Piper 1966 TA-30B Turbo Twin Comanche

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

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Key Takeaways:

The article presents the detailed specifications for the 1966 Piper TA-30B Turbo Twin Comanche aircraft.
It is powered by twin 160 hp Lycoming IO-320-CIA engines, offering a cruise speed of 194 knots at 75% power and an impressive service ceiling of 30,000 feet.
Key capacities include seating for 4, a useful load of 1317 lbs, 120 gallons of fuel, and a maximum range of 948 nautical miles at 65% power.

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Piper 1966 TA-30B Turbo Twin Comanche

Engine make/model:

Lyc. IO-320-CIA

Horsepower:

160

TBO hrs.:

1800

Propeller:

Const. spd.

Landing gear type:

Tri/Retr.

Gross weight (lbs.):

3725

Empty weight, std. (lbs.):

2408

Useful load, std. (lbs.):

1317

Fuel (gals.):

120

Wingspan:

36 ft.

Overall length:

25 ft. 2 in.

Height:

8 ft. 2 in.

Wing area (sq. ft.):

178

Seating capacity:

4

Cabin width (in.):

44

Cabin height (in.):

46

Baggage capacity (lbs.):

250

PERFORMANCE

Cruise speed (kts.):

75% power:

194

65% power:

179

Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):

75% power:

812

65% power:

948

Fuel consumption (gph):

75% power:

17.2

65% power:

14.9

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

7 hrs.

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

60

Best rate of climb (fpm):

1460

Service ceiling (ft.):

30,000

Takeoff ground roll (ft.):

950

Landing ground roll (ft.):

1700