ICON A5 for Sale

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Available now: 2001 Citation Bravo — $2,300,000

Aircraft Specifications

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Model
A5
Airframe
60.1 hrs
Engines
1 × Rotax 912 iS Sport (100 hp, EFI)
Seats
2

Avionics

Description

This ICON A5 is a two-seat amphibious light aircraft with 60.1 hours total time, offered for sale with the price open to offers. It is powered by a Rotax 912 iS Sport, a 100 hp fuel-injected engine that runs on 91-octane automotive fuel or 100LL, driving a three-blade composite propeller.

The published specifications are a maximum take-off weight of 1,510 lb (686 kg), a useful load of 430 lb (195 kg), a maximum level speed (Vh) of 95 KCAS (109 mph / 176 km/h) and a range of 427 NM (about 790 km). Published take-off distances are 640 ft on a runway and 840 ft on water; landing distances are 590 ft on a runway and 700 ft on water. The aircraft is 8.1 ft (2.47 m) high and 23 ft (7.01 m) long, with a 34.8 ft (10.61 m) wingspan and a 46 in (116.8 cm) cockpit width.

Safety equipment includes ICON's Spin-Resistant Airframe, an Angle of Attack indicator and a BRS whole-aircraft parachute. Avionics comprise a Garmin aera 796 touchscreen GPS, a Trig VHF COM radio, a Trig transponder with ADS-B Out, a digital engine monitoring display and USB power ports. The interior is lightweight composite. There is no autopilot and no G3X system.

Year, serial number, registration and location are not published and are available on request.

Consultant's Notes

The short version

This ICON A5 for sale is a two-seat amphibious light aircraft with just 60.1 hours total time, offered with the price open to offers. It has a 100 hp fuel-injected Rotax 912 iS Sport engine that runs on 91-octane auto fuel or 100LL, a three-blade composite propeller, ICON's Spin-Resistant Airframe, an Angle of Attack indicator and a BRS whole-aircraft parachute. Avionics are a Garmin aera 796 touchscreen GPS, a Trig VHF COM, a Trig transponder with ADS-B Out and a digital engine monitor. There is no autopilot and no G3X. Year, serial number, registration and location are not published and are available on request.

What the ICON A5 is

The ICON A5 was designed from the start as a recreational aircraft rather than a transport tool. It is a two-seat, carbon-composite amphibian with a boat-like hull, retractable landing gear for runway use, and wings that fold so the aircraft can be trailered and stored more easily. The design brief was to make flying on and off water accessible and enjoyable, with safety features that are unusual at this end of the market: an airframe designed to resist spins, an Angle of Attack indicator in the pilot's main field of view, and a ballistic parachute for the whole aircraft.

It is a light aircraft in every sense. The published maximum take-off weight is 1,510 lb (686 kg) and the useful load is 430 lb (195 kg). The published maximum level speed is 95 KCAS, about 109 mph or 176 km/h, and the published range is 427 NM. These are figures for the type, not measurements taken on this particular aircraft, but they set expectations correctly: the A5 is built for lakes, coastlines and short hops, not for covering long distances quickly.

If you want an aircraft for weekends on the water, the A5 is one of the few purpose-built answers. If you need a two-seat cross-country machine with an autopilot, this is not that airplane, and it is better said here than discovered on a viewing.

This ICON A5 in numbers

Total time: 60.1 hours. That is very low, and it is the main appeal of this listing. Low hours on a modern composite airframe usually mean little wear on the engine, hull and interior. The flip side is that low hours often mean long periods on the ground, and some maintenance items on this type are driven by the calendar rather than the hour meter. More on that below.

Engine: Rotax 912 iS Sport, 100 hp, fuel-injected. The 912 iS is the fuel-injected version of Rotax's widely used four-cylinder engine. The ability to run on 91-octane auto fuel as well as 100LL is a practical advantage, especially at waterfront bases where avgas may be scarce. Engine hours are not stated separately; it is reasonable to expect them to match the airframe, but confirm it in the engine logbook.

Propeller: three-blade composite. Hours on the propeller are not stated separately either. Ask for them.

Field and water performance (published figures). Take-off distance of 640 ft on a runway and 840 ft on water; landing distance of 590 ft on a runway and 700 ft on water. Real-world numbers depend on weight, temperature, wind, water state and pilot technique.

Dimensions. Height 8.1 ft (2.47 m), length 23 ft (7.01 m), wingspan 34.8 ft (10.61 m), cockpit width 46 in (116.8 cm). Check that your hangar, trailer or boathouse fits these dimensions, and measure with the wings folded as well as extended.

Safety equipment

The listing highlights the features that ICON built the A5 around:

- Spin-Resistant Airframe (SRA), designed to make an inadvertent spin far less likely at low altitude, which is exactly where water flying happens. - Angle of Attack indicator, which shows how close the wing is to the stall more directly than airspeed alone. - BRS parachute system, a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute. - Predictable handling and a low stall speed, which add margin in the low-and-slow environment the aircraft is designed for.

None of these replaces training. Seaplane flying is a distinct skill, and most insurers will expect a proper seaplane or amphibian rating plus type-specific instruction.

Avionics: honest and simple

The panel is built around a portable-class Garmin aera 796 touchscreen GPS, a Trig VHF COM radio and a Trig transponder with ADS-B Out, plus a digital engine monitoring display and USB power. The listing is clear that there is no autopilot and no G3X system. That is consistent with how the A5 is meant to be flown: visually, at low level, with eyes outside. The listing describes the transponder as Mode C while also listing ADS-B Out; confirm the exact transponder model and its ADS-B capability, because that matters for airspace access in many countries.

Who this aircraft suits

- Recreational pilots who want to fly on and off lakes, rivers and sheltered coastal water. - Owners with a lake house or waterfront property, where the A5 can be used much like a boat that flies. - Pilots who value safety equipment, particularly the parachute and spin resistance. - Buyers who prefer a low-time, modern composite aircraft to an older converted floatplane.

Who it does not suit

- Pilots who need instrument flying, an autopilot or a glass flight deck. - Missions with two large adults, full fuel and baggage: with a 430 lb useful load, weight and balance needs checking for every flight. - Owners who plan to operate in a country where the A5's certification category is not recognised without additional approvals. Check this first.

Ownership realities

The A5 is a niche aircraft, and that shapes ownership. Support, parts and specialist knowledge are concentrated rather than widespread. Before buying, confirm the current status of factory and dealer support, how parts are sourced, and which maintenance shop near your base can work on the aircraft and its Rotax engine.

Regulatory status matters as much as condition. Ask which country the aircraft is registered in, under which category it is certified, and what is needed to register and operate it where you will base it. For buyers outside the aircraft's current country of registration, an import assessment before any deposit is a sensible step.

Water operations bring their own care: rinsing after each water session, especially after salt water, and regular checks of the hull, landing gear and fasteners for corrosion and wear.

What to check before you buy

1. Year, serial number and registration: not published. Confirm all three. 2. Logbooks: airframe, engine and propeller, with hours for each. 3. Calendar items: Rotax specifies time-based replacement of certain rubber components; confirm their status, as low hours do not mean these are fresh. 4. Parachute system: repack and rocket-motor service dates. 5. Transponder and ADS-B: confirm the model and what it actually transmits. 6. Water history: fresh or salt water, how often, and how the aircraft was rinsed and stored. 7. Damage history: not stated in the listing. Ask directly and review any repairs, including hull repairs. 8. Inspection status: date of the last annual or condition inspection. 9. Weight and balance and the equipment list, including the published 1,510 lb maximum take-off weight against the aircraft's own documents. 10. A pre-purchase inspection by a shop experienced with the A5 and Rotax engines.

Price in context

The aircraft is listed as Make Offer. That gives a serious buyer room, but it also means the seller has not anchored a number publicly. Base your offer on documented condition: low hours, the status of the calendar items and the parachute, and how easily the aircraft can be registered where you live. We can help you build that picture before you make an offer.

Frequently asked questions

How many hours does this ICON A5 have? The aircraft has 60.1 hours total time.

What engine does the ICON A5 use? A Rotax 912 iS Sport, a 100 hp fuel-injected engine that runs on 91-octane auto fuel or 100LL.

Does it have an autopilot? No. The listing states there is no autopilot and no G3X system.

Can it land on water and on runways? Yes. The A5 is amphibious. Published take-off distances are 640 ft on a runway and 840 ft on water; landing distances are 590 ft and 700 ft.

What safety features does it have? ICON's Spin-Resistant Airframe, an Angle of Attack indicator and a BRS whole-aircraft parachute.

What is the asking price? The aircraft is offered as Make Offer. Contact us to discuss a figure.

What year is the aircraft and where is it? Year, serial number, registration and location are not published. They are available on request.