1978 Piper II-N521KB

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Sunday, February 01, 2004 at 12:00 AM ET

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Edited By: Omar Filipović

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The article details the specifications for a 1978 Piper II-N521KB aircraft, with a used price of $128,000.
It is powered by a 220 HP Continental L/TSIO-360-KB engine, offering a 6-seat capacity and a useful load of 3116 lbs.
The aircraft achieves cruise speeds between 180 and 194 knots and has a maximum range of 780 to 880 nautical miles.
Key performance figures include a 29,500 ft service ceiling, a best rate of climb of 1340 fpm at sea level, and a takeoff ground roll of 900 ft.

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1978 Piper II-N521KB

Used price:

$128,000

Engine make/model:

Continental L/TSIO-360-KB*

Horsepower@rpm@altitude:

220@2800@SL to 19,000 ft.

Horsepower for takeoff:

220

TBO hrs.:

1800*

Fuel type:

100/100LL

Propeller type/diameter:

CS two-blade

Landing gear type:

Tri/Retr.

Max ramp weight (lbs.):

4750*

Gross weight (lbs.):

4750*

Max landing weight (lbs.):

4513

Empty weight, as tested (lbs.):

3116

Useful load, as tested (lbs.):

3116

Payload, full std. fuel (lbs.):

898

Usable fuel, std. (gals.):

123

Oil capacity (qts.):

Wingspan:

38 ft. 11 in.

Overall length:

28 ft. 7 in.

Height:

9 ft. 11 in.

Wing area (sq. ft.):

208

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

22.8

Power loading (lbs./hp.):

10.8

Wheel base (ft.):

Wheel track:

11 ft. 9 in.

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 @ 17,000 ft.:

194

65% power @ 18,000 ft.:

191

55% power @ 21,000 ft.:

180

Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):

75% power:

780

65% power:

840

55% power:

880

Fuel consumption (gph):

75% power:

65% power:

55% power:

Estimated endurance (65%) (hrs):

4.0

Vs (kts.):

Vs_o (kts.):

Best rate of climb (SL fpm):

1340

Best rate of climb, 8,000 ft. (fpm):

1100

Single-engine rate of climb, SL (fpm):

240

Service ceiling (ft.):

29,500

Single-engine service ceiling (ft.):

13,400

Takeoff ground roll (ft.):

900

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

1240

Landing ground roll (ft.):

1380

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

2090

Source: Aircraft Bluebook Price Digest, Jane’s All The World’s Aircraft, manufacturer’s specs

1978 Piper II-N521KB

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