Robin Aircraft DR400/140B Major (or similar DR400 series variant)

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09 Apr 2026 · © Kiwi Aviation

Robin DR400/140B Major light aircraft spotted on taxiway at a regional airfield in bright daytime conditions.

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Aircraft

DR400/140B Major (or similar DR400 series variant) DR40

White/red civil scheme

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Registration

Manufacturer

Robin Aircraft

Gear

10th Generation IPad

Achievements

Vintage Voyager

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Location

Christchurch International Airport

CHC/NZCH

-43.4839, 172.5290

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Christchurch International Airport CHC

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Aviation History

Popular light touring and training aircraft in Europe and beyond; famous for all-wood construction and \'cranked\' wing design.

Fleet Rarity

Common in private/club use, but relatively rare globally compared to major GA types (<2000 built, fewer active)

Record Flights

No major world records but widely used for private and aero club cross-country flights.

Safety & Events

Generally considered safe and reliable; occasional incidents mostly related to general aviation pilot error.

Future Outlook

Most examples still in service or club use; design still supported for maintenance.

Specifications

Lycoming O-360 (typical for DR400/140B)

Engine

8.72 m

Wingspan

7.01 m

Length

1050 km

Range

220 km/h

Speed

4 passengers (including pilot)

Capacity

1000 kg

MTOW

2.23 m

Height

132 kW / 180 hp (for O-360-A3A variant)

Thrust

Typically 69–73 dB (ICAO Chapter 10 compliant; varies with prop/engine variant)

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