Europa
1 model built 1997 · 64 on the US register today
The Europa XS is the 1997 development of Ivan Shaw's British two-seat composite kit, a low-wing with a 27 ft wing that detaches for trailering, 780 lb empty and 1,370 lb gross, sold with the distinctive retractable monowheel-and-outriggers gear or as the Trigear, and quoted by Jane's at 135 knots cruise and 636 nm on a Rotax 912 ULS; the earlier Classic is the same design with heavier wings.
The variants
| MODEL | YEARS | ACTIVE | TAILFAX SCORE | WHAT CHANGED |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa XS | 1997 | 64 | Partial 13/30 | XS Monowheel and Trigear; Classic noted |
Family fleet, active
64
FAA registry
NTSB events / 1,000, 10 yrs
78.1
5 events over 64 active aircraft, pooled across the family
Data as of: FAA registry Sep 28 · NTSB Oct 2 · scores Sep 30