The Comp Air 8 is an American kit turboprop-powered light civil utility aircraft that was manufactured by Comp Air of Florida from about 2000 until 2021.[1][2][3][4][5]
Comp Air 8 | |
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Comp Air 8 on amphibious floats | |
Role | Kit built light civil utility aircraft |
National origin | United States |
Manufacturer | Comp Air |
Status | Production completed |
Produced | 2000-2021 |
Number built | 25 (2011) |
The aircraft's webpage was removed in 2021 and the new company website does not list it as being in production in 2022.[2][6]
The aircraft is a Comp Air 7 with its fuselage stretched by 2 feet (0.6 m) to accommodate six adults and two children. The Comp Air 8 is configured as a conventional high-wing monoplane with optional tailwheel or tricycle undercarriage. It can be fitted with large floats for water operations.[2]
The Comp Air 8 fuselage and tail are constructed with carbon fiber. Fuel capacity can be determined by the builder and can be as much as 180 U.S. gallons (680 L; 150 imp gal). The useful load is 2,000 to 2,500 lb (907 to 1,134 kg) and the aircraft has a standard gross weight of 4,800 lb (2,177 kg). The gross weight can be increased to 5,200 lb (2,359 kg) or even 5,600 lb (2,540 kg) with factory-supplied reinforcing kits. The standard engine used is the Walter M 601D of 657 hp (490 kW)[2][4]
In August 2022 there were seven Comp Air 8s registered in the United States with the Federal Aviation Administration.[7]
Data from Comp Air[8]
General characteristics
Performance