In the early 1980s Todd Peterson, having built numerous Cessna 182-based Wren 460s, decided to certify a new aircraft to replace the Wren. The new improved machine is known as the 260SE/Stol and came on stream during 1988.
This model retains the high lift canard wing and is powered by the TCM IO-470F engine. Special attention has been given to reducing drag from the undercarriage, forward fuselage, cowl and engine baffles and the canard. The canard wing consists of a fixed horizontal stabiliser and a movable elevator, just like a conventional tailplane, but mounted on the side of the engine cowling just behind the propel¬ler. It is push rod actuated and works in conjunction with the normal tail elevator but in the opposite sense. As the rear elevator moves up to raise the aircraft nose, the canard elevator moves down. The end result is a marked handling improvement especially in the low speed range and short field performance.
Base price: US$80,000 (conversion only); US$200,000 (conversion and aircraft)
Engine: TCM IO-470-F, 260 hp@2700@SL
TBO: 1500 hr
Fuel type: 100LL
Propeller: McCauley CS
Landing gear type: Tri/Fixed
Max ramp weight: 2950 lb
Gross weight: 2950 lb
Landing weight: 2950 lb
Empty weight, std: 1800 lb
Useful load, std: 1150 lb
Payload, full std. fuel: 622 lb
Usable fuel, std: 88 USG
Oil capacity: 12 qts
Wingspan: 36 ft. 0 in
Overall length: 28 ft. 1.5 in
Height: 9 ft. 2 in
Wing area: 174 sq. ft
Wing loading: 16.9 lbs./sq. ft
Power loading: 10.6 lbs./hp
Wheel base: 9 ft. 1 in
Wheel track: 9 ft. 1 in
Wheel size: 6.00 x 6 in
Seating capacity: 4
Cabin doors: 2
Cabin width: 42 in
Cabin height: 48.5 in
Baggage capacity: 200 lb
Max level speed: 153 kt
Cruise speed 75% power @ 6,500 ft: 150 kt
Cruise speed 65% power @ 6,500 ft: 145 kt
Cruise speed 55% power @ 6,500 ft: 138 kt
Max range (w/ reserve) 75% power: 849 nm
Max range (w/ reserve) 65% power: 918 nm
Max range (w/ reserve) 55% power: 1018 nm
Fuel consumption 75% power: 13.2 USgph
Fuel consumption 65% power: 12.0 USgph
Fuel consumption 55% power: 10.5 USgph
Stall speed (flaps up): 42 kt IAS
Stall speed (flaps down): 35 kt IAS
Best rate of climb (fpm): 1380
Service ceiling: 19,500 ft
Takeoff ground roll: 390 ft
Takeoff over 50-ft. obstacle: 705 ft
Landing ground roll: 390 ft
Landing over 50-ft. obstacle: 600 ft
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