Lancair 1998 Columbia 300

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Key Takeaways:

The article provides detailed specifications for the 1998 Lancair Columbia 300, a 4-seat aircraft powered by a 310 HP Continental IO-550-N1B engine.
Key capacities include a useful load of 1355 lbs and a 100-gallon fuel capacity, contributing to an estimated endurance of over 6.5 hours at 65% power.
Performance highlights feature a cruise speed of up to 191 knots, a maximum range of 1000 nautical miles (at 65% power), and a service ceiling of 18,000 feet.
The aircraft boasts efficient operational metrics, with a best rate of climb of 1340 fpm and a takeoff ground roll of 700 feet.

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Lancair 1998 Columbia 300

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