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2023 PIPISTREL EXPLORER
Starts from the median asking price of 1078 comparable Single-Engine Piston listings ($659,900), then adjusts for:
- Year +2 vs comparable listings +3.0%
- Engine time -420 hr vs comps +3.4%
- Autopilot (64% of comps) +0.6%
- ADS-B (68% of comps) +0.8%
- Market supply: 1 for sale of 10 FAA-registered -3.8%
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Overview
| Make / Model | Pipistrel EXPLORER |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | — |
| Engine time | 82.5 SNEW |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 345 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | Garmin GMC 507 |
| Avionics / GPS / datalink | Garmin GNC 355 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GMA 245R |
| ADS-B | Yes |
Description
Great opportunity to own a low-time, fast and efficient light aircraft. Sold with fresh Annual and fresh IFR Cert. Service Center Maintained Max cruise 133ktas, Max range 645nm, Useful load 505lbs, Fuel burn 4.5gph. The Virus SW 121A – Explorer is the most advanced aircraft in its category. It is one step ahead of its older brother, the Virus SW 121. It is the result of over 30 years of Pipistrel’s experience in designing energy-efficient motor-planes, which follow the glider philosophy. The extraordinarily clean aircraft shapes enable flying with minimum power and noise, as well as the lowest fuel consumption, while keeping the performance on the same level or even better. Approved for intentional spins and Night VFR, the Explorer has the best flight characteristics in its category.
Modifications
Manual Air Brakes 4-point harnesses Forced cockpit ventilation: fresh air, heat, defrost Side door baggage access GRS 6/600 ballistic recovery parachute Glider tow hook
Avionics
Dual display 7-inch Garmin G3X touch 2xGSU 25C ADHARS GEA 25 EIS GNC 355A (COM/GPS) GNC 255A (COM/NAV) GMA 245R (Audio panel) GMC 507 (Autopilot) GTX 345 (Transponder) ADS-B In/Out Artex 345(406MHz) ELT
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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General
| Year | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPISTREL |
| Model | EXPLORER |
| Registration # | N482LP |
| Serial Number | VSWX121A0134 |
| Condition | Used |
| Total Time | 80.7 |
Engine
| Engine 1 Time | 82.5 SNEW |
|---|
Avionics
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
|---|---|
| Avionics/Radios | Dual display 7-inch Garmin G3X touch 2xGSU 25C ADHARS GEA 25 EIS GNC 355A (COM/GPS) GNC 255A (COM/NAV) GMA 245R (Audio panel) GMC 507 (Autopilot) GTX 345 (Transponder) ADS-B In/Out Artex 345(406MHz) ELT |
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | Manual Air Brakes 4-point harnesses Forced cockpit ventilation: fresh air, heat, defrost Side door baggage access GRS 6/600 ballistic recovery parachute Glider tow hook |
|---|
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