Rutan Long-EZ Aircraft 1990s
1 used Rutan Long-EZ aircraft for sale 1990s · updated 9 hours ago
About the Rutan Long-EZ
The Rutan Long-EZ is one of the most iconic homebuilt aircraft ever designed — an efficient, long-range two-seat canard tourer with a pusher engine and unmistakable composite shape. Remarkably economical and capable for its power, it is a plans-built design with a passionate community, prized for efficiency and character — though its build and modifications demand careful, expert assessment when buying.
Rutan Long-EZ Specifications
Model specRutan has not yet published final specifications for the Long-EZ. This section will populate automatically once official specs are released — in the meantime you can browse current listings above.
1 Rutan Long-EZ For Sale
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Rutan Long-EZ Price & Cost
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Rutan Long-EZ
When buying a Rutan Long-EZ, the biggest value drivers are engine time since overhaul, maintenance-record completeness, damage history and avionics.
What to check before buying
- Engine time to overhaul — hours and years remaining drive price more than total airframe time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records protect value.
- Damage history — any prior accident or incident; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a modern glass panel vs legacy steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
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Rutan Long-EZ Inventory by Country
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Rutan Long-EZ Safety Record
Across all Long-EZ variants, 7 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1983–2025. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2025 | Long Beach, CA | Serious | — |
| May 01, 2025 | Tucson, AZ | Incident | — |
| Feb 01, 2025 | Sparta, IL | Incident | An onboard fire for unknown reasons. |
| Sep 05, 2023 | Bullhead City, AZ | Incident | The pilot’s improper flair resulting in a hard landing. |
| Nov 27, 2022 | Mountain Green, UT | Incident | The pilot’s flight into a valley with rising terrain that the airplane was incapable of out-climbing. |
NTSB records 1983–2025. Includes all Rutan Long-EZ variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.