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    Lancair Legacy FGC-550

    Lancair International LLC
    KUVA | Garner Field Airport, 122 Howard Langford Dr
    Uvalde, TX 78801
    United States

    Phone: 866-526-2247

    http://www.lancair.com
    info@lancair.com

    CATEGORY:
    Type Fixed-wingSport-Pilot Compliant No
    Status No Longer Sold
    Categories
    PERFORMANCE:
    Max Speed (mph) 250Service Ceiling (ft) 18000
    Cruise Speed (mph) 240Rate of Climb (fpm) 2500
    Stall Speed (mph) 65Takeoff Distance (ft) 1500
    Range (statute mi) 1075Landing Distance (ft) 900
    POWERPLANT:
    Engine Continental IO-550
    Design Horsepower 310H.P. Low Range 310
    Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) 65H.P. High Range 310
    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
    Empty Weight (lb) 1475Useful Load (lb) 725
    Gross Weight (lb) 2200
    Wing Area (ft2) 82.5Length (ft) 22
    Wingspan (ft) 25.5Height (ft) 8
    DESIGN:
    Wing Design LowFolding Wings No
    No. of Seats 2Tandem No
    Cockpit Width (in) 43.5
    Landing Gear Tricycle
    Materials Composite
    KIT AND PLANS:
    Kit Available YesQuick-build Available No
    Plans Available NoIncludes Engine No
    Beginner Build Time (hrs) 1200Number Built & Flown 2
    Kit Cost ($US) $79,900Plans Cost ($US) $
    Build Cost Range $200,000 - $295,000
    COMMENTS:
    Quick build available. Available as a complete kit including new engine, prop, dual Garmin G3x panel and with G3x Autopilot. Everything except paint and labor for $244995