Kevin and the gang
That Alon listed on Ebay and Barnstormers is indeed one of mine. I try to
detail the airplanes I sell as completely and honestly as possible. I would
never intentionally misrepresent any aircraft I am selling. If you read the
details of the ad, you will see I wrote the following:
"This aircraft has the optional "Kiddy Seat" and seatbelt which is limited to
75 pounds but will work for children. Otherwise, use it as your baggage area."
I feel that quite clearly states the purpose and limitations of the optional
"Kiddy seat", which by the way was a factory option and is on the equipment
list.
As a point of interest, Alon ran full page ads for this aircraft in 1966
showing a mom and dad up front and two small boys in the back "Kiddy Seat".
For my own benefit, after reading the complete ad copy, I would like to know if
anyone else feels I misrepresented this airplane. The complete ad copy is
below. If so, I will certainly be careful not to describe the aircraft this
way again. Your opinions, please.
Thanks
Glen
Here is the complete ad copy:
N161LH 1966 Alon Serial #: A161 TT Airframe: 2574
Price: $27,500
Engine: Continental C-90-16F
TT Engine: 1399
SMOH: (see note below)
While not technically a major overhaul, the following work was done
500 hours ago by Universal Aero Engines: new crankcase, new main bearing,
new rod bearings, new rings, new front seal, new gasket set, new exhaust
guides, new rocker bushings, new crankcase gear and new starter clutch.
Propeller: McCauley 1B90 CM7150
Propeller has 0 time since overhaul
Photographs of this aircraft are available at:
http://glendavis.smugmug.com/Airplanes/N161LH-vs2/12422685_QjbBe#889025454_u2Uep
This is a beautiful, well cared for Alon (Ercoupe). It has lived in Canada
under Canadian registration most if it's life. Log books are detailed and
impeccable. It is currently going through the FAA conformity inspection and
will be a US registered aircraft very shortly (before it is sold). There is no
damage history in the logs which date back to 1982, the year it was exported to
Canada and Canadian logs were formed. This ship was used by a formation flying
team, Flying Colors, thus the unusual markings on the fuselage. The paint is
beautiful. It shines like the day it left the paint shop. The "Flying Colors"
graphics were done with vinyl so they can be easily removed if that is your
preference. The spring landing gear was the final iteration of the Ercoupe
gear design and make touching down gently incredibly easy. The gear is wider
than earlier Ercoupe gear, offering even better handling in strong crosswinds
(max crosswind component is 25Kts.!) Unlike the early model Ercoupes, the Alon
does not have the drag inducing venturies to great vacuum. Rather it has a
modern vacuum pump (new 2010) offering the advantage of operating all your
vacuum instruments even when on the ground. A dual beam landing light built
into the leading edge provides amply illumination for nighttime operations even
into dark airports. All the windows are tinted to help keep the cabin cool. The
canopy can be opened in flight up to 100 MPH for the real open cockpit
experience. The bucket seats are adjustable (two positions) to accommodate
pilot from 5'2" to 6'2" or taller. This is a very straight aircraft. Many
Ercoupes have deep creases and dents from being ridden hard and put away wet.
not this one. The firewall is straight as can be, without the buckling seen on
many from hard landings. The panel has all the basic VFR instruments plus an
Artificial Horizon, Directional Gyro, EGT, MX11 digital com with memory
channels, Narco AT150 transponder with an AR 850 encoder, AK-450 ELT with
remote head mounted in the panel for easy testing and a speaker to listen to
ATIS while preflighting. A David Clark portable intercom offers clear
communication between pilot and passenger as well as a PTT switch. A new
Concord battery was installed this year as was a new carburetor. This aircraft
has the optional "Kiddy Seat" and seatbelt which is limited to 75 pounds but
will work for children. Otherwise, use it as your baggage area. This aircraft
has rudder pedals so if you are using it for flight training, no restriction
will be placed on your pilots certificate. Dual courtesy lights help reading
charts at night easy. The empty weight is 941 and the gross weight is 1450,
leaving a useful load of 488 pounds. This aircraft recently flew from New
Jersey to Florida burning approximately 5.5 GPH. All AD's have been complied
with including SB-32 for corrosion in the center section. No corrosion was
found.
Now the negatives. At some point in the past the fuel gauge on the sidepanel
leaked and stained the upholstery near the pilots left leg. The damaged fabric
was removed and replaced. The pictures were taken prior to the new upholstery.
There are a couple of small dings in the leading edge of the vertical
stabilizer, likely from stones thrown back from the propeller. The upholstery
on the bucket seat was damaged at some point and repaired poorly. There is a
small hole in the lower right cowling near the exhaust that was repaired poorly
(see photograph). All the glass is in good condition but there are a few
scratches on the rear windows.
Delivery can be arranged anywhere in the continental US. Interested parties
contact Glen Davis 917-297-1111 email [email protected]
Glen Davis
917 297 1111
www.ishootpictures.com
