Piper PA-30 1964 Twin Comanche

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Tuesday, January 01, 2008

Key Takeaways:

The article details the specifications for the 1964 Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche, a 4-seat aircraft with an average equipped base price of $41,190.
It is powered by two 160 HP Lycoming IO-320-B1A engines, features retractable landing gear, and has a max gross weight of 3600 lbs with a useful load of 1390 lbs.
Key performance metrics include a cruise speed up to 168 knots, a maximum range of 970 nautical miles, a best rate of climb of 1460 fpm, and a service ceiling of 18,600 feet.

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Piper PA-30 1964 Twin Comanche

Base price (avg. equipped):

$41,190

Engine make/model:

Lycoming IO-320-B1A

Horsepower for takeoff:

160

TBO hrs.:

2000

Fuel type:

100LL

Propeller type/diameter:

Hartzell two-blade CS

Landing gear type:

Tri/Retr.

Max ramp weight (lbs.):

3600

Max gross weight (lbs.):

3600

Max takeoff weight (lbs.):

3600

Empty weight (lbs.):

2160

Max landing weight (lbs.):

3600

Useful load, std. (lbs.):

1390

Payload, full std. fuel (lbs.):

900

Usable fuel, std. (gals.):

Oil capacity (qts.):

8 per side

Wingspan:

35 ft. 12 in.

Overall length:

25 ft. 2 in.

Height:

8 ft. 3 in.

Wing area (sq. ft.):

178

Wing loading (lbs./sq. ft.):

19.56

Power loading (lbs./hp.):

11.25

Wheel base:

7 ft. 4 in.

Wheel track:

9 ft. 10 in.

Wheel size, mains (in.):

6.00 x 6

Wheel size, nose (in.):

6.00 x 6

Seating capacity:

Cabin doors:

Cabin width (in.):

Cabin height (in.):

Baggage capacity (lbs.):

200-250

PERFORMANCE

Cruise speed (kts.):

75% power @ 8,000 ft.:

168

65% power @ 12,000 ft.:

161

55% power @ 14,000 ft.:

148

Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):

75% power @ 8,000 ft.:

823

65% power @ 12,000 ft.:

890

55% power @ 14,000 ft.:

970

Fuel consumption (gph):

75% power:

17.2

65% power:

15.2

55% power:

13.4

Estimated endurance (65%) (hrs):

5.65

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

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

Best rate of climb (fpm):

1460

Service ceiling (ft.):

18,600

Takeoff ground roll (ft.):

950

Takeoff over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.):

1530

Landing ground roll (ft.):

1215

Landing over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.):

1875