1965 Cherokee PA28-140

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Key Takeaways:

  • The article details the specifications of a 1965 Piper Cherokee PA28-140, highlighting its used price of $25,000 (as of Summer 2000) and identifying it as a "best deal on the used market."
  • It is powered by a 150 hp Lycoming O320-E2A engine, capable of cruise speeds between 102 and 115 knots and a maximum range of 470 to 583 nautical miles.
  • The aircraft features 2+2 seating, a useful load of 920 lbs, and practical performance metrics including an 800 ft takeoff ground roll and a 495 ft landing ground roll.
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Used price (ABPD, Summer 2000): $25,000
Engine make/model: Lycoming O320-E2A
Horsepower@rpm@altitude: 150@2700@SL
Horsepower for takeoff: 150
TBO hrs.: 2000
Fuel type: 100/100LL
Propeller type/diameter: Sensenich Fixed / 74
Landing gear type: Tri/Fixed
Max ramp weight (lbs.): 2150
Gross weight (lbs.): 2150
Landing weight (lbs.): 2150
Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 1230
Useful load, std. (lbs.): 920
Payload, full std. fuel (lbs.): 632
Usable fuel (gals.): 48
Oil capacity (qts.): 8
Wingspan: 30 ft.
Overall length: 23 ft. 3 in.
Height: 7 ft. 3 in.
Wing area (sq. ft.): 160
Wing loading (lbs./sq. ft.): 13.4
Power loading (lbs./hp.): 14.3
Wheel base: 6 ft. 2 in.
Wheel track: 10 ft.
Wheel size (in.): 6.00 x 6
Seating capacity: 2+2
Cabin doors: 1
Cabin width (in.): 42
Baggage capacity (lbs.): 200
PERFORMANCE
Cruise speed (kts.):
75% power @ 7,800 ft.: 115
65% power @ 10,200 ft.: 108
55% power @ 12,000 ft.: 102
Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):
75% power: 470
65% power: 522
55% power: 583
Fuel consumption (gph):
75% power: 8.4
65% power: 7.3
55% power: 6.2
Estimated endurance (65%) (hrs): 5.5
Stall speed (flaps up) (knots): 52
Stall speed (flaps down) (knots): 48
Best rate of climb (SL fpm): 660
Best rate of climb, 8000ft. (fpm): 350
Service ceiling (ft.): 14,300
Takeoff ground roll (ft.): 800
Takeoff over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.): 1700
Landing ground roll (ft.): 495
Landing over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.): 850

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