Super Decathlon – Model 8KCAB
Tail Number N2687Z

Specifications:

• Powerplant Lycoming AEIO-360-H1B
• Horse Power @ RPM 180 @ 2700 rpm
• Recommended Engine TBO 1400 hours
• Propeller, MTV-9 3 Bladed Propeller
• Propeller Diameter 74 in.
• Length 22.9 ft.
• Height 7.7 ft.
• Wingspan 32 ft.
• Wing Area 169.1 sq. ft.
• Wing Loading 10.64 lb. / sq. ft.
• Power Loading 10 lb. / HP
• Seats 2, Tandem
• Cabin Length 8 ft. 10 in.
• Cabin Width 2 ft. 6 in.
• Cabin Height 3 ft. 11 in.
• Empty Weight (typical) 1351 lbs.
• Maximum Gross Weight 1800 lbs. Aerobatic, 1950 Normal Category
• Useful Load 449 lbs. aerobatic, 599 normal
• Payload with Full Fuel 226 lbs. aerobatic, 359 lbs. normal
• Fuel Capacity, Standard 40 gal. (39 gal. Usable)
• Oil Capacity 10 quarts
• Baggage Capacity 100 lbs. (10.4 cubic feet)
• Performance:
• Acrobatic Limit Loading +6, -5 g’s
• Maximum Inverted Time 2 min.
• Takeoff Distance, Ground Roll 495 ft.
• Takeoff Distance Over 50-ft Obstacle 904 ft.
• Maximum Demonstrated Crosswind Component 17 kts.
• Rate of Climb, Sea Level 1280 fpm
• Maximum Level Speed, Sea Level 155 mph
• Cruise Speed / Endurance with 45 Minute Reserve @ 75% Power (Standard Fuel Tanks) 147 mph / 3.4 hours
• Fuel Consumption @ Altitude 9.5 gph @ 5000 ft.
• Cruise Speed / Endurance with 45 Minute Reserve @ 55% Power (Standard Fuel Tanks) 128 mph / 4.4 hours
• Fuel Consumption @ Altitude 7.6 gph @ 5000 ft.
• Service Ceiling 15800 ft.
• Landing Distance over 50-ft. Obstacle 1051 ft.
• Landing Distance, Ground Roll 425 ft.
• Limited and Recommended Airspeeds:
• VX (Best Angle) 58 mph
• VY (Best Rate) 80 mph
• VA (Design Maneuvering) 132 mph
• VNO (Maximum Structural Cruising) 160 mph
• VNE (Never Exceed) 200 mph
• VR (Rotation) 56 mph
• VS1 (Stall, Clean) 53 mph