Piper 1958 PA-22 Tri-Pacer

Tuesday, January 01, 2008 at 12:00 AM ET

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Edited By: Omar Filipović

Key Takeaways:

The article provides detailed specifications for the 1958 Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer aircraft.
It features a 160 hp Lycoming O-320-B engine, fixed tricycle landing gear, seating for 4, a gross weight of 2000 lbs, and a useful load of 890 lbs.
Performance highlights include a cruise speed of 113 knots (at 75% power), a maximum range of 435 nautical miles, a service ceiling of 16,500 feet, and a best rate of climb of 800 fpm.

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Piper 1958 PA-22 Tri-Pacer

Engine make/model:

Lyc. O-320-B

Horsepower:

160

TBO hrs.:

2000

Propeller:

Fixed

Landing gear type:

Tri/Fixed

Gross weight (lbs.):

2000

Empty weight, std. (lbs.):

1110

Useful load, std. (lbs.):

890

Fuel (gals.):

36

Wingspan:

29 ft. 3 in.

Overall length:

20 ft. 6 in.

Height:

8 ft. 4 in.

Wing area (sq. ft.):

147.5

Seating capacity:

4

Cabin width (in.):

40

Cabin height (in.):

36

Baggage capacity (lbs.):

100

PERFORMANCE

Cruise speed (kts.):

75% power:

113

Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):

75% power:

435

Fuel consumption (gph):

75% power:

8

Estimated endurance (65% power with 1-hr. reserve):

3 hrs. 30 mins.

Stall speed (gear, flaps down) (knots):

49

Best rate of climb (fpm):

800

Service ceiling (ft.):

16,500

Takeoff ground roll (ft.):

1120

Landing ground roll (ft.):

500

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