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Seawind 300C aircraft history, performance and specifications
The Seawind 300C is the certified version of the certified version of the
successful kitplane.
Seawind 300C Standard Features and Equipment
The following is the standard equipment for the standard VFR Seawind 300C.
The Certified Airframe is equipped with:
Continental 310 HP fuel injected IO-550-N engine
Hartzell Scimitar extended hub 3 blade, 76 inch diameter constant speed
propeller.
High lift slotted flaps and flaperons
Trailing link landing gear
Salt-water package consisting of hard coat anodized aluminium parts.
Chrome brakes shall have grease seals and anodized rims.
Two forward and two aft flotation compartments
Three footstep boarding steps will be provided.
A solid white silicone rubber nose bumper with removable mooring and down
pins.
The exterior finish and standard detailing features Dupont Imron
polyurethane paint.
The cabin shall be finished with:
Executive 4 seat arrangement. The forward bucket seats have a mechanically
adjustable tilt and full cabin forward and aft movement. They move forward
for easy access to the rear seats. The rear seats hinge forward for easy
access to the cabin baggage area.
A 5-seat family option is available with 3 children sitting in a
cargo-type rear seat. The rear seats are removable for easy access to the
aft luggage area.
Overhead fresh air ventilation system for fresh air cooling
Cabin heat and defroster system that can be controlled to provide unheated
cooling air as well.
Seat bottom cushions are Temper Foam.
The four and five-seat configurations all have four point seat belts with
inertia shoulder strap retractors.
The upholstery is a water and stain-resistant fabric for comfort.
The carpet is nylon carpet designed to resist stains and water and meet
FAR 25. The carpets are quickly removable for swimming or fishing.
The cabin luggage area has retractable retractable cargo straps.
The control console is equipped with dual flight controls and pilot side
brakes. The instrument panel has ample space for any avionics
configuration.
The standard panel is equipped with:
The six primary instruments
Custom design position and warning lights
Three axis electric trim
Landing gear position reminder
Engine and fuel quantity monitoring, featuring the J.P.I. EDM 900 state of
the art monitor. It displays RPM, manifold pressure, 6 cylinder EGT/CHT
fuel quantity left and right, fuel flow, oil temperature, oil pressure,
outside air temperature, volts and amps.
Back-up hydraulic hand pump for raising or lowering the landing gear
without electric power.
Avionics: There are three avionics packages available. The basic VFR
system is comprised of a Garmin audio with intercom, GPS/COM and mode C
transponder, built-in electronic location transmitting beacon-ELT. All
antennas are built-in. See "Options" for other avionics and autopilot
packages.
Lighting: The basic aircraft is equipped with all lighting required
for night and instrument flight including:
Dual landing lights
Whelan nav/stobe lights
Cabin dome, map and panel lights
Special Equipment: Each Seawind 300C is equipped with the following
special equipment:
Condition warning system which monitors:
i. Power plant overheat or fire sensor
ii. Fuel or flammable vapour detector
iii. Water in bilge sensor
Automatic bilge pump with manual bypass
Seawind 300C Optional Equipment
The following options will be available at additional cost:
FADEC, Fully Automated Digital Engine Control, is available with the
Continental IO-550N engine.
Airframe optional exterior paint detailing in your choice of select
colours.
Hydraulic assist nose wheel steering. This independent system will steer
the Seawind by the push of a switch or manually by differential braking or
both.
Inboard/outboard water motor. This special design gas fired water-cooled
motor is mounted in the nose compartment and is lowered through the hull
bottom. It will move the Seawind forward, aft, or to the side at speeds up
to 4 to 6 knots with the big Lycoming engine shut down.
Seawind 300C Optional Avionics
The Seawind is available with a variety of avionics. Although the Garmin
system is featured, other equipment such as SAGEM or King will be
available.
The VFR package includes a Garmin audio intercom, GPS/Com and Mode C
transponder
Advanced IFR Avionics Package
The airframe will include built-in certified lightning protection
(optional).
The full Garmin IFR radio stack with audio intercom, full colour MX20
MOVING MAP, GPS/COM, Nav/Com with glide slope and mode C transponder
installed.
Autopilot: S-Tec autopilot with yaw damper, altitude hold and tracking
is available (optional).
Glass Cockpit
The Seawind 300C is slated for a state of the art glass cockpit that will
feature the G1000 from Garmin and/or the SAGEM, full colour moving map
systems and EFIS/AHARS.
Cabin
Dimensions |
|
Cabin Length |
105” |
Cabin
Width |
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Front |
52" |
Rear |
54" |
Cabin
Baggage |
16
x 48" wide, 24” high, 10 cu ft |
Aft Baggage |
|
Opening |
19”
x 40” |
Length |
71" |
Volume |
30
cu ft |
Nose Deck
Forward Storage |
5
cu ft |
Wing Span |
35
ft |
Height |
10
ft 2 in |
Overall length |
27
ft 2 in |
Ground
Clearance |
8.0
in |
Power |
300HP |
Engine -
NEW |
Continental IO-550-N (310 hp) |
Propeller |
Constant Speed Hartzell |
|
3
blade 76” Scimitar |
Wing Area |
171
sq. ft. |
Wing Loading |
19.88 lbs/sq ft |
Power Loading |
11.33 lbs/hp |
Maximum Gross
Weight |
3400 lbs |
Standard
Empty Weight |
2250 lbs |
Equipped
Empty Weight |
2300 – 2350 lbs |
Useful
Standard |
1150 lbs |
Useful
Equipped |
1000 – 1150 lbs |
Fuel Capacity
Mains |
74
US gals |
Long
Range – Aux Tanks |
36
US gals |
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Performance |
MPH |
Knots |
Sea Level Speed
100% Power |
200 |
174 |
Cruise 75%
Power (8,000 ft) |
190 |
165 |
Cruise 65%
Power (8,000 ft) |
180 |
156 |
Cruise 55%
Power (8,000 ft) |
169 |
147 |
Fuel Burn at
55% Power |
12.8 gph |
|
Max. Range (no
reserve main) |
980 |
850 |
with
Extended Fuel Range |
1460 |
1270 |
Rate of Climb |
1250 fpm |
|
B/Rate of Climb
Speed |
99 |
86 |
B/Angle of
Climb Speed |
74 |
65 |
Stall Speed |
|
|
Clean |
72 |
63 |
Flaps & Wheels |
59 |
52 |
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Land |
Water |
Take off
Distance |
|
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3200 lbs |
870 ft |
1100 ft |
3400 lbs |
1175 ft |
1400 ft |
Over 50’
Obstacle |
1175 ft |
1400 ft |
Landing
Distance |
770 ft |
620 ft |
Over 50’
Obstacle |
1300 ft |
1150 ft |
Service Ceiling |
|
20,000 ft |
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Performance Figures for the 300HP engine are the result of actual test
data. All performance figures are for a sea level standard day and gross
weight of 3400 lbs., unless otherwise stated. Specifications are subject
to change without notice. New performance specifications will be
updated after certification testing.
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