Representative performance figures
Remember that these are no substitute for those provided in the AFM in the airplane!
Speed |
KIAS |
KCAS |
Vne
|
160
|
153
|
Vno
|
126
|
122
|
Va (2325 lb)
|
111
|
108
|
Va (1531 lb)
|
88
|
89
|
Vfe
|
103
|
100
|
Vy
|
79
|
76
|
Vx
|
63
|
66
|
Vs
|
40-50
|
47-56
|
Vso
|
34-44
|
41-50
|
Note that Vs and Vso are for level flight only. Note that Va, Vs and Vso change with weight.
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Other useful speeds
Emergency Descent |
126 kt |
Best Glide
|
73 kt
|
Emergency Landing Approach
|
63 kt
|
Lift-off
|
55 kt
|
Cruise climb
|
87 kt
|
Normal Landing approach
|
63 kt
|
Max. Demonstrated Crosswind
|
17 kt
|
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Airspeed Indicator markings
Marking |
Significance |
IAS (kt) |
White Arc
|
Flap Operating Range
|
44-103
|
Green Arc
|
Normal Operating Range
|
50-126
|
Yellow Arc
|
Smooth air operation
|
126-160
|
Red Line
|
Maximum speed
|
160
|
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Fuel
This airplane is normally fueled with 100LL. Fuel samples should be colored blue. Unlike most of the fleet, N8256E is STCed to run on MoGAS. Before running on MoGAS, the pilot should read and be familiar with the supplement to the Flight Manual in the airplane. Use of MoGAS containing ethanol is not authorised. At this time, N8256E is not normally fueled with MoGAS.
|
Each Tank |
Total |
Usable
|
24 gal
|
48 gal
|
Total
|
25 gal
|
50 gal
|
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Weight
Max. Take-off/landing weight
|
2325 lb
|
Refer to weight and balance documents in the airplane for empty weight and load limits. Watch your weight and balance!
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