Piper Tomahawk N2459G

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Key Takeaways:

The Piper Tomahawk N2459G is a 2-seat aircraft powered by a 112 hp Lycoming O-235 engine, with an original base price of $17,000.
It features a maximum takeoff weight of 1670 lbs, a useful load of 542 lbs, and a maximum usable fuel capacity of 30 gallons.
Key performance metrics include a cruise speed of up to 98 knots (at 75% power) and a maximum range of 475 nautical miles (at 55% power).
The aircraft has a best rate of climb of 718 fpm, a service ceiling of 13,000 feet, and requires 820 feet for takeoff ground roll.

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Piper Tomahawk N2459G

Base price:

$17,000

Engine make/model:

Lycoming O-235

Horsepower:

112 hp@2600 RPM

TBO hrs.:

2600

Propeller type:

Sensenich, fixed pitch

Seats:

2

Max takeoff weight (lbs):

1670

Empty weight, std. (lbs.):

1128

Useful load (lbs.):

542

Payload (lbs.):

362

Max usable fuel (gals.):

30

Min fuel grade:

100 LL

Wingspan:

34 ft.

Overall length:

23.2 ft.

Height:

9.1 ft.

Wing area (sq. ft.):

124.7

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

13.39

Power loading (lbs./hp.):

14.9

Baggage capacity (lbs.):

100

PERFORMANCE

Cruise speed (kts.):

75% power:

98

65% power:

89

55% power:

82

Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):

75% power:

430

65% power:

460

55% power:

475

Fuel consumption (gph):

75% power:

6.5

65% power:

5.75

55% power:

5

Estimated endurance (65%) (hrs):

4.5

Vs (kts.):

49

Vso (kts.):

52

Best rate of climb (fpm):

718

Service ceiling (ft.):

13,000

Takeoff ground roll (ft.):

820

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

1460

Landing ground roll (ft.):

707

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

1544

Source: Aircraft Bluebook Price Digest and Pilot’s Operating Handbook