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       Columbia 300 performance and specifications
 
                                                                    
               
            
                                    
                                    
                                    In common with Lancair's kitplanes, the 
                                    Colombia 300 features composite construction 
                                    allowing a smooth, low drag external finish. 
                                    Power is from a six cylinder 225kW (300hp) 
                                    Continental IO-550. The 300 features a 379 
                                    litre (100US gal/83Imp gal) fuel capacity in 
                                    two tanks, AlliedSignal IFR avionics and 
                                    fixed undercarriage  
                                    Specifications 
                                    power plant
 
             
              
               | Engine | TCM 
                                    IO-550-N, 310 hp |  
               | Propeller | Hartzell 
                                    3 Blade |  
               | Time Between Overhauls | (TBO) 
                                    2000 hrs. |  
               | Length | 25.2 ft. |  
               | Height | 9 ft. |  
               | Wingspan | 36 ft. |  
               | Wing Area | 141.2 sq. ft. |  
               | Wing Aspect Ratio | 9.2 |  
               | Wing Loading | 24 lbs./sq. ft. |  
               | Power Loading | 10.97 lbs./hp |  
               | Maximum Fuel (US Gallons) | 106 Total/98 Usable (588 lbs.) |  
               | Oil Capacity | 8 qts. |  
               | Wheel Track | 88 in. |  
               | Wheel Base | 80.2 in. |  
                                    (Distance between nose gear and main gear 
                                    lateral axis) 
                                    weights
 
             
              
               | Takeoff Weight | (Maximum) 3400 lbs. |  
               | Ramp Weight | (Maximum) 3400 lbs. |  
               | Empty Weight | (Approximate) 2250 lbs. |  
               | Useful Load | (Approximate) 1150 lbs. |  
               | Landing Weight | (Maximum) 3230 lbs. |  
               | Baggage Weight | (Maximum) 120 lbs. |  
                                    speed data
 
             
              
               | VY 
               Best Rate of Climb | (Sea Level) 106 KIAS |  
               | VX 
               Best Angle of Climb | (Sea Level) 80 KIAS |  
               | VO Maximum Operating Manoeuvring Speed | (3400 lbs. gw) 148 KIAS |  
               | VFE 
               Maximum Flap Extended Speed | (Full Flaps) 119 KIAS |  
               | VFE1Maximum Takeoff Flap Extended Speed | (Takeoff Flaps) 129 KIAS |  
               | VNO 
               Maximum Structural Cruising Speed | 179 KIAS |  
               | VNE 
               Never Exceed Speed | 235 KIAS |  
               | VSO Stall Speed in the Landing Configuration | 57 KIAS |  
               | VS1 Stall Speed (Takeoff Flaps) | 65 KIAS |  
               | VSN 
               Stall Speed (No Flaps) | 71 KIAS |  
                                    cruise data
 
             
              
               | Maximum Cruise Power (Density Altitude) | 190 KTAS (219 mph) |  
               | Maximum Range - Best Performance | 950 Nautical Miles* |  
               | Maximum Range - Best Economy | 1320 Nautical Miles* |  
                                    *Includes climb and 45 minute reserve Rev 
                                    020301 
                                    performance data
 
             
              
               | Takeoff Distance (Sea Level - Standard 
                                    Temp.) |  |  
               | Ground Run (No wind at 3400 lbs. gw) | 700 ft. |  
               | Over 50 ft. Obstacle (No wind at 3400 lbs. 
                                    gw) | 1250 ft. (Total Distance) |  
               | Landing Distance (Sea Level - Standard 
                                    Temp.) |  |  
               | Ground Run (No wind at 3400 lbs. gw) | 1550 ft. |  
               | Over 50 ft. Obstacle (no Wind at 3400 lbs. 
                                    gw) | 2350 ft. (Total Distance) |  
               | Max. Rate of Climb (Sea Level - Standard 
                                    Temp. - Full gw) | 1225 fpm |  
               | Max. Rate of Climb (Sea Level - Standard 
                                    Temp. - 3000 lbs. gw) | 1400 fpm |  
               | Service Ceiling (Certified) | FL 180 (18,000 ft. MSL) |  |  |