Lancair Columbia 400 N143LC

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Key Takeaways:

  • The Lancair Columbia 400 (N143LC) is a 4-seat aircraft with a base price of $475,000.
  • It is powered by a 310 hp Continental TSIO-550-N engine, offering a TBO of 2000 hours.
  • The aircraft boasts a cruise speed of up to 240 knots (at 25,000 ft) and a maximum range of 1000 nautical miles.
  • It has a maximum operating altitude of 25,000 ft and a best rate of climb of 1300 fpm.
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Base price: $475,000
Engine make/model: Continental TSIO-550-N
Horsepower@rpm@altitude: 310@2600@SL to 25,000 ft.
Horsepower for takeoff: 310
TBO hrs.: 2000
Fuel type: 100/100LL
Propeller type/diameter: Hartzell CS/76
Landing gear type: Tri/Fixed
Max ramp weight (lbs.): 3612
Gross weight (lbs.): 3600
Landing weight (lbs.): 3400
Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 2350
Useful load, std. (lbs.): 1262*
Payload, full std. fuel (lbs.): 674
Usable fuel, std. (gals.): 98
Oil capacity (qts.): 8
Wingspan: 36 ft.
Overall length: 25 ft. 6 in.*
Height: 9 ft.
Wing area (sq. ft.): 141.2
Wing loading (lbs./sq. ft.): 25.5
Power loading (lbs./hp.): 11.6
Wheel base (ft.): 7
Wheel size (in.): 6.00 x 6
Seating capacity: 4
Cabin doors: 2
Cabin width (in.): 49
Cabin height (in.): 51
Baggage capacity (lbs.): 120
PERFORMANCE
Cruise speed (kts.):
75% power @ 18,000 ft.: 230
65% power @ 25,000 ft.: 240*
Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):
75% power: 1000
Fuel consumption (gph):
75% power: 19
65% power: 16
55% power: 14
Estimated endurance (65%) (hrs): 5.0
Vso (kts.): 57
Best rate of climb (fpm): 1300
Best rate of climb, 10,000 ft. (fpm): 1200*
Max operating altitude (ft.): 25,000
* estimated
Sources: Aircraft Bluebook Price Digest, Jane’s All The World’s Aircraft and manufacturer’s specifications

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