1966 Beech Debonair C33A N72CW

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Key Takeaways:

  • The article provides detailed specifications for a 1966 Beech Debonair C33A N72CW, noting an estimated used price of $97,000.
  • Powered by a 285 hp Continental IO-520-B engine, this 6-seater aircraft has a maximum gross weight of 3300 lbs and a useful load of 1412 lbs.
  • Key performance figures include a cruise speed of up to 174 knots, a maximum range of 939 nautical miles (at 55% power), and a service ceiling of 18,300 feet.
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Used price (ABPD): $97,000
Engine make/model: Continental IO-520-B
Horsepower for takeoff: 285
TBO hours: 1700
Fuel type: 100
Propeller type: CS
Landing Gear type: Tri./Retr.
Max ramp weight (lbs.): 3300
Gross weight (lbs.): 3300
Landing weight (lbs.): 3300
Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 1888
Useful load, std. (lbs.): 1412
Payload, full std. fuel (lbs.): 968
Usable fuel, std (gals.): 74
Oil capacity (qts.): 12
Wingspan: 32 ft. 10 in.
Overall length: 27 ft. 6 in.
Height: 8 ft. 7 in.
Wing area (sq. ft.): 181
Wing loading (lbs./sq. ft.): 20.2
Power loading (lbs./hp.): 12.2
Seating capacity: 6
Cabin doors: 2
Cabin width: 3 ft. 6 in.
Cabin height: 4 ft. 2 in.
PERFORMANCE
Cruise speed @ 6,500 ft. (kts.):
75% power: 174
65% power: 167*
55% power: 155*
Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):
55% power: 939
Fuel consumption (@ .42 lbs./hp/hr.) (gph):
75% power: 15.0
65% power: 13.0
55% power: 11.0
Estimated endurance (65%)(hrs.): 4.2
Stall speed (flaps up) (kts.): 63
Stall speed (flaps down) (kts.): 53
Best rate of climb (fpm): 1200
Service ceiling (ft.): 18,300
Takeoff ground roll (ft.): 880
Takeoff over 50 ft. obstacle (ft.): 1225
Landing ground roll (ft.): 625
Landing over 50 ft. obstacle (ft.): 1150
* estimated

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