Aircraft Design CertificationCertified · Fixed-wing · Germany
D4 Fascination
- Seats
- 2 2
- Power
- 80 hp60 kW
- Cruise
- 131 kt243 km/h
About the D4 Fascination
The Aircraft Design Certification D4 Fascination is a single-engine, fixed-wing ultralight aircraft from Germany, featuring a low-wing configuration and an enclosed cockpit with side-by-side seating for two individuals. The layout includes a bubble canopy, luggage space behind the seats, and a ballistic recovery parachute.
Originating from collaboration between European designers, the project evolved from composite variants and mixed-construction predecessors utilizing wood, metal, and fabric. Early iterations featured a retractable undercarriage, while later versions transitioned to all-composite structures. Marketed in both kit and completed forms, hundreds were sold and distributed across international civil registries spanning multiple continents.
D4 Fascination running costs
$150 an hour| Low | Typical | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | $3,398 | $4,264 | $5,018 |
| Oil | $64 | $80 | $104 |
| Engine overhaul reserve | $800 | $867 | $1,167 |
| Annual inspection and maintenance | $2,500 | $3,500 | $4,500 |
| Hangar | $3,000 | $6,300 | $9,600 |
| Total | $9,762 | $15,011 | $20,389 |
| Per hour | $98 | $150 | $204 |
Engine
- Model
- Rotax 912UL
- Power
- 80 hp
- Overhaul
- 2,000 h / 15 yr
- Fuel burn
- 4.5 – 5.6 gal/h
- Fuel price
- $8.20 /US gal
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