1953 Piper PA20 Pacer

1953 Piper PA20 Pacer
Used price (stock):

$17,250

Engine make/model: Lycoming
TBO (hrs.): 2000
Horsepower 160@SL
Fuel type: 100
Propeller type: 62-inch, FP Sensenich
Landing gear type: Conv./Fixed
Gross weight (lbs.): 2000
Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 1150
Useful load, std. (lbs.): 850
Usable fuel, std. (gals./lbs): 66/396
Payload, full std. fuel (lbs.): 454
Wingspan: 29 ft. 4 in.
Overall length: 20 ft. 4 in.
Height: 6 ft. 1 in.
Wing area (sq. ft.): 147.5
Wing loading (lbs./sq. ft.): 13.6
Power loading (lbs./hp): 12.5
Seating capacity: 2+2
Cabin doors: 2
Cabin width (in.): 40
Cabin height (in.): 45
Wheel size (in.): 6×6
PERFORMANCE

Cruise speed, 75% power (kts.):

120
Fuel consumption, 75% power(gph): 8
Vso (kts.): 42
Best rate of climb, SL (fpm): 1000
Service ceiling (ft.): 15,500+
Takeoff ground roll (ft.): 1120
Takeoff over 50 ft. obstacle (ft.): 1600
Landing ground roll (ft.): 780
Landing over 50 ft. obstacle (ft.): 1280
Source: Jane’s All The World’s Aircraft

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