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Piper PA-20 "Pacer" N1486A, 20-839

 

This is my is about my 1952 Pacer that I bought last year and have been rebuilding since then.

History of N1486A

 

 

Here are some pictures of N1486A as it looked when I bought it.

                                                           

 

Rebuilding the left wing.

                                                           

 

Taking the engine apart.

                                                           

 

 

 

 

Specifications:

Engine, Lycoming O-290-D 125hp

Fuel, 80 minimum octane aviation gasoline

Engine Limits For all operations, 2600 rpm (125 hp)

Airspeed Limits Maneuvering 106 mph (92 knots) True Ind.

Maximum Structural Cruising 126 mph (110 knots) True Ind.

Never Exceed 158 mph (137 knots) True Ind.

Flaps Extended 80 mph (70 knots) True Ind.

Maximum Weight 1800 lbs.

Number of Seats 4

Maximum Baggage 50 lbs

Fuel Capacity 36 gallons

Oil Capacity 2 gallons

 

A few facts about the Piper Pacer:

First into production in 1949

Production ended in 1954

Total built was 1120

There is currently only 561 left registered with the FAA

107 of which are registered in Alaska.

 

 

 

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last updated 

09/27/2006

 

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