FOR SALE • Like New 2024 Rans S21 Outbound Airplane - 40 hours Total Time, Continental Titan X340, 180 Hp, Fuel Injected Dual Electronic Mags. Built by 3 time Oshkosh Grand Champion Builder Rick Hansen, Lost Medical. Built as a tail dragger w​/​ trike engine mount installed to make it easy to change over to a Trike. Two Dynon 10" HDX SkyView Displays, Auto Pilot, Heated Pitot Tube. AeroSport wing tips, Tail cone, and Vertical Stabilize trim. OUTSTANDING Paint and Interior. This Plane is in perfects Condition $240,000 Located Kenosha, WI

Manufacturer year

2024

Serial Number

08220281

Registration Number

N610RH

Make/Model

Rans S21

Aircraft Model Overview (Reference only)

The Rans S-21 Outbound is a two-seat, single-engine, all-metal high-wing STOL utility aircraft offered as a quick-build kit by RANS Designs Inc. of Hays, Kansas — one of the most prolific and respected kit aircraft manufacturers in the American EAB market with a production history spanning more than four decades of innovative kit designs. The S-21 represents RANS's current flagship all-metal utility design, combining genuine STOL performance with 150-plus knot cruise capability in a practical and well-proportioned backcountry platform that has earned enthusiastic reviews from the kit aircraft community since its introduction. A 2024 build year indicates a recently completed example from the mature production phase of the design, with the full benefit of refinements and builder community knowledge accumulated since the kit's debut. The standard powerplant for the S-21 Outbound is the Continental Titan X-340 (also designated XIO-340) producing 180 horsepower — the same basic engine family as the Continental IO-340 used in certified aircraft, providing meaningful performance at the S-21's 1,800 lb gross weight. A 100 HP Rotax 912 ULS installation is also popular and enables operation within Light Sport gross weight limits when configured accordingly, though the Titan installation is widely regarded as the definitive S-21 specification for owners seeking the full utility capability of the design. A turbocharged Rotax 915 iS is a third option for operators requiring high-altitude performance. Engine configuration, propeller type, and specific performance figures vary by individual build and must be verified from the aircraft's operating limitations and flight test data. The S-21 airframe is all-metal construction throughout — riveted aluminum sheet over formed ribs and extruded aluminum spars, with a chromoly steel tube crew safety cage surrounding the occupants and an all-aluminum monocoque aft fuselage. The match-hole drilled sheet metal and pull rivet construction methodology distinguishes the S-21 from traditional aircraft sheet metal work and enables the compressed build time that has made the kit popular with first-time builders. The strut-braced high-wing configuration with slotted flaps delivers the STOL performance — sub-500-foot ground rolls with the Titan engine and appropriate tires — that the backcountry utility role demands, while the clean aerodynamics of the high-wing design support cruise speeds that comfortably exceed most certified trainer aircraft. The side-by-side cabin provides comfortable two-seat accommodation with dual controls standard, large doors on both sides for easy entry, and good forward visibility in the trike configuration. Taildragger builds trade some forward visibility for the operational benefits of conventional gear — easier operation on soft, rough, or unimproved surfaces, better propeller clearance with large bush tires, and the general backcountry utility that the overwhelming majority of S-21 buyers seek. Avionics configurations vary widely across the fleet, from basic VFR panel installations to full Garmin G3X or Dynon SkyView glass cockpit suites that some completed builds have been reported approaching $150,000 all-in for high-specification examples. ADS-B Out compliance should be verified on any aircraft intended for operations in ADS-B-required airspace. The RANS builder community — centered on active forums, YouTube builder channels documenting complete builds from start to first flight, and RANS's own factory technical support — provides one of the strongest kit support ecosystems available in the EAB market. A 2024 completion date places the aircraft at the beginning of its operational life, with the Phase I flight test period complete and the full operating envelope established and documented in the pilot's operating handbook and flight test records. Pre-purchase review of the complete builder log, Phase I records, and condition inspection history is essential, and buyers should verify the specific engine, propeller, and avionics installation against the operating limitations document issued by the FAA DAR at registration.