1974 Piper Pathfinder N57347

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Thursday, April 01, 2004 at 12:00 AM

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Edited By:

Omar Filipović

Key Takeaways:

The document details the specifications for a 1974 Piper Pathfinder N57347, powered by a Lycoming O-540-B4B5 engine delivering 235 horsepower.
It is a 4-seater aircraft with a maximum gross weight of 3000 lbs and a useful load of 1450 lbs.
Key performance figures include a cruise speed of up to 133 knots (75% power), a maximum range of 939 nautical miles (55% power), and a service ceiling of 13,550 feet.
The aircraft has a best rate of climb of 800 fpm at sea level and requires 850 feet for takeoff ground roll.

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1974 Piper Pathfinder N57347

Engine make/model:

Lycoming O-540-B4B5

Horsepower@altitude:

235@SL

Horsepower for takeoff:

235

TBO hrs.:

2000

Fuel type:

100/100LL

Propeller type/diameter:

Hartzell CS

Landing gear type:

Tri/Fixed

Max ramp weight (lbs.):

3000

Gross weight (lbs.):

3000

Landing weight (lbs.):

3000

Empty weight, std. (lbs.):

1550

Useful load, std. (lbs.):

1450

Payload, full std. fuel (lbs.):

958

Usable fuel (gals.):

Oil capacity (qts.):

Wingspan:

32 ft.

Overall length:

24 ft.

Height:

7 ft. 10 in.

Wing area (sq. ft.):

170

Wing loading (lbs./sq. ft.):

17.6

Power loading (lbs./hp.):

12.8

Wheel size (in.):

6.00 x 6

Seating capacity:

Cabin doors:

Cabin width (in.):

Cabin height (in.):

Baggage capacity (lbs.):

200

PERFORMANCE

Cruise speed (kts.):

75% power:

133

65% power:

127*

55% power:

122*

Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):

75% power:

718**

65% power:

813**

55% power:

939**

Fuel consumption (gph):

75% power:

12.8**

65% power:

11.1**

55% power:

9.4**

Estimated endurance (65%) (hrs):

6.4**

Vs (kts.):

Vs_o (kts.):

Best rate of climb (SL fpm):

800

Best rate of climb, 8000 ft. (fpm):

400*

Service ceiling (ft.):

13,550

Takeoff ground roll (ft.):

850

Takeoff over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.):

1410

Landing ground roll (ft.):

1040

Landing over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.):

1740

*estimated

**calculated

Sources: Aircraft Bluebook Price Digest, Jane’s All The World’s Aircraft