1959 Dornier DO 27 B-3 For Auction In Germany (D-EDFL)
This Dornier 27 with a documented history of service in POST WWII and Neil Armstrong piloting. Hangar kept, and impeccably maintained above German and EU requirements has no incident history and an extensive library of historical documentation and extra parts for repair and maintenance are available for purchase. Used for flight research, see documentation and history in online documents.
Description
Highlights
New Factory Performed Engine Overhaul
Impeccably maintained
Extra bench seat for sky diving ops Both Seat benches can be installed or removed individually. For skydiving ops,, you would remove both benches.
Extensive documentation of historical ties to Neil Armstrong
Includes military logbooks
Ceramic coating, recent polish
STOL Capable
1322 Payload
Performance
Fuel Capacity: 220 liters
Stall Speed: 24 kts
Useful Load: 612 kg
Range: 460 nm
Cruise: 115 kts
Airframe
Dornier GMBH DO 27 B-3
S/N 392
TT 3698
600KG/1322lb payload
Engine
Lycoming GO-480-B1A6 SN B-305
39 SMOH
TBO 1400
Overhaul 2025 by Flugmotoren Daschsel GmbH
Propeller
HC-82V SN C-375
230 SMOH
TBO 1500
5 year LTA inspection completed in 2022
Avionics
JPI Engine Monitor – EDM 730 – Color display w/USB port
Flightcom 406 –place intercom
Garmin VHF-Nav/GS GNC 255A (2A8020451)
Garmin Mode S Transponder GTX330 (84170348)
ACK Encoder A-30
Bendix King KG-102A Directional Gyro with slaving unit (KCS55A Compass System)
Bendix King KI-525A HSI
Bendix King RMI KI-229 (ADF receiver currently not installed, wiring exists for Becker AD 2070)
Kannad ELT 405AF (284927)
Chronometer
Suction Gauge
Vertical Speed Indicator
Air Speed Indicator
Compass
Artificial Horizon
ILS (G/P currently U/S, probably due to antenna)
Turn Coordinator
Altimeter
RPM
Oil Pressure
Oil Temperature
Cylinder Head Temp
Fuel Pressure
Volt Meter
Additional Features
Additional bench seat for 6 seat operation
Dual controls, pilot only brakes
Pilot side camera hole photo window on both sides, front and rear seats. Big camera hole facing downwards in the back
Rear door can open during flight for aerial photography or skydiving
Smoker!
USB Ports (2)
Additional parts are available for purchase separately
Can be containerized for transcontinental transport
Exterior
White with blue and red stripes, red spinner, tail, and wingtips. Ceramic coated, recently polished, 9/10. Original DLR paint scheme (German Aerospace Research Institute, comparable to NASA).
Neil Armstrong’s signature decal denoting the historically documented ties to the first man on the moon.
Tail number on under side of wings
Black painted belly
Interior
Grey powder-coated metal, blue fabric seats, a mix of classic and modern instruments.
Online auction starts 28th October, 2026. View full logbooks & additional data online (https://bids.airspaceauctions.com/Listing/1004872)
