Leather seats showing no wear with adjustable Lumbar Support.  
Sun visors + Skylight.
  

Remarks

No damage history EXCEPT for some Fairing Tape mended cracks in the non-structural Tail Underfin/Fairing and Rough Paint on the Leading Edge of the Stabilator.
  

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