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Reading Material
  • Introduction to Flight by John D. Anderson
  • Aerodynamics for Naval Aviators by Naval Air Systems Command
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Citabria 7ECA - Specifications
Powerplant Lycoming O-235-K2C
Horse Power @ RPM 118 @ 2800 RPM
Recommended Engine TBO 2400 hrs
Propeller Sensenich 72CKS8-0
Propeller Diameter 72 in
Length 22.1 ft
Height 7.7 ft
Wingspan 33.5 ft
Wing Area 165 sq ft
Wing Loading 10 lb/sq ft
Power Loading 14 lb / HP
Empty Weight 1120 lb
Max Gross Weight 1750 lb
Useful Load 630 lb
Payload with Full Fuel 420 lb
Fuel Capacity 36 ga
Usable Fuel Capacity 35 ga
Oil Capacity 6 qt
Baggage Capacity - Weight 100 lb
Aspect Ratio 6.8
Citabria 7ECA - Performance
Wing Load Limits +5 g, -2 g
Slo 650 ft
Slo + 50ft obstacle 1050 ft
Slo + 50ft obstacle @ 10000 ft 1422
Max Demonstrated Crosswind Component 17 kts
R/C_max @ h=0ft 740 fpm
Max Speed @ h=0ft 120 mph
Cruise-Speed/Endurance w/ reserve 115 mph / 5.1 hrs
Fuel Consumption @ Altitude 6gph @ 8000 ft
Service Ceiling 11500 ft
Sl over 50 ft Obstacle 885 ft
Sl 520 ft
Citabria 7ECA - V speeds
V_x 60 mph
V_y 77 mph
V* 120 mph
V_no 120 mph
v_ne 162 mph
v_r 58 mph
v_s 52 mph