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S-19

Seats
2 2
Power
100 hp75 kW
Cruise
111 kt206 km/h
US register
12 aircraft12 aircraft
Rans S-19
Rans S-19
Photo: FlugKerl2 · CC BY-SA 3.0Photo: FlugKerl2 · CC BY-SA 3.0

About the S-19

The Rans S-19 is an American amateur-built fixed-wing aircraft configured as a side-by-side two-seat monoplane. It functions as a light-sport aircraft utilizing a tractor engine layout and tricycle landing gear, making it well-suited for recreational pilots and kit-building enthusiasts.

Engineered to fit specific light-sport categories, the design breaks from traditional company construction by utilizing an aluminum semi-monocoque structure with stressed skin components instead of steel tubing. The designation received a specific name following radio communication confusion with air traffic control during initial flights. Factory-complete and kit options have been distributed to various international registries.

Engines fitted

11 aircraft
EnginePowerShare of fleetAircraft
Rotax 912 100 hp 7
Jabiru 3300 120 hp 3
Viking 110 110 hp 1

This page covers the Rans S-19 VENTERRA: the same aircraft under other designations.

S-19 running costs

$173 an hour
A year
LowTypicalHigh
Fuel$4,228$5,330$6,272
Oil$80$100$130
Engine overhaul reserve$800$867$1,167
Annual inspection and maintenance$2,500$3,500$4,500
Hangar$3,000$6,300$9,600
Insurance$956$1,252$1,548
Total$11,564$17,349$23,217
Per hour$116$173$232

Engine

Model
Rotax 912ULS
Power
100 hp
Overhaul
2,000 h / 15 yr
Fuel burn
5.6 – 7.0 gal/h
Fuel price
$8.20 /US gal

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