|
|
Cassutt 3M
The Cassutt is a
single place, full cantilever, high performance aircraft. It is
fully aerobatic and meets the specifications for competitive racing,
“G” loading, safety characteristics and visibility.
It is powered by the Continental 0-200, 100 H.P. engine. It’s
economical and fuel efficient, cruising at 185-200 MPH at
approximately 6 gallons per hour.
The mid wing design and has a proven history since “The Golden Days
of Racing”. It will do any manoeuvres that the little biplanes can do
and take you cross country in no time.
It’s construction of steel tube, wood, fabric and fibreglass make it
one of the easiest aircraft to build. It is available as a kit,
plans or parts for the builder to choose what level of construction.
Construction
Chrome moly steel tubing for fuselage and control surface
construction. Truss construction for strength and durability, also
provides easy access for inspection and repair. The fuselage is
fabric covered from the cockpit aft and has molded fibreglass
cowlings from the cockpit forward.
The wing is constructed of a one piece spruce spar, 3 ply laminated
with a one piece spruce rear spar. Truss ribs built of spruce with
skins comprised of four sheets of 3 ply plywood.
One piece spring steel landing gear, bolts to the fuselage with four
bolts.
Full span ailerons driven by two push rods within the fuselage.
Stabilizer and elevator are one piece tube assembly. Stabilizer
mounts to longeron with four bolts and elevator mounts to stabilizer
with three hinges.
specifications
powerplant
propeller
length
height
wing span
wing area
seats
empty weight
useful load
gross weight
fuel capacity
range |
Cont. 0-200
100hp
x
16ft
4ft
15ft
67.5sq. ft
1
550lb
x
900lb
15gal
450n.m
|
performance
takeoff
distance, ground roll
rate of climb
max speed
cruise speed
landing distance, ground roll
service ceiling |
450ft
500fpm
235mph
190mph
650ft
16,000ft |
limiting and recommended speeds
design
manoeuvring speed (Va)
never exceed speed (Vne)
stall, power off (Vsl)
landing approach speed |
x
x
65mph
x |
All specifications are based on
manufacturer's calculations
|
|
|
