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1971 Gardan GY-20Experimental Aircraft • Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland

This 1971 Gardan GY-20 experimental/homebuilt aircraft, registered HB-SAC, presents a unique European-built example with 1,659 total hours on the airframe. The aircraft is powered by a Continental A65 engine with 2,178 total hours and 780 hours since its 1987 overhaul. Following a shock load inspection performed at 416 hours in June 2000 after an accident on another aircraft, the engine was reassembled and installed on this aircraft in August 2001. Compression values taken in May 2021 show consistent readings across all cylinders.

The aircraft features a Merville 693B wood propeller with 288 hours since its 2006 overhaul. Avionics include a...

Year
1971
Make
Gardan
Series
GY-20
Model
GY-20
Tail #
HB-SAC
Serial #
RHR1

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Specifications

Category
Experimental
Intended Use
Recreational

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
1,659 hrs
Engine 1 Time
2,178 hrs (SOH)
Prop 1 Time
288 hrs

Avionics

Comms

Trig TY91 - VHF COM with Controller

ADS-B Out

Trig TT21 - Mode S Transponder with Controller

EMS/EIS

Artex ME406 - ELT (Battery expires 06/2026)

Additional Equipment

Wheel Fairings

Solar Panel

Solar Panel Battery Charger

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Red and White Vinyl and Fabric
Exterior Notes
White and Red

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
A65
Propeller Model
Merville 693B

Asking Price

$20,982

Aircraft Location

Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Oct 16, 2025: $20,982(-$42) - controller

Sep 27, 2025: $21,024(-$172) - controller

Sep 19, 2025: $21,196(+$140) - controller

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First Seen: Apr 20, 2025

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$20,982