| Excalibur Fabick Twin Bonanza |
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The original prototype Model
50 Twin Bonanza, c/n H-1, made its first flight on Nov. 15, 1949, only 223
days from its start on the drawing board. The Model 50 was designed as a
light, multi-engine airplane marketed between the Model 35 Bonanza, and the
larger, heavier Model D18S. The Model 50 continued to mature from 1951-1963
when production stopped with the Model J50. This aircraft was donated
by Joe Fabick of Stuart, FL in October, 2004.
Beechcraft D-50E, N14VU,
c/n DH-326, was converted to an Excalibur 800 version. The modifications
included an airstair door, engines were converted to direct drive Lycoming
IO-720-A1A (400 hp.) from the original geared Lycoming GO-480-G2F6 (295 hp)
with low-drag nacelles & full closure gear doors.
This aircraft was donated by
Joe Fabick of Stuart, FL in October, 2004. |
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| Additional Information |
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Model: D-50E (Excalibur 800)
c/n: DH-326, mfg. 1962
Number Built: 47
Gross Weight (lbs): 7,600
Empty Weight (lbs): 5,100
Wingspan (ft); 45' 33/8
Length (ft): 29' 2
Engine: Lycoming IO-720-A1A
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Type Certificate: 5A4, issued Nov. 10, 1960
Registration: N14VU (ex N1771T, N102TT)
Selling Price: $113,425 (in 1962)
Cruise Speed (mph): 235
Landing Speed (kts): 92
Fuel-STD/OPT (gals): 230
Range: (mi): 1,045
Output (hp): 400
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