Aircraft Details
Engine Information
- Engine: IO-390-C3B6
- Number of Cylinders: 4
- Engine Metering: Fuel Injected
- Engine Cooling: Air Cooled
- Engine Type: Horizontally Opposed, Direct Drive
- Horsepower Rating: 215 HP @ 2700 RPM
- Power Lever Movement: GREATER THAN 3 SECONDS FOR FULL RANGE
- Abrupt full range power lever movement can result in engine damage!
- Idle to maximum power movements of the power lever should be made slowly (approximately 3 seconds for full range motion).
Propeller Information
- Manufacturer: Hartzell
- Propeller Type: Constant Speed
- Propeller Style: Three-Blade Propeller, Metal
- Model Number: HC-E3YR-1RF/F7392S-1
- Diameter: 74.0" (73.0" Minimum)
Fuel Information
- Total Capacity: 58.5 U.S. Gallons (221.0 L)
- Total Usable: 56.0 U.S. Gallons (212.0 L)
- Approved Fuels:
- 100 LL Grade Aviation Fuel (Blue)
- 100 (Formerly 100/130) Grade Aviation Fuel (Green)
- NOTE: Unleaded fuels have not yet been approved by Lycoming.
Oil Information
- Oil Capacity: 7 U.S. Quarts (6.6 L)
- Oil Temperature: 235 degrees Fahrenheit (113 degrees Celsius)
- Minimum Oil Temperature for Takeoff: 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius)
- Minimum (Idling): 25 psi
- Normal Operating Range: 55-95 psi
- Maximum (Starting, Warm Up, Taxi, & Takeoff): 115 psi
- Approved Oils:
- Engine Break-In: For first 50 hours of operation or until oil consumption stabilizes, use straight mineral oil conforming to SAE J1966 or MIL-L-6082B SAE grades.
- After Engine Break-In: Use only oils confirming to SAE J1899 or MIL-L-22851 Ashless Dispersant SAE grades.
- Add oil only when the level has gone below 6 U.S. Quarts
Speed Information
- VNE (Never Exceed Speed): 201 KIAS, 204 KCAS
- VNO (Maximum Structural Cruising Speed): 164 KIAS, 166 KCAS
- VO (Operating Maneuvering Speed, 3150 lb): 133 KIAS, 135 KCAS
- VFE (Maximum Flap Extended Speed): (flaps 50%) 150 KIAS, 152 KCAS, (flaps 100%) 110 KIAS, 111 KCAS
- VPD (Maximum Demonstrated Parachute Deployment Speed): 133 KIAS, 135 KCAS
- Best Glide (Flaps: Up), 3150 lb (1429 kg): 100 KIAS
- Best Glide (Flaps: Up), 2600 lb (1179 kg): 92 KIAS
- Emergency Landing (Flaps: Up): 89 KIAS
- Emergency Landing (Flaps: 50%): 83 KIAS
- Emergency Landing (Flaps: 100%): 78 KIAS
Weight Limits Information
- Maximum Takeoff Weight: 3150 lb (1429 kg)
- Maximum Landing Weight: 3150 lb (1429 kg)
- Maximum Weight in Baggage Compartment: 130 lb (59 kg)
Altitude Limits Information
- Maximum Takeoff Altitude: 10,000 ft MSL
- Maximum Operating Altitude: 17,500 ft MSL
Tire Information
- Nose Tire Inflation: 30-35 psi
- Main Wheel Tires Inflation: 60-65 psi
- The LH and RH main weel tire pressures must be within 20 psi of each other to ensure the load is evenly distributed between the main wheels.