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N39JP For Sale. Selling because I don't use it enough.

Built in 1978 by John Purvis. I'm the 7th owner, since June 2013.

Engine: O-290-G, with Thorp's suggested modifications (e.g. pistons from O-290-D2) as far as I can tell.
Prop: CATTO 68x67, wood core, laminated and painted.
Composite Fuel tank, about 29 gallons.
Marvel MA-4-89A Carburetor.

Empty Weight: 950 lbs. (Jan 2016)

Airframe TT: 912 hrs
Engine T: 912 hrs

Basic VFR instrumentation. No Vacuum pump.

Trusty tailwheel spring and wheel.

New wing in Dec. 2001.

No ADSB out.

I have all the original logbooks, and a set of drawings.

Fresh annual inspection, as of 9/15/2019.

Asking $24,000.

Based at Falcon Field (KFFZ) in Mesa, AZ.

I'll post more pictures soon.

Feel free to call, or text, me at 303-748-5570. Because of telemarketers and phone scams, please leave a message if you want me to call you back, otherwise I won't.

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Brian Cabebe
N39JP

Dang it, Brian! You need to rearrange your priorities. That bird should be high on the list!
Sorry to see you go.
Cubes

Cubes,

I agree that this bird needs to be flown. I'm just accepting the fact that I'm not up to the task of being an airplane owner.

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Brian Cabebe
N39JP

Here are a few more photos.

I have wheel pants, I just haven't put them back on since the annual inspection.

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Brian Cabebe
N39JP