The original single-seat model Buccaneer XA was introduced in 1984 and qualified for the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicle category. The aircraft was commercial success and sold well until being replaced by the Buccaneer SX in 1988. The SX remained available on the market until general production ended in 1998, although in 2001 the model was still available as a special order from Aero Adventure Aviation. The SX was replaced by the improved derivative Aero Adventure Aventura UL and HP single seaters.[1]
The Buccaneer II was a two-seat side-by-side configuration model introduced in 1988 and intended as an ultralight trainer. This model was replaced by the Aero Adventure Aventura II, which is an improved model developed from the Buccaneer II.[1]
Design
The original XA model is constructed from bolted together anodized aluminum tubing, with a fiberglass hull. The wire-braced wing is supported by a king post and is of aluminum structure, covered with pre-sewn Dacron covers. The wing features 2/3 span ailerons and no flaps. The tail wheel is retractable via a cable control, while the main landing gear is removed by the pilot in flight and stowed in the cockpit for landing on water after a land take-off.[1]
The model SX was introduced to provide incremental design improvements over the XA. Primarily the SX eliminated the cable-bracing and replaced it with V-struts featuring jury struts. The wings feature full-span ailerons. The fuselage was completely redesigned and features a new hull shape that can better handle higher wave conditions. The landing gear can be pivoted up for water landings, rather than removed.[1]
The Buccaneer II is similar to the SX, but with a wider hull to accommodate two seats, in side-by-side configuration. The ailerons are 2/3 span. The landing gear is repositioned by a lever control and moves the tailwheel in concert with the main wheels. The main gear includes mechanical brakes.[1]
Operational use
The original model XA remains popular on the used aircraft market and aircraft for sale command high prices. Long operational use and the rigours of land and water operation have resulted in weak points in the design being identified as many older aircraft have suffered from bent wing trailing edges, wing root tube brackets, flying wire shackles and tail boom tubes. Cracked aft vertical stabilizer tubes and main bulkheads are also common. All of these deficiencies can be repaired in used aircraft.[1]
Variants
Buccaneer XA
Single seat, wired-braced Part 103 ultralight flying boat. Engines available were the 28 hp (21 kW) Rotax 277 and the 35 hp (26 kW) Rotax 377.[1]
Buccaneer SX
Single seat, strut-braced flying boat. Engines available were the 40 hp (30 kW) Rotax 447 and the 50 hp (37 kW) Rotax 503.[1]
Buccaneer II
Two seat, strut-braced flying boat. Engines available were the 64 hp (48 kW) Rotax 582 and the 80 hp (60 kW) Rotax 912.[1]
Mallard M2-A
Extensively modified Buccaneer, with the wing lowered. Was sold as a modification package and as a complete kit.[3]
^Downey, Julia: 1999 Kit Aircraft Directory, Kitplanes, Volume 15, Number 12, December 1998, page 37. Primedia Publications. ISSN 0891-1851
^Purdy, Don: AeroCrafter - Homebuilt Aircraft Sourcebook, page 92. BAI Communications, 15 July 1998. ISBN0-9636409-4-1
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The Buccaneer also known in some of its many incarnations as the Mallard is a one or two seat ultralight high wing amphibious flying boat of pusher configuration marketed as a kit aircraft BuccaneerBuccaneer IIRole Ultralight flying boatManufacturer HighCraft AeroMarineAdvanced AeromarineKeuthan AircraftArnet Pereyra IncFirst flight 1984Introduction 1984 Buccaneer XA 1 Retired 1998Status no longer in productionVariants Arnet Pereyra Sabre IIThe aircraft was manufactured by a number of U S firms in slightly different forms including Arnet Pereyra Inc 2 HighCraft AeroMarine Advanced Aviation and Keuthan Aircraft Contents 1 Development 2 Design 3 Operational use 4 Variants 5 Specifications Buccaneer XA 6 See also 7 References 8 External linksDevelopment EditThe original single seat model Buccaneer XA was introduced in 1984 and qualified for the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicle category The aircraft was commercial success and sold well until being replaced by the Buccaneer SX in 1988 The SX remained available on the market until general production ended in 1998 although in 2001 the model was still available as a special order from Aero Adventure Aviation The SX was replaced by the improved derivative Aero Adventure Aventura UL and HP single seaters 1 The Buccaneer II was a two seat side by side configuration model introduced in 1988 and intended as an ultralight trainer This model was replaced by the Aero Adventure Aventura II which is an improved model developed from the Buccaneer II 1 Design EditThe original XA model is constructed from bolted together anodized aluminum tubing with a fiberglass hull The wire braced wing is supported by a king post and is of aluminum structure covered with pre sewn Dacron covers The wing features 2 3 span ailerons and no flaps The tail wheel is retractable via a cable control while the main landing gear is removed by the pilot in flight and stowed in the cockpit for landing on water after a land take off 1 The model SX was introduced to provide incremental design improvements over the XA Primarily the SX eliminated the cable bracing and replaced it with V struts featuring jury struts The wings feature full span ailerons The fuselage was completely redesigned and features a new hull shape that can better handle higher wave conditions The landing gear can be pivoted up for water landings rather than removed 1 The Buccaneer II is similar to the SX but with a wider hull to accommodate two seats in side by side configuration The ailerons are 2 3 span The landing gear is repositioned by a lever control and moves the tailwheel in concert with the main wheels The main gear includes mechanical brakes 1 Operational use EditThe original model XA remains popular on the used aircraft market and aircraft for sale command high prices Long operational use and the rigours of land and water operation have resulted in weak points in the design being identified as many older aircraft have suffered from bent wing trailing edges wing root tube brackets flying wire shackles and tail boom tubes Cracked aft vertical stabilizer tubes and main bulkheads are also common All of these deficiencies can be repaired in used aircraft 1 Variants EditBuccaneer XA Single seat wired braced Part 103 ultralight flying boat Engines available were the 28 hp 21 kW Rotax 277 and the 35 hp 26 kW Rotax 377 1 Buccaneer SX Single seat strut braced flying boat Engines available were the 40 hp 30 kW Rotax 447 and the 50 hp 37 kW Rotax 503 1 Buccaneer II Two seat strut braced flying boat Engines available were the 64 hp 48 kW Rotax 582 and the 80 hp 60 kW Rotax 912 1 Mallard M2 A Extensively modified Buccaneer with the wing lowered Was sold as a modification package and as a complete kit 3 Specifications Buccaneer XA EditGeneral characteristics Wingspan 33 ft 6 in 10 21 m Wing area 162 sq ft 15 1 m2 Empty weight 325 lb 147 kg Gross weight 1 235 lb 560 kg Powerplant 1 Rotax 277 2 stroke air cooled piston engine 27 hp 20 kW Performance Maximum speed 75 mph 121 km h 65 kn See also EditRelated development Advanced Aeromarine Carrera Aero Adventure AventuraReferences Edit a b c d e f g h i j Cliche Andre Ultralight Aircraft Shopper s Guide 8th Edition pages E 7 8 Cybair Limited Publishing 2001 ISBN 0 9680628 1 4 Downey Julia 1999 Kit Aircraft Directory Kitplanes Volume 15 Number 12 December 1998 page 37 Primedia Publications ISSN 0891 1851 Purdy Don AeroCrafter Homebuilt Aircraft Sourcebook page 92 BAI Communications 15 July 1998 ISBN 0 9636409 4 1External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Advanced Aeromarine Buccaneer Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Advanced Aeromarine Buccaneer amp oldid 1086145184, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
