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1978 Piper PA-28-181 Archer II
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| Engine make/model: | Lycoming O-360-A4M | |
| Horsepower@rpm@takeoff: | 180@2700@SL | |
| Horsepower for takeoff: | 180 | |
| TBO hrs.: | 2000 | |
| Fuel type: | 100LL | |
| Propeller type/diameter: | Sensenich metal, FP/76 | |
| Landing gear type: | Tri./Fixed | |
| Max ramp weight (lbs.): | 2550 | |
| Gross weight (lbs.): | 2550 | |
| Landing weight (lbs.): | 2550 | |
| Empty weight, std. (lbs.): | 1416 | |
| Empty weight, as tested (lbs.): | 1612.5 | |
| Useful load, std. (lbs.): | 1134 | |
| Payload, full std. fuel (lbs.): | 637.5 | |
| Useful fuel, std. (gals.): | 48 | |
| Oil capacity (qts.): | 8 | |
| Wingspan: | 35 ft. 5 in. | |
| Overall length: | 24 ft. | |
| Height: | 7 ft. 3 in. | |
| Wing area (sq. ft.): | 170 | |
| Wing loading (lbs./sq. ft.): | 15 | |
| Power loading (lbs./hp.): | 14.2 | |
| Wheel size (in.): | 6 ft. 7 in. | |
| Seating capacity: | 4 | |
| Cabin doors: | 1 | |
| Baggage capacity (lbs.): | 200 | |
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PERFORMANCE
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| Cruise speed (kts.): | ||
| 75% power: | 125 | |
| 65% power: | 116 | |
| 55% power: | 102 | |
| Range (w/ reserve) (nm): | ||
| 75% power: | 565 | |
| 65% power: | 600 | |
| 55% power: | 670 | |
| Fuel consumption (gph): | ||
| 75% power: | 10.5 | |
| 65% power: | 9.0 | |
| 55% power: | 7.8 | |
| Vs (kts.): | 55 | |
| Vso (kts.): | 49 | |
| Best rate of climb (fpm): | 667 | |
| Best rate of climb, 8,000 ft. (fpm): | 280 | |
| Service ceiling (ft.): | 13,236 | |
| Takeoff ground roll (ft.): | 870 | |
| Takeoff over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.): | 1210 | |
| Landing ground roll (ft.): | 925 | |
| Landing over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.): | 1390 | |
| Sources: Aircraft Bluebook Price Digest and POH. | ||
