The landing gear is a mechanical retraction system. All three wheels retract and extend in one motion by pulling a single Johnson-bar type lever located between the knees of the pilot and passenger. The retraction mechanism uses overcenter locks in both up and down positions. A hydraulic gear retraction system is optional.

The 6" spun-aluminum main wheels and 4" steerable tail wheel have pneumatic tires. The tail wheel has a breakaway feature that allows it to caster 360 degrees on hard turns.

Hydraulic brakes are standard. Braking is controlled by hand lever, simultaneously actuating right and left brake calipers. Brake discs are stainless steel. Differential braking is not necessary because you can give rudder input while applying brakes, thereby turning with one wheel remaining in place.

The engine options include the 65 hp Rotax 582, twocylinder, two-cycle engine; the 80 hp Rotax 912 and 95 hp Rotax 912S four-cylinder, four-cycle engines, and the 115 hp Rotax 914 Turbo Charged fourcylinder, four-cycle engine.

The engine is mounted on eight kinetic rubber mounts to reduce vibration. The propeller is either two- or three-blade with leading edge protection.

CONSTRUCTION AND SET UP

Construction time is about 400 to 500 hours. For the construction of your SeaRey kit, you will need only standard tools; no special jigs or machinery are required.

Space needed for construction: a standard two-car garage is adequate for building the subassemblies (wings, tail, and fuselage). Final assembly requires an indoor space 25 feet by 30 feet minimum, or you can take it outdoors.

For finish color paint on your SeaRey, we recommend urethane paints.

Once the aircraft is assembled, the wings can be removed for transporting on a trailer or for storage. This takes two people about 45 minutes for disassembly or reassembly.

The wings do not fold and there is no option for this on the SeaRey.

REGISTRATION

The SeaRey, like all two-seat aircraft, must be registered and have 'N' numbers in the U.S.A. The SeaRey is not a certified aircraft. It qualifies as an amateur, homebuilt aircraft and is registered in the "homebuilt" category.

To acquire an 'N' number, obtain the necessary F.A.A. paperwork, complete and return it to them. (We will supply you with the blank forms and instructions.) Upon completing assembly of your aircraft, contact the F.A.A. or a Designated Airworthiness Representative in your area to arrange inspection of the aircraft. Upon passing the inspection, you will be issued an Airworthiness Certificate and the aircraft will be legal to fly.

In Australia, the SeaRey has been certified by C.A.S.A.

In Canada, the SeaRey can qualify as an "Advanced Ultra-Light Aeroplane".