Gippsland Aeronautics

GA8 - TC 320
TURBOCHARGED AIRVAN
GA8 - TC 320 SPECIFICATIONS

GA8 - TC 320 FEATURES

CERTIFICATION STANDARD

POWER PLANT & PROPELLER

The GA8 Airvan is certified to the requirements of US FAA

FAR Part 23 Amendment 54 (VFR) and 55 (IFR).

Textron Lycoming TIO-540- AH1A, Turbocharged Fuel Injected

Engine - 320 HP @ 2500 RPM @ 40 MP to 5000 ft
5000 ft and above 300 HP @ 38 MP.

DIMENSIONS:

Hartzell HC-C3YR-1RF/F8068 3-blade Constant speed,

Propeller - Diameter 80 in (2032 mm)

Length.... 8949mm (29 ft 4.3in)

Wingspan.. 12412mm 40 ft 8.68 in)
Height... (3885mm) (12 ft 9 in)
2
Wing Area208 sq ft (18.75m )
2
Wing Loading..19.2 lbs/sq ft (96.75 kg/ m )
Cabin
Height 44.9 (1140mm)
Length (Firewall to Aft Cargo Bin) 182.6 in (4640mm)
Width .50 in (1270mm)
2
Main Cargo Area Floor Area .54 sq ft (5 m )
3
Main Cargo Area Internal Volume164 cu ft (4.43 m )
Cabin Door..41.5 (1054mm) x 41.5 (1054mm)
Baggage Capacity
3
Cabin Shelf.. 18 cu ft (0.53 m )
3
Aft Locker....13 cu ft (0.35 m )
3
Optional Cargo Pod.18 cu ft (0.53 m )
Seats.8

DESIGN WEIGHTS AND CAPACITIES:

Maximum Take Off Weight .. 4000 lb (1814 kg)
Maximum Landing Weight ... 4000 lb (1814 kg)
Typical Empty IFR Equipped Weight .. 2330 lbs (1060 kg)
Maximum Useful Load 1650 lbs (750 kg)
Optional Cargo Pod Capacity ...... 440 lbs (200 Kg)
Fuel Capacity:
92.2 US Gal (350 litres) Total
87.7 US Gal (332 litres) Useable

PERFORMANCE:
(Sea Level ISA conditions at Max Take Off Weight)
(Figures subject to certification testing verification)

COCKPIT & CONTROLS:

Two Crew Doors with Entry Steps and Assist (Grab) Handles
Trimming (Variable Incidence) Stabilizer.
Wing Flaps - Manually Operated
Automatic Fuel Management System with Firewall Shut Off Valve
Module Instrument Panel Mounting System to facilitate servicing
Airliner Style Overhead Electrical Switch & Circuit Breaker Panel
Fuel Scan FS 450 Electronic Digital Fuel Flow Meter & Totalizer
Fuel System Caution/Warning Panel

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Alternator, 14 Volt, 95 Amp Heavy Duty
Dual Electrical Bus System
Lighting -Contains;

Alternator/Battery Master Switch

Split Avionics Master Switch

Circuit Breakers Re settable

Switch/Circuit Breakers
Master Circuit Breaker Panel (Pilot In-Flight Accessible)
Multi Function Electrical System Monitor with Multi Mode Battery
Amp Meter/DC Volt Meter
Automatic Alternator Emergency Excitation System (For continued
alternator operation in the event of battery failure.)
Ground Power Plug Receptacle
Heated Pitot/Static Head

CABIN COMFORT SYSTEM

Cockpit and Cabin Fully Insulated For Thermal Comfort
Acoustic Cockpit & Cabin Sound Proofing
Cabin Ventilation - Integrated Cabin Overhead Ventilation 8
Individual Vent Outlets with Two Speed Booster Fan
Optional Air Conditioning System

Take Off Performance @ 2500 RPM

Ground Roll ..1000 ft (305 m)
Total Distance Over 50 ft obstacle .1650 ft (503m)
Landing Performance
Ground Roll .520 ft (190 m)
Total Distance Over 50 ft obstacle: 1220 ft (447 m)

EXTERNAL FEATURES

Cruise Performance

UNDERCARRIAGE

@ 75% power, 10,000 ft 140 kts

(18.5 US Gall/Hour - 70 Litres/hr) - 4.7 hours (No reserve)
Rate of Climb Sea Level
1000 ft per minute
Stall Speed KCAS (MTOW 4000 lbs (1814 kg)
Flaps Up, Power Off Stall Speed (0 Flap) ..62KCAS
Flaps Down, Power Off Stall Speed (38 Flap) 56 KCAS

Certified Operating Ceiling.... 20,000 ft

Full Anti Corrosion Priming of All Components Prior to Assembly

Crew Doors with Entry Steps and Entry Assist (Grab) Handles
Cabin/Cargo Access Door, Double Width, Sliding, In Flight Opening
High mounted tailplane - Minimises damage when operating from
gavel/stone strips.
Composite Cowling - Easily removable for maintenance access.

Rugged Low Maintenance Fixed Landing Gear

Nose Landing Gear Oil Damped Coil Spring - No Oleo

Main Landing Gear (Tubular) Spring Steel

Wheels
Nose - 6.00 x 6 - 8.00 x 6 Option Available
Mains - High Flotation - 8.50 x 6

Disclaimer: Gippsland Aeronautics Pty Ltd reserves the

right to make changes in specifications, equipment,
materials, configurations at anytime without prior
notification.