Micco SP26A

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • The Micco SP26A is a two-seat aircraft with a base price of $329,000.
  • It is powered by a 260 hp Lycoming IO-540-T4B5 engine, achieving a cruise speed of 155 knots at 75% power and a maximum range of 1040 nautical miles at 55% power.
  • Key performance includes a 1500 fpm best rate of climb, a 14,000 ft service ceiling, and relatively short takeoff (800 ft) and landing (700 ft) ground rolls.
See a mistake? Contact us.

Micco SP26A
Base price: $329,000
Engine make/model: Lycoming IO-540-T4B5
TBO (hrs.): 2000
Horsepower@altitude: 260@2700rpm@SL
Fuel type: 100/100LL
Propeller type: Hartzell 3-blade, 78 in.
Landing gear type: Conv./Retr.
Max ramp weight (lbs.): 2850
Gross weight (lbs.): 2850
Landing weight (lbs.): 2850
Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 2040
Useful load (lbs.): 810
Useful fuel (gals.): 96
Payload (lbs.): 402
Oil capacity (qts.): 12
Wingspan: 30 ft. 4 in.
Overall length: 24 ft. 1 in.
Height: 6 ft. 6 in.
Wing area (sq. ft.): 156
Wing Loading (lbs./sq.ft.) 15.6
Power loading (lbs./hp): 10.9
Seating capacity: 2
Cabin width (in.): 43
Cabin height (in.): 39
Baggage capacity (lbs.): 100
PERFORMANCE
Cruise speed (kts.):
75% power: 155

65% power:

145*

Fuel consumption (gph):

75% power: 14.3
65% power: 12.4
Max range (nm):
75% power: 800
55% power: 1040
Vso (kts.): 49
Best rate of climb, SL (fpm): 1500
Service ceiling (ft.): 14,000
Takeoff ground roll (ft.): 800
Takeoff over 50 ft. obstacle (ft.): 1100
Landing ground roll (ft.): 700
Landing over 50 ft. obstacle (ft.): 1600
*Estimated
Source: Jane’s All-the-World’s Aircraft

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get the latest Plane & Pilot Magazine stories delivered directly to your inbox

SUBSCRIBE