SECTION 5
PERFORMANCE
SOCATA
MODEL TB 20
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June 30, 1988
Revision 8
5.14A
Post–Mod.151
FOOTSTEPS INFLUENCE ON PERFORMANCE
Installation of the retractable footsteps increases cruise performance as
follows :
CRUISE SPEED
KIAS
MPH IAS
RANGE
+ 2.5
+ 2.9
+ 0.8 %
Figure 5.12A – FOOTSTEPS INFLUENCE ON PERFORMANCE
NOTE :
The retractable footsteps are only installed when modification No. MOD.151
is applied. Thereby, the 2.5 KIAS speed gain counterbalances the standard
installation of the VHF, VOR, Glide, ADF, ELT antennas and of the
anticollision lights.
