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1982 Thorp T18Experimental Aircraft • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

This 1982 Thorp T18 (VH-ILF) is a well-maintained experimental/homebuilt aircraft with a documented history since its construction by noted builder Lyn Forster of Western Australia. The current owner has maintained the aircraft since 1985, keeping it hangared and protected with dust covers. The airframe features all flush riveting with interior skins treated with anti-corrosion material during construction. Power comes from a freshly overhauled Lycoming IO-360 producing 180hp with a full 2,000-hour life ahead, accompanied by a factory-overhauled Hoffman 3-blade propeller and all new firewall-forward lines and hoses. The aircraft has just...

Year
1982
Make
Thorp
Series
T18
Model
T18
Tail #
VH-ILF
Serial #
W85

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Specifications

Category
Experimental
Intended Use
Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
1,526 hrs
Inspection Status
Fresh periodic inspection with new MR issued

Avionics

GPS

King KLN GPS

Comms

King KX-165 - Radio-Nav

ADF

King KR-87 - ADF

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Blue Fabric Interior

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
IO-360
Engine Power
180 HP
Propeller Model
Hoffman 3-blade

Asking Price

$68,313

Aircraft Location

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Aug 18, 2025: $68,313 - controller

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