Jim York (USA)

Status 
ratified - current record
Zone 
World
Class 
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class 
C-1e (Landplanes: take off weight 3 000 to 6 000 kg)
Group 
1: internal combustion engine
Type of record 
Speed over a recognised course
Performance 
173,70 km/h
Date 
30 Sep 1984
Course / Location 
Oakland, CA (USA) - Christchurch (New-Zealand)
Claimant 
Jim York (USA)
Type of engine 
TSIO-520
Aircraft 
340A
Aircraft manufacturer 
Cessna
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
Continental