1978 Piper PA-28-181 Archer II

1978 Piper PA-28-181 Archer II 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…

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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
PERFORMANCE
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.

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