How much does a used Rutan Aircraft Factory Long-EZ cost?

Name: Rutan Aircraft Factory Long-EZ
Brand: Rutan Aircraft Factory

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Rutan Aircraft FactoryExperimental & kit · Fixed-wing · United States

Long-EZ

Seats: 2 2
Power: 115 hp86 kW
Cruise: 125 kt232 km/h
US register: 4 aircraft4 aircraft

About the Long-EZ

The Rutan Aircraft Factory LONG-EZ is a homebuilt, two-seater fixed-wing aircraft featuring a distinctive canard layout, a pusher engine, a swept wing equipped with wingtip rudders, and retractable tricycle landing gear. Designed for fuel-efficient, long-distance journeys, it suits amateur builders and pilots interested in efficient cross-country travel.

Evolving from an earlier predecessor, this design was scaled up to utilize readily available powerplants and incorporated enlarged fuel strakes and a wider cabin. Later improvements introduced an alternative canard airfoil to eliminate undesirable trim changes during flight in rain. The type has been constructed by numerous enthusiasts worldwide, with notable examples undertaking global formation tours and achieving endurance records in its weight class.

Engines fitted

4 aircraft

Engine	Power	Aircraft
Lycoming O-235	115 hp	2
Lycoming O-320	150 hp	1
Lycoming O-290	140 hp	1

Specifications

Lycoming O-235

Dimensions

Length: 16 ft 10 in 5.12 m5.12 m 16 ft 10 in
Wingspan: 26 ft 1 in 7.96 m7.96 m 26 ft 1 in
Wing area: 82 sq ft 7.6 m²7.6 m² 82 sq ft

Weights

Empty weight: 710 lb 322 kg322 kg 710 lb
Max take-off weight: 1,325 lb 601 kg601 kg 1,325 lb
Fuel capacity: 13.7 US gal 52 L52 L 13.7 US gal

Performance

Cruise speed: 125 kt 232 km/h232 km/h 125 kt
Max speed: 161 kt 298 km/h298 km/h 161 kt
Stall speed: N/A
Range: 1,747 nm 3,235 km3,235 km 1,747 nm
Service ceiling: 27,000 ft 8,230 m8,230 m 27,000 ft
Rate of climb: 1,750 ft/min 8.9 m/s8.9 m/s 1,750 ft/min

Powerplant

Engine: Lycoming O-235
Engine power: 115 hp 86 kW86 kW 115 hp

Capacity

Seats: 2

Manufacturer: Rutan Aircraft Factory
Country: United States
On the US register: 4
Registered in: United States

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Long-EZ prices

Asking prices of those for sale now, US dollars

Asking prices for the 5 Rutan Aircraft Factory Long-EZ aircraft for sale with a price run from $19,384 to $52,668, with a median of $25,000. Half ask between $20,100 and $44,800.

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By year built
Built	For sale	Median asking	Range	Median hours
1980–1984	2	$22,500	$20,052 – $25,000	–
1985–1989	1	–	–	400
1990–1994	1	$52,700	$52,668	200

Long-EZ running costs

$200 an hour

Hours a year Aircraft value (USD)

A year
	Low	Typical	High
Fuel	$5,134	$6,642	$7,706
Oil	$120	$150	$195
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
Insurance	$525	$725	$925

Total	$13,446	$19,984	$27,759
Per hour	$134	$200	$278