Tri-R TechnologiesExperimental & kit · Fixed-wing · United States
TR-1
- Seats
- 2 2
- Power
- 125 hp93 kW
- Cruise
- 152 kt282 km/h
- US register
- 4 aircraft4 aircraft
About the TR-1
The Tri-R TR-1 is an American amateur-built fixed-wing aircraft designed for private aviation enthusiasts. It features a single-engine configuration and an enclosed cockpit accommodating two people side by side, accessed through gull-wing doors. The standard layout includes a cantilever low-wing structure and fixed tricycle landing gear, though conventional gear with wheel pants is available as an option. Constructed entirely from composite materials, the aircraft is suited for builders seeking a kit-built project.
The designer originally drew the concept for a client abroad who never paid for the blueprints, prompting the creator to complete the project independently. The airframe utilizes a rectangular wing mounted with flaps. Factory kits required an estimated completion timeframe from builders, and standard powerplant options included air-cooled four-stroke piston engines.
Engines fitted
4 aircraft| Engine | Power | Share of fleet | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lycoming O-320 | 160 hp | 2 | |
| Lycoming O-235 | 115 hp | 1 | |
| Continental IO-240 | 128 hp | 1 |
TR-1 running costs
$197 an hour| Low | Typical | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | $5,511 | $7,052 | $8,243 |
| Oil | $128 | $160 | $208 |
| 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 | $13,306 | $19,679 | $27,384 |
| Per hour | $133 | $197 | $274 |
Engine
- Model
- Lycoming O-320-D2J
- Power
- 160 hp
- Overhaul
- 2,000 h / 12 yr
- Fuel burn
- 7.3 – 9.2 gal/h
- Fuel price
- $8.20 /US gal
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