| Model | PA-20-125 | PA-20-135 |
| Engine | Lyc O-290-D | Lyc O-290-D2 |
| Hp & RPM | 125 @ 2600 | 135 @ 2600 |
| Gross Weight (Lbs.) | 1800 | 1950 |
| Empty Weight (Lbs.) | 970 | 1020 |
| Wingspan (Ft.) | 29.3 | 29.3 |
| Wing Area (Sq. Ft.) | 147.5 | 147.5 |
| Length Ft. | 20.4 | 20.4 |
| Height In. | 74.5 | 74.5 |
| Propeller Dia. In. | 74 | 74 |
| Power Loading Lbs./hp | 14.4 | 14.4 |
| Wing Loading Lbs./sq ft | 12.2 | 13.2 |
| Baggage Cap. Lbs. | 50 | 50 |
| Fuel Cap. US Gal. | 36 | 36 |
| Maximum Speed mph | 135 | 139 |
| Cruise mph:75% @ sl | 125 | 125 |
| Cruise mph:75% @ 7000 | 134 | |
| Stall Speed mph | 48 | 48* |
| Takeoff Run ft. | 1372 | 1220* |
| Landing Roll ft. | 500 | 500* |
| Rate of Climb ft/min | 810 | 620 |
| Service Ceiling ft | 14,250 | 15,000 |
| Cruising Range s/mi | 580 | 580 |
| *Flaps Extended |
| The PA-20 Pacer appeared late in
1949. The Pacer is a truly nice little four seat tail dragger. A total of 1,119 Pacers
were built before production ended in 1952. This number does not include the numerous
PA-22/20 Tri-Pacers which have been converted to the tail wheel Pacer configuration.
The first Pacers were offered with the 115-HP O-235 engine, but the optional 125-HP O-290-D was fitted to most, and was considered the standard power plant after the first month or so of production. An option on later models was the 135-HP O-290-D2, along with an Aeromatic propeller. The Aeromatic has been described as a "poor boy's" constant speed propeller. Counterbalance weights on the hub allow high rpm and low blade pitch for takeoff, and an increased blade pitch for cruise. Many Pacers have been STC'd for change to the O-320 Lycoming. Control yokes first appeared on the PA-20. The Pacer is equipped with flaps, front and rear doors, and a pair of 18 gallon wing tanks. A delightful flying airplane the Pacer blends four place utility and fun into one package. |
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