1959 Dornier DO27 // Flown By Neil Armstrong // D-EDFL
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Registration: D-EDFL
Make: Dornier
Model: DO-27 B-3
Year: 1959
Auction Start Date: May 29, 2024
Seat: 6
Location: Inquire
Description: This Dornier 27 with a documented history of service in POST WWII and Neil Armstrong piloting, is coming up for auction starting May 29, 2024. This aircraft is hangar kept and impeccably maintained above German and EU requirements. It has no incident history and an extensive library of historical documentation and extra parts for repair and maintenance are available for purchase. Used for flight research, see documentation and history in online documents.
- Fresh Annual
- Impeccably maintained
- Extra bench seat for sky diving ops Both Seat benches can be installed or removed individually. For skydiving ops,, you would remove both benches.
- Extensive documentation of historical ties to Neil Armstrong
- Includes military logbooks
- Ceramic coating, recent polish
- STOL Capable
- 1322 Payload
Airframe Details
Dornier GMBH DO 27 B-3
S/N 392
TT 3680
600KG/1322lb payload
Engine Details
Lycoming GO-480-B1A6 SN B-305
1023 SMOH
TBO 1400
Overhaul 1988
One Cylinder replaced 2021
Propeller Details
HC-82V SN C-375
212 SMOH
TBO 1500
5 year LTA inspection completed in 2022
Avionics Details
Fligthcom 406 –place intercom
Garmin VHF-Nav/GS GNC 255A (2A8020451)
Garmin Mode S Transponder GTX330 (84170348)
ACK Encoder A-30
Bendix King KG-102A Directional Gyro with slaving unit (KCS55A Compass System)
Bendix King KI-525A HSI
Bendix King RMI KI-229 (ADF receiver currently not installed, wiring exists for Becker AD 2070)
Kannad ELT 405AF (284927)
Chronometer
Suction Gauge
Vertical Speed Indicator
Air Speed Indicator
Compass
Artifical Horizon
ILS (G/P currently U/S, probably due to antenna)
Turn Coordinator
Altimeter
RPM
Oil Pressure
Oil Temperature
Cylinder Head Temp
Fuel Pressure
Volt Meter
Additional Features
- additional bench seat for 6 seat operation
- Dual controls, pilot only brakes
- Pilot side camera hole photo window on both sides, front and rear seats. Big camera hole facing downwards in the back
- Rear door can open during flight for aerial photography or skydiving
- Smoker!
- USB Ports (2)
- Additional parts are available for purchase separately
- Can be containerized for transcontinental transport
Exterior
White with blue and red stripes, red spinner, tail, and wingtips. Ceramic coated, recently polished, 9/10. Original DLR paint scheme (German Aerospace Research Institute, comparable to NASA). Neil Armstrong's signature decal denoting the historically documented ties to the first man on the moon Tail number on under side of wings Black painted belly
Interior
Grey powder-coated metal, blue fabric seats, a mix of classic and modern instruments
Auction Details
Contact Phone: 254-735-5030
Contact Email: aircrew@airspaceauctions.com
Registration Number: D-EDFL
Make: Dornier
Model: DO 27 B-3
Required Deposit: $3000
Buyers Premium: 6%
Start Date: May 29, 2024
End Date: June 5, 2024 12:00 pm