Robin R3000

In 1978, Avions Robin started design of a new range of all-metal single-engined light aircraft, with a wide range of variants planned with between two and four seats, various engines and a choice of fixed or retractable undercarriage.Donald 1997, p.777."[http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1981/1981%20-%200056.html R3140 heralds new Robin series]". Flight International, 10 January 1981, p.50. The first prototype, a R.3140, a four-seater powered by a Lycoming O-320 flew on 8 December 1980, with the second prototype flying on 2 June 1981.Taylor 1988, p.82.

The R.3140 is a single-engined, low-wing monoplane with a fixed nosewheel undercarriage. Its wings have a similar planform to the earlier wooden Robins such as the DR400, with tapered outer wing sections. But unlike the cranked wings of these earlier aircraft, the wings of the R.3140 have constant dihedral. A forward sliding canopy covers a four-seat cockpit, while the aircraft is fitted with a distinctive T-tail.Barnett Flight International 12 March 1983, pp. 659–660.

In 1983, a marketing agreement was reached between Avions Robin and SOCATA, the light aircraft subsidiary of Aérospatiale to market the R 3000 series. This led to the planned higher power versions being abandoned, with engines limited to 119 kW (160 hp) or less to avoid competition with Socata's own TB series.[http://www.pilotfriend.com/aircraft%20performance/Robin/R3000.100.htm Robin R3000/100 aircraft performance and specifications]. Certified Aircraft Database. Pilotfriend. Retrieved 28 November 2009.Blech and Lowe Flight International 4 May 1985, pp. 22–23. The R.3140 received its type certificate on 13 October 1983.Lambert 1993, p.91.

32 had been built by the start of 1988, when the marketing agreement with SOCATA was stopped. Production continued after Robin was sold to Aéronautique Service (later to become Apex Aircraft) in mid-1988, with 76 delivered by 1998.Taylor 1999, p.421.

;R3000/100

:Two-seat version with 86 kW (115 hp) Lycoming O-235.

;R3000/120

:Three seat version powered by 86 kW (115 hp) Lycoming O-235-L2A."[http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1985/1985%20-%200755.html Private-Aircraft Buyers' Guide: Multi-seat, single engine—up to 200 hp]". Flight International, 18 March 1985. p.33. Originally named R.3120. Production ended 1987.

;R3000/140

:Four seat version powered by 119 kW (160 hp) Lycoming O-320-D2A engine. Originally named R.3140.

;R3000/160

:Four seater powered by 119 kW (160 hp) Lycoming O-360-A3A engine.[http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgMakeModel.nsf/0/1edf3e20402688918625736b007061e8/$FILE/A66eu.pdf FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet NO. A66EU], 1 Mar 2007

{{Aircraft specs

|ref= Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1988-89 Taylor 1988, pp. 82–83.

|prime units?=met

|crew=Two

|capacity=2 passengers

|length m=7.51

|length ft=24

|length in=7.75

|span m=9.81

|span ft=32

|span in=2.25

|height m=2.66

|height ft=8

|height in=8.75

|wing area sqm=14.47

|wing area sqft=155.8

|aspect ratio=6.6

|airfoil=NACA 43015/5 on inner wing, NACA 43010.5 at tip

|empty weight kg=600

|empty weight lb=1323

|max takeoff weight kg=1050

|max takeoff weight lb=2315

|fuel capacity=160 L (42.25 US Gallon)

|eng1 number=1

|eng1 name=Textron Lycoming O-320-D2A

|eng1 type=air-cooled flat-four piston engine

|eng1 kw=119

|eng1 hp=160

|perfhide=

|max speed kmh=250

|max speed mph=155

|max speed kts=135

|max speed note=at sea level

|cruise speed kmh=220

|cruise speed mph=136

|cruise speed kts=119

|cruise speed note=(econ cruise at 65% power)

|stall speed kmh=87

|stall speed mph=54

|stall speed kts=47

|stall speed note=(flaps down)

|range km=1185

|range miles=736

|range nmi=640

|range note=(max standard fuel, no reserves, 65% power)

|ceiling m=4265

|ceiling ft=14000

|climb rate ms=4.3

|climb rate ftmin=846

}}

{{reflist}}

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• Barnett, Cliff. "[http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1983/1983%20-%200443.html T-tails from Dijon:Flight Test Robin R.3140]". Flight International, 12 March 1983. pp. 659–662.
• Blech, Robin and Janice Lowe. "[http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1985/1985%20-%201322.html Tour de France]". Flight International, 4 May 1985. pp. 20–24.
• Donald, David (ed.).The Encyclopedia of World Aircraft Leicester:Blitz, 1997. {{ISBN|1-85605-375-X}}.
• Taylor, John W. R.. Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1982-83. Jane's Publishing Company. London. 1983. {{ISBN|0-7106-0748-2}}
• Taylor, John W.R. Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1988-89. Coulsdon, UK:Jane's Information Group, 1988. {{ISBN|0-7106-0867-5}}.
• Lambert, Mark (ed.). Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1993-94. Coulsdon, UK: Jane's Data Division, 1993. {{ISBN|0-7106-1066-1}}.
• Taylor, Michael J.H. Brassey's World Aircraft & Systems Directory 1999/2000. London:Brassey's, 1999. {{ISBN|1-85753-245-7}}.

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