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

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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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