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N5379Z Piper Colt - PA22-108 |
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A trainer version of the PA-22 Tri-Pacer was
designed and designated the PA-22-108 Colt. It was intended to
compete directly with other popular trainers of the day, such as the
Cessna 150 and was powered by a 108 hp (80 kW) Lycoming O-235. The Colt
was available 1961-1964. The Colt is essentially a PA22 Tri-Pacer with the rear seats and windows removed, only one fuel tank in the left wing, no flaps and other detail changes that were implemented to reduce cost and complexity. An auxiliary fuel tank was available, of the same 18 US gallon capacity as the main tank, that could be installed in the right wing. Like the earlier Vagabond, the Colt features side-by-side seating for two, however the Vagabond has stick controls and the Colt has control wheels. A few Colts have also been converted to tailwheel configuration, although this is not as popular as converting Tri-Pacers. Production of the Vagabond, Pacer, Tri-Pacer and Colt was completed by the early 1960s and they were superseded by the PA-28 Cherokee line of aircraft. The pieces to badly damaged to salvage were removed and discarded. The plane was transported to GA for storage. This plane needs new tail feathers, and a new engine. The wings are badly damaged, and will need extensive repair. Plans for this plane include conversion to a taildragger, and probably a larger engine. |