M-7-235C

N531SB

Specifications

SPECIFICATIONS:
Landing Gear Configuration Tailwheel
Landing Gear Type Spring Aluminum
Gear Width 7 feet 10 inch
Powerplant Lycoming IO-540-W1A5
Horse Power @ RPM 235 HP @ 2400 rpm
Recommended Engine TBO 2000 hours
Propeller McCauley Constant Speed 3 Blade
Propeller Diameter 80 inch
Length 23 feet 6 inch
Height 6 feet 4 inch
Wingspan 32 ft.11 inch
Wing Area 165.6 sq. ft.
Wing Loading 15.09 lb sq. ft.
Power Loading 10.33 lb HP
Seats 2 Front, 2 Rear, 1 Aft Area
Cabin Length 8 ft. 10 in.
Cabin Width 42 inch
Empty Weight (typical) 1653 lbs.
Maximum Gross Weight (Normal) 2500 lbs.
Useful Load 847 lbs.
Payload with Full Fuel (85 Gallons) 337 lbs.
Fuel Capacity 85 Gallons Useable
Oil Capacity 12 quarts
Baggage Capacity 250 lbs
Flap Settings -7, 0, 24, 40, 48 (degrees)
PERFORMANCE:
Takeoff Distance Over 50-ft Obstacle 600 ft.
Maximum Demonstrated Crosswind Component 14 mph
Rate of Climb, Sea Level 1500 fpm
Cruise Speed 160 mph
Endurance with 45 Minute Reserve @ 75% Power 6 hours
Fuel Consumption @ 75% Power 12.6. gph @ 7500 ft.
Service Ceiling 20000 ft.
Landing Distance over 50-ft. Obstacle 500 ft.
LIMITED AND RECOMMENDED AIRSPEEDS:
VX (Best Angle) 75 mph
VY (Best Rate) 90 mph
VA (Design Maneuvering)(Normal) 125 mph
VNO (Maximum Structural Cruising) 147 mph
VNE (Never Exceed) 182 mph
VS1 (Stall, No Flaps) 62 mph
VSO (Stall, Full Flaps) 50 mph
AIRCRAFT CONSTRUCTION
Fuselage 4130 Chromoly Steel Truss Structure
Covering Ceconite On Fuselage, Tail And Control Surfaces
Wing, Flaps, Ailerons Aluminum Spars, Ribs And Skin
Firewall Stainless Steel
Engine Cowling Carbon Fiber
Doors Steel Frame with Aluminum Skins
Instrument Panel Aluminum
Interior Fully Upholstered
STANDARD CORROSION PROTECTION
Fuselage and tail structures are powder-coated for corrosion resistance.
Wing lift struts are sealed and internally coated with oil.
Wings, flaps, and ailerons are primed inside and out for corrosion resistance.
Urethane primer and finish paint used to provide long-lasting beauty, protection, and flexibility for the Ceconite covering.
Optional Stainless Steel Kit - This kit provides SS bolts where approved. SS turnbuckles for elevator, SS clevis pins for control surfaces.