Tim's RV-10 Equipment Picks
and
Projected Performance and Specs

This page is just beginning....I will be posting my equipment choices, and a few reasonings.  Below are the projected performance and specs for my kit as-built.


My Antenna Choices


Projected Performance and Specs for RV-10 #170
Dimensions and Specifications
N410RV
Span
 31' 9"
 Wing loading (lb/sq. ft. @ gross)
 18.6
Length
 24' 5"
 Power Loading (lb/hp @ gross)
 10.4
Height
 8' 11"
 Engine
 Aerosport
260 Hp Lycoming IO-540D4A5
w/Lightspeed Electronic Ignition
Wing Area (sq. ft.)
 148
 Propeller
 Hartzell c/s  C2YR-1BF/F8068D
Empty Weight (lbs)
 1600
 Fuel Capacity (U.S. Gallons / Litres)
 60 / 230
Gross Weight (lbs)
 2700
 Baggage (lbs)
 100

Projected Performance with Hartzell Blended Airfoil Constant Speed Prop
Gross Weight, Statute Units
Engine (hp)
 260
Empty Weight 1600 lbs.
Top Speed   (mph/kts)
 208 mph / 181 kts
Cruise (75% @ 8000')
 197 mph / 171 kts
Cruise (55% @ 8000')
 176 mph / 153 kts
Stall Speed
 63 mph / 55 kts
Takeoff Distance (ft)
 500'
Landing Distance (ft)
 650'
Rate of Climb (fpm)
 1450 fpm
Ceiling (ft)
 20,000'
Range (75% @ 8000')
 825 sm / 717 nm
Range (55% @ 8000')
 1000 sm / 869 nm