Beechcraft 1960 B95 Travel Air

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Key Takeaways:

The Beechcraft 1960 B95 Travel Air has a Lyc. O-360-A1A engine with 180 takeoff horsepower.
Its key dimensions include a 37 ft. 10 in. wingspan, 25 ft. 4 in. length, and a seating capacity of 6.
Performance specs show a cruise speed of 167-170 knots at 65-75% power, a range of 887-1008 nautical miles, and a service ceiling of 18,100 feet.
The aircraft has a gross weight of 4100 lbs, an empty weight of 2582 lbs as tested, and a useful load of 1240 lbs.

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Beechcraft 1960 B95 Travel Air

Engine make/model:

Lyc. O-360-A1A

Horsepower on takeoff:

180

TBO hours:

2000

Propeller:

Const. spd.

Landing Gear type:

Tri./Retr.

Gross weight (lbs.):

4100

Empty weight, std. (lbs.):

2860

Empty weight, as tested (lbs.):

2582

Useful load, std. (lbs.):

1240

Fuel (gals.):

84

Wingspan:

37 ft. 10 in.

Overall length:

25 ft. 4 in.

Height:

9 ft. 8 in.

Wing area (sq. ft.):

199

Seating capacity:

6

Cabin width (in.):

42.5

Cabin height (in.):

50

Baggage capacity (lbs.):

270 (frnt.)/400 (rear)

PERFORMANCE

Cruise speed, 8,000 ft. (kts.):

75% power:

170

65% power:

167

Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):

75% power:

887

65% power:

1008

Fuel consumption (gph):

70% power:

21.0

65% power:

17.2

Estimated endurance (65% power with 1-hr. reserve):

5 hrs. 30 min.

Stall speed (gear, flaps down)(knots):

60

Best rate of climb (fpm):

1300

Service ceiling (ft.):

18,100

Takeoff ground roll (ft.):

1740

Landing ground roll (ft.):

1015