Aircraft Highlights
Full Specifications
| Manufacturer | Yakovlev |
|---|---|
| Model | Yak 52 |
| Year | 1983 |
| Registration | VH-XRO |
| Total Time | 2,005 hours |
| Condition | Used |
| Category | Warbirds/Classics |
| Location | New South Wales, Australia, Australia |
| Updated | August 23, 2026 |
Description
Uavionix Av30
Engine Inlet drain kit fitted (Avoids hydraulic locks)
Oil shutoff valve fitted
Oil scavenge pump fitted (no more oil on the floor)
Air display smoke system installed
170 litre internal long range fuel tanks with appropriate fuel gauge calibration
GT50 G meter/ clock/ voltmeter fitted
USB A power source front cockpit
JPI fuel totaliser for accurate fuel state
All landing gear actuators recently over hauled
Braking system valves recently overhauled
New tyres Sept 2025
Flyaway “yak sac" luggage sack
FOD barrier behind rear seat.
Ceconite Barrier at rear bellcrank
Rear Bellcrank Russian steel mod fitted (no periodic inspection required).
New whirlwind prop 2022
Annual Inspection completed Sept 2026
Flexible hoses valid till 2031 and 2036
Air Bottles tested 2025
Lightweight aircraft cover suitable for hangar and trips away.
Airspeed and transponder 100.5 check completed December 2025
Complete set of new windscreen and sliding cockpit acrylics included in sale. ( including special tools and bungee for front cockpit
Engine & Prop
Vedneyev M14p 9 cylinder radial 360HP
Automotive spark plug and ignition wiring conversion fitted
High performance Chinese Magneto coils fitted
New whirlwind propeller (2022)
Avionics
2019 Trig TY91 transceiver (Dual frequency monitor )
2019Trig TT21 mode S transponder
Voice activated intercom
Garmin GPS hardwired
Interior
In good condition
Mostly original in appearance . Western instruments for airspeed and altitude in front cockpit
refurbished leather seating.
Hooker harness front and rear
Exterior
good condition
Additional Features
Drac's Yak Romanian Built Yak52
This yak52 was Imported to Australia and completely refurbished in 2003.
Fully aerobatic with all neccassary spar mods completed enables +7g -5g unlimited aerobatic manoeuvres.
Regularly and properly maintained since 2003 the engine is currently on condition with good compressions at recent annual service. Complete Service records available.
Original Romanian records available
Upgraded to 170 ltr internal fuel tanks with recalibrated fuel gauge
Trig radio and transponder replaced the original Russian radio
Uavionix Av30 Multi function AI replaces the Russian attitude indicator.
All neccasary ancillary mods for ease of engine operation fitted.
Engine Inlet drain kit (clears bottom cylinders of oil when parked up
Oil shut off valve
Oil scavenge pump
Annual inspection completed September 2026
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