BRISTELL B23
Starts from the median asking price of 3145 comparable Single-Engine Piston listings ($329,900), then adjusts for:
- No Autopilot (58% of comps have one) -1.0%
- No ADS-B (60% of comps have one) -1.6%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Bristell B23 |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | — |
| Engine time | 0 SNEW |
Description
(File Photos) The BRISTELL B23 looks very similar to the Classic Bristell Light Sport Aircraft. However there are many enhancements in this new design. Certified to CS-23 with a Maximum Take Off Weight of 750 kilograms, the fuselage is longer and tail larger, with an aluminium rudder and more effective stabiliser. A redesigned composite main landing gear has been incorporated for carrying higher loads, with improved twin trim tabs allowing fine tuning of control loads. MAIN FEATURES Þ Night VFR certified, ready for IFR MCR upgrade Þ Strong structure Þ Rescue system installed Þ Custom upholstery Þ Roomy ergonomic cockpit, 125cm wide inside Þ Rotax 912S, 100HP, low operating costs Þ 3-Blade hydraulic adjustable MT Propeller Þ Full modern glass cockpit with dual Garmin G3X screens Þ Garmin Autopilot with GMC 307 control panel and Blue LEVEL button
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
| Manufacturer | BRISTELL |
|---|---|
| Model | B23 |
| Condition | New |
Airframe
| Total Time | 0 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine 1 Time | 0 SNEW |
|---|---|
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
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