Valentin Taifun 17E

SN 1056 Certified, regularly flown, fresh annual, well maintained. 17 m, retractable gear, full span flap, -5, 8,15,30o.  +5.3.-2.65 g,  Manufactured 1985, Limbach L2000EB, 80 Hp @3400 rpm, 3000 continuous.  TT800 SMOH500 {prop strike) STOH 200, Vs 42 kts, Cruise 111 kts @3000 rpm @ 3.8 gph (35 mpg) 22  gal 100 LL, 650 sm range (with reserves).  Loiter @ l gph@ 70 kts.  hangared (KREI) summer, exterior 8, interior 7.  New Hoffmann 3 position (low, cruise, feather) VO62 prop, 2018, AS, ALT,TC, LRI, electric AG, electric DG, Borgelt Variometer, King KX155, VOR, LOC, KT76A, GDL 82 ADSB-Out, Stratux ADSB-In, uses Ipad, GPS Map 495, ELT, Strobe, Nav Lights, Instrument lighting. Owned 16 years, has had 2 gear-up landings prior to my ownership, no damage last 16 years other than new canopy, (small crack[repaired] from corner of vent window down). Folding wings, wing & tail covers, handling gear. At 83 y.o. and 70 years of flying…time to consider selling. No medical required, must have glider rating and motorglider endorsement..no restrictions.  $57,900  For more pictures: [email protected]