Cessna SIDS
So here are the choices:
C150L: Engine on condition: Mid range prop hours: Built in 1972
Or
C150A Aerobat
Reims 150AOnly 336 Reims-built 150A aircraft were made, of which only 141 featured the Rolls-Royce Continental O-240-A engine!
This one is offered for sale with a low time engine that was overhauled in 2016, and fresh hours to run on the propeller. Perfect as a powerful aerobatic trainer, or private tourer with the 130HP Rolls-Royce providing confidence during every phase of flight.
Aircraft / kit manufacturer: Reims 150A
Model: FRA1509L
Year: 1971
Engine type: O-240A Rolls Royce 130hp
Engine Hours: 900TR
Total airframe time: TT 9460 (Factory corrosion proofed)
Engine History (if applicable): O/Haul 1/2/2016
Accident history / details: Nil
Propeller type: McCauley 2-blade, fixed pitch
SIDS: Compliant & all schedules available
Propeller hours: 1830TR
Storage history: Hangered for past 7 years
Avionics list:
Cruise speed: 95kts
BEW: 551kg
MTOW: 748kg
Fuel Capacity / no. of tanks: 132ltrs / 2 tanks
Now the major concern is that of Cessna SIDS and spare parts.
Which aircraft would you pick and would you be very concerned about CASA SIDS?