Section 1
General
Columbia 400 (LC41-550FG)
RC050002
Initial Issue of Manual: November 10, 2004
1-4
Latest Revision Level/Date: -/11-10-2004
DESCRIPTIVE DATA
ENGINE
Number of Engines: 1
Engine Manufacturer: Teledyne Continental
Engine Model Number: TSIO-550-C
Engine Type: Twin-turbocharged, direct drive, air-cooled, horizontally opposed, fuel-injected,
six-cylinder engine with 552 in.
3
(9.0 L) displacement
Takeoff Power: 310 BHP at 2600 RPM , 35.5 in of Hg
Maximum Continuous Power: 310 BHP at 2600 RPM
Maximum Normal Operating Power: 262 BHP (85%) at 2500 RPM, and 33.5 in of Hg
Maximum Climb Power: 310 BHP at 2600 RPM
Maximum Cruise Power: 262 BHP at 2550 RPM
PROPELLER
Propeller Manufacturer: Hartzell
Propeller Hub and Blade Model Number: HC-H3YF-1RF and F7693DF
Number of Blades: 3
Propeller Diameter: 77 in. (196 cm) minimum, 78 in. (198 cm) maximum
Propeller Type: Constant speed and hydraulically actuated, with a low pitch setting of 16.5
o
±
0.2° and a high pitch setting of 42.0
o
± 1.0° (30 inch station)
FUEL
The following fuel grades, including the respective colors, are approved for this airplane.
100LL Grade Aviation Fuel (Blue)
100 Grade Aviation Fuel (Green)
Total Fuel Capacity -
106 Gallons (401 L)
Total Capacity Each Tank: 53 Gallons (201 L)
Total Usable Fuel: 49 Gallons (186 L)/tank, 98 Gallons (371 L) Total
NOTE
Under certain atmospheric conditions, ice can form along various segments
of the fuel system. Under these conditions, isopropyl alcohol, ethylene glycol
monomethyl ether, or diethylene glycol monomethyl ether may be added to
the fuel supply. Additive concentrations shall not exceed 3% for isopropyl
alcohol or 0.15% for ethylene glycol monomethyl ether and diethylene glycol
monomethyl ether (military specification MIL-I-27686E). See Figure 8 - 1 in
Section 8 for a chart of fuel additive mixing ratios.
OIL
Specification or Oil Grade (the first 25 engine hours)
– Non-dispersant mineral oil
conforming to SAE J1966 shall be used during the first 25 hours of flight operations. However, if
the engine is flown less than once a week, a straight mineral oil with corrosion preventative
MIL-C-6529 for the first 25 hours is recommended.
Specification or Oil Grade (after 25 engine hours)
– Teledyne Continental Motors
Specification MHS-24. An ashless dispersant oil shall be used after 25 hours.