Comanche 180

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Key Takeaways:

  • The article provides detailed specifications for the Comanche 180, a 4-seat aircraft powered by a 180 HP Lycoming O-360-A1A engine, with a base/used price of $36,000.
  • It features a gross weight of 2550 lbs, a useful load of 1020 lbs, and retractable landing gear.
  • Performance highlights include a cruise speed of up to 139 knots (75% power @ 8,000 ft) and a maximum range of 860 nautical miles (55% power).
  • The aircraft boasts a best rate of climb of 910 fpm, a service ceiling of 18,500 ft, and short takeoff/landing ground rolls of 750 ft and 600 ft, respectively.
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Base/used Price: $36,000
Engine make/model: Lyc. O-360-A1A
Horsepower@altitude: 180@SL
Horsepower for takeoff: 180
TBO hrs.: 2000
Fuel type: 80/87
Propeller type/diameter: Hartzell CS
Landing gear type: Tri/Retr.
Max ramp weight (lbs.): 2550
Gross weight (lbs.): 2550
Max landing weight (lbs.): 2550
Empty weight (lbs.): 1530
Useful load (lbs.): 1020
Payload, full std. fuel (lbs.): 660
Wingspan: 36 ft. 11 in.
Overall length: 24 ft. 9 in.
Height: 7 ft. 4 in.
Wing area (sq. ft.): 178
Wing loading (lbs./sq. ft.): 14.3
Power loading (lbs./hp.): 14.2
Wheel base: 6 ft. 7 in.
Wheel track: 9 ft. 8 in.
Wheel size (in.): 6.00 x 6
Seating capacity: 4
Cabin doors: 1
Cabin width (in.): 44
Cabin height (in.): 45
Baggage capacity (lbs.): 100
PERFORMANCE
Cruise speed (kts.):
75% power @ 8,000 ft.: 139
65% power @ 11,500 ft.: 133
55% power @ 14,000 ft.: 122
Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):
75% power: 682
65% power: 771
55% power: 860
Fuel consumption (gph):
75% power: 9.5
65% power: 8.2
55% power: 6.9
Estimated endurance (65% power w/1 hr reserve) (hrs): 6 hrs.
Stall speed (flaps up) (knots): 53
Best rate of climb (fpm): 910
Service ceiling (ft.): 18,500
Takeoff ground roll (ft.): 750
Takeoff over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.): 2240
Landing ground roll (ft.): 600
Landing over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.): 1025

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