Gippsland Aeronautics of Latrobe Regional Airport in Morwell, Australia
was founded by Peter Furlong and George Morgan in the 1970s as an
aircraft maintenance and modification business working for large
organisations such as the National Safety Council and Esso, as well as
local commercial operators.
The
high wing GA8 Airvan gained type certification in December 2000, was
specifically designed to fill the gap between the Cessna 206 and the
Cessna Caravan. The GA8 Airvan can operate on short airstrips in basic
conditions for freight and passenger transport.
Gippsland Aeronautics currently produces 20 to 25 aircraft per year.
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Engine |
Lycoming
I0-540-K1A5 |
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Wing Area |
19.3m2 [208 ft2] |
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Aspect Ratio |
8:1 |
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Cabin Floor Area |
54 ft2 |
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Cabin Internal Volume |
180 ft3 |
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Useable Fuel Capacity (Wings) |
332 l (87.7 USG) |
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Empty Weight |
997 kg (2200 lb) |
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Certified T.O.W. |
1814 kg (4000 lb) |
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Vne (never exceed speed) |
185 KIAS |
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Normal Cruise @ 4000' |
118 KTAS @ 56 l/hr
(14.8 USG/hr |
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Normal Range* |
730nm (6hr) |
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Economic Cruise @ 8000' |
104 KTAS @ 37 l/hr
(9.8 USG/hr) |
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Maximum Range* |
930nm (9hr) |
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No Reserves |
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Length: |
8.9m (29'4") |
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Width: |
12.4m (40'9") |
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Height: |
3.9m (12'9") |
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Wheel Track: |
2.8m (9'2") |
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Stall Speed
(0° Flap): |
60KIAS |
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Stall Speed (38° Flap): |
52 KIAS |
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Normal Cruise @ 4000': |
118 KTAS @ 56 l/hr
(14.8 USG/hr |
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Normal Range: |
730nm (6hr) |
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Economic Cruise @ 8000': |
104 KTAS @ 37 l/hr
(9.8 USG/hr) |
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Maximum Range: |
930nm (9hr) |
Takeoff Performance Distance to 50ft: |
@ 2700 RPM - 487m (1548 ft)
@ 2500 RPM - 554m (1818ft) |
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Landing Performance from 50ft: |
371m (1218 ft) |
Rate of Climb:
Noise Performance |
787 ft/min (ISA Sea Level
Meets ICAO Annexe 16 Noise Requirements @ 2500RPM
& FAR 36 Requirements @ 2700 RPM |
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