AMERICAN SPORTSCOPTER ULTRASPORT 496

The Ultrasport 496 was designed to meet the FAA regulations as an amateur built kit (FAA 21.191(g)). A Special 495 lbs. empty weight ultralight trainer version is available by special order. The ultralight trainer can be exempted under part 103 for two seat ultralight instruction. The Ultrasport 496 can be registered and outfittd for either VFR or IFR flight. The first flight of the 496 was completed in July, 1995. It has since undergone complete flight trials and features a powerful 115hp engine, replacing the 55hp powerplant in the single seaters. The 496s include dual controls as standard equipment. A ballistic parachute may also be installed as an added safety feature later.

Characteristics Características	Information Información	Characteristics Características	Information Información
First Flight Primer Vuelo	19??	Engine Motor	1 Hirth F-30
Seating Capacity Plazas	1 / 1	Power Potencia	115 HP
Empty Weight Peso Vacío	540 Lbs	Hover Ceiling O.G.E. Estacionario O.G.E	7000 Fts
Maximum Weight Peso Máximo	1130 Lbs	Hover Ceiling I.G.E. Estacionario I.G.E	10800 Fts
Vel. Cruise Vel. crucero	61 Kts	Service Ceiling Techo de Servicio	Fts
V.N.E. V.N.E	91 Kts	Maximum Range (Std) Alcance (Std)	2,5 Hrs