2012 Sonex Xenos Glider/Sport Airplane N922PL Running FAA Current Fresh Annual


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$$ 3503077 Location: Murrieta, California F70 92563
Current Price: 38,000.00 USD

Vehicle Information
  • Year: 2012
  • Make: Sonex
  • Model: Xenos
  • Condition: Used
Description

2012 Sonex Xenos Airplane– Serial #0036 – N922PL

Location: Murrieta, California (Airport F70)

Running see Video

Status: FAA Current

Fresh Annual

Log Books


Annual Inspection just completed 

A unique and versatile Sonex Xenos with fresh Rotax power, excellent climb, and strong glider performance. Well-maintained, recently flown, and ready for continued Phase I completion or conversion to Light Sport category.


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Airframe & History

• Total Airframe Time: 235 hours since new 

• Built in 2012 

• Last Flight: April 20, 2026 

• Hangered for the past 4 years 

• Prior to 2021: aircraft had been stored outdoors for several years; now fully restored and polished with no corrosion present 

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Engine & Propeller

• Rotax 912 ULS (80 HP) – installed in 2025 

o Engine Time: 92 hours total (82 at installation + ~10 since) 

o No prop strike history 

• Previously powered by AeroVee VW engine (80 HP) 

• Two new wood propellers (Carver): 

o Climb prop 

o Cruise prop 

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Performance

• Stall Speed (clean): 42 mph 

• Cruise Speed (cruise prop): ~105 mph 

• Excellent climb performance with climb prop (monitor RPM limits) 

• Glider performance: 

o Long wings: ~24:1 glide ratio 

o Short wingtips: ~22:1 glide ratio 

• Comparable glide performance to Schweitzer 1-26 

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Fuel

• Compatible with: 

o 91 octane automotive fuel (preferred by Rotax) 

o 100LL avgas 

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Avionics & Equipment

• New round gauges (installed with engine upgrade) 

• MGL radio 

• Garmin Mode S transponder 

• No ADS-B In/Out 

• Glider-style aural variometer in both headsets 

• Dual choke control (single-hand operation) 

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Interior

• Seats upgraded to modified RV seats (cut for control stick clearance) 

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Landing Gear

• Brakes and tires: <10 hours since replacement 

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Exhaust System

• New dual exhaust, mufflers, and manifold 

• Produces a deeper engine sound compared to single exhaust 

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Damage History / Repairs

• Taxi incident (ground): right wing contacted a fence post 

o Minor leading-edge damage 

o Slight distortion of top wing skin 

o Rear spar dimple repaired at designed breakaway point 

• Repairs performed by FAA A&P/IA in consultation with Sonex factory 

o Rear spar doubler + two rib doublers installed 

o Wing opened for full spar inspection 

• Additional minor cosmetic hangar rash from prior ownership 

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Configuration & Operating Notes

• Currently registered as a glider 

o Passenger flight restricted with short wingtips due to wing loading limits 

• Can be deregistered and re-registered as Experimental Amateur-Built (Light Sport eligible) 

• Phase I flight testing required (25 hours total) following engine change 

• Aerobatics approved solo only with short wingtips 

NOTE: Pick up from airport. Owner can fly or bring airplane to South California area.

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Basic Information
  • Year: 2012
  • Make: Sonex
  • Model: Xenos
  • Stock Number: $$ 3503077
  • VIN: 0036N922PL
  • Condition: Used
  • Hours: 92
Engine
  • Fuel Type: Gasoline
  • Engine Make/Model: Rotax 912 ULS
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2012 Sonex Xenos Airplane– Serial #0036 – N922PL Location: Murrieta, California (Airport F70) Running see Video Status: FAA Current Fresh Annual Log Books Annual Inspection just completed  A unique and versatile Sonex Xenos with fresh Rotax power, excellent climb, and strong glider performance. Well-maintained, recently flown, and ready for continued Phase I completion or conversion to Light Sport category. ________________________________________ Airframe & History • Total Airframe Time: 235 hou

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2012 Sonex Xenos Glider/Sport Airplane N922PL Running FAA Current Fresh Annual 2012 Sonex Xenos Glider/Sport Airplane N922PL Running FAA Current Fresh Annual 2012 Sonex Xenos Glider/Sport Airplane N922PL Running FAA Current Fresh Annual
2012 Sonex Xenos Glider/Sport Airplane N922PL Running FAA Current Fresh Annual 2012 Sonex Xenos Glider/Sport Airplane N922PL Running FAA Current Fresh Annual 2012 Sonex Xenos Glider/Sport Airplane N922PL Running FAA Current Fresh Annual
2012 Sonex Xenos Glider/Sport Airplane N922PL Running FAA Current Fresh Annual 2012 Sonex Xenos Glider/Sport Airplane N922PL Running FAA Current Fresh Annual 2012 Sonex Xenos Glider/Sport Airplane N922PL Running FAA Current Fresh Annual


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