Overview
The Cessna 350 Corvalis was introduced in the mid-2000s as a high-performance piston aircraft. Based on the Columbia 350 design, it features composite construction. The aircraft targeted cross-country private pilots.
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Specifications
- Engine
- 1 × Teledyne Continental IO 550N Flat 6
- Engine type
- Piston
- Power
- 310 hp · 231 kW
- Avionics
- Garmin G1000
- Wing tips
- No winglets
- Seats
- 4
- Crew
- —
- Cabin width
- 4 ft 2 in · 1.27 m
- Cabin height
- 4 ft 1 in · 1.24 m
- Cabin length
- 11 ft 7 in · 3.54 m
- Exterior length
- 25 ft 2 in · 7.67 m
- Tail height
- 9 ft 0 in · 2.74 m
- Fuselage diameter
- 4 ft 5 in · 1.35 m
- Wing span
- 35 ft 9 in · 10.90 m
- Baggage volume
- 25 ft³ · 0.7 m³
- Gross weight
- —
- Empty weight
- —
- Max takeoff weight
- 3,400 lb · 1,550 kg
- Max landing weight
- 3,250 lb · 1,450 kg
- Max payload
- 800 lb · 350 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 100 gal · 400 L · 300 kg (AvGas)
- Max cruise speed
- 191 kt · 220 mph · 354 km/h
- Maximum speed
- —
- Cruise speed
- —
- Approach speed
- 60 kt · 69 mph · 111 km/h
- Range
- 1,280 nm · 1,470 mi · 2,370 km
- Fuel burn
- 12.00 nm/gal · 5.87 km/L
- Ceiling
- 18,000 ft · 5,500 m
- Rate of climb
- 1,340 ft/min · 7 m/s
- Takeoff distance
- 2,300 ft · 700 m
- Landing distance
- 2,350 ft · 720 m
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Operational Context
Cessna 350 Corvalis — composite single-engine aircraft
The 350 entered service in 2007 after Cessna acquired the Columbia line. It features a low-wing composite airframe and fixed landing gear. The design emphasizes aerodynamic efficiency and modern avionics.
A Continental piston engine producing approximately 310 horsepower powers the Corvalis. Cruise speed approaches 190 knots (352 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 3,400 pounds (1,542 kg).
The 350 appealed to pilots seeking speed and comfort. Production was later consolidated under updated branding. The aircraft reflects a shift toward composite materials in general aviation.
Sources and references used for research and fact-checking.
- https://www.topspeed.com/aviation/aviation-reviews/cessna/2010-2003-cessna-350-corvalis-ar83638.html
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cessna_350_Corvalis
- https://www.globalair.com/aircraft-for-sale/Specifications?specid=690
- https://doc8643.com/aircraft/COL3
- http://www.flugzeuginfo.net/acdata_php/acdata_cessna_350_en.php