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Chapter 147 Projects
1952 Piper Tri-Pacer
PA-22-135
N2431A
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| No, this isn't really OUR Tri-Pacer, but it will look just like this when we're done! |
The chapter has been working very hard at putting in a new interior, engine installation work and recovering the entire airframe with new Ceconite fabric. The plane should be done in the late Summer of 2000.
These images are from July 16, 2000. Almost there!!
These images are from February, 2000:
Here are some specs and performance figures on the PA-22-135
| Engine | Lycoming O-290-D2 |
| Gross Weight | 1950 lbs. |
| Empty Weight | 1060 lbs. |
| Useful Load | 890 lbs. |
| Power Loading | 14.4 lbs./hp |
| Wing Loading | 13.2 lbs./sq. ft. |
| Baggage Capacity | 50 lbs. |
| Fuel Capacity | 36 U.S. gallons |
| Maximum Speed | 137 mph |
| Cruise (75%, Sea Level) | 123 mph |
| Cruise (75%, 7,000 ft.) | 132 mph |
| Stalling Speed (w/Flaps) | 48 mph |
| Takeoff Roll | 1220 ft. |
| Takeoff Over 50 Foot | 1600 ft. |
| Landing Roll | 500 ft. |
| Best R.O.C. Speed | 84 mph |
| Rate of Climb | 620 ft./min. |
| Best Angle of Climb | 70 mph |
| Service Ceiling | 15,000 ft. |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.7 Gal./hr. |
| Cruising Range | 570 statute miles |