Piper Cherokee - PA28-140

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Basic Data

Engine: Lycoming O-320 E.
140 H.P at 2450 r.p.m
Propeller: SENSENICH PROPELLER M74DM
Electrical Supply 12 Volts
Normal cruise: 105 KT TAS @ 2300 rpm
Maximum Weight: 2150 lbs (977 Kg)
Basic Empty Weight: 1180lbs (537 kg)
Useful Load 770 lbs (350 Kg)
Fuel capacity: Full: 42 imp galls (190 ltr)
Usable: 40 imp galls (180 ltr)
Fuel flow rate @ 75% power 7 imp galls/hour
33 ltr/hour
Oil Capacity: Minimum 6 US Quarts, Maximum 8 US Quarts

Airspeed Limitations

Never exceed speed (Vne): 168 mph 146 KT
Maximum structual crusing speed (Vno): 137 mph 119 KT
Maximum Flap extension speed (Vfe): 112 mph 97 KT
Manoeuvring speed (Va): 126 mph 109 KT
Maximum crosswind: 17 KT
Stall speeds (0 deg angle of bank): clean: 61 mph 53 KT
40 deg flap: 52 mph 45 KT

Normal Operation

Take-off Performance - Ground Roll: ft
Take-off Performance to 50 ft: 1338 ft
Landing Performance - Ground Roll: 475 ft
Landing Performance from 50 ft: ft
Rate of climb at sea level: ft/min
Service Ceiling: ft
Take-off safety speed: 74 mph 64 KT
Best rate of climb speed (Vy): 85 mph 74 KT
Best angle of climb (Vx): 74 mph 64 KT
Cruise climb speed: 100 mph 87 KT
Best glide speed: 85 mph 74 KT
Base approach speed: 85 mph 74 KT
At threshold speed: 75 mph 65 KT

 

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