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Thread: Tips / advice needed for first time buyer interested in buying a used kitfox 5

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    Default Re: Tips / advice needed for first time buyer interested in buying a used kitfox 5

    Hello again,

    Crucible like to say thank you to everyone for your reply’s advice and opinions.

    Secondly, I’m so impressed by as do you have fast I am getting responses on this. Just goes to show how inspiring it is to become part of this aviation community.

    I’ll let you know if I get some more information on it to help make a decision on taking the next step to go check it out.

    Again, thank you for all your help and bye for now.

    Jeff

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    Default Re: Tips / advice needed for first time buyer interested in buying a used kitfox 5

    Hi,

    So I made a mistake. It is a rotax 582

    Not a 532.

    But none the less, it will need to be replaced with something in the 100hp range.

    So, with that said, I should expect needing the appropriate motor mount and plan for for that cost.

    Or does going to a 912 or 914 need a different motor mount since it is still a rotax?

    Waiting on some pics of the wings and elevator as well as some others to hopefully post shortly

    What,

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    Default Re: Tips / advice needed for first time buyer interested in buying a used kitfox 5

    A firewall forward kit with the motor mount for a 4 stroke rotax plus cowls and everything else you need is around $5k FYI
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    Default Re: Tips / advice needed for first time buyer interested in buying a used kitfox 5

    I reall have my doubts that this is a model 5.
    Even if it is a 1400 lb gross model 5, 65 hp would make it a real sluggish performer.
    Check it out real carefully.
    Kevin,

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    Default Re: Tips / advice needed for first time buyer interested in buying a used kitfox 5

    If you want to change the motor, from a 582 to a 912 series, you will need a totally different firewall forward, including the engine mount, engine, exhaust, coolant radiator, oil cooler, cowling, engine instruments, instrument sensors and wiring , likely a new throttle , starter carb cable setup and most likely a new panel for the dash.

    It is do able , but not a plug and play scenario.
    Kevin,

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    Airmaster AP332CTFH-WWR70W
    Summit Aircraft Wheel Skis
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