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2004 Diamond DA40 Star N59GA Base price (G1000 model): $224,900 Engine make/model: Lycoming IO-360-MIA Horsepower@rpm@takeoff: 180@SL Horsepower for takeoff: 180 TBO hrs.: 2000 Fuel type: 100/100LL Propeller type/diameter (in.): MT CS/71 Landing gear type: Tri/Fixed Max ramp weight (lbs.): 2535 Gross weight (lbs.): 2535 Landing weight (lbs.): 2535 Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 1641 Useful load […]
American Champion 8KCAB offers some of the best aerobatic talent in the two-seat, sportplane class
The chief of the four-seat Cherokees still holds its own as a heavy hauler
American Champion Super Decathlon 8KCAB N816LL New price: $113,900 Engine make/model: Lycoming AEIO-360-H1B Horsepower@rpm@takeoff: 180@2700@SL Horsepower for takeoff: 180 TBO hrs.: 2000 Fuel type: 100/100LL Propeller type/diameter: MT CS Landing gear type: Conv/Fixed Max ramp weight (lbs.): 1800 Gross weight (lbs.): 1800 Max landing weight (lbs.): 1800 Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 1340 Useful load, std. […]
1974 Piper Pathfinder N57347 Engine make/model: Lycoming O-540-B4B5 Horsepower@altitude: 235@SL Horsepower for takeoff: 235 TBO hrs.: 2000 Fuel type: 100/100LL Propeller type/diameter: Hartzell CS Landing gear type: Tri/Fixed Max ramp weight (lbs.): 3000 Gross weight (lbs.): 3000 Landing weight (lbs.): 3000 Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 1550 Useful load, std. (lbs.): 1450 Payload, full std. fuel […]
With an increase in useful load and some refinements to the avionics, Piper’s turbine Meridian continues to evolve
Pilatus PC-12 Base price: $2,700,000 Engine make/model: Pratt &Whitney PT6A-67B Horsepower (max/continuous): 1200/1000 Max ramp weight (lbs.): 9965 Useful load (lbs.): 3600 Wing loading (lbs./sq. ft.): 35.7 Power loading (lbs./shp): 8.2 Fuel capacity (gals.): 402 PERFORMANCE Max cruise speed (kts.): 270 Max range (nm): 2172 Max certified altitude (ft.) 30,000 Best rate of climb (fpm): […]
Cessna Turned a Lot of Heads When it took its New Baby on the Road
An executive turbine with a fun personality sets out to fulfill a mission in the Grand Canyon
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