BellancaCertified · Fixed-wing · United States
51
- Seats
- 5 5
- Power
- 250 hp186 kW
- Cruise
- 174 kt322 km/h
- US register
- 3 aircraft3 aircraft
About the 51
The Bellanca Aircraft 51 is a fixed-wing light airplane built in the United States during the early nineteen-seventies. It features a conventional low-wing monoplane layout with a retractable tricycle undercarriage and a high T-tail configuration, accommodating one pilot and up to four passengers. Powered by a single flat-six piston engine driving a constant-speed propeller, the aircraft was designed to offer efficient cruising performance for private aviation.
The project was created by a designer in Texas while his firm held rights to the manufacturer's name. A notable construction choice involved avoiding curved lines aft of the engine to simplify manufacturing, while the wings utilized a laminar flow design to improve cruising speeds. Unlike previous wood-winged products from the same builder, this model utilized all-metal construction and achieved federal type certification in the mid-nineteen-seventies.
Engines fitted
3 aircraft| Engine | Power | Share of fleet | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lycoming O-540 | 250 hp | 3 |
51 running costs
$266 an hour| Low | Typical | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | $8,607 | $10,988 | $12,902 |
| Oil | $200 | $250 | $325 |
| Engine overhaul reserve | $3,333 | $3,958 | $5,192 |
| Propeller overhaul reserve | $917 | $1,083 | $1,250 |
| Annual inspection and maintenance | $3,000 | $4,000 | $5,000 |
| Hangar | $3,000 | $6,300 | $9,600 |
| Total | $19,057 | $26,579 | $34,269 |
| Per hour | $191 | $266 | $343 |
Engine
- Model
- Lycoming O-540-A4D5
- Power
- 250 hp
- Overhaul
- 2,000 h / 12 yr
- Fuel burn
- 11.4 – 14.4 gal/h
- Fuel price
- $8.20 /US gal
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