Anglin J6 Karatoo Explained
The
Anglin J6 Karatoo is an Australian
ultralight and
light-sport aircraft that was designed by Jesse Anglin and introduced in 1982. Over the years the J6 Karatoo has been produced by several different manufacturers, including
Amax Engineering of
Donvale, Victoria, Skyway Aircraft and is currently built by Serenity Aviation of Australia. The aircraft is supplied as plans or as a kit for
amateur construction.
[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] Design and development
The aircraft features a strut-braced high-wing, a two-seats-in-side-by-side configuration enclosed cockpit with doors, fixed conventional landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration.[4]
The aircraft fuselage is made from welded 4130 steel tubing, with its wings usually made with a wooden structure, all covered in doped aircraft fabric. Its 32.51NaN1 span wing employs a Clark Y airfoil, has an area of 146square feet and optional flaps. The wing is supported by V-struts and jury struts and is constructed with marine plywood ribs and a D-cell leading edge, although a metal wing was under development. Wing folding for ground transport or storage is optional. Floats for water operations are an option.[4] [7] [8]
The Karatoo can accept engines in the range of 50to, depending on the model. Engines used include the 500NaN0 Rotax 503 and the 640NaN0 Rotax 582 two-strokes as well as the 800NaN0 Rotax 912UL, the 1000NaN0 Rotax 912ULS, 850NaN0 Jabiru 2200, 71to Subaru EA engine, 900NaN0 Continental C-90 and the 1000NaN0 Continental O-200A four-stroke powerplants.[4]
In 1988 the J6 design was adapted to the Canadian ultralight rules as the Norman Aviation J6 Karatoo and, in 1990, as the Buzzman L'il Buzzard.
Operational history
In August 2012 there were 14 J6 Karatoos registered in the United States with the Federal Aviation Administration in the Experimental - Amateur Built and light-sport categories.[9]
Variants
- J6A Karatoo
Initial model with a gross weight of 900lb, commonly powered by a 500NaN0 Rotax 503. The earliest versions had a solid spruce main spar and later a spruce I beam spar.[7]
- J6B Australian Karatoo
Improved model developed by Anglin in conjunction with Max Peters. The J6B has a gross weight of 1200lb, strengthened landing gear, optional flaps and initially used a 71to Subaru EA engine automotive conversion powerplant.[7] [8]
- J6C Australian Karatoo
Model with a gross weight of 1200lb, a longer and wider fuselage, with a revised rear fuselage structure.[7] [8] External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Pricing . Serenity Aviation . 2012-08-22 . https://archive.today/20130208181511/http://serenityaviation.com/home/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=41 . 8 February 2013 . dead .
- Downey, Julia: 1999 Kit Aircraft Directory, Kitplanes, Volume 15, Number 12, December 1998, page 60. Primedia Publications. ISSN 0891-1851
- Cliche, Andre: Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide 8th Edition, page B-90. Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001.
- Web site: Karatoo . Serenity Aviation . 2012-08-22 . https://archive.today/20130208181805/http://serenityaviation.com/home/index.php?option=com_content&task=category§ionid=4&id=14&Itemid=34 . 8 February 2013 . dead .
- Web site: The Incomplete Guide to Airfoil Usage. 3 January 2012. Lednicer. David. 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20100420012244/http://www.ae.illinois.edu/m-selig/ads/aircraft.html. 20 April 2010. dead.
- Purdy, Don: AeroCrafter - Homebuilt Aircraft Sourcebook, Fifth Edition, page 114. (Benicia: BAI Communications) 15 July 1998.
- Web site: Introduction . Serenity Aviation . 2012-08-22 . https://archive.today/20130208183703/http://serenityaviation.com/home/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30&Itemid=40 . 8 February 2013 . dead .
- Web site: Specifications . Serenity Aviation . 2012-08-22 . https://archive.today/20130208182243/http://serenityaviation.com/home/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=27&Itemid=37 . 8 February 2013 . dead .
- Web site: Make / Model Inquiry Results. 22 August 2012. Federal Aviation Administration. August 2012.
