N7003V: Bolkow 208

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1963 Bolkow-Messerschmidtt (built in Germany). Less than 900TT, Less than 25SMOH (2019 O/H w/new accessories). Economical O-200-A. 2 seat mid-wing aerobatic trainer. Dual-control center stick, dual throttles, electric flaps. Extended cockpit, new interior.  Becker radio and transponder. ADS-B Out (GDL82). Day VFR. Excellent visibility with new gray-tint canopies. 406 ELT. Certified aircraft in Standard & Utility categories. 9/10 condition. Similar to a Cessna 150 Aerobat in performance. Most parts are common to the Cessna 150/152.  Docile and easy to fly. Inexpensive to insure.  Annual inspection with sale.  Not LSA but probably will be when rules change. (No brokers) • This aircraft was imported in the early 1960s but was not assembled and flown until 1985.  Excellent low-time condition.  Contact Robert Cullinan (562) 209-8270 Pacific time zone - Location:  Los Angeles County, CA.  Hangered since new.
  

Avionics

Basic VFR avionics (Becker com, Becker mode C)
GPS plug-in on panel
ADS-B Out (Garmin GDL-82 datalink)
406 ELT (Emerging Lifesaving Tech. 406 ELT with internal GPS).  Panel mount control for the ELT.
  

Airframe

Built at the Messerschmitt factory in Germany, Bolkow 208C "Juniors" are pretty rare in the US.  There are about 6 or 7 flying here.  There are over 100 in the EU where they are used as private flyers, trainers and banner tow planes.  

Aerobatic when flown in the Utility category, the airplane is very similar to the Cessna 150 Aerobat in performance and handling.  Visibility is excellent and the airframe has a few very unique features, such as the 3 degree FORWARD sweep of the wings, the mid-wing design and the large flaps that permit steep approaches and very short landing distances.

This airplane was assembled and certified in 1985 from an airframe imported in the early-1960's
It has the C-model upgrade with extended cockpit
The airframe is completely zinc chromated on interior wing, tail and fuselage panels.

Contact:  Robert at (562) 209-8270 cell (pacific time)
  

Engines / Mods

Continental o-200-A.
Overhauled in 2019.  20SMOH
Overhaul by Gann Aviation, Lafayette, GA

Skytec lightweight starter added (337 on file)
Push-button start (337) replaces the older pull starter
Alternator replaced the older generator (337)
  

Interior / Exterior

New interior seat cushions and updated instrument panel

Repainted in the 80's.  Hangered and looks great.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zvx74eDwAQo
  

Remarks

Certified aircraft (normal / utility).  CAR, Part 3 Normal and Utility categories
Gross weight:  1325 Normal category; 1270 Utility category
Cruise @2500 rpm:  about 112 kts (129 mph); Max speed @2750 rpm:  124 kts (143 mph)
Wing loading:  14.25 lbs/sq ft

Baggage area behind seats - 45 lb
Fuel capacity:  21.1 US gallons (0.5 unusable) 

Aerobatic load limits:  4.40 Positive / 1.76 Negative (Utility category) (safety factor 1.5)

A really fun basic aerobatic trainer. Unmatched visibility due to the mid-wing design, bubble canopy and forward sweep wing.  Best fit for pilots under 6' in height.
  

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