1979 AERO L-39C ALBATROS

General Specs (cont.)

Total Time:2238

Condition:Used

Flight Rules:IFR

Additional Classifications

Aerobatic

Experimental / Homebuilt

Warbird

Detailed Description

N50XX is a sharp-looking L-39 that hides a secret, and some impressive features -- namely, it has been converted with a Garrett/Honeywell TFE731-3 turbofan engine, giving it improved performance, better fuel economy, great reliability, and lots more! It's ready to provide you with the fun you've always dreamed of.

Avionics / Equipment

AVIONICS:
Garmin GNS 430 GPS/Nav/Com
Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel
Trig TT22 Transponder/TN70 ADS-B out
Shadin Fuel Flow System

FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS:
The airspeed indicator and turn coordinator/VSI are remarked in US units. A US CDI and counter drum altimeter are installed. US engine instruments for the TFE731 engine are installed in the front cockpit. The attitude indicator, HSI, and clock are original.

Airframe

N50XX is a sharp-looking L-39 that hides a secret, and some impressive features -- namely, it has been converted with a Garrett/Honeywell TFE731-3 turbofan engine, giving it improved performance, better fuel economy, great reliability, and lots more! It's ready to provide you with the fun you've always dreamed of.

Engines / Mods / Prop

This aircraft has been converted to a Garrett/Honeywell TFE731-3 turbofan engine. The Saphir 5 APU, ram air turbine, and other components made redundant by the conversion were removed, reducing the basic empty weight of the aircraft. Aircraft performance has been increased in the following areas:
  • Spool up time has been reduced by half
  • Rate of climb increase
  • Cruise speed increase
  • Fuel consumption decrease

Interior / Exterior

INTERIOR:
The cockpits have been lightly restored with medium gray seats and panels.

The parachutes are original and are in good condition. The ejection seats and canopies are armed.

EXTERIOR:
The exterior is a two-tone light and medium blue camouflage with light gray belly.

The canopies and windshield are in good condition.