HOWARD 500 Reference

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SPECS: For explanations of "V" speeds, see "V-speeds" in the            Learning Center Glossary.

N500HP.........yr 1960-63
Engines....P&W R2800                CB-16/17 2500hp. Ea                      Props......Hamilton Standard    24E60
Fuel cap.......1546 gals
(= 9276lbs)
Grade.........100ll/115-145
Oil cap.........75 gal Pressurization 6.75 to 1
Wheel tread........22ft.
Wing span 71 ft
Length 57ft
Height.....14ft 
Mgw.......34,565lbs
Empty......24000lbs

Vne (-Fl110) 350 mph (304 K)
Vc........310 mph (269 K)
V1........121 mph (105 K)
Va........199 mph (173 K)
Vmc.......109 mph ( 95 K)
Vso........92 mph ( 80 K)
Vfe (14°).232 mph (202 K)
Vfe (35°).169 mph (147 K)
Vlo (Vle).220 mph (191 K)
Vll (Landing light extension)

220 mph (191 K)
Fuel flow.......200 gal/hr
for flight planning
Cruise..........184gal/hr
Endurance ...... 8 hrs 10 min.

Max range.......2200 nm.

Engine limits (HP. R.P.M. M.P. Alt.)

Takeoff Wet (2 min.)
2500 2800 62.0 S.L. / 2500 2800 61.5 3700
Maximum Continuous Power
Low Blower (7.29 to 1)
1900 2600 51.5 S.L. / 1900 2600 50.0 7200
High Blower (8.58 to 1)
1750 2600 51.5 10,000 / 1750 2600 49.5 15,000

Propeller Specs

Propeller and 2 Hamilton Standard 24E60-41 hubs with four 7037A-50S blades each.
propeller limits Diameter: Maximum 10' 11-7/8", Minimum 10' 9-1/4".
No further reduction permitted.
Settings at 42 inch station:
Low Pitch 33°
Feathered 88°

Avoid Ground Operation 1950-2250 r.p.m.
Avoid In-flight Operation 1900-2175 r.p.m.