The Lycoming geared engines have acquired a bad reputation over
the years – quite undeserved. These are very solid, reliable
engines, but only if operated correctly! If operated like the
engine on your Cessna, they have a tendency to be quite short-lived
and very expensive. Treated with tender care and flown by someone
who knows how to operate the engine, they reliably make TBO time
and time again. Tips to make TBO:
Pilatus P3 Data
P3 Data
First Flight 1953
In Service with the Swiss Air Force from 1956-1994
Total Aircraft built 79. 78 Production, 1 Prototype.
Suitable for Primary and advanced training,including aerobatics, night
and instrument flying. The P3 is superseded in the Swiss Air Force by
the PC-7
Engine: Lycoming GO-435-C2A 260HP
Propeller Hartzell
Wing Span: 10.40 m 34ft 1in
Length: 8.75 m 28ft 8in
Heigh: 3.05 m 10ft
Wing Area: 16.50 qm 177.6 square ft
Emty Weight: 1240 kg 2734lb
Gross Weight: 1575 kg 3472lb
Speeds:
Vso 115 kmh 62 KIAS
Vlo/Vfe 200 kmh 108 KIAS
Vne 500 kmh 270 KIAS
Cruise Speed 260 kmh 140 KTAS
G Limits 6+ 3-
15 Second Inverted oil and fuel system
Fuel 160 L 42 gal.
24 Volt Electric System
Electro Mechanical Retractable Landing Gear
Electric Flaps
Three Axis Trim
Oil filter magnet
There is a new item on the market.It is a magnet that will attach to your oil filter and will trap very small metal particles inside the filter wall.If you order them from an aircraft company they will cost $100 however, from your auto dealer you can get one to fit an aircraft filter for as little as $29. The only difference is the A/C model has a small ammount of plastic cover on the outside.Some of the auto model do not. Web site is FILTERMAG for different sizes Call 1 800 345-8376 for stores near you.
