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Chinook 912
The following information is
intended to address some performance and operation differences
that vary from the our standard 2-Stroke equipped Chinook. However
please note that the 912 Rotax Owners operators manual is to be
strictly adhered to with regards to operation and limitations of
the Rotax 912 4-stroke engine.
| Type - |
Tail Dragger Mono High Wing (Detachable) |
Performance |
Rotax 912, 80HP |
| Length - |
18 ft. |
Vne |
115 mph |
| Height - |
5 ft. - 10 in. |
Top Level
Speed |
95 mph |
| Wing Span - |
32 ft. |
Cruise
Speed |
80 mph |
| Wing Area - |
154.5 sq. ft. |
Power Off
Stall Speed |
36 mph |
| Seats - |
Tandem |
With
Flaperons |
33 mph |
| Empty Weight - |
520 lbs |
Rate of
Climb |
1300 fpm |
| Gross Weight - |
1050 lbs. |
Take of
Distance |
150 ft. |
| Fuel Capacity |
9 U.S. Gallons Strut Tanks
(Optional 14 Gallon Wing Tanks) |
Glide
Ratio |
10:01 |
| Build Time |
Average 180 - 200 hours |
Service
Ceiling |
15,000 ft. |
| Design Load Factors * |
Plus 4G Minus 2G |
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| Engine
Data |
Rotax
Specs |
ASAP
Further Info |
| Take-off RPM... |
5800 1-5/min |
We have found that 5600
Max is more than sufficient |
| Max Continuous RPM... |
5500 |
We have found that 5400
RPM is sufficient |
| Cruise RPM 75%... |
5000 |
We have found that
4400-4800 RPM will provide 70-80 mph |
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Rotax 912 General Limits of Operating Speed and
Limits |
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FOR ALL ENGINE LIMITS OF OPERATION REFER TO THE
ROTAX OWNER/OPERATORS MANUAL
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Propeller
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Type |
2 or 3 blade Wooden or Composite |
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Diameter |
64" in Maximum Diameter |
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