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1988 RUTAN DEFIANT
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Overview
| Make / Model | RUTAN DEFIANT |
|---|---|
| Type | Other |
| Airframe time | — |
Description
Magnificent 1988 Amateur Built RUTAN DEFIANT which has a TTAF of 500 Hours, Dual Lycoming 0-360 Engines 230 Hours from New and Carbon Fibre Props 230 Hours from New. Extended Range Extra Fuel Tanks included. Call for Details.
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
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General
| Year | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | RUTAN |
| Model | DEFIANT |
| Condition | Used |
| Total Time | 500 |
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