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Beechcraft BEECH C23 Sundowner 180
BE23
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Year
Owner
Beechcraft
Last seen
MTOW
1,000 kg
Range
810 nm
Seats
4
BEECH C23 Sundowner 180hover
Beechcraft · BEECH C23 Sundowner 180
Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
4
Origin
US
Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
BE23
BE23
1,000 kg810 nm115 kt4
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Beechcraft BEECH C23 Sundowner 180 manuals & documents

11 documents for the Beechcraft BEECH C23 Sundowner 180 Weight And Balance · Training Manual · Airworthiness Directives · Performance Data · Pilot's Operating Handbook · Systems Description · Service Bulletins · Specifications. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.

Overview
Sunclowner · 1980

This document serves as a Pilot's Operating Handbook for the Beechcraft C23 Sundowner, detailing its specifications, performance, and operational guidelines. Aimed at pilots and aviation enthusiasts, it provides essential information on the aircraft's capabilities, handling characteristics, and maintenance requirements. The Sundowner is recognized for its sturdy construction, comfort, and suitability as a transition aircraft for pilots moving to more complex models. The handbook includes performance data, weight limits, and operational speeds, making it a vital resource for safe and effective flight operations.

  • Wingspan: 32 ft 9 in; Length: 25 ft 9 in; Height: 8 ft 3 in.
  • Gross weight: 2,450 lb; Empty weight: 1,502 lb; Useful load: 800 lb.
  • Fuel capacity: 59.8 gal (57.2 usable); Each tank holds 29.9 gal (28.6 usable).
  • Cruise speed at 75% power: 136 knots; Rate of climb: 792 ft/min.
  • Recommended landing speeds: 68 knots (full flaps), 80 knots (flaps retracted).

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