Scottish Aviation Bulldog Aircraft 1980s
1980s piston singles are pre-FADEC, pre-glass-cockpit airframes — Cessna 172/182, Piper PA-28 series, Bonanza V35/F33, Mooney M20J 201 from this period. Most have undergone at least one engine overhaul and avionics refresh (ADS-B Out retrofit, GPS upgrade). Pre-buy focus: airframe corrosion, AD compliance (especially recent wing-spar ADs on 210/PA-28), Lycoming or Continental engine condition, panel revision currency.
1 used Scottish Aviation Bulldog aircraft for sale 1980s · from $80K · updated 15 hours ago
About the Scottish Aviation Bulldog
The Scottish Aviation Bulldog is a side-by-side two-seat military piston trainer — robust, fully aerobatic and powered by a reliable Lycoming flat-six. Widely used by air forces (notably the RAF) and now popular with civilian owners, it offers genuine ex-military character, aerobatic capability and honest handling at light-aircraft operating costs, making it one of the most accessible warbird-style aircraft.
Scottish Aviation Bulldog Specifications
Model specThe Scottish Aviation Bulldog is a single engine piston with a cruise speed of 110 kt (204 km/h), a range of 540 nm (1,000 km).
1 Scottish Aviation Bulldog For Sale
There are currently 1 used Scottish Aviation Bulldog for sale, ranging from $80,000 to $80,000, with a median asking price of $80,000.
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Scottish Aviation Bulldog Price & Cost
How much does a Scottish Aviation Bulldog cost? Used Bulldog prices: from $80K, across 1 priced of 1 active listings.
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 Scottish Aviation Bulldog
When buying a Scottish Aviation Bulldog, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions — Scottish Aviation Bulldog
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Scottish Aviation Bulldog Inventory by Country
| United States | 2 |
| Canada | 1 |
Scottish Aviation Bulldog by Price
| Under $100k | 2 |
| Under $200k | 2 |
| Under $300k | 2 |
| Under $500k | 2 |
Scottish Aviation Bulldog Safety Record
Across all Bulldog variants, 4 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 2004–2015. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2015 | Hayward, CA | Incident | A total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident was the pi… |
| May 19, 2008 | Truckee, CA | Incident | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind and misjudged landing flare. |
| Apr 08, 2007 | So Lake Tahoe, CA | Fatal (1) | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects and the mountainous terrain. |
| Oct 28, 2004 | Jacksonville, FL | Incident | The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance with trees resulting in the in-flight collision with a tree, damage t… |
NTSB records 2004–2015. Includes all Scottish Aviation Bulldog variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.