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The Beaver RX 550 Plus is a redesigned version of the venerable
RX 550, which was first introduced in 1986.
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Empty Weight |
450 lbs. |
| Gross Weight |
1050 lbs. |
| Wing Span |
32 ft. |
| Wing Area |
154.5 sq. ft. |
| Engine |
Rotax 503/582 |
| Cruise Speed |
65 m.p.h. |
| Stall Speed |
38 m.p.h. |
| VNE |
115 m.p.h. |
| Construction |
Aluminum Tube and Fabric |
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The main differences are in the wing and
control system. The new wing uses strut, instead of wire bracing in the wing and is
covered in conventional fabric rather than dacron sail cloth.
The basic kit can be built
in about 200 hours, with delivery times from the factory reported at about two months from
time of placing an order.
The kit uses aluminum tube, bolt together construction
in the fuselage. The wings use a ladder construction design featuring aluminum leading and
trailing edge spars, aluminum compression struts, and aluminum wing ribs.
Both the
fuselage and wing are covered in standard aircraft covering material.
For more information contact
Aircraft Sales and Parts
Box 995
VERNON B.C.
CANADA VIT 6V2
A T.U.F. VIEW
The RX 550 Plus, is a trigear aircraft with front and back seating, dual stick, rudder and
throttle controls. The
aircraft performs adequately with the
503 Rotax but my preference would be to go with the 582.
With the Rotax 503 cruise is about 65 m.p.h. and climb at
gross around 650 feet per minute. The 582 will increase these figures by about 30%.
Its price is within reach of the average flyer, and makes a good two place trainer,
although the instructor when flying from the back is a little uncomfortable. Its light
weight, and large wing area give it very docile handling, with stall around 35. Aileron
control pressure is noticeable.
The Ultralight Flyer rates
The Factory.............................8
The Beaver RX 550 Plus..............8
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