Jeof Candiana

The Jeof Candiana (named for the town of its origin) is an Italian homebuilt aircraft that was designed and produced by Jeof srl of Candiana, introduced in the mid-1990s. When it was available the aircraft was supplied as a kit for amateur construction.[1]

Jeof Candiana
Role Homebuilt aircraft
National origin Italy
Manufacturer Jeof srl
Introduction mid-1990s
Status Production completed
Number built at least ten

Design and development

The Candiana features a strut-braced high-wing, a two-seats-in-side-by-side configuration enclosed cabin accessed via doors, fixed conventional landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration. Tricycle landing gear is optional.[1]

The aircraft is made from a combination of welded steel tubing and aluminum. The aircraft was designed as a testbed for the Sax 86 engine, a derivative of the Fiat Fire four-cylinder four-stroke automotive powerplant.[1]

The standard day, sea level, no wind, takeoff and landing roll is 100 m (328 ft).[1]

Operational history

By 1998 the company reported that ten kits had been sold, were completed and flying.[1]

Specifications (Candiana)

Data from AeroCrafter[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Capacity: one passenger
  • Length: 6.7 m (21.9 ft)
  • Wingspan: 8.7 m (28.4 ft)
  • Empty weight: 282 kg (622 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Sax 86 four cylinder four stroke automotive conversion engine
  • Propellers: 2-bladed fixed pitch

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 210 km/h (130 mph, 110 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 171 km/h (106 mph, 92 kn)
  • Stall speed: 63 km/h (39 mph, 34 kn)
  • Range: 900 km (560 mi, 490 nmi)

References
  1. Purdy, Don: AeroCrafter - Homebuilt Aircraft Sourcebook, Fifth Edition, page 363. BAI Communications, 15 July 1998. ISBN 0-9636409-4-1
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