Mooney 1978 201

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Friday, February 01, 2008 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

The article provides detailed specifications for the 1978 Mooney 201 aircraft, which is powered by a 200 HP Lycoming IO-360-A3B6D engine.
The aircraft offers impressive performance, with a cruise speed of 169 knots at 75% power and a maximum range of 881 nautical miles at 65% power.
Key operational figures include a 4-person seating capacity, a useful load of 1100 lbs, a best rate of climb of 1030 fpm, and a service ceiling of 18,800 ft.
Fuel efficiency at 65% power is 9.7 gallons per hour, allowing for an estimated endurance of 5 hours 36 minutes with a one-hour reserve.

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Mooney 1978 201

Engine make/model:

Lyc. IO-360-A3B6D

Horsepower:

200

TBO hrs.:

2000

Propeller:

Const. spd.

Landing gear type:

Tri/Retr.

Gross weight (lbs.):

2740

Empty weight (lbs.):

1640

Useful load (lbs.):

1100

Fuel (gals.):

Wingspan:

35 ft.

Overall length:

24 ft. 8 in.

Height:

8 ft. 4 in.

Wing area (sq. ft.):

167

Seating capacity:

Cabin width (in.):

43.5

Cabin height (in.):

44.5

Baggage capacity (lbs.):

120

PERFORMANCE

Cruise speed (kts.):

75% power:

169

65% power:

156

Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):

75% power:

835

65% power:

881

Fuel consumption (gph):

75% power:

10.8

65% power:

9.7

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

5 hrs. 36 mins.

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

Best rate of climb (fpm):

1030

Service ceiling (ft.):

18,800

Takeoff ground roll (ft.):

913

Landing ground roll (ft.):

770