Auster Fan – the J/160 conversion can also be the V/160 conversion.
The first one was done by Beagle on G-ALXZ which converted a Mk.V to
Lycoming 160hp. Effectively the front end is then very similar to D series.
A number have been converted to this configuration – They also feature
a fin fillet to help keep them in a straight line. Another one has been converted at Leicester to Lycoming 180hp which makes it fairly similar to a Workmaster. I was involved in finishing off G-AHAU which was formerly a J1 . She now earns her keep as a glider tug on the Isle of Man.
Regards the AOP.9(Mod) picture – I took it so feel qualified to comment. The conversion was carried out by Beagle in the late 1960’s to a very similar
standard as the AOP.11 . It does however feature a Lycoming 180hp motor.
She is now flying so I should be able to post some pictures shortly that give a better idea of her.

David

Thanks for the clarification – I’m always keen to learn more about Austers.That also explains the entry in G-INFO and what engine ‘HT has. I realised that it wasn’t a “proper” AOP11 (if that is the right thing to say!) when G-INFO said it had an IO-360 and not a Continental IO-470. I think it is probably time to rejoin the Auster Club. My flying in Austers is currently limited to a couple of trips in G-AHHH and one in G-AGXV at Leicester in 1989! Still wonderful, all the same. I must admit that I prefer Austers with Gypsies/Cirrus engines as opposed to American engines, if for no other reason that their props turn the right way IMHO!!!!