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SCOUT 8GCBC


Lycoming O-360-C1G, 180 HP Engine
MT Propeller, MTV-15-B/203-58
     80" 2-Blade, Composite, Constant Speed

SPECIFICATIONS

  • Power Plant: Lycoming O-360-C1G

  • Horse Power @ RPM: 180 @ 2700 rpm

  • Recommended Engine TBO: 2000 hours

  • Propeller, Constant Speed: MT Composite MTV-15-B/203-58

  • Propeller Diameter: 80 in.

  • Length: 23 ft.

  • Height: 8.7 ft.

  • Wingspan: 36.3 ft.

  • Wing Area: 180 sq. ft.

  • Wing Loading: 11.9 lb. / sq. ft.

  • Power Loading: 11.9  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: 1340 to 1420 lbs.

  • Gross Weight: 2150 lbs.

  • Useful Load: 810 to 730 lbs.

  • Fuel Capacity: 72 gal. (70 gal. Usable)

  • Oil Capacity: 8 quarts

  • Baggage Capacity: 100 lbs. 

  • Extended Baggage Area Capacity: 30 lbs

PERFORMANCE

  • Takeoff Distance, Ground Roll: 210 to 417 ft.

  • Takeoff Distance Over 50-ft Obstacle: 384 to 697 ft.

  • Demonstrated Crosswind Component: 15 kts.

  • Rate of Climb, Sea Level: 1496 to 1075 fpm

  • Maximum Level Speed, Sea Level: 140 mph

  • Cruise Speed / Endurance with 45 Min Reserve @ 75% Power: 130 mph/ 6.8 hrs

  • Fuel Consumption (55% to 75% Power, per Lycoming Data): 6.9 to 10.3 gph

  • Maximum Range (55% Power): 1079 miles

  • Service Ceiling: 17000 ft.

  • Landing Distance over 50-ft. Obstacle: 686 to 887 ft.

  • Landing Distance, Ground Roll: 222 to 423 ft.

LIMITED AND RECOMMENDED AIRSPEEDS

 

  • VX (Best Angle): 61 mph IAS

 

  • VY (Best Rate): 76 mph IAS

 

  • VA (Design Maneuvering): 118 mph IAS

 

  • VF (Maximum Flap Speed): 102 mph IAS

 

  • VNO (Maximum Structural Cruising): 133 mph IAS

  • VNE (Never Exceed): 166 mph IAS

 

  • VR (Rotation, 14° Flaps): 50 mph IAS

 

  • VS1 (Stall, Clean): 43 to 52 mph IAS

  • VS0 (Stall, Full Flaps): 32 to 40 mph IAS

 

**  Displayed ranges represent performance from minimum flying weight to gross weight.

These values represent standard day conditions - no wind, stock 8.50x6 tires, and average piloting technique.

Our competition often chooses to display only optimum figures that varies with weight, wind, technique, tire size, etc.

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

INSTRUMENTS

  • 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

  • Quick Jettison Door

  • Oil Quick Drain

  • Stall Warning Indicator

  • Cargo Net

  • Entrance Step

  • Removable Metal Belly

  • Door Map Pocket

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 & 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

  • Adjustable Flaps

  • 72 Gallon Fuel System

  • Powder Coated Fuselage Frame

  • Left Opening Pilot Window

  • Stainless Steel Exhaust

  • Balanced Elevator

  • Dual Flight Controls

  • Steerable 8" Pneumatic Tail Wheel

  • Light Weight Aluminum Gear

  • Wheels with 8.50 x 6, 4 Ply Tires

  • Wing Tie Down Rings

  • Carbon Fiber Floor Boards

  • 130 lb. Capacity Baggage Compartment with Firewall Mounted Battery

  • B&C Oil Filter Adapter

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

INTERIOR OPTIONS

EXTERIOR OPTIONS

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS

  • 3-Blade MT Composite Propeller

    • MTV-9-B/190-18a

  • 2-Blade Hartzell Aluminum Propeller

    • HC-C2YR-1BF/F7666A

  • Supplemental Left and Right Wing LED Lighting

    • with Flood and Wig-Wig

  • Vortex Generators

  • Heated Pitot

  • Wide Rear Sear

  • Glider Tow Assembly

  • Aileron Spades

  • CFP-2  Additional Corrosion Protection

    • Oil Prepped Fuselage Tubing

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