Beechcraft 1977 C24R Sierra 200

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Key Takeaways:

  • The article details the specifications for the 1977 Beechcraft C24R Sierra 200, equipped with a 200-horsepower Lycoming IO-360-A1B6 engine.
  • This aircraft offers a seating capacity for 4-6 individuals, with a gross weight of 2750 lbs and a useful load of 1054 lbs.
  • Key performance figures include a cruise speed of 131 knots at 75% power, a maximum range of 561 nautical miles, and fuel consumption of 10.5 gallons per hour.
  • Operational capabilities include a best rate of climb of 891 feet per minute, a service ceiling of 14,342 feet, and short takeoff and landing ground rolls of 1169 ft and 803 ft respectively.
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Engine make/model: Lyc. IO-360-A1B6
Horsepower: 200
TBO: 2000
Propeller: Const. spd.
Landing Gear type: Tri./Retr.
Gross weight (lbs.): 2750
Empty weight (lbs.): 1696
Useful load (lbs.): 1054
Fuel (gals.): 52
Wingspan: 32 ft. 9 in.
Overall length: 25 ft. 9 in.
Height: 8 ft. 5 in.
Wing area (sq. ft.): 146
Seating capacity: 4-6
Cabin width (in.): 44
Cabin height (in.): 49
Baggage capacity (lbs.): 270
PERFORMANCE
Cruise speed (kts.):
75% power: 131
65% power: 125
Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):
75% power: 561
65% power: 125
Fuel consumption (gph):
75% power: 10.5
65% power: 9.1
Estimated endurance (65% power with 1-hr. reserve): 5 hrs. 18 mins.
Stall speed (gear, flaps down) (knots): 60
Best rate of climb (fpm): 891
Service ceiling (ft.): 14,342
Takeoff ground roll (ft.): 1169
Landing ground roll (ft.): 803

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