G-ASSP
It is with great sadness that I must dispose of my lovely PA30 Twin Comanche. I've owned this wonderful aircraft for the past 20 years and it pains me to part with it. However I've recently lost my CAA medical and there is no indication that I'll ever be able to fly again so hence the sale.
The aircraft is currently in a warm and dry hangar just outside Geneva at Annemasse (LFLI) and has been there for some time. My hope was always to get her up and running again but my health has conspired against me.
I hope you find any information you might want on this website but if not please contact me at the email address below.
PA30 General Specifications
Below is an excerpt from the Twin Comanche Owner's Handbook. Please note that the speeds are in mph and the gallons are US Gallons. Please see G-ASSP specifications for any differences.
Performance figures are for airplanes equipped for cross-country transportation and flown at gross weight under standard conditions at sea level or stated altitude. Any changes in equipment may result in changes in performance.
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Take-off Run (short field, ft) | 1250' |
| Take-off Distance Over 50-ft Barrier (ft | 2160' |
| Vmc (mph) (as determined by the FAA) | 90 |
| Stalling Speed (gear and flaps down, power off, mph) | 69 |
| Stalling Speed (gear and flaps up, power off, mph) | 76 |
| Best Rate of Climb (ft per min) | 1460 |
| Best angle of Climb Speed (mph) | 90 |
| Single Engine Rate of Climb (ft per min) | 260 |
| Best Single Engine Rate of Climb Speed (mph) | 105 |
| Absolute Ceiling (ft) | 20,000' |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 18,600' |
| Single Engine Absolute Ceiling (ft) | 7,100' |
| Single Engine Service Ceiling (ft) | 5,800' |
| Top Speed (mph) | 205 |
| Optimum Cruising Speed (75% power at 8,000ft) (mph) | 194 |
| Cruising Speed (65% power at 12,000 ft) (mph) | 186 |
| Sea Level Cruise Speed (75% power) (mph) | 181 |
| Fuel Consumption (75% power) (US gph) (both engines) | 17.2 |
| Fuel Consumption (65% power) (US gph) (both engines) | 15.2 |
| Cruising Range (75% power at 8,000 ft) (mi) | 940 |
| Cruising Range (65% power at 12,000 ft) | 1020 |
| Cruising Range (45% power at 16,000 ft) | 1110 |
| Landing Roll (short field, flaps down, ft) | 700 |
| Landing Distance Over 50 ft Barrier (flaps down, ft) | 2100 |
| Weights | |
| Gross Weight (lbs) | 3600 |
| Empty Weight (Standard) (lbs) | 2160 * |
| Useful Load (Standard) (lbs) | 1440 * |
| * These weights are approximate. | |
| Power Plant | |
| Engine-Lycoming | IO-320-B |
| Rated Horsepower | 160 |
| Rated Speed (rpm) | 2700 |
| Bore (in.) | 5.125 |
| Stroke (in.) | 3.875 |
| Displacement (cubic in.) | 319.8 |
| Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Dry Weight (lbs) | 295 |
| Fuel and oil | |
| Fuel Capacity (U.S. gal) | 90 |
| Unusable fuel (inboard tanks only) | 6 |
| Fuel, Avialion Grade (minimum octane) | 91/96 |
| Oil Capacity (qts) (each engine) | 8 |
| Baggage Area | |
| Maximum Baggage (lbs) | 200 |
| Baggage Space (cubic ft) | 20 |
| Baggage Door Size (in.) | 20x20 |
| Dimensions | |
| Wing Span (ft) | 36 |
| Wing Area (sq ft) | 178 |
| Length (ft) | 25.2 |
| Height (ft) | 8.2 |
| Wing Loading (lbs per sq ft) | 20.2 |
| Power Loading (lbs per hp) | 11.3 |
| Propeller Diameter (in.) | 72 |
G-ASSP Specifications
Welcome to the details of G-ASSP. Well the first thing you will notice after a brief glimpse of the above photo is that SP has wing tip tanks. Although the improvement in fuel efficiency has never (to my knowledge) been evaluated they do increase the endurance substantially. By carrying an extra 25 imp gals they supply another 2 hours of flying time at normal cruising speeds. There's enough fuel to get from Biggin Hill to Gibraltar direct. This is no ordinary light aircraft.
| Manufacturer's serial number: | 30-458 |
| Date of manufacture | 1964 |
| Total time airframe | 3295.10 hr |
| Total time (both) engines | 1274.30hr |
| Total time (both) props | 4.30hr |
(Times correct as of 15th January 2020)
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For more information about G-ASSP please email me via the link below or call me on +351 931 300 175. I look forward to hearing from you.