Private aircraft B23-912iS

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Overview
The Bristell B23 is a type-certified, all-metal low-wing two-seat aircraft produced in Kunovice, Czech Republic. Certified to EASA CS-23 across the family, the B23-912 also holds an FAA Part 23 type certificate. The airframe is common to all variants; differences are mainly engine installation and fitted equipment. A BRS whole-aircraft parachute is standard.

Key selling points

• Type-certified (EASA CS-23); B23-912 holds FAA Part 23.
• Single airframe with multiple engine options (four Rotax engines across five variants).
• BRS whole-aircraft parachute and 4-point AmSafe harnesses standard.
• Dual Garmin G3X Touch glass panels and autopilot with LEVEL button standard; optional IFR-capable Garmin navigator and full IFR suite on B23-915 IFR.
• 130 cm / 51.2 in cabin width — among the widest in class.
• MTOW 750 kg / 1,653 lbs (type-certified variants).

Engines and powerplants
The B23 family accepts multiple Rotax engines; engine choice defines variant and performance.

• Rotax 912 ULS — 100 HP / 73.5 kW — carbureted (B23-912).
• Rotax 912 iS Sport — 100 HP / 73.5 kW — fuel-injected with FADEC (B23-912iS).
• Rotax 915 iS — 141 HP / 103.7 kW — turbocharged, fuel-injected with FADEC (B23-915iS and B23-915 IFR).
• Rotax 916 iS — 160 HP / 117.6 kW — turbocharged, fuel-injected with FADEC (B23-916iS).

Avionics & Technology
Garmin glass avionics are standard across the family: dual Garmin G3X Touch displays, autopilot (Garmin GMC 507 with LEVEL button), NAV/COM (Garmin GNC 215A) and ADS-B In/Out. An optional Garmin GTN 650Xi touchscreen navigator is available; the B23-915 IFR is delivered with a full Garmin IFR instrument suite as standard.

Propeller & Engine Controls
Each B23 leaves the factory with a three-blade MT-Propeller hydraulic constant-speed propeller (model depends on engine). Single Lever Power Control (SLPC) with FADEC is standard on the B23-912iS, combining throttle and propeller control into one lever.

Typical missions

• Flight training and ATOs: benign handling, dual sticks, Night VFR certification, efficient operating economics and long TBO on many engines.
• Private flying and touring: comfortable cabin, long-range and turbocharged options for high-altitude performance.
• Special missions: glider towing options (factory tow hook or aircraft-mounted winch on turbocharged variants), certified exhaust silencer and traffic systems as options.

Certifications & approvals
The B23 family holds multiple authority approvals: EASA CS-23 type certification across the family; B23-912 FAA Part 23 certified. The B23-915 IFR has EASA CS-23 IFR certification and is approved for IFR in IMC (flight into known icing conditions prohibited). Night VFR certification is standard across variants.

Watch / Media
Official manufacturer videos demonstrate flight characteristics, specific engine variants and feature details.

Characteristics / Technical specifications

• Model / Denomination: B23 (variants: B23-912, B23-912iS, B23-915iS, B23-915 IFR, B23-916iS).
• MTOW: 750 kg / 1,653 lbs (type-certified variants).
• Useful load (examples): B23-912 & B23-912iS: 300 kg / 661 lbs; B23-915iS & B23-915 IFR: 285 kg / 628 lbs; B23-916iS: 260 kg / 573 lbs.
• Fuel capacity: 120 L / 31.7 US gal.
• Wingspan: 9.274 m / 30 ft 5 in.
• Length: 6.585 m / 21 ft 7 in.
• Cabin width: 130 cm / 51.2 in.
• Engine options and power: Rotax 912 ULS (100 HP), Rotax 912 iS Sport (100 HP, FADEC), Rotax 915 iS (141 HP, turbocharged, FADEC), Rotax 916 iS (160 HP, turbocharged, FADEC).
• Performance examples: max speed up to 150 KTAS / 278 km/h on turbocharged variants; example 75% cruise ranges vary by engine and variant (manufacturer figures).
• Rate of climb: ~700 fpm (912) up to ~1,320 fpm (916 iS) depending on engine.
• Service ceiling: ~14,000 ft for 912 variants; up to ~18,000 ft for turbocharged variants.
• Fuel: MOGAS or AVGAS compatible; example burn rates: 912 iS ~16.3 L/h at 75% power.
• Engine TBO: Rotax 912 ULS, 912 iS and 916 iS — 2,000 h; Rotax 915 iS — 1,200 h (manufacturer guidance).
• Standard equipment: BRS whole-aircraft parachute, 4-point AmSafe harnesses, dual control sticks, MT three-blade constant-speed propeller, dual Garmin G3X Touch, Garmin GMC 507 autopilot with LEVEL button.