Bede AircraftExperimental & kit · Fixed-wing · Canada
4
- Seats
- 4 4
- Power
- 200 hp149 kW
- Cruise
- 172 kt319 km/h
- US register
- 5 aircraft5 aircraft
About the 4
The Bede Aircraft 4 is an American fixed-wing homebuilt aircraft designed for a pilot and up to three passengers, utilizing a single engine. It suits amateur builders looking for a conventional aircraft configuration that can be built with minimal fabrication experience.
Crafted by Jim Bede, this design became an early pioneer in kitplanes, relying heavily on flat aluminum sheets and a unique panel-rib wing construction that initially doubled as a fuel tank. Later iterations updated the wing design to a more conventional metal structure. Thousands of plans and numerous completed examples established its widespread popularity among homebuilders.
Engines fitted
5 aircraft| Engine | Power | Share of fleet | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lycoming O-360 | 180 hp | 3 | |
| Lycoming O-320 | 180 hp | 1 | |
| Lycoming IO-360 | 180 hp | 1 |
4 running costs
$206 an hour| Low | Typical | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | $6,191 | $7,954 | $9,229 |
| Oil | $144 | $180 | $234 |
| Engine overhaul reserve | $2,167 | $2,667 | $4,833 |
| Annual inspection and maintenance | $2,500 | $3,500 | $4,500 |
| Hangar | $3,000 | $6,300 | $9,600 |
| Total | $14,002 | $20,601 | $28,396 |
| Per hour | $140 | $206 | $284 |
Engine
- Model
- Lycoming O-360-A1A
- Power
- 180 hp
- Overhaul
- 2,000 h / 12 yr
- Fuel burn
- 8.2 – 10.3 gal/h
- Fuel price
- $8.20 /US gal
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