This airplane was specifically designed as a flying Pick-up truck and for the purpose of supporting missionaries in their services to underdeveloped areas of South America.
It’s no frills “Bush Plane” with a cargo space capable of hauling 4 ft x 8 ft sheets of building materials flat on the floor behind the pilot. With 100 gallons of fuel and the pilot on board it still has a “ Throwable” payload of over 1200 pounds. The out and back range without refueling is safely 250 miles.
Pictures Aircraft Description Specifications
This is an airplane designed by former Piper Aircraft Engineers and meets all FAA regulations under FAR 23, Amendment 46. ( Circa 1995 ). All parts are US approved aircraft parts.
The Design Team
General Aviation Technical Services, Inc of Lock Haven managed and executed the entire FAA certification process for this airplane. Ref: FAR part 23 Amendment 46. This Type Design was issued a United States Type Certificate # A00002NY on May 26, 1998 to El Gavilan S.A.
TC Data Sheet
As a result of legal action against El Gavilan S.A. for non-payment issues, we ( GATS, Inc. ) became the owner of all engineering data associated with this TC on April 6, 2006.
On March 7, 2008, the FAA issued an “Order of Revocation” for United States Type Certificate # A00002NY. The reason for revocation was that the TC Holder did not perform the responsibilities of a TC Holder per FAR 21.3.
Project History
This entire project is being offered for sale.
Entire Project For Sale
Description of Articles for Sale
Contacts and Conditions of a Sale
Cargo Gavilan
Turbine Gavilan
This web site is intended to be an overview of the project to be sold. If you want more detailed information contact GATS under the Contacts link above. Only serious offers will be considered. The cost of design and US certification was $ 7.5 Million over a time span of 10 years.
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