2005 Symphony 160

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • The 2005 Symphony 160 is a two-seat aircraft powered by a 160 hp Lycoming O-320-D2A engine.
  • Its base price is $139,900, with IFR-equipped models, including an Avidyne FlightMax Entegra option, available up to $189,650.
  • The aircraft has a maximum gross weight of 2150 lbs and a useful load of 700 lbs.
  • Performance highlights include cruise speeds up to 128 kts, an estimated maximum range of 430 nm, a service ceiling of 16,400 ft, and a best rate of climb of 780 fpm.
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Base price: $139,900
IFR-equipped price: $154,900
IFR-equipped with Avidyne FlightMax Entegra price: $189,650
Engine make/model: Lycoming O-320-D2A
Horsepower@rpm@altitude: 160@2700@SL
Horsepower for takeoff: 160
TBO hrs.: 1800
Fuel type: 100/100LL

Propeller type/diameter (in.):

MT fixed pitch/73
Landing gear type: Tri./Fixed
Max ramp weight (lbs.): 2150
Gross weight (lbs.): 2150
Max landing weight (lbs.): 2150
Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 1450
Empty weight as tested, std. (lbs.): 1470
Max useful load (lbs.): 700
Payload, full std. fuel (lbs.): 500
Usable fuel, std. (gals.): 29.1
Wingspan: 35 ft.
Overall length: 22.84 ft.
Height: 9.25 ft.
Wing area (sq. ft.): 128.4
Wing loading (lbs./sq. ft.): 16.7
Power loading (lbs./hp.): 13.4
Seating capacity: 2
Cabin doors: 2
Cabin height (in.): 44.8
Baggage capacity (lbs.): 165
PERFORMANCE
Cruise speed, 8500 ft. (kts.):
75% power @ 8,000 ft.: 128
65% power @ 10,000 ft.: 123
55% power @ 12,000 ft.: 119
Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):
75% power: 300
65% power: 360
55% power: 430*
Fuel consumption (gph):
75% power: 8.5
65% power: 7.4
55% power: 6.2
Estimated endurance (65%) (hrs): 3.1
Vs (kts.): 60
Vso (kts.): 51
Best rate of climb (SL fpm): 780
Service ceiling MSL (ft.): 16,400
Takeoff ground roll (ft.): 982
Takeoff over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.): 1309
Landing ground roll (ft.): 715
Landing over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.): 1827
* estimated
Sources: aircraft flight manual

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