1985 Rutan DefiantExperimental Aircraft • Dallas, TX, USA
This 1985 Rutan Defiant, registration N38JM, is a centerline-thrust twin offering buyers an alternative to conventional piston twins. The aircraft has 700 hours total time and is located in Dallas, Texas, with an asking price of 365,000 USD. Power comes from front and rear Lycoming O-360-series engines, providing true twin-engine redundancy in a centerline-thrust configuration without the large asymmetric-thrust characteristics associated with a conventional wing-mounted twin.
A fresh condition inspection was completed August 15, 2026 at tach 86.0. Both engines received condition inspections including compression checks, spark-plug...
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Specifications
- Category
- Experimental
- Intended Use
- Business, Recreational
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 700 hrs
- Inspection Status
- Fresh condition inspection completed August 15, 2026 at tach 86.0
Avionics
GPS
Modern glass avionics
PFD
Modern glass avionics
MFD
Modern glass avionics
Additional Equipment
Carbon-Fiber Detailing
Distinctive carbon-fiber detailing
ELT
ELT function testing
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic-system service
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Notes
- Custom black leather interior with contrasting red stitching
- Exterior Notes
- New exterior paint
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 2
- Engine Make
- Lycoming
- Engine Model
- O-360
Asking Price
$365,000
Aircraft Location
Dallas, TX, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Oct 16, 2026: $365,000(-$60,000) - controller
Sep 7, 2026: $425,000 - controller
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Asking Price
$365,000
Aircraft Location
Dallas, TX, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Oct 16, 2026: $365,000(-$60,000) - controller
Sep 7, 2026: $425,000 - controller
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Asking Price
$365,000