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1957 Cessna Straight-Tail Skyhawk

1957 Cessna Straight

 

1957 Cessna Straight-Tail Skyhawk

SPECIFICATIONS

PERFORMANCE

Price

$ 24,750

Cruise speed

in knots:

Engine make/model:

Continental 0-300

75% power

108

Horsepower for takeoff:

145

65% power

101

TBO hours:

1800

55% power

98

Fuel type:

100/100LL

Propeller make/type:

McCauley/Fixed 

Max range (with reserve)

nautical miles

Max ramp weight (lbs):

2200

75% power

395

Gross weight (lbs):

2200

65% power

420

Max landing weight (lbs):

2200

55% power

440

Usable fuel (gals):

37

Oil capacity (quarts):

5

Fuel consumption

gallons/per/hour

Wingspan:

35 ft.

75% power

8.0

Overall length: 

25 ft.

65% power

7.5

Wing area (sq. ft.)

159

55% power

7.1

Wing loading (lbs/sq. ft.)

13.8

Power loading (lbs/hp):

15.2

Stall speed flaps up

54 knots

Wheel size:

6 in.

Stall speed flaps down

50 knots

Seating capacity;

4

Best rate of clime

660 fpm

Cabin doors:

2

Service ceiling

13,300 ft

Cabin width:

44 in.

Takeoff ground roll

950 ft

Baggage capacity (lbs):

50

Landing ground roll

600 ft

IMPORTANT NOTE: Information above is not intended for flight planning purposes or aircraft operation. Always consult your Pilot's Operating Handbook for information pertaining to flight.

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