Aircraft Details
- Year: 1973
- Make/Model: Cessna FR-172 Reims Rocket J
- Registration Number: G-VBDT
- Power: Piston
- Engines: 1 Engine
- Listing ID: 4184880
- Partner ID: 57998
- Posted On: Dec 18, 2023
- Updated On: Dec 19, 2023
Description
Airframe: 7349 hours Total Time Since New.
Engine: Continental IO-360-H, 210 hp, 1362 hours since major overhaul (March 2007).
Compressions at April 2023 annual: 74/80, 74/80, 72/80, 75/80, 74/80, 72/80.
Propeller McCauley 2A34C209-C/78CCA-2 C/S: 116 hours since overhaul in May 2021 (next overhaul due May 2027).
Just off a fresh 50 hour check. Next annual due 06Apr24.
CAMO maintained.
Always hangared.
Avionics
King KMA-24 Audio/3LMB.
Garmin GNC-255 Nav/Com 8.33 kHz VOR/LOC/GS
Trig TT31 Mode S transponder.
King KN-62 DME.
King KR-87 ADF.
4-place intercom.
Garmin GPS-155XL GPS VOR/LOC
King KX-155 Nav/Com (not 8.33kHz).
Dual PTT.
CHT/EGT.
Interior
Fair - serviceable
Exterior
Good. Repainted in November 2014.
Additional Features
Wingtip strobes.
Fuel steps.
Wheel Spats (not currently fitted).
Static wicks.
2-part tow bar.
Cowling & cockpit cover in near new condition.
12V lighter socket
One of Cessna s best kept secrets, the much sought-after Reims Rocket. Its 210 HP fuel injected engine gives staggering short take-off, climb and short landing performance. Superb lift capacity, decent cruise speed with 5 hours endurance. Factory corrosion proofed.
Asking GBP 69,750.
