For Sale

Kuhn Trailer for Standard Class Sailplane

Currently Set-up for LS-4

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FOR SALE

Kuhn sailplane trailer; built 1983.

Wooden monocoque construction; formed plywood.

Many remarkable refinements in fixturing and attention to detail.

Commercial 6-ply trailer tires less than 2 years old, and less than 25 miles.

Heavy duty leaf spring axle; electric brakes.

Stable on the road. Tows beautifully.

Only 3 owners in 26 years.

Always hangared indoors.

Condition Very Good. Some wear on ramp.

Brackets, etc., set-up for an LS-4; probably adaptable to most standard class ships.

Legal/inspected (2010) for NY state.

Location: Elmira, NY.

Contact Wade at 607-761-5409, or trailer@harrishillsoaring.org.

$1100.

Resting on front tongue jack.	Front raised on tongue hinge; rear ramp down.
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From front, looking aft. Note fuselage dolly trap on floor, and wing straps.	From aft, looking forward. Note empannage in brackets, and tail boom straps on floor. Not seen, tail wheel trap.
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Wing spar resting on padded trailer structure.	Wing spar support, and wing root dolly. Not seen, wing spar retention lugs.
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Wing resting on wing root dolly, being removed from trailer.	Fuselage dolly set-up for LS-4. Orange handles pivot forward, raising the fuselage.
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Hinged metal wheel track (left side) at bottom of rear ramp.	Broken hinged metal wheel track (right side) at bottom of rear ramp. Metal wheel track is included; hinge must be replaced.
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Side protrusions at fore-end are for winglet stubs.	This trailer follows beautifully; excellent balance.
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Tipped to load/unload position.	Tipped to load/unload position.
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Tipped to load/unload position.
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Has 2" (50mm) receiver; 4-conductor, inline power plug.
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This is the electric brake controller.	Note side wall clamps for wingtips; dolly under fuselage.