1981 Cessna Caravan 207

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Key Takeaways:

  • This article provides detailed specifications for a 1981 Cessna Caravan 207 aircraft, listed for $132,000.
  • The aircraft is powered by a 300 hp Continental IO-520F engine, seats 4, and has a useful load of 1628 lbs.
  • Key performance metrics include a maximum cruise speed of 143 knots, a range of up to 640 nautical miles, and a service ceiling of 13,300 feet.
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Price: $132,000
Engine make/model: Continental IO-520F
Horsepower for takeoff: 300
TBO hrs.: 1700
Fuel Type: 100/100LL
Propeller type: McCauley/CS
Landing Gear type: Tri/Fixed
Max ramp weight (lbs.): 3812
Gross weight (lbs.): 3800
Landing weight (lbs.): 3800
Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 2172
Useful load, std. (lbs.): 1628
Payload, full fuel (lbs.): 1190
Usable fuel (gals.): 73
Oil capacity (qts.): 12
Wingspan: 35 ft. 10 in.
Overall length: 32 ft. 2 in.
Height: 9 ft. 7 in.
Wing area (sq. ft.): 174
Wing loading (lbs./sq. ft.): 21.8
Power loading (lbs./hp.): 12.7
Wheel track (in.): 10 ft. 2 in.
Wheel size (in.): 8.00 x 6 (as tested)
Seating capacity: 4
Cabin doors: 4
Cabin width (in.): 44.5
Cabin height (in.): 49
Baggage capacity (lbs.): 300
PERFORMANCE
Cruise speed (kts.):
75% power: 143
65% power: 138
45% power: 129
Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):
75% power: 529
65% power: 560
45% power: 640
Fuel consumption (gph):
75% power: 15.8
65% power: 13.7
45% power: 11.7
Estimated endurance (65% power w/1 hr reserve) (hrs): 4.5
Stall speed (gear, flaps up) (knots): 65
Stall speed (gear, flaps down) (knots): 58
Best rate of climb (SL fpm): 810
Service ceiling (ft.): 13,300
Takeoff ground roll (ft.): 1100
Landing ground roll (ft.): 765
all specs are standard unless noted otherwise

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