🏷️ Basic Information Identification Make: Bellanca Model: 260 Year: 1959-1962 Generation: Early Downer Models Designation: Downer Aircraft Nickname: Triple Tail Downer 📋 Manual Details Documentation Manual Type: Pilot's Manual / Owner's Manual Language: English Page Count: 43 Format Format: PDF Download Additional Content Included Items: 1967 Bellanca Price Sheet (featuring 260C and Viking models) ⚙️ Engine Specifications Powerplant Engine Type: Lycoming IO-540 (likely) Displacement: 540 cu in Performance Power: 260 hp 🔧 Transmission Propulsion Type: Constant-speed propeller 📐 Dimensions Airframe Wingspan: 34 ft 4 in (estimated for early models) Length: 27 ft 5 in (estimated for early models) Height: 8 ft 11 in (estimated for early models) Weights Empty Weight: 1,750 - 1,850 lbs (estimated) Max Gross Weight: 3,000 - 3,200 lbs (estimated) 🔧 Maintenance Service Schedule Service Interval: Refer to Manual for Specifics (typical for aircraft: 50-hour and 100-hour inspections) Fluid Requirements Oil Capacity: 8-10 quarts (typical for Lycoming IO-540) 📄 Performance Flight Characteristics Cruise Speed: 160-170 knots (estimated) Stall Speed: 55-60 knots (estimated, with flaps) Range: 700-900 nautical miles (estimated) 📄 Certification Regulatory Type Certificate: TC A12EU (for earlier Bellanca models, specific to 260 needs verification)