Piper 1979 PA-28-201T Turbo Dakota

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Engine make/model: Cont. TSIO-360-FB
Horsepower: 200
TBO hrs.: 1800
Propeller: Const. spd.
Landing gear type: Tri/Fixed
Gross weight (lbs.): 2900
Empty weight (lbs.): 1579
Useful load (lbs.): 1321
Fuel (gals.): 72
Wingspan: 35 ft. 5 in.
Overall length: 25 ft.
Height: 7 ft. 7 in.
Wing area (sq. ft.): 170
Seating capacity: 4
Cabin width (in.): 42
Cabin height (in.): 49
Baggage capacity (lbs.): 200
PERFORMANCE
Cruise speed (kts.):
75% power: 156
65% power: 151
Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):
75% power: 729
65% power: 766
Fuel consumption (gph):
75% power: 12.0
65% power: 10.8
Estimated endurance (65% power with 1-hr. reserve): 5 hrs. 30 mins.
Stall speed (gear, flaps down) (knots): 58
Best rate of climb (fpm): 902
Service ceiling (ft.): 20,000
Takeoff ground roll (ft.): 963
Landing ground roll (ft.): 861

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