Always Use The Aircraft Specific POH

Maximum Gross Weight - 2550.0 lbs

Total Fuel Capacity:

190 Litres

50 US Gallons

42 Imperial Gallons

Max Useable Fuel:

181 Litres

48 US Gallons

40 Imperial Gallons

Fuel Tank Tabs

128 Litres Total (64 Litres per tank at Tabs)

34 US Gallons (17 US Gallons per tank at Tabs)

28 Imperial Gallons (14 US Gallons per tank at Tabs)

Fuel Consumption: 

Typical consumption figures taken from the Lycoming Operators Manual, 8th edition October 2005.

Numbers may vary based on engine age, condition, environmental factors and leaning techniques etc.  

Typical Fuel Burn Per Hour: 

65% Engine Power:

36 Litres per hour

9.5 US Gallons per hour

8 Imperial Gallons per hour

70% Engine Power:

38 Litres per hour

10 US Gallons per hour

8.35 Imperial Gallons per hour

Speeds:

VR (Rotate Flaps Up)  -  52-65 Knots  (Dependent on weight - refer to POH)

VR (Rotate Flaps 25)  -  41-49 Knots  (Dependent on weight - refer to POH)

VY (Best Rate of Climb)  -  76 Knots

VX (Best Angle of Climb)  -  64 Knots

Short/Soft Field Take Off

Flaps 25,  Accelerate to 50 Knots to break ground, accelerate to 65 Knots and then climb at either at VX or VY.

At +300 Ft, 76 Knots and with a positive rate of climb, retract flaps in stages & slowly. Dependent on weight - refer to POH.

Base Leg  -  75 Knots

VREF (Approach, Full Flap)  -  66 Knots

VREF (Approach, No Flaps)  -  71 Knots

VS (Stall, Flaps Up)  -  55 Knots   (Dependent on weight & bank angle - refer to POH)

VSO (Stall, Full Flap)  -  49 Knots   (Dependent on weight & bank angle - refer to POH)

Best Glide  -  76 Knots

VNE (Never Exceed)  -  154 Knots

VNO (Maximum Cruise)  -  125 Knots

VFE (Max Flap Extended)  -  102 Knots

VA (2550 Lbs)  -  113 Knots

VA (1623 Lbs)  -  89 Knots

Demonstrated Cross Wind  -  17 Knots

Defined Minimum Manoeuvring Speed  -  78 Knots

Tyre Pressures:

Nose Wheel  -  17 PSI

Main Gear  -  24 PSI

Oil:

Maximum  -  8 Quarts

Lowest Level  -  2 Quarts

Recommended Top Up Level  -  5 Quarts

Other:

Maximum RPM  -  2700 

Maximum Baggage Area Load - 200 lbs