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Fri 04/15/16


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     1. 07:49 AM - Re: MkIIIC for sale (Herb)
     2. 07:49 AM - Re: MkIIIC for sale (Herb)
     3. 07:50 AM - Re: MkIIIC for sale (Herb)
 
 
 


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    Time: 07:49:07 AM PST US
    Subject: Re: MkIIIC for sale
    From: Herb <Herbgh@nctc.com>
    Robert I had a mk IIi many years ago... Wondering about the age of the airframe? Herb On 04/14/2016 08:12 PM, Robert Laird wrote: > Over the past few years I've gone through several major life changes, > some bad, some good, but the bottom-line is that I can no longer > provide the TLC needed for my Kolb and I won't be around long, so I > need to sell it quickly, so I'm putting it up at a bargain basement price: > > MkIIIC -- N# 553RL (certified as an eLSA) > > 234 hrs TT Airframe, Engine & Prop > 100hp Rotax *912ULS* > Always hangared > 2 six-gallon tanks > Electric fuel pump > Airspeed gauge > EIS with engine info > BRS Chute (expired) > Intercom > Odyssey battery > 3-blade *Warp Drive* prop > hydraulic disc brakes > Thomason stainless steel exhaust > > > Photos: > > https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.4298307717.41.500807717&type=1&l=f368fa4ce6 > > > Video showing the unfolding/folding of this MkIII: > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGblkR8cdYE > > Price: $17,000 > > This price *_includes_* a fully enclosed aluminum trailer (see photos). > > The plane is located near Waller, TX (37XA : Skydive Houston). > > Full-disclosure issues: > > I have not flown it much in the past couple of years, so it does need > some TLC. Currently, the gap seal needs repair or replacement. The > other issue is that the original builder did a sucky job with the > hydraulic brake lines, and right when my life fell apart I had just > torn up the aluminum floorboard to get at the brake system (he riveted > the entire floor!); I never finished the brake repair or replaced the > floorboard. Bottom line: the plane flies very well, but without brakes > you'll need to land it on grass until you get the brakes repaired. I > have flown it and landed on my grass landing strip and used the grass > taxiways without any issues with stopping. (To be specific, the discs, > pads, lines are all good; it just needs a reservoir to be added, > connect the lines and then an air purge. It will also need a new > floorboard.) > > If you are handy and can address these minor issues, this would be a > great project. If you aren't into experimental aviation maintenance > tasks, then this might not be the plane for you. > > If I can't sell it in the next 4 weeks, it will go back into > hibernation mode until I get back to town (at which time, I will try > again to sell it). > > Please contact me off-list. > > Contact info: > > Robert Laird > 713-581-4976 > rlaird@cavediver.com <mailto:rlaird@cavediver.com> > > -- Signature text; Fort Marcy Park? Sure...Mr. Foster...Third red light and turn left.


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    Time: 07:49:32 AM PST US
    Subject: Re: MkIIIC for sale
    From: Herb <Herbgh@nctc.com>
    By the way...I did not see a photo of the trailer..Herb On 04/14/2016 08:12 PM, Robert Laird wrote: > Over the past few years I've gone through several major life changes, > some bad, some good, but the bottom-line is that I can no longer > provide the TLC needed for my Kolb and I won't be around long, so I > need to sell it quickly, so I'm putting it up at a bargain basement price: > > MkIIIC -- N# 553RL (certified as an eLSA) > > 234 hrs TT Airframe, Engine & Prop > 100hp Rotax *912ULS* > Always hangared > 2 six-gallon tanks > Electric fuel pump > Airspeed gauge > EIS with engine info > BRS Chute (expired) > Intercom > Odyssey battery > 3-blade *Warp Drive* prop > hydraulic disc brakes > Thomason stainless steel exhaust > > > Photos: > > https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.4298307717.41.500807717&type=1&l=f368fa4ce6 > > > Video showing the unfolding/folding of this MkIII: > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGblkR8cdYE > > Price: $17,000 > > This price *_includes_* a fully enclosed aluminum trailer (see photos). > > The plane is located near Waller, TX (37XA : Skydive Houston). > > Full-disclosure issues: > > I have not flown it much in the past couple of years, so it does need > some TLC. Currently, the gap seal needs repair or replacement. The > other issue is that the original builder did a sucky job with the > hydraulic brake lines, and right when my life fell apart I had just > torn up the aluminum floorboard to get at the brake system (he riveted > the entire floor!); I never finished the brake repair or replaced the > floorboard. Bottom line: the plane flies very well, but without brakes > you'll need to land it on grass until you get the brakes repaired. I > have flown it and landed on my grass landing strip and used the grass > taxiways without any issues with stopping. (To be specific, the discs, > pads, lines are all good; it just needs a reservoir to be added, > connect the lines and then an air purge. It will also need a new > floorboard.) > > If you are handy and can address these minor issues, this would be a > great project. If you aren't into experimental aviation maintenance > tasks, then this might not be the plane for you. > > If I can't sell it in the next 4 weeks, it will go back into > hibernation mode until I get back to town (at which time, I will try > again to sell it). > > Please contact me off-list. > > Contact info: > > Robert Laird > 713-581-4976 > rlaird@cavediver.com <mailto:rlaird@cavediver.com> > > -- Signature text; Fort Marcy Park? Sure...Mr. Foster...Third red light and turn left.


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    Time: 07:50:26 AM PST US
    Subject: Re: MkIIIC for sale
    From: Herb <Herbgh@nctc.com>
    Well! Dag nab it....meant to email Robert privately...Herb On 04/14/2016 08:12 PM, Robert Laird wrote: > Over the past few years I've gone through several major life changes, > some bad, some good, but the bottom-line is that I can no longer > provide the TLC needed for my Kolb and I won't be around long, so I > need to sell it quickly, so I'm putting it up at a bargain basement price: > > MkIIIC -- N# 553RL (certified as an eLSA) > > 234 hrs TT Airframe, Engine & Prop > 100hp Rotax *912ULS* > Always hangared > 2 six-gallon tanks > Electric fuel pump > Airspeed gauge > EIS with engine info > BRS Chute (expired) > Intercom > Odyssey battery > 3-blade *Warp Drive* prop > hydraulic disc brakes > Thomason stainless steel exhaust > > > Photos: > > https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.4298307717.41.500807717&type=1&l=f368fa4ce6 > > > Video showing the unfolding/folding of this MkIII: > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGblkR8cdYE > > Price: $17,000 > > This price *_includes_* a fully enclosed aluminum trailer (see photos). > > The plane is located near Waller, TX (37XA : Skydive Houston). > > Full-disclosure issues: > > I have not flown it much in the past couple of years, so it does need > some TLC. Currently, the gap seal needs repair or replacement. The > other issue is that the original builder did a sucky job with the > hydraulic brake lines, and right when my life fell apart I had just > torn up the aluminum floorboard to get at the brake system (he riveted > the entire floor!); I never finished the brake repair or replaced the > floorboard. Bottom line: the plane flies very well, but without brakes > you'll need to land it on grass until you get the brakes repaired. I > have flown it and landed on my grass landing strip and used the grass > taxiways without any issues with stopping. (To be specific, the discs, > pads, lines are all good; it just needs a reservoir to be added, > connect the lines and then an air purge. It will also need a new > floorboard.) > > If you are handy and can address these minor issues, this would be a > great project. If you aren't into experimental aviation maintenance > tasks, then this might not be the plane for you. > > If I can't sell it in the next 4 weeks, it will go back into > hibernation mode until I get back to town (at which time, I will try > again to sell it). > > Please contact me off-list. > > Contact info: > > Robert Laird > 713-581-4976 > rlaird@cavediver.com <mailto:rlaird@cavediver.com> > > -- Signature text; Fort Marcy Park? Sure...Mr. Foster...Third red light and turn left.




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