Bücker Bü 131 Jungmann Technical Specs
| Date of Manufacture | 1954 |
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| Manufacturer | Construcciones Aeronáuticas SA |
| Country of Origin | Spain |
| Rebuild completed | 1996 |
| Engine | Lycoming O-360-A4A (180hp) |
| Propeller | MT Propeller 188 R 130-4G |
The AIRCRAFT C.A.S.A. 1.131 E3B was in service with the Spanish Air Force from 01/13/1954 to 06/18/1962. 01/28/1996: aircraft total time: 1647:50 hours
The entire aircraft was completely disassembled, inspected and repaired as follows:
- The FUSELAGE was un-covered, all parts removed and the steel-frame was paint-stripped. All weldings were thoroughly inspected for cracks and irregularities with magnifying glasses (10x). Any discovered cracks were rewelded. The steel-frame then was primed with epoxy and spray-painted. The wood-structure was completely rebuild and sealed with epoxy-varnish. All hatches, doors and fairings were re-newed.
- The LANDING GEAR was completely disassembled, inspected, and repaired. A new "Cleveland wheels and brakes"-system was installed.
- POWER PLANT: A major overhauled Lycoming O-360-A4A was installed including a new engine-mount and a "Christen" inverted oil system.
- The WINGS and EMPENNAGE were completely stripped, cleaned and repaired. The entire Aircraft was re-covered with "Stits" (Polyfiber) HD 2x2 covering material; according to the "Stits aircraft re-covering manual". For final coating and finish of the Polyfiber "Polytone" was applied.
- The pitot-, static, electric- and fuel-system were replaced completely by new systems. New instrumentation is installed. All the hardware was cleaned, inspected and cad-plated before re-installation. All flywires and control-cables are new.
All the repair-work and alterations were conducted according tỏ: "FAR/AC 43-13-1A and 2A"
Weight and balance was performed by weighing the aircraft on 01/14/1996
| Empty weight: | 1027 lbs. |
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| Empty moment: | 17.469 lbs in |
| Useful load: | 573 lbs. |