DavisExperimental & kit · Fixed-wing · Canada
DA-5
- Seats
- 1 1
- Power
- 65 hp48 kW
- Cruise
- 104 kt193 km/h
- US register
- 1 aircraft1 aircraft
About the DA-5
The Davis DA-5 is a fixed-wing sport aircraft created in the United States and intended for homebuilding enthusiasts. It features a single-seat configuration housed within a narrow fuselage, paired with a low-wing monoplane layout, a V-tail, and fixed tricycle landing gear. Power is supplied by a single horizontally-opposed piston engine driving a wooden propeller.
Created by designer Leeon D. Davis, the project followed his earlier DA-2 aircraft. Initial design work began in the early 1970s, though construction of the prototype did not start until 1974. The prototype was assembled rapidly, taking just over two months to complete from start to finish.
Engines fitted
1 aircraft| Engine | Power | Share of fleet | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continental A&C65 series | 65 hp | 1 |
DA-5 running costs
$154 an hour| Low | Typical | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | $2,265 | $2,870 | $3,315 |
| Oil | $52 | $65 | $84 |
| 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 | $9,984 | $15,402 | $22,332 |
| Per hour | $100 | $154 | $223 |
Engine
- Model
- Continental A65
- Power
- 65 hp
- Overhaul
- 1,800 h / 12 yr
- Fuel burn
- 3.0 – 3.7 gal/h
- Fuel price
- $8.20 /US gal
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