Found FBA-2C

  • Period: 1960-1969
  • Uses: Bush Flying
  • First Flight: August 11, 1960 (FBA-2A)
  • Display Status: In Reserve Hangar.

The Canadian-designed-and-built Found aircraft was developed to meet a projected demand for smaller-sized bush or utility aircraft. Two production versions were planned: the 2B with a tricycle undercarriage , and the 2C with a tail wheel. Found did not continue production of the 2B. Twenty-six 2Cs went into service with various uses and met with a mixed reception. In 1986, ten Founds were still listed in the Canadian Civil Aircraft Registry.

The Museum specimen is the aircraft used to complete final certification tests. The Found FBA-2C operated successfully on floats, wheels, and skis.

Museum Example

  • Registration #: CF-OZV
  • Manufacturer: Found Brothers Aviation Ltd., Canada
  • Manufacture Date: 1963
  • Construction #: 4
  • Aquisition Date: 1979
  • Provenance: Donation from Centennial College

The Museum’s aircraft was the third 2C built. It was flown by Found until sold to Centennial College in 1969, which in turn donated it to the Canada Aviation and Space Museum in 1979.

Specifications

Wing Span:
11 m (36 ft)
Length:
8.1 m (26 ft 5 in)
Height:
2.5 m (8 ft 4 in)
Weight, Empty:
703 kg (1,550 lb)
Weight, Gross:
1,338 kg (2,950 lb)
Cruising Speed:
208 km/h (129 mph)
Max Speed:
237 km/h (147 mph)
Rate of Climb:
335 m (1,100 ft) /min
Service Ceiling:
4,880 m (16,000 ft)
Range:
500 km (310 mi)
Power Plant:
one Lycoming 0-540-B, 290 hp, horizontally opposed engine