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1966 Piper Cherokee 140 Used price: $26,000 Engine make/model: Lycoming O-320 TBO (hrs.): 2000 Horsepower@altitude: 150@SL Horsepower on takeoff: 150 Fuel type: 100LL Propeller type: Fixed pitch Landing gear type: Tri./Fixed Max ramp weight (lbs.): 2150 Gross weight (lbs.): 2150 Landing weight (lbs.): 2150 Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 1128 Useful load, std. (lbs.): 900 Useful […]

Mooney M20 TN Acclaim Base/used Price: $495,000 Engine make/model: Continental IO-550-G Horsepower@rpm@altitude: 262 bhp@2400@25,000 ft. Horsepower on takeoff: 280@2500 rpm TBO hrs.: TBD (2000 expected) Fuel type: 100LL Propeller diameter: 76 in. Landing gear type: Tricycle/Retractable/Trailing Link Max ramp weight (lbs.): 3374 Gross weight (lbs.): 3368 Landing weight (lbs.): 3200 Empty weight, as tested (lbs.): […]

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