The DR253b is the classic GT from Robin which combines a large loading capacity with superior cruise speed. Comfortably cruises around 123 kts with four adults and sufficient fuel.
MC has been regularly used for 500 NM non-stop travelling.
The DR253 has a wider and larger cabin which is only matched by the later and heavier DR500. The DR253 has similar load carrying and cruise due to the light weight and simplicity of the design.
The 180 hp Lycoming engine and a fixed prop giving excellent performance due to the light weight of the aircraft.

Airplane time state:
Aircraft TT 3200 hrs & nearly 6000 landings
Serial No 155.
Engine Lycoming O-360-A3A, Time SMOH 300
Engine overhauled in 2009 by Dachsel
Prop Sensenich 76 EM 8S5-0-64
58" Pitch Climb prop can be included
Additional Gomolzig muffler fitted, making it neighbor friendly
Wheel spats included

180 l fuel capacity in three tanks

Empty weight 626 kg
MTOM 1100 kg

ARC valid until 16/8-2026. Fresh ARC can be included.

Basic:
KRT2 VHF 8.33
Bendix KT76A Transponder
Panel ready for your choice of Avionics.

Original in leather look. Comfortable seats for travelling.

The paint and finish is a bit rough after the plane was in club used for towing gliders before my ownership. The wing has been covered in Ceconite in the past. Mechanically the aircraft is sound after a total inspection and repair in 2020, when it had suffered a landing accident.

Wheel pants included, needs to be fitted.
Option of fitting 50 l auxiliary fuel tank.
New glazing can possibly be provided at reasonable cost.

The price reflects the finish of the aircraft. Still, it is ready to fly away.