2001 American Champion 7GCAA Citabria
SPECIFICATIONS
Power Plant: Lycoming O-320-B2B
Horse Power @ RPM: 160 @ 2700 rpm
Seats: 2, Tandem
Gross Weight: 1750 lbs.
Useful Load: 550 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 36 gal. (35 gal. Usable)
PERFORMANCE
Acrobatic Limit Loading: +5, -2g's
Takeoff Distance, Ground Roll: 430 ft.
Takeoff Distance Over 50-ft Obstacle: 895 ft.
Demonstrated Crosswind Component: 17 kts.
Rate of Climb, Sea Level: 1167 fpm
Maximum Level Speed, Sea Level: 140 mph
Cruise Speed / Endurance with 45 Min Reserve @ 75% Power: 127 mph/ 2.8 hrs
Fuel Consumption (55% to 75% Power, per Lycoming Data): 7.3 to 10 gph
Maximum Range (55% Power): 556 miles
Service Ceiling: 15000 ft.
Landing Distance over 50-ft. Obstacle: 850 ft.
Landing Distance, Ground Roll: 480 ft.
LIMITED AND RECOMMENDED AIRSPEEDS
VX (Best Angle): 60 mph
VY (Best Rate): 77 mph
VA (Design Maneuvering): 120 mph
VNO (Maximum Structural Cruising): 120 mph
VNE (Never Exceed): 162 mph
VR (Rotation): 58 mph
VS1 (Stall, Clean): 52 mph
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