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A Liberty Aerospace XL2 flies about 500 nm, roughly 926 km, which is about 4 h in still air at typical cruise.
A Liberty Aerospace XL2 costs about EUR 1,231 a month to run, or about EUR 127 for every flight hour when it is flown 150 hours a year.
The Liberty Aerospace XL2 is a certified two-seat, low-wing light aircraft developed by Liberty Aerospace in the United States. The design first flew in the early 2000s and entered production in the mid 2000s, aimed primarily at flight schools and private owners wanting a modern trainer with composite construction and economical operating costs. It is not an LSA. The XL2 was certified under normal category standards, which gives it a different market position from many lighter sport aircraft of similar size.
Power comes from a Continental IOF-240-B engine rated at 125 hp, notable for its full authority digital engine control. Typical cruise speeds are in the area of 120 to 130 knots, depending on power setting, loading and equipment. Usable fuel is approximately 28 gallons, giving practical range figures around 450 to 500 nautical miles with reserves in typical operations. Maximum takeoff weight is 1,750 lb, with useful load commonly around the mid 500 lb range, depending on installed avionics and empty weight. Published service ceiling is about 14,000 feet.
The XL2 seats two occupants side by side under a large canopy, with a compact cabin suited to training, local flying and light touring. Visibility is a major part of the aircraft’s appeal, although buyers should assess cockpit fit carefully, especially for taller pilots or frequent cross-country use. Avionics vary significantly by year and operator history. Many aircraft were delivered with IFR-capable Garmin radio and GPS equipment, often including units such as the GNS 430, together with conventional flight instruments. Some examples have received later panel upgrades, including modern transponders, ADS-B equipment and electronic flight displays. The XL2 is not typically associated with Garmin Perspective or factory G1000 installations.
Used XL2 buyers should focus on maintenance documentation, training history, composite airframe condition and the status of the Continental FADEC system. Engine control components, software status, battery health and electrical system reliability deserve particular attention because the IOF-240-B installation is a defining feature of the type. Check compliance with service bulletins and airworthiness directives, and inspect landing gear, brakes, canopy condition and interior wear on aircraft that served in flight schools.
There are no major high-performance variants of the Liberty Aerospace XL2, so value differences usually come from avionics, maintenance quality, paint and interior condition, and remaining engine time. In the used market it sits as a certified, economical two-seat trainer and personal aircraft, generally above many experimental or sport aircraft in certification status, but below four-seat trainers in utility and payload.