MoD Tucano Sell Off

[RAFAT]

Having heard rumours of the MoD selling off some of their stored Tucs for some time, and read it recently in March's Flyer magazine, I'm surprised this hasn't created more of a buzz in this section.

I for one can't wait for these machines to enter the GA arena, and will be looking to buy into a syndicate when they do. Would anybody like to have a stab at the price they'd likely go for when it happens.

[360BakTrak]

The ones I've seen are missing one minor component.....in the form of an engine. Not a cheap part to replace by any stretch of the imagination!!

[Genghis the Engineer]

There are 5 for sale, all have been on the ground for 10ish years, all missing engine, prop and seatpack, all also robbed in part for spares - so a random assortment of panels, control surfaces, instruments, etc. are missing.

G

[muggins]

There are apparently a new batch of 15 flyers which will be civilianised and sold off

[Notoc]

Here's the link for anyone interestered:

http://www.edisposals.com

Click: Aircraft

[G-APDK]

The first has just been registered with the CAA, G-CEHJ ex ZF373, to an owner from Chester

When I visited Harwarden about 6 years ago there was an unmarked Tucano hangared, which was apparently was damaged when being built by Shorts and never passed to the RAF. It was substantially complete, so a potential source of spares perhaps?

G-APDK

[360BakTrak]

I better start saving my pennies for when these new owners get bored and sell them on!!! (Would love to know how much that one went for........!)

[Genghis the Engineer]

ZF373 isn't on the current auction list, which is ZF265, ZF267, ZF285, ZF340, ZF415.

G

[360BakTrak]

Thats because, presumably, it's already been sold. Here - http://www.caa.co.uk/application.asp...regmark=G-CEHJ

[hobbit1983]

Can't help but notice that the llink states that the aircraft in question was built in 1992..... It strikes me that the MoD may not have gotten full usage out of that particular piece of defense hardware?

[niknak]

Oh Goody!
Another batch of ex - mil aircraft which fly 50kts faster than the civilian pilots flying them!

[RAFAT]

Genghis - where is the auction list located? and how did Mr Butt get his hands on one before anyone else?

[englishal]

Another batch of ex - mil aircraft which fly 50kts faster than the civilian pilots flying them

Yawn. Better make sure I never fly a G5 then.......

[Genghis the Engineer]

here - as for the second question, I've no idea.

I confess, I'm looking at buying one - but as an instructional airframe for engineers, not a personal toy.

G

[360BakTrak]

Actually, thinking about it and re-reading G-INFO......because it's on there doesn't necessarily make it airworthy. He may have bought an airframe in bits similar to those being auctioned and stuck it on the register. No idea why unless it has the potential to be restored, who knows? Just a thought.

[Genghis the Engineer]

So long as I don't mind paying the fees, CAA registrations would allow me to put a G-regi on my garden shed. As you say, it doesn't imply airworthiness.

G

[360BakTrak]

You mean the CAA will take your money for nothing?!?!?! Thats an outrageous thing to say!!!

[Genghis the Engineer]

Ah, but uniquely in this case, you aren't actually required to give it to them unless you want to fly.

G

[360BakTrak]

I see, never knew that. So they only charge for an out-of-sequence reg then? Or does the same rule apply there too?

[Genghis the Engineer]

No, they charge for a reg, and extra for an out of sequence. I forget how much, but it'll be on their website somewhere - £1-200 or thereabouts I think.

G