Beechcraft 1975 C23 Sundowner

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The article provides detailed specifications for the 1975 Beechcraft C23 Sundowner, an aircraft powered by a 180 horsepower Lycoming O-360-A4J engine with fixed landing gear.
This 4-seater aircraft has a gross weight of 2450 lbs, an empty weight of 1494 lbs, a useful load of 956 lbs, and a fuel capacity of 52 gallons.
Its performance includes a cruise speed of 110-118 knots and a maximum range of 508 nautical miles (at 65% power with reserve).
Key operational metrics include a best rate of climb of 792 fpm, a service ceiling of 12,600 ft, a takeoff ground roll of 1130 ft, and a landing ground roll of 703 ft.

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Beechcraft 1975 C23 Sundowner

Engine make/model:

Lyc. O-360-A4J

Horsepower:

180

TBO:

2000

Propeller:

Fixed

Landing Gear type:

Tri/Fixed

Gross weight (lbs.):

2450

Empty weight (lbs.):

1494

Useful load (lbs.):

956

Fuel (gals.):

52

Wingspan:

32 ft. 9 in.

Overall length:

25 ft. 9 in.

Height:

8 ft. 3 in.

Wing area (sq. ft.):

146

Seating capacity:

4

Cabin width (in.):

44

Cabin height (in.):

48

Baggage capacity (lbs.):

270

PERFORMANCE

Cruise speed (kts.):

75% power:

118

65% power:

110

Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):

75% power:

470

65% power:

508

Fuel consumption (gph):

75% power:

9.5

65% power:

8.2

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

5 hrs. 54 mins.

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

51

Best rate of climb (fpm):

792

Service ceiling (ft.):

12,600

Takeoff ground roll (ft.):

1130

Landing ground roll (ft.):

703