Long EZ Cost

[kairvals]

I have been tasked to appraise a Long EZ. Can anyone give me an estimate of the total cost (plans to C of A or Registration), of construction of this aircraft.

Thanks, Ernie K.

[Wayne Hicks]

You might want to contact "Beagle" at canardfinder@att.net. (I believe that's the right email address.) Beagle will know.

[Jon Matcho]

I have been tasked to appraise a Long EZ. Can anyone give me an estimate of the total cost (plans to C of A or Registration), of construction of this aircraft.

Here's a stab at breaking down factors for costs:

• Materials (foam, fiberglass, metal parts)
• Tools, Labor & Disposables (labor, shop heating, epoxy, paint)
• Engine (typically Lycoming 235 or maybe 320)
• Interior (basic or 'upgraded')
• Avionics
• Year built

The contact Wayne provided has been appraising Long-EZs for years. You could get an approximation of what a Long-EZ would cost to build today by taking a look at the material costs for a Cozy Mark IV at Aircraft Spruce or Wicks.

 

If I were buying, and had the $, I'd guess that $30,000 is low and $50,000 is high. If I were selling, I'd feel that $75,000 would be fair for a freshly built Long-EZ. These are just my loose opinions, based on anecdotal memories of Long-EZs for sale on the 'net.

[kairvals]

Thanks Jon,

I've had agreat response from from the "Canard" community.