1949 Piper PA-16 Clipper

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Key Takeaways:

  • The article details the specifications for a 1949 Piper PA-16 Clipper, available for a used price of $20,000.
  • Powered by a 115 HP Lycoming O-235-C1 engine, it offers a 97-knot cruise speed and a service ceiling of 13,500 ft.
  • This 4-seater aircraft has a useful load of 800 lbs, a takeoff ground roll of 720 ft, and a landing ground roll of 600 ft.
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Used price: $20,000
Engine make/model: Lycoming O-235-C1
Horsepower: 115
Horsepower for takeoff: 115
TBO hrs.: 2400
Fuel type: 80
Propeller type: FP
Landing gear type: Conv./Fixed
Max ramp weight (lbs.): 1650
Gross weight (lbs.): 1650
Landing weight (lbs.): 1650
Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 850
Useful load, std. (lbs.): 800
Payload, full std. fuel (lbs.): 584
Useful fuel, std. (gals.): 36
Oil capacity (qts.): 6
Wingspan: 29 ft. 2in.
Overall length: 20 ft. 1 in.
Height: 6 ft. 2 in.
Wing area (sq. ft.): 147
Wing loading (lbs./sq. ft.): 11.2
Power loading (lbs./hp.): 16.2
Seating capacity: 4
Cabin doors: 2
Cabin width (in.): 40
Baggage capacity (lbs.): 50
PERFORMANCE
Cruise speed (kts.):
75% power: 97
Fuel consumption (gph): 6.1
Best rate of climb (SL fpm): 600
Best rate of climb, 8,000 ft. (fpm): 300
Service ceiling (ft.): 13,500
Vso (kts.): 43
Takeoff ground roll (ft.): 720
Takeoff over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.): 925
Landing ground roll (ft.): 600
Landing over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.): 875
Sources: Aircraft Bluebook Price Digest, aircraft flight manual and Jane’s All The World’s Aircraft

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