Piper 1978 pa-28r-201t Turbo Arrow III

Tuesday, January 01, 2008 at 12:00 AM ET

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Edited By: Omar Filipović

Key Takeaways:

The document details the specifications of the 1978 Piper PA-28R-201T Turbo Arrow III, powered by a 200 hp Continental TSIO-360F turbocharged engine.
This 4-seater aircraft offers cruise speeds up to 172 knots (at 75% power) and a maximum range of 830 nautical miles (at 65% power).
Key operational metrics include a useful load of 1237 lbs, a 200 lbs baggage capacity, and a service ceiling of 20,000 feet.

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Piper 1978 pa-28r-201t Turbo Arrow III

Engine make/model:

Cont. TSIO-360F

Horsepower:

200

TBO hrs.:

1400

Propeller:

Const. spd.

Landing gear type:

Tri/Retr.

Gross weight (lbs.):

2900

Empty weight, std. (lbs.):

1663

Useful load, std. (lbs.):

1237

Fuel (gals.):

72

Wingspan:

35 ft.

Overall length:

25 ft.

Height:

8 ft.

Wing area (sq. ft.):

170

Seating capacity:

4

Cabin width (in.):

41.5

Cabin height (in.):

49

Baggage capacity (lbs.):

200

PERFORMANCE

Cruise speed (kts.):

75% power:

172

65% power:

167

Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):

75% power:

760

65% power:

830

Fuel consumption (gph):

75% power:

12

65% power:

10.8

Estimated endurance (65% power with 1-hr. reserve):

5 hrs. 42 mins.

Stall speed (gear, flaps down) (knots):

57.5

Best rate of climb (fpm):

940

Service ceiling (ft.):

20,000

Takeoff ground roll (ft.):

1110

Landing ground roll (ft.):

645

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