Hitchcock Aviation is excited to offer this beautiful, fresh-engine Glasair SH-III for sale. If you're looking for a blazing-fast, well-built, and professionally maintained aircraft with a fresh 19-hour high-performance engine featuring LyCon-machined and balanced components, you will cruise at 220+ KTAS while burning only 13 gph. Upgrades include a carbon-fiber-wrapped panel with a modern avionics package, freshly updated carpet, leather seats, and custom side pouches. The Glasair III is the ideal long-distance, fast personal aircraft. These aircraft are not only extremely strong but also fly better than almost any other experimental aircraft. They are renowned for their handling characteristics and performance. This aircraft is perfect for your fun, exciting mission. Competitively priced for a fast sale at $165,000 OBO. Delivery Available
Total Airframe Time: 455 Hrs.
Modifications/Conversions/Upgrades:
• Stainless Steel Braided Gear Lines
• Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines
• Cleveland Brake Upgrade Kit 199-19600
• Modified Lower Cowl For Easy Removal
• Extended Wingtips Installed and Short Wingtips Included
• Extended Cowling to Close the Gap Between the Spinner and Cowling
• 64 Gallons Fuel Tanks
• 8 Gallons Header Tank
• Replaced Canopy Struts
• Cabin Heat System
Engines / Mods / Prop
Total Engine Time: 19 Hrs. SMOH (LyCon Firepower & Mods) April 2026
Engine Model: Lycoming IO-540-K1H5 300 HP (Certified)
Engine Rebuild: 10:1 Pistons, Machined & Balanced Components, Port and Polished Heads adding 25+ HP
Total Propeller Time: 299.6 Hrs. SNEW (2002), O/H Governor April 2026
Propeller Model: Hartzell HC-C2YK-1BF/F8475J-4, S/N CH35049B
Interior / Exterior
Interior Condition:
9/10 condition. New gray carpet, gray and pearl white leather seats, and gray custom side pouches.
Exterior Condition:
9/10 condition. The base color is bright pearl white, accented with gray belly and wings and a red stripe.
Remarks
Inspection Status:
Annual Conditional Inspection: April 2026
Transponder Test Due: August 2028
Pitot Static Certificate Due: August 2028
ELT Battery Due: October 2026
W/B: Empty Weight 1675lbs. Gross Weight 2500lbs. Useful 825lbs.
Complete & Consecutive Logs
All AD's in Compliance
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION UPON INSPECTION