1964 Piper Comanche 400
1964 Piper Comanche 400 New price (1964): $36,890 Used price: $128,000 Engine make/model: Lycoming IO-720 A1A TBO (hrs.): 1800 Horsepower@altitude: 400@SL Horsepower on takeoff: 400 Fuel type: 100 Propeller type:…
1964 Piper Comanche 400 | |||
New price (1964): | $36,890 | ||
Used price: | $128,000 | ||
Engine make/model: | Lycoming IO-720 A1A | ||
TBO (hrs.): | 1800 | ||
Horsepower@altitude: | 400@SL | ||
Horsepower on takeoff: | 400 | ||
Fuel type: | 100 | ||
Propeller type: | CS | ||
Landing gear type: | Tri./Retr. | ||
Max ramp weight (lbs.): | 3600 | ||
Gross weight (lbs.): | 3600 | ||
Landing weight (lbs.): | 3600 | ||
Empty weight, std. (lbs.): | 2110 | ||
Empty weight, as tested (lbs.): | 2269 | ||
Useful load, std. (lbs.): | 1490 | ||
Useful fuel, std. (gals.): | 130 | ||
Payload, full std. fuel (lbs.): | 710 | ||
Wingspan: | 36 ft. | ||
Overall length: | 25 ft. 8 in. | ||
Height: | 7 ft. 10 in. | ||
Wing area (sq. ft.): | 178 | ||
Wing loading (lbs./sq.ft.): | 20.2 | ||
Power loading (lbs./hp): | 9.0 | ||
Wheel size (in.): | 6.00 x 6 | ||
Seating capacity: | 4 | ||
Cabin doors: | 1 | ||
Cabin width (in.): | 44 | ||
Cabin height (in.): | 45 | ||
PERFORMANCE | |||
CRUISE SPEED (kts.): | |||
75% power: | 185 | ||
65% power: | 180 | ||
55% power: | 171 | ||
MAX RANGE (w/reserve) (nm): | |||
75% power: | 729* | ||
65% power: | 790* | ||
55% power: | 860* | ||
FUEL CONSUMPTION (gph.): | |||
75% power: | 22 | ||
65% power: | 19 | ||
55% power: | 16 | ||
Vso (kts.): | 59 | ||
Best rate of climb, SL (fpm): | 1600 | ||
Service ceiling (ft.): | 19,500 | ||
Takeoff ground roll (ft.): | 980 | ||
Takeoff over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.): | 1500 | ||
Landing ground roll (ft.): | 1180 | ||
Landing over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.): | 1820 | ||
*estimated Source: Jane's All The World's Aircraft and Aircraft Bluebook Price Digest | |||
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