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Although originally designed as a four seat twin, intended for the hotly contested light transport and training role, following a reassessment of the market condition Cessna redesigned the Cessna 303 and as a result a larger six seater aircraft evolved which was intended to replace Cessna's 310, then nearing the end of its production life.
The new model, designated the T303 for its turbocharged (and fuel injected) Continental TSIO520 engines, flew in 1979 with deliveries starting in 1981. For a time the T303 was named the Clipper, but this was changed to Crusader as PanAm held rights to the Clipper name.
The T303 incorporated a number of advanced features, including bonded structures around the integral fuel tank, a supercritical wing section and counter rotating propellers, while standard equipment included integral airstairs and a full IFR avionics suite (Cessna claimed the latter as a first for its class). Only slight changes were introduced during production, including the addition of anti ice equipment as an option in 1982, and in 1983 the rear cabin bulkhead was moved aft slightly which increased baggage space and allowed the addition of a cargo door. Production of the Crusader wound up in 1985. |
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| Seating (normal) |
6 |
Max Takeoff (lbs) |
5,150 |
| Seating (maximum) |
- |
Certified Ceiling (ft) |
25,000 |
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| Engines |
2 Continental TSIO520AE |
To (Sealevel, ISA Temp) (ft) |
1,750 |
| Output lbs ea. Flat Rating |
250 hp |
Landing Distance (ft) |
1,450 |
| Maximum Mach No. |
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Max Range (fuel) (nm) |
816 |
| High Speed Cruise (Kts) |
216 |
Max Range (payload) (nm) |
327 |
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| Flight Time 300nm |
- |
Flight Time 1000nm |
- |
| Flight Time 600nm |
- |
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| External |
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Internal |
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| Length (ft) |
30.40 |
Length (ft) |
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| Height (ft) |
13.30 |
Height (ft) |
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| Span (ft) |
39.00 |
Width: Max floor (ft) |
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