Specifications | chipperair New 2018

The CHIPPER SS can be built as either Ultralight Part 103 or as Experimental Amateur Built (EAB). Below are the specifications for each.

Specifications - Ultralight Mode

With Polini Thor 250 engine - 36 HP

Takeoff Roll: 100’ (sea level, standard conditions, gross weight)

Landing Roll: 80' (sea level, gross weight)

Climb Rate: 400 fpm (sea level, standard conditions, gross weight)

Maximum Crosswind Component: determined by pilot skill level

Cruise Speed: 45 to 62 mph, depending on configuration:

-- Large tires slow the aircraft

-- Unfaired lift struts slow the aircraft

-- Installing a cowl speeds the aircraft

Fuel Burn @ Cruise Speed: 2.1 GPH

Maximum Fuel: 5 gallons

Seating: Single seat

Range: 100+ miles, no reserve

Gross Weight: 484 pounds (user may raise gross weight under Part 103; there is no legal requirement for any set value)

Empty Weight: 244 pounds with aluminum spars and lightweight tires and Polini Thor 250 engine

Vne: 72mph

Stall Speed: <=28 mph @ gross weight

Wing Area: 113 square feet

Wingspan: 26' 3"

Airfoil Design: Proprietary

Access / Cargo: Dual door, large cargo compartment

Design Factor: +6/-3 ultimate load; +4/-2 flight load

Maximum Pilot Weight: 250 pounds

Maximum Cargo Weight: TBD

Recommended Engines:

--1/2VW (<82 pounds); must use carbon fiber spars, small tires & rescue parachute to meet weight requirements under Part 103

Note: Turtledeck is included.

Specifications - Experimental

Primary Build Materials Utilized for BOTH Ultralight and Experimental (EAB)

-- Honeycomb Aluminum

-- Honeycomb Fiberglass

-- Aluminum

-- Baltic Birch plywood

-- Foam

-- Fiberglass

Aircraft OPTIONS
for BOTH Ultralight and Experimental (EAB)

-- Tricycle gear

-- Hand toss parachute

-- Folding wings (no cost option)

-- Doors

-- Cowl

-- Carbon Fiber spars
(saves 11 lbs.)

-- Polini Thor 250 Dual Spark,
water cooled, internally
geared, 2 stroke engine

-- E-Prop ground adjustable
propeller

Tailfeather Assembly Manual

Cabin Assembly Manual

Specifications - Experimental (EAB) Mode

With Rotax 503 engine

Takeoff Roll: 120' (sea level, gross weight)

Landing Roll: 100' (sea level, gross weight)

Climb Rate: 600 fpm (sea level, standard conditions, gross weight)

Maximum Crosswind Component: determined by pilot skill level

Cruise Speed: 50 to 70 mph, depending on configuration:

-- large tires slow the aircraft

-- unfaired lift struts slow the aircraft

-- installing a cowl speeds the aircraft

Fuel Burn @ Cruise Speed: Determined by engine selection

Maximum Fuel: Determined by builder