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Performance figures on Franklin 220 hp equipped L-164

The BushCaddy L164 four seater is big bold and beautiful.  At 2500 gross, this model will acommodate 1200 lbs plus of payload.  Featuring two large main doors with optional hinged windows, four fully adjustable and removable seats with hinged backs to allow for easy entry into the back, and featuring our unique "caddy storage" compartments under the cushions. A generous cabin and cargo bay with standard cargo door.  Your kit comes complete with wheels, brakes, engine cowling, nose bowl - all you add is paint, engine and instruments.  Flight testing the L164 has resulted in better than expected STOL and climb performance.  The take-off run has to be seen to be believed!  A cargo version "C" model of this remarkable aircraft is also available for those who want a total utility aircraft..
"The Bush Caddy was off the ground before I expected it to be, and flew
and handled very much like a miniature Beaver, on which I have about 5,000
hours  (of my total of l6,500 on various other aircrafts)
    The Bush Caddy is very roomy inside and has good visibility., but the
flight test did it all.    ( My wife and I are presently building a L164.
We plan to put a 3.3 liter Subaru  engine in with a constant speed prop and
kevlar amphib floats.)  "   Joe Ulrich
 
     

 THE FAST BUILD KIT :

Cabin, doors and seats pre-jigged, pre-drilled and  pre- assembled; fuselage fully built and riveted closed;  vertical, horizontal stabilizers, rudder and elevators all  pre-built,  skins pre-punched and ready to rivet ; wings fully built, and  jigged for washout,  pre-punched with top of wing riveted closed, bottom of wings tacked riveted for inspection.

 Time left to build 300 hours! 

(equipped with Lycoming I0-360 L2A  180 hp  and Sensenich 76EM8 Propeller)

 

A High Wing four place 

 

Engines: 160 to 250 HP

 
Length 25.5 feet
Wing Span 36 feet
Cabin Width 47 inches
Cabin Height 52.5 inches
Wing Chord 63 inch
Gross weight 2500 lbs.
Empty weight 1350 to 1450 lbs 
 Useful load 1050 to 1150 lbs 
Fuel Capacity  60 US gallons
Rate of climb 1200 fpm click for details
Take off run 200 ft. at gross 
Stall 38 mph  
Max.Cont Airspeed Vh 135 mph IAS/128.5 mph CAS click for details
Cruise Speed 115 mph IAS click for details
G Loading +5.3 / -3.2 limit
+3.8 / -1.9 normal category

 Choose your interior

 This is what the L164 powered with a Franklin 220 hp engine on 2800 lb floats and Constant speed propeller is achieving:

 

Average Take off run

15 to 20 seconds
2400 RPM 110 mph
2500 RPM 115 mph
2600 RPM 120 mph
L-164 Prices INCLUDED IN THE KIT
Kit #1 Fuselage $ 10483.00 Engine Cowl with hinges and fasteners
Kit #2 Cabin $ 15327.00 Fiberglass Nose Bowl
Kit #3 Wings $ 12772.00 Cargo Door Kit
Complete Kit $ 38582.00 Fiberglass Wing Tips
Quick-Build Kit $ 59985.00 48 Gallon Drop in Aluminum Fuel Tank
    Rear wheel landing gear assembly L164 - Maule
    Main landing gear assembly: Consisting of Disks, Hubs, Calipers and Master Cylinders , Axles, Tires and Tubes L164 - Cleveland with 800 x 6 tires
Float Mounting Points
    Formed Windshield
All hardware for building

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