AMF-S14F Maranda Plans-Built Airplane

For Sale

 

$US 20,000

Own a bit of History

OK, maybe that's a bit of a stretch, but the Maranda is a classic amateur-built (experimental) aircraft, originally constructed in 1966 and restored in 1990. Featured in the book Wings of the North, by Dick Turner, this airplane has been from the frozen North to sub-tropical Texas and is now available for sale to a good home.

Since we completed the Rocket, the Maranda just doesn't get used as much as it used to. We're going to miss the smell of fresh cut fields through the open window, but it probably makes sense to sell it to someone who would appreciate it and give it more regular exercise.

Note that this is a Canadian registered aircraft, which is currently located in the Houston area. If you live in Canada and are interested in this airplane, come down and have a look. If you buy it, I'll reimburse your airfare.

If you live in the U.S. and are interested in this airplane, you will need to re-register it as a U.S. experimental aircraft. I have never done this, but am told that it is just a matter of filling out the form and sending the fee. Of course, you would also need to change the registration marks. These are decals and may or may not pull off without damaging the fabric underneath (I have never tried to pull them off).

Here are the specs:

Cruise: 95-100 mph IAS

Stall: 40 mph

Climb: Around 800 fpm solo at sea level with half tanks. I haven't measured other configurations.

Take Off Roll: 500 feet on a standard day. When flying with a passenger and 24 gal of fuel on an 80 F day, I am usually 200-250 feet up by the end of our 3,300 foot runway Fuel burn: approx. 8 gph

Fuel Capacity: 45 gal

Empty Weight: 1,182 pounds

Gross Weight: 1,800 lbs

Useful load: 612 lbs

Total Time: 655 hours as of summer 2007

Time since Top Overhaul: 224.6 hours

Engine: Lycoming O-320

Seats: 2

Baggage Compartment: Big

Equipment: Comm, transponder, intercomm, GPS, VSI (needs calib), Art. Horizon, Heated Pitot,

 

As mentioned, this is a 1966 airplane that was rebuilt in 1990. In terms of overall condition, I think things are pretty much as you would expect.

Materials: Wood and fabric. Wood spars. Steel V-Strut assembly. Landing gear is Super-Cub bungee system. Maule tailwheel. Tires are 8.00X8. Propeller is wood, Colin Walker. All critical steel parts were X-rayed about 4 years ago.

For more information, please contact Dave Forster.

 

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