Commander 1999 114B

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Key Takeaways:

  • The article details the specifications for the Commander 1999 114B aircraft, powered by a 260 HP Lycoming IO-540-T4B5 engine with a 2000-hour TBO.
  • This 4-seat aircraft has a useful load of 1158 lbs and a baggage capacity of 200 lbs.
  • Key performance figures include a cruise speed of 160 knots (at 75% power with a 636 nm range) or 155 knots (at 65% power with a 705 nm range).
  • It boasts a best rate of climb of 1070 fpm, a service ceiling of 16,800 ft, and a stall speed of 54 knots (gear and flaps down).
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Engine make/model: Lyc. IO-540-T4B5
Horsepower: 260
TBO hrs.: 2000
Propeller: Const. spd.
Landing gear type: Tri/Retr.
Gross weight (lbs.): 3260
Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 2102
Useful load, std. (lbs.): 1158
Fuel (gals.): 68
Wingspan: 32 ft. 9 in.
Overall length: 24 ft. 11 in.
Height: 8 ft. 5 in..
Wing area (sq. ft.): 152
Seating capacity: 4
Cabin width (in.): 47
Cabin height (in.): 49
Baggage capacity (lbs.): 200
PERFORMANCE
Cruise speed (kts.):
75% power: 160
65% power: 155
Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):
75% power: 636
65% power: 705
Fuel consumption (gph):
75% power: 14.3
65% power: 12.6
Estimated endurance (65% power with 1-hr. reserve): 4 hrs. 30 mins.
Stall speed (gear, flaps down) (knots): 54
Best rate of climb (fpm): 1070
Service ceiling (ft.): 16,800
Takeoff ground roll (ft.): 1145
Landing ground roll (ft.): 720

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