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SUPER DECATHLON 8KCAB

Lycoming AEIO-360-H1B, 180 HP Engine
Inverted Fuel and Oil Systems

MT Propeller, MTV-15-B-C-/C188-34
   74" 2-Blade, Composite, Acrobatic, Constant Speed

SPECIFICATIONS

  • Powerplant: Lycoming AEIO-360-H1B

  • Horsepower @ RPM: 180 HP @ 2,700 rpm

  • Recommended Engine TBO: 1,600 hours

  • Constant-Speed Propeller: MT Composite MTV-15-B-C/C188-34

  • Propeller Diameter: 74 in.

  • Length: 22.9 ft.

  • Height: 7.7 ft.

  • Wingspan: 32 ft.

  • Wing Area: 169 sq. ft.

  • Wing Loading: 11.5 lb./sq. ft.

  • Power Loading: 10.0 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: 1,305 lbs.

  • Max. Gross Weight (Normal): 1,950 lbs.

  • Useful Load (Normal): 645 lbs.

  • Payload with Full Fuel (Normal): 405 lbs.

  • Max. Gross Weight (Aerobatic): 1,800 lbs.

  • Useful Load (Aerobatic): 495 lbs.

  • Payload with Full Fuel (Aerobatic): 255 lbs.

  • Fuel Capacity: 43 gal. (40 gal. usable)

  • Oil Capacity: 10 qt.

  • Baggage Capacity: 100 lbs. (10.4 cu. ft.)

PERFORMANCE

  • Acrobatic Limit Loading: +6 g / -5 g

  • Takeoff Distance, Ground Roll: 580 ft.

  • Takeoff Distance Over 50-ft. Obstacle: 1,061 ft.

  • Demonstrated Crosswind Component: 17 kts.

  • Rate of Climb, Sea Level: 1,130 fpm

  • Maximum Level Speed, Sea Level: 155 mph TAS

  • Cruise Speed / Endurance with 45-Min. Reserve @ 75% Power: 141mph / 3.4 hrs.

  • Fuel Consumption @ Altitude: 9.6 gph @ 7,500 ft.

  • Service Ceiling: 16,000 ft.

  • Landing Distance Over 50-ft. Obstacle: 1,126 ft.

  • Landing Distance, Ground Roll: 498 ft.

LIMITED AND RECOMMENDED AIRSPEEDS

  • VX (Best Angle): 58 mph IAS

  • VY (Best Rate): 82 mph IAS

  • VA (Design Maneuvering): 107 mph CAS

  • VNO (Maximum Structural Cruising): 160 mph CAS

  • VNE (Never Exceed): 200 mph CAS

  • VR (Rotation): 57 mph IAS

  • VS1 (Stall, Clean): 57 mph IAS

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

INSTRUMENTS

  • Fuel Quantity Gauges (Left and Right)

  • Magnetic Compass (Backlit)

AVIONICS

  • Front & Rear Push-to-Talk Buttons

  • Emergency Locator Transmitter

  • Broadband Transmitting Antenna

  • Twin Headset LEMO Jacks

  • Cabin Speaker

  • Avionics Master Switch

SAFETY & CONVENIENCE

  • Parking Brake

  • Stall Warning Indicator

  • Entrance Step

  • Balanced Open-Section Aileron

  • Balanced Elevator

  • Oil Quick Drain

  • Wing Tie-Down Rings

  • Door Map Pocket

ELECTRICAL

  • Electric Permanent-Magnet Starter

  • 70-Amp Alternator

  • Battery Box with Sealed Battery

  • LED Pulse Landing Light

  • LED Navigation / Strobe / Position Lights

  • Voltage Regulator

  • Electric Fuel Boost Pump

  • Electrical Control Panel

COMFORT & APPEARANCE

  • Front Strut Speed Fairings

  • Bucket-Foam Seats with Folding Backs

  • Adjustable Front Seat

  • Front and Rear 5-Point Harnesses

  • Light Gray Vinyl Headliner

  • Deluxe Textured Vinyl Interior

  • Front and Rear Cabin Heaters

  • Cabin Air Vents

  • Soundproofing

  • Tinted Windows (Gray)

  • Tinted Greenhouse Roof (Dark Gray)

  • Stainless Steel Exhaust

FEATURES

  • Certified Fully Acrobatic (+6 g, -5 g)

  • Dual Flight Controls

  • Quick-Jettison Door

  • 40-Gallon Fuel System

  • Left-Opening Pilot Window

  • Steerable 8" Pneumatic Tailwheel

  • Baggage Access Door

  • Wheels with 6.00 × 6, 4-Ply Tires

  • Main Gear Fairings (Wheel Pants)

  • Lightweight Aluminum Gear

  • Powder-Coated Fuselage Frame

  • Carbon Fiber Floorboards

  • 100-lb. Capacity Baggage Compartment

  • B&C Oil Filter Adapter

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS

  • 3-Blade MT Composite Propeller

    • MTV-9-B-C/C188-18b

  • 2-Blade Hartzell Aluminum Propeller

    • HC-C2YR-4CF/FC7666A-2

  • Heated Pitot

  • Glider Tow Assembly

  • ​Competition Harness

    • Adds Padded Double Lap Belt with Ratchet

  • Engine Hour Meter with Oil Pressure Switch

    • In addition to EDM 930

  • CFP-2  Additional Corrosion Protection

    • Oil Prepped Fuselage Tubing

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