DAVIS DA – 2A 1973
Welcome to Davis N27ED, where you'll discover our refurbished plans built DAVIS DA2A aircraft for sale. We are committed to helping you understand , the purchase of this aircraft is not only the aircraft itself, but a transfer of guardianship of blueprints, newsletters and written history long lost on most plansbuilt aircraft. This is EAA history you get to own and fly.
Taken at Sun N Fun '26
About Davis N27ED
After seeing the original Davis fly at the Rockford E.A.A. convention in 1967, Edward Dunn, a former B-29 PILOT, led a newsletter and organized construction materials for approximately 30 homebuilders around the world.
He finished and flew this Davis DA2A in June of 1973, The First plans built Davis DA2A. Serial number 2.
Comfortably accommodates 2 passengers, ideal for sport or personal excursions. 41 inch cabin width.
After sitting quietly for 27 years, We performed an EXTENSIVE RECONDITIONING AND REFURBISHMENT of the AIRFRAME AND POWERPLANT.
The aircraft has a unique “mixing unit”, which provides control of the FLYING TAIL. SEE PHOTOS BELOW.
IT IS A JOY TO FLY THIS PIECE OF PLANS BUILT HISTORY .
Airframe Tires:
- Mains - 5.00-5 6ply
- Nose - 11x4.00-5 6ply
- New 652.5TT
Bearings:
Mains-Timken LM-67000L-A
- Nose-Timken LM11949
- New 652.5TT
Wheels:
- MATCO W50S .75
- Brake lining 5/6” measured
Master Cylinder:
- MATCO MC5
- New 652.5TT
Wing:
- Clark Y airfoil, Constant Chord, NO FLAPS
- Span: 19 ft 3 in.
- Area: 82.5–83 sq ft
Wing Characteristics
- Airfoil: It specifically utilizes the Clark Y airfoil, chosen to provide high lift from a relatively small wing area.
- Planform: The wing is of constant chord, meaning the width from the front to the back remains the same from the fuselage to the tip.
- Construction: To simplify assembly for first-time builders, each wing is constructed from two sheets of aluminum with no trimming required. It consists of flanged metal spars and pressed metal ribs covered in aluminum skin.
- Mounting: Unlike most aircraft with complex wing-to-fuselage fittings, the DA-2A wing spar runs directly through the middle of the fuselage box, and the two are joined by simple flat sheet stiffeners.
SNF 2026
Watch videos: Taken while stopping for fuel on a 900 mile trip to Texas.
SERVICED AND OR RECONDITIONED TO NEW: at 652 total time
INTAKE AIRBOX AND SCAT TUBING, ROCKER ARM COVERS, CARBURETOR, OIL SEPARATOR, THROTTLE CABLE, ESSEX PRIMER, OIL SCREEN, MAGNETOS IRAN, OVERHAUL GASCOLATOR, TACHOMETER DRIVE, OIL TANK , TIRES, BEARINGS, MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER, BRAKE CALIPERS , WINDSHIELD AND WINDOWS, CABLES, PUSHPULL TUBS, ROD ENDS, RUDDER PEDELS, STEERING BELLCRANK, MIXING UNIT IN TAIL, TAIL SECTION, ALL HINGES, MAIN GEAR ATTATCH BOLTS, PROP BOLTS, ENGINE MOUNT RUBBERS, ENGINE BAFFLING
Aircraft Specifications
General Specifications:
Firewall Forward
Powerplant: C85 – 12F Type Cert. 233 Bore 41/16 Stroke 35/8
Overhauled 560hr Ser# 10083 – 6 – 12R 2575 rpm max
Plugs: Champion REM40E .016gap 22ft/lbs Shielded wires
Prop: McCauley 65/60 Klip-Tip Met-L-Prop SER# 40633 .
Carb: Stromberg NA-S3A1 MDL 391229-1 Vent.1 3/8” jet#44 needle 390077
Mags: S4LN-21 A49 651,652 Bendix E4 Overhauled Aug 9,2024 652.5TT
Alternator: 12 Amp 200G B&C Specialty Products new 652.5TT
Starter: Continental 1109656 serviced 652.5TT
New Alternator: BNC 15Amp, installed new 652.5TT
Cylinder Compression Test: May 2026
1: 75/80
2: 78/80
3: 78/80
4: 78/80
Range: 350NM 20 GAL Header tank 6 GAL/ HR
Maximum speed: 160 mph
CRUISE SPEED 120 - 125 M.P.H.
STALL SPEED 60 - 65 M.P.H
MAX PAYLOAD 550 POUNDS
Documents and specifications
Most Recent Condition inspection: May 1, 2026
N27ED DAVIS DA2A SERIAL NO. 2 AIRFRAME TOTAL TIME 720, HOBBS 752 MAY 1, 2026 Flight time since March 1, 25- 65hrs, Engine run time-74hrs, Master Switch on 97hrs. CONDITON/ANNUAL See INSPECTION PAGES UTILIZING-- VANS RV, CESSNA 120/140, AND ORIGINAL INSPECTION
DOCUMENT located in maintenance manuals. ELT moved forward of spar passenger side. "ELT tested in accordance with 91.207 (d) (1 through 4), and passed all tests."
NEW WEIGHT and BALANCE CALCULATED. EMPTY/ MAX WEIGHTS and OPERATING LIMITATIONS IN AIRCRAFT and in maintenance manuals .
"I certify that this aircraft has been inspected in accordance with the scope and detail of Appendix D of FAR Part 43, and found to be in safe operating condition."
NEW ON AIRCRAFT
BRACKET AIRFILTER 4108
CARB NEEDLE 390077
CARB GASKET P16155
CARB/MANIFOLD GASKET TCM652105 21051
OIL SCREEN SEAL BUSHING CRUSH AN900-028 MS35769-48
GASCOLATOR O-RING 05 11187
GASCOLATOR MESH SCREEN 10543-74
QUICK DRAIN BRASS TABS
OIL TANK GASKET 652 248 RG3577
ROCKER COVER GASKETS(4) 655706 RG530162
ENGINE MOUNT BUSHINGS 22387
OIL SEPERATOR LINES CLEAR HIGH TEMP
OIL FILTER TEMPEST/KN 48108-2/
SPARK PLUGS AND WASHERS CHAMPION REM40E .016
TACHOMETER DRIVE SEAL TCM 642714 21163,640087
FUEL LINE-TANK TO FIREWALL S.S. SHIELDED
FUEL LINE –GASCOLATOR TO CARB S.S SHIELDED HEAT COVERED
PRIMER LINES COPPER AND BRASS FITTINGS
PRIMER ESSEX O-RINGS MS 92513
MAGNETO GASKETS(2) TCM 649986 AC SPRU 535324
ALTIMETER IRAN
TIRES MAINS 5.00X5 6 PLY (2) NOSE 11X4.00-5 (6PLY)
BEARINGS (4) MAIN/NOSE(2) USA LM 6700L-A / LM 11949
MASTER CYLINDER MATCO MC5 NEW
BRAKE CALIPER PUCK O-RINGS VITON-222
ALL BRAKE LINES+FITTINGS 2000PSI 3/16 FITTINGS 630 34177 63034499
PROP BOLTS AN-6 -43 SELF LOCKING NUTS
NAV LIGHT BULBS SINGLE PIN GRIMES11105B 1156, 1141-LED12V4014
Included Documents
Maintenance logs: Four Original logs from 1972
All original blueprints from construction. John Thorps air intake box blueprints.
A continental engine overhaul manual and Carburetor technical manual.
Letters and documents from construction starting in 1968. Also, two dozen Newsletters from the early 70's containing amazing stories.
You are getting the Complete Davis DA2A story!!!
A complete service history, detailing all inspections, repairs, and upgrades performed on the aircraft.
Newsletters from the early 70's containing valuable information and a history of Davis owner / builders from the very begining.
Letters to Ed DUNN
Box contains all construction blueprints.
Photo gallery highlights
INSIDE looking AFT, Tail and MIXING UNIT .
Additional items include childs seat, Nose Pant and new ignition harness.
YOU ARE PURCHASING E.A.A HISTORY!!!
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