Piper 1960 PA-24 250 Comanche

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Engine make/model: Lyc. O-540-A1A
Horsepower: 250
TBO hrs.: 2000
Propeller: Const. spd.
Landing gear type: Tri/Retr.
Gross weight (lbs.): 3000
Empty weight (lbs.): 1778
Useful load (lbs.): 1223
Fuel (gals.): 60
Wingspan: 36 ft.
Overall length: 24 ft. 9 in.
Height: 7 ft. 3 in.
Wing area (sq. ft.): 178
Seating capacity: 4
Cabin width (in.): 45
Cabin height (in.): 47
Baggage capacity (lbs.): 200
PERFORMANCE
Cruise speed (kts.):
75% power: 157
65% power: 160
Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):
75% power: 643
65% power: 960
Fuel consumption (gph):
75% power: 13.1
65% power: 12.3
Estimated endurance (65% power with 1-hr. reserve): 6 hrs.
Stall speed (gear, flaps down) (knots): 58
Best rate of climb (fpm): 1350
Service ceiling (ft.): 22,000
Takeoff ground roll (ft.): 1095
Landing ground roll (ft.): 885

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