1960 Cessna 175A Skylark N6830E

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Key Takeaways:

  • The article provides detailed specifications for a 1960 Cessna 175A Skylark N6830E, with a base/used price of $23,500.
  • It is powered by a 160-hp Lycoming O-320 B-2A engine, has a useful load of 980 lbs, and a seating capacity for four people.
  • Key performance figures include a cruise speed of 105-107 knots, a maximum range of 489 nautical miles (with reserve), and a best rate of climb of 800 feet per minute.
  • The aircraft features tricycle landing gear and has a takeoff ground roll of 842 feet and a landing ground roll of 600 feet.
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Base/used Price: $23,500
Engine make/model: Lycoming 0-320 B-2A 160-hp, 4-cylinder engine
Horsepower@rpm@altitude: 160@2700@SL
Horsepower for takeoff: 160
TBO hrs.: 2000
Fuel type: 100 LL
Propeller type/diameter (in.): Sensenich 74 DM-0-60/74
Landing gear type: Tricycle steel spring Cessna’s Land-O-Matic with steerable nosewheel
Max ramp weight (lbs.): 2350
Gross weight (lbs.): 2350
Landing weight (lbs.): 2350
Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 1338
Empty weight, as tested (lbs.): 1378.8
Useful load (lbs.): 980
Usable fuel – std. (gals.): 42
Payload, full std. fuel (lbs.): 712.92
Oil capacity (qts.): 8
Wingspan: 36 ft.
Overall length: 26 ft. 6 in.
Height: 9 ft. 6 in.
Wing area (sq. ft.): 175
Wing loading (lbs./sq. ft.): 14.1
Power loading (lbs./hp.): 13.4
Wheel size (in.): 6.00 x 6
Seating capacity: 4
Cabin doors: 2
Cabin width (in.): 40
Cabin height (in.): 48
Baggage capacity (lbs.): 120
PERFORMANCE
Cruise speed (kts.): 107
Cruise speed, 75% power (kts.): 105
Max range (w/ reserve) (nm): 489
Fuel consumption (gph): 8.5 to 9.0
Vs (kts.): 54
Vso (kts.): 46
Best rate of climb (fpm): 800
Best rate of climb, 8000 ft. (fpm): 400
Service ceiling (ft.): 15,900
Takeoff ground roll (ft.): 842
Takeoff over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.): 495
Landing ground roll (ft.): 600
Landing over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.): 1175
Source: Aircraft Bluebook Price Digest, Jane’s All The World’s Aircraft, manufacturer’s specs

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