1971 Robin DR-253 R gent

Description Wilco Aviation are pleased to have just exclusively listed this Robin DR.253 B R gent. The aircraft is currently hangared with us at Henstridge Airfield in the South West of England. A genuine four-seat tourer, this cantilever low-wing design offers comfortable cross-country capability without sacrificing the docile handling the DR family is known for. Fixed, conventional tricycle undercarriage with wheel pants keeps drag to a minimum and maintenance straightforward, while the single-engine layout and roomy cabin make it a practical choice for family flying, touring, or simply building hours in a well-mannered aeroplane. Like almost all Robins of this era, the airframe is of wood and fabric construction, built around the classic Jodel-derived cranked wing that gives the type its excellent handling and forgiving stall characteristics. The DR.253 B R gent traces its lineage back through the Robin DR.200 family, itself a further development of the Jodel DR.1050M Ambassadeur. The distinctive wing configuration that defines these aircraft was the result of a collaboration between Pierre Robin, Jean D l montez and Chris Heinz, blending Jodel s aerodynamic pedigree with Robin s own refinements. First flown in 1967, the R gent was the aircraft that introduced tricycle undercarriage to the DR.200 range, a layout that would go on to become standard across every subsequent Robin design. It sat at the top of the DR.200 family alongside the tailwheel DR.250 Capitaine, sharing that model s 180hp Lycoming O-360 engine and fixed-pitch propeller. Around 150 examples were built before production gave way to later Robin types. The type was originally produced by Centre Est A ronautique at Dijon, the company Pierre Robin had founded to build on the earlier Jodel designs. In 1969, CEA changed its name to Soci t des Avions Pierre Robin, under which banner the DR.200 series continued to be developed and produced. The R gent carries the ICAO Aircraft Type Designator DR253. Performance is respectable for a fixed-gear tourer of the period, with a 75% cruise in the region of 120 knots, a useful load approaching 1,130 lbs, and a rate of climb of around 1,300 fpm figures that make the R gent a genuinely capable cross-country machine rather than merely a docile trainer. Uniform Bravo is a lovely example of the marque, combining the light, harmonious controls the DR series is loved for with genuine four-seat practicality ideal for anyone looking to step up from a two-seat trainer into an aircraft capable of taking the whole family away for the weekend, or simply looking for an economical and characterful tourer to enjoy. Total fuel 240 Litres 120knt cruise @ approx 35lts per hour. Interior: Grey Leather Exterior: White & Sky Blue with Gold trim NARCO CP 136 audio panel Garmin GNC 255 (8 33 kHz spaced) NARCO MK 12D NAV/COM Trig TT31 Transponder Bendix King KR87 ADF Sigtronics SPA-400 TSO Garmin Aera 500 GPS Air Speed Indicator (ASI) Artificial Horizon 2x Altimeters Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) Turn and Slip indicator Direction Indicator (DI) Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) RPM Gauge Manifold pressure gauge Suction gauge Carburettor temperature gauge Outside air temperature gauge Cylinder temperature gauge Fuel pressure gauge Exhaust Gas Temperature Gauge (EGT) Ampere Meter NAV Lights Landing Light Touring Cover Tow bar Interior - 6 Exterior - 5 Year: 1971 Make: Avions Pierre Robin Model: Robin DR 253 Regent Reg Number: G-AYUB Aircraft Type: Single Engine Fixed Wing Airframe Hours: 2465 (+/- 5hrs) Engine Make: Lycoming O-360-A2A Engine Hours: 1531 (+/- 5hrs) Prop Make: Sensenich ARC: 30/04/2027 Annual: 30/04/2027 Empty Weight: 660kg (1455lbs) MTOW: 1100kg (2400lbs) Price: 35,000.00 GBP https://wilcoaviation.co.uk/aircraft/robin-dr-253-regent_g-ayub-for-sale-at-wilco-aviation/ Airplane time state: Year: 1971 Airframe Hours: 2465 (+/- 5hrs) Engine Hours: 1531 (+/- 5hrs) ARC: 30/04/2027 Annual: 30/04/2027 Empty Weight: 660kg (1455lbs) MTOW: 1100kg (2400lbs) Avionics Narco CP 136 audio panel Garmin GNC 255 (8 33 kHz spaced) Narco MK 12D NAV/COM Trig TT31 Transponder Bendix King KR87 ADF Sigtronics SPA-400 TSO Garmin Aera 500 GPS Interior Interior: Grey Leather Interior - 6 Exterior Exterior: White & Sky Blue with Gold trim Exterior - 5