Lancair 1998 Columbia 300

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Key Takeaways:

  • The article provides detailed specifications for the Lancair 1998 Columbia 300 aircraft, featuring a Cont. IO-550-N1B engine with 310 horsepower.
  • Key performance figures include a cruise speed of 191 knots at 75% power, a maximum range of 1000 nautical miles at 65% power, and a service ceiling of 18,000 feet.
  • The aircraft has a 4-person seating capacity, a gross weight of 3400 lbs, a useful load of 1355 lbs, and is equipped with fixed landing gear.
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Engine make/model: Cont. IO-550-N1B
Horsepower: 310
TBO hrs.: 2000
Propeller: Const. spd.
Landing gear type: Tri/Fixed
Gross weight (lbs.): 3400
Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 2045
Useful load, std. (lbs.): 1355
Fuel (gals.): 100
Wingspan: 36 ft. 1 in.
Overall length: 25 ft. 2 in.
Height: 9 ft.
Wing area (sq. ft.): 142
Seating capacity: 4
Cabin width (in.): 49
Cabin height (in.): 51
Baggage capacity (lbs.): 120
PERFORMANCE
Cruise speed (kts.):
75% power: 191
65% power: 185
Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):
75% power: 915
65% power: 1000
Fuel consumption (gph):
75% power: 17
65% power: 15
Estimated endurance (65% power with 1-hr. reserve): 6 hrs. 42 mins.
Stall speed (gear, flaps down) (knots): 60
Best rate of climb (fpm): 1340
Service ceiling (ft.): 18,000
Takeoff ground roll (ft.): 700
Landing ground roll (ft.): 1500

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