Piper 1958 PA-22 Tri-Pacer

Plane & Pilot

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

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Edited By: Omar Filipović

Key Takeaways:

The article presents detailed specifications for the 1958 Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer aircraft.
It is powered by a 160 hp Lycoming O-320-B engine and has a 4-person seating capacity with an 890 lbs useful load.
Key performance figures include a cruise speed of 113 knots (at 75% power), a max range of 435 nautical miles, and a service ceiling of 16,500 feet.

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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.):

Wingspan:

29 ft. 3 in.

Overall length:

20 ft. 6 in.

Height:

8 ft. 4 in.

Wing area (sq. ft.):

147.5

Seating capacity:

Cabin width (in.):

Cabin height (in.):

Baggage capacity (lbs.):

100

PERFORMANCE

Cruise speed (kts.):

75% power:

113

Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):

75% power:

435

Fuel consumption (gph):

75% power:

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

3 hrs. 30 mins.

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

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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