Hi All, Newbie seeking help with Skyfox Gazelle

[Neil Denmark]

Hi All, I am new to member of this site, looking to purchase a Skyfox Gazelle. As part of my research I have found there are quite a few CASA AD's and Skyfox Aviation Service Bulletins for this model.  Does anyone know where I can get copies of all the SB's? I understand the company went bust in 1999 so who is supporting this model today?

Thanks for your help and I look forward to making contact with other Gazelle owners!

Cheers Neil

[Blueadventures]

Try RAA site

[Neil Denmark]

I found a few references to AD's on RAAUS but no actual documents. I'll try giving the RAAUS office a call on Monday.

[facthunter]

Some were VH registered. You might have more luck there.  Nev

[Harv]

CASA website still has the official ADs. RA-Aus will have the post VH rego stuff.
 

I think Coastal

Aviation still have a STC for making bits for them including a new bungee style gear.

 

There is limited life wing spars (4000 hours) and some other things which I can’t remember right now but are covered in the maintenance manual. Wing spar being the main one. I have heard of one gazelle that has done well over this but the wings were opened right up, inspected, and recovered.  I’m not 100 percent certain how Raaus feel about this these days. The tech manager at the time was OK with it.
 

The main AD to check is the strut carry through. If there is a tube bolted to the underside of the fuselage between the two strut mounts it’s been done.

 

there is lots of discussion on this site about gazelles. But the key things to look at are the ailerons and aileron hangers and the older landing gear which use vulcanised rubber blocks rather than bungees.

if you get stuck PM me and I can hunt around for the ads for you.

With the exception of the limited life wing spar I can’t think of anything negative to say about the Gazelle. They are a brilliant aeroplane. 

 

[facthunter]

I always checked the bell crank on the elevator before flight. There is no redundancy. Don't pull much "G" at abv 85 Knots. Easy and forgiving to fly. Won't go very high on a hot day if loaded. fully.  Keep an eye on  where the flap actuation comes out through the sides of the fuselage. Nev

Edited August 27, 2023 by facthunter
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[coljones]

You could contact

 

Fraser Anning
Skyfox Aviation
PO Box910
Caloundra QLD 4551

Ph: (074) 91 5355
Fax: (074) 91 8237

 

But you might have trouble finding him

 

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