Mooney 1998 Bravo

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Key Takeaways:

  • The article provides detailed specifications for the 1998 Mooney Bravo aircraft, identifying it as a 4-seater powered by a 270 HP Lycoming TIO-540-A1FB engine.
  • Key physical characteristics include a gross weight of 3368 lbs, a useful load of 1100 lbs, and dimensions of 36 ft 1 in wingspan and 26 ft 9 in length.
  • The Mooney Bravo demonstrates strong performance with a cruise speed of up to 220 knots (at 75% power), a maximum range of 840 nautical miles, and a service ceiling of 25,000 feet.
  • It features a best rate of climb of 1230 fpm, an estimated endurance of 4 hours 18 minutes (at 65% power with reserve), and relatively short takeoff and landing ground rolls (1080 ft and 1200 ft respectively).
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Engine make/model: Lyc. TIO-540-A1FB
Horsepower: 270
TBO hrs.: 2000
Propeller: Const. spd.
Landing gear type: Tri/Retr.
Gross weight (lbs.): 3368
Empty weight (lbs.): 2268
Useful load (lbs.): 1100
Fuel (gals.): 89
Wingspan: 36 ft. 1 in.
Overall length: 26 ft. 9 in.
Height: 8 ft. 4 in.
Wing area (sq. ft.): 174.8
Seating capacity: 4
Cabin width (in.): 43.5
Cabin height (in.): 44.5
Baggage capacity (lbs.): 120
PERFORMANCE
Cruise speed (kts.):
75% power: 220
65% power: 215
Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):
75% power: 750
65% power: 840
Fuel consumption (gph):
75% power: 17.6
65% power: 16.6
Estimated endurance (65% power with 1-hr. reserve): 4 hrs. 18 mins.
Stall speed (gear, flaps down) (knots): 59
Best rate of climb (fpm): 1230
Service ceiling (ft.): 25,000
Takeoff ground roll (ft.): 1080
Landing ground roll (ft.): 1200

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