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Owner Steve Welter became a member of CAA in February 2002.  He lives in Portland with his wife Kathy and is employed at Micro Systems Engineering in Lake Oswego. Steve purchased 4816T in January 2000 from the second owner who flown it for 27 years.  During the last 27 years quite a few modifications have been made such as Wing Tips, Aileron Gap Seals, Flap Seals, Stabilator Gap Seals and a Lasar Ignition. During Steve's ownership, all 4 Cylinders have been replaced and a MX-20 and GX-60 have been installed.  This aircraft was originally purchased from the Piper Dealer located at Sportsman Airpark. Piper PA28   Factory Specs:  These will be updated after we test the results of all the speed mods.  Let's go fly!  ENGINE Manufacturer Lycoming Model IO-360 Horsepower 200 WEIGHTS Maximum Takeoff Weight 2750 lbs Standard Empty  1790 lbs Standard Useful Load 960 lbs DIMENSIONS Wing Span 35.4 ft Length 24.7 ft Height 7.9 ft Wing Area 170 ft2 FUEL CAPACITY Usable Fuel 72 gal MAXIMUM SPEED TAS Gross Weight 145 kts CRUISING SPEEDS TAS 75% Power 137 kts CRUISING RANGE 45 minute reserves at 55% power, @ 9,000ft 880 nm STALL SPEED IAS Flaps Down Full 40° 55 kts SERVICE CEILING 100 FPM 16,200 ft TAKE-OFF DISTANCE Total over 50 ft Obstacle 1600 ft LANDING DISTANCE Total over 50 ft Obstacle 1520 ft

At Prosser, Wa 3/3/02 Links New Piper

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