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CITABRIA EXPLORER 7GCBC


Lycoming O-320-B2B, 160 HP Engine
Sensenich 74DM6S8-1-56
73" Aluminum Fixed Pitch Propeller

SPECIFICATIONS

  • Power Plant: Lycoming O-320-B2B

  • Horse Power @ RPM: 160 @ 2700 rpm

  • Recommended Engine TBO: 2000 hours

  • Propelle: Sensenich 74DM6S8-1

  • Propeller Diameter: 73 in.

  • Length: 22.1 ft.

  • Height: 7.7 ft.

  • Wingspan: 34.5 ft.

  • Wing Area: 172 sq. ft.

  • Wing Loading: 10.5 lb. / sq. ft.

  • Power Loading: 11.25  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: 1250 lbs.

  • Gross Weight: 1800 lbs.

  • Useful Load: 550 lbs.

  • Fuel Capacity: 36 gal. (35 gal. Usable)

  • Oil Capacity: 8 quarts

  • Baggage Capacity: 100 lbs.

  • Extended Baggage Area Capacity (Optional): 30 lbs. 

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PERFORMANCE

  • Acrobatic Limit Loading: +5, -2g's

  • Takeoff Distance, Ground Roll: 412 ft.

  • Takeoff Distance Over 50-ft Obstacle: 756 ft.

  • Demonstrated Crosswind Component: 17 kts.

  • Rate of Climb, Sea Level: 1130 fpm

  • Maximum Level Speed, Sea Level: 132 mph

  • Cruise Speed / Endurance with 45 Min Reserve @ 75% Power: 126 mph/ 2.8 hrs

  • Fuel Consumption (55% to 75% Power, per Lycoming Data): 7.3 to 10 gph

  • Maximum Range (55% Power): 551 miles

  • Service Ceiling: 15500 ft.

  • Landing Distance over 50-ft. Obstacle: 740 ft.

  • Landing Distance, Ground Roll: 360 ft.

LIMITED AND RECOMMENDED AIRSPEEDS

  • VX (Best Angle): 59 mph

  • VY (Best Rate): 78 mph

  • VA (Design Maneuvering): 120 mph 

  • VF (Maximum Flap Speed): 90 mph

  • VNO (Maximum Structural Cruising): 120 mph 

  • VNE (Never Exceed): 162 mph

  • VR (Rotation, 14° Flaps): 58 mph 

  • VS1 (Stall, Clean): 52 mph

  • VS0 (Stall, Full Flaps): 46 mph

**  Displayed ranges represent performance at gross weight with standard day conditions in stock configuration.

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

INSTRUMENTS

  • EI CGR-30P Engine Monitor

  • Fuel Quantity Gages (Left and Right)

  • Digital Clock

  • Magnetic Compass (Backlit)

AVIONICS

  • Front & Rear "Push to Talk" Buttons

  • Emergency Locater Transmitter

  • Broadband Transmitting Antenna

  • Twin Headset Lemo Jacks

  • Cabin Speaker

  • Avionics Master Switch

SAFETY & CONVENIENCE

  • Parking Brake

  • Stall Warning Indicator

  • Entrance Step

  • Door Map Pocket

  • Removable Metal Belly

  • Quick Jettison Door

  • Baggage Access Door

  • Baggage Area Cargo Net

  • Oil Quick Drain

ELECTRICAL

  • Electric Permanent Magnet Starter

  • 70 Amp Alternator

  • Battery Box with Sealed Battery

  • LED Pulse Landing Light

  • LED Nav / Strobe / Position Lights

  • Voltage Regulator

  • Electrical Control Panel

COMFORT AND APPEARANCE

  • Front Strut Speed Fairings

  • Bucket Foam Seats with Folding Backs

  • Adjustable Front Seat

  • Front and Rear 5-point Harnesses

  • Vinyl Headliner

  • Deluxe Textured Vinyl Interior

  • Front and Rear Cabin Heater

  • Cabin Air Vents

  • Sound Proofing

  • Tinted Windows (Gray)

  • Tinted Greenhouse Roof (Dark Gray)

FEATURES

  • Certified Limited Acrobatic (+5g, -2g)

  • ​Dual Flight Controls

  • Wing Tie Down Rings

  • 36 Gallon Fuel System

  • Left Open Window

  • Stainless Steel Exhaust

  • Steerable 8" Pneumatic Tail Wheel

  • Wheels with 6.00 x 6, 4 Ply Tires

  • Main Gear Fairings (Wheel Pants)

  • Light Weight Aluminum Gear

  • Velcro Aircraft Document File

  • Parking Brake

  • Powder Coated Fuselage Frame

  • Carbon Fiber Floor Boards

  • 100 lb. Capacity Baggage Compartment

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

INTERIOR OPTIONS

EXTERIOR OPTIONS

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS

  • CFP-2 Additional Corrosion Protection

    • ​Oil Prepped Fuselage Tubing

  • Left & Right Wing LED Lighting (with Flood & Wig-Wig)

  • Vortex Generators

  • Glider Tow Assembly

  • B&C Oil Filter

  • Wide Rear Seat

  • Aileron Spades

  • Heated Pitot

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