1977 Robin DR-400 180 Regent

UNDER OFFER

SOLD
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Make
Robin
Model
DR-400 180 Regent
Year
1977
Seller
WilcoAviation
Seller type
Broker
Location
Henstridge, United Kingdom
Condition
Pre-owned
Total Time
3292 h
Engine Time
440 h
Undercarriage
Tricycle
Seats
4
Flight Rules
VFR Night
Registration
G-ORRG

Highlights

  • UNDER OFFER
  • Wilco Aviation are pleased to have exclusively listed this beautiful Avions Pierre Robin DR400 Regent powered by the well known Lycoming O-360 180hp engine giving great performance and cruise speed
  • G-ORRG is located with us at our home airfield of Henstridge in the South West of England

Exterior

  • Exterior – 7/10
  • Exterior White & Navy Blue with Black trim

Interior

  • Interior – 8/10
  • Interior Grey leather
  • Dual USB power supplies
  • iPad including mount

Maintenance

  • LAST ANNUAL: May 2023
  • HANGARED: Always

Specifications

Seat Configuration
1+3
Gross Weight
1100 Kg
Empty Weight
630 Kg
Useful Load
470 Kg
Fuel Capacity
240 l

Engine

Manufacturer, Model
Lycoming, O-360-A3A
  • ENGINE OVERHAULED: 2014
  • PROP MAKE: SENSENICH
Fuel Type
Avgas 100LL
TTSN
440

Airframe equipment

Fuel Tanks
  • Total fuel 240 litres (rare supplementary tank)

Avionics

XPNDR
Garmin, GTX 328
Other
  • Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI)
  • Air Speed Indicator (ASI)
  • Attitude Indicator
  • Altimeter
  • Turn Co-Ordinator
  • Exhaust Gas Temperature gauge (EGT)
  • Cylinder Heat Temperature gauge (CHT)

Electrical equipment

Lights
  • NAV lights

Ground equipment

Tow Bar/Tugs
  • Tow Bar

Additional Remarks

  • The Robin DR400 was released in 1972, as a development of the DR300 series. Compared to the latter, the two major differences of the DR400 are a wider cabin at shoulder level and a forward-sliding canopy, a new concept introduced with the Robin HR-1 in 1969, made to replace the doors present on earlier series. The wings have a ‘cranked-wing’ configuration, allowing for stable cruising and safer stalls. The dashboard is also clearer and more elevated than on previous models, allowing easier instrument readings.
  • The main difference between DR400 models is the engine, as the cabin remains identical between versions. The low-powered models, which go up to 120hp, are called “2+2” to indicate they can carry 2 adults and 2 children (or three adults). The other models are all four-seaters, as the 180hp engine can carry 4 passengers, a full fuel tank, and luggage.
  • The design of the aircraft is old; it consists of a wooden canvas structure with a low, positive-dihedral wing. The low wing provides good visibility of the aircraft’s surroundings. It is the same wood and fabric type as Jodel wings. The landing gear is in the non-retractable, tricycle configuration, allowing easier taxiing, takeoff and landing than conventional landing gears.
  • The DR400 is very present in France, operating as a training aircraft in flight schools and a rental aircraft for flight clubs. In 2019, French air clubs operated 864 DR300 and DR400 models out of the 2394 training and rental aircraft available nationwide.
  • Production of the DR400 ceased in 2014, as it was replaced with the Robin DR401.
  • Currently located with us in the South West of England at Henstridge Airfield (EGHS).
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