The two best single alternatives to a twin. - Aero Resources Inc
The two best single alternatives to a twin. - Aero Resources Inc
The two best single alternatives to a twin. - Aero Resources Inc
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<strong>The</strong> <strong>two</strong> <strong>best</strong> <strong>single</strong> <strong>alternatives</strong> <strong>to</strong> a <strong>twin</strong>.Among pis<strong>to</strong>n <strong>single</strong>s, thereare <strong>two</strong> that stand apart fromall the rest. Two that consistentlylead their category. Inperformance and design.<strong>The</strong> Cessna Centurion andTurbo Centurion.<strong>The</strong>y were the first <strong>single</strong>s<strong>to</strong> offer fac<strong>to</strong>ry-installedweather radar.<strong>The</strong> first <strong>to</strong> have redundantelectrical and vacuum systems.<strong>The</strong> Turbo Centurionwas the first general aviation<strong>single</strong> <strong>to</strong> be certified for flightin icing conditions.Today's Centurions remaintrue <strong>to</strong> that his<strong>to</strong>ry ofleadership.<strong>The</strong> Turbo Centurion, forinstance, offers a combinationof payload, range & cruisespeed that is unmatched byanything in its class.In fact the Centurions offermany of the same capabilitiesyou'd find only in <strong>twin</strong> class.<strong>The</strong> freedom of "goanywhere"capability, forexample. You can equip yourCenturion with either ARC orKing Silver Crown Avionics,for the most sophisticatedfeatures in panel-mountedavionics <strong>to</strong>day.
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1984 Centurion and Turbo CenturionPerformance and SpecificationsSPEED*Maximum (kts/km)@ altitudeCruiseRANGE AT MAX. CRUISE POWERRecommended leanmixture; fuel allowance for start,taxi, takeoff, climb, cruise, 45 min. reserveRANGE AT MAX. CRUISE POWER, 10,000 FEETMAX. RANGE AT 10,000 FEETRATE OF CLIMB AT SEA LEVEL (fpm/mpm)SERVICE CEILING [MAX. OPERATING ALTITUDE](ft/m)TAKEOFF PERFORMANCEGround roll (ft/m)Total distance over 50 ft. obstacle (ft/m)LANDING PERFORMANCEGround roll (ftIm)Total distance over 50 ft. obstacle (ft/m)STALL SPEED, CASFlaps up, power off (kts/km/h)Flaps down, power off (kts/km/h)MAXIMUM WEIGHTRamp (lb/kg)Takeoff (lb/kg)Landing (lb/kg)EMPTY WEIGHTStandard airplane (lb/kg)II Model airplane (lb/kg)MAXIMUM USEFUL LOADStandard airplane (lb/kg)II Model airplane (lb/kg)BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE (lb/kg)USEABLE FUEL CAPACITY (gal/litres)ENGINEHorsepowerPROPELLERAltitude-feetKts/km/hAltitude-feetKts/km/hAltitude-feetNautical mi.KilometersHoursNautical mi.KilometersHoursNautical mi.KilometersHoursCenturion1751324Sea level6500168/311650076514174.6102518987.7950/29017300/52731250/3812030/61976512331500/45765112056/1043812/17293800/17243800/17242173/9862223/1008TurboCenturion204/3781700020000193/35710000176/3262000071513244.068512694.090016677.2930/28327000/8230130013962160/65876512331500/45767/12458/1074016/18224000/18143800/17242263/10272311/10481639/743 1753/7951589/721 1705/7742401109 240/10987/329 87/329TeledyneContinentalTeledyneContinentalIO-520-LTSIO-520-R300 (takeoff) 310 (takeoff)285 (max. cont.) 285 (max. cont.)Constant speed, 3 blades, 80-inch diameter (2.03m)*Mid-cruise weight.**<strong>Inc</strong>ludes 40GBAu<strong>to</strong>pilot.***<strong>Inc</strong>ludes 400B Au<strong>to</strong>pilot, <strong>two</strong> 300 NavlComs, 400 Glideslope and 400 Marker Beacon.Subject <strong>to</strong> change without notice. Performance figures are "Standard Day." Individual aircraft performance may vary.Cessna Aircraft Company, Wichita, Kansas 67201Litho in USASPA 84004-15a
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