1972 Robin DR400 140 Earl Single Engine Piston Aircraft For Sale

Wilco Aviation are happy to have exclusively listed this immaculate Avions Pierre Robin DR400 Earl powered by the common Lycoming O-320 150hp engine known for being economical as well as reliable. G-BAGC is currently located at Rufforth East, York, England. Golf Charlie benefits from impressive avionics stack installed by its registered avionics engineer owner. Everything works as it should meaning she is ready to be flown away by her new owner. Recovered & repainted in 2012. Important note: G-BAGC is not affected by the Robin Wing Spar AD 2023-0048-E issued 07 March 2023 imposed on DR400s & has been subsequently re-confirmed by the aircrafts CAMO.

Type:
Airplane (Single Engine Piston)
Manufacturer:
Avions Pierre Robin
Model:
DR400-140 Earl
Year:
1972
Serial Number:
Enquire
Reg. Number:
G-BAGC
Total Time:
2,970 Hours
Seats:
4
Price:
£49,995

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Year:
1972
Total Time:
2970
Registration Number:
G-BAGC
Serial Number:
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Seats:
4
Contact Name:
Kyle Millett
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Description

AIRFRAME
HOURS: 2970 (+/- 5hrs)
LAST ANNUAL: June 2023
EMPTY WEIGHT: 600kgs (1323 lbs)
MTOW: 1000kgs (2205 lbs)
TOTAL FUEL: 160 litres
APPROX CRUISE: 115knt

ENGINE
MAKE: LYCOMING O-320-E2A
HOURS: 1200 (+/- 5hrs)
OVERHAULED: TBC

PROPELLER
MAKE: SENSENICH
HOURS: 800 (+/- 5hrs)
OVERHAULED: TBC

AVIONICS & EQUIPMENT
Garmin GMA 340
Garmin GNC 255A
King KMD 150
King KR 87
King KT 74 (ADBS out with trig TN72)
Trig TY91
PAW (internal fit).
Course Deviation Indicator (CDI)
Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI)
Automatic Direction Finder (ADF)
Air Speed Indicator (ASI)
Altimeter x2
Turn Co-Ordinator
Attitude Indicator
Direction Indicator (DI)
LED Landing Light
NAV lights
Cambrai fitted touring cover
PLB
Tow bar

INTERIOR
Grey leather – 9/10

EXTERIOR
Red & White with Black trim – 9.5/10

The Robin DR400 was released in 1972, as a development of the DR300 series. Compared to the latter, the two major differences of the DR400 are a wider cabin at shoulder level & a forward-sliding canopy, a new concept introduced with the Robin HR-1 in 1969, made to replace the doors present on earlier series. The wings have a ‘cranked-wing’ configuration, allowing for stable cruising & safer stalls. The dashboard is also clearer & more elevated than on previous models, allowing easier instrument readings.

The main difference between DR400 models is the engine, as the cabin remains identical between versions. The low-powered models, which go up to 120hp, are called “2+2” to indicate they can carry 2 adults & 2 children (or three adults).

The design of the aircraft is old; it consists of a wooden canvas structure with a low, positive-dihedral wing. The low wing provides good visibility of the aircraft’s surroundings. It is the same wood & fabric type as Jodel wings. The landing gear is in the non-retractable, tricycle configuration, allowing easier taxiing, takeoff & landing than conventional landing gears.

The DR400 is very present in France, operating as a training aircraft in flight schools & a rental aircraft for flight clubs. In 2019, French air clubs operated 864 DR300 & DR400 models out of the 2394 training & rental aircraft available nationwide.

Production of the DR400 ceased in 2014, as it was replaced with the Robin DR401.