Peterson 260SE N735GH

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Key Takeaways:

  • The Peterson 260SE N735GH is a 4-seat aircraft conversion equipped with a 260 HP TCM IO-470-F engine and a useful load of 1150 lbs.
  • It achieves a maximum level speed of 153 knots and offers an impressive maximum range of 1018 nautical miles at 55% power.
  • Key performance features include a best rate of climb of 1380 fpm, a service ceiling of 19,500 ft, and short-field capabilities with 390 ft takeoff and landing ground rolls.
  • The conversion package alone is priced at $80,000, while the complete aircraft including the conversion costs $200,000.
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Base price: $80,000 (conversion only); $200,000 (conversion and aircraft)
Engine make/model: TCM IO-470-F
Horsepower@rpm@takeoff: 2600@2700@SL
Horsepower for takeoff: 260
TBO hrs.: 1500
Fuel type: 100LL
Propeller type/diameter: McCauley CS
Landing gear type: Tri/Fixed
Max ramp weight (lbs.): 2950
Gross weight (lbs.): 2950
Landing weight (lbs.): 2950
Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 1800
Useful load, std. (lbs.): 1150
Payload, full std. fuel (lbs.): 622
Usable fuel, std. (gals.): 88
Oil capacity (qts.): 12
Wingspan: 36 ft. 0 in.
Overall length: 28 ft. 1.5 in.
Height: 9 ft. 2 in.
Wing area (sq. ft.): 174
Wing loading (lbs./sq. ft.): 16.9
Power loading (lbs./hp.): 10.6
Wheel base (ft. in.): 9 ft. 1 in.
Wheel track (in.): 9 ft. 1 in.
Wheel size (in.): 6.00 x 6
Seating capacity: 4
Cabin doors: 2
Cabin width (in.): 42
Cabin height (in.): 48.5
Baggage capacity (lbs.): 200
PERFORMANCE
Max level speed (kts.): 153
Cruise speed (kts.):
75% power @ 6,500 ft.: 150
65% power @ 6,500 ft.: 145
55% power @ 6,500 ft.: 138
Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):
75% power: 849
65% power: 918
55% power: 1018
Fuel consumption (gph):
75% power: 13.2
65% power: 12.0
55% power: 10.5
Estimated endurance (65%)(1-hr. reserve) (hrs): 5.5
Stall speed (flaps up) (knots): 42/IAS
Stall speed (flaps down) (knots): 35/IAS
Best rate of climb (fpm): 1380
Service ceiling (ft.): 19,500
Takeoff ground roll (ft.): 390
Takeoff over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.): 705
Landing ground roll (ft.): 390
Landing over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.): 600

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