Piper 1999 PA-28-181 Archer III

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Key Takeaways:

  • The article details the specifications of the 1999 Piper PA-28-181 Archer III, an aircraft powered by a 180 HP Lycoming O-360-A4M engine with a 2000-hour TBO.
  • This 4-seater aircraft features fixed landing gear and propeller, with a useful load of 847 lbs and a maximum gross weight of 2550 lbs.
  • Key performance figures include a cruise speed of up to 125 knots (at 65% power) and a maximum range of 487 nautical miles (at 65% power with reserve).
  • It boasts a service ceiling of 14,100 feet, a stall speed of 45 knots, and requires a takeoff ground roll of 1135 ft and a landing ground roll of 920 ft.
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Engine make/model: Lyc. O-360-A4M
Horsepower: 180
TBO hrs.: 2000
Propeller: Fixed
Landing gear type: Tri/Fixed
Gross weight (lbs.): 2550
Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 1703
Useful load, std. (lbs.): 847
Fuel (gals.): 48
Wingspan: 35 ft. 6 in.
Overall length: 24 ft.
Height: 7 ft. 4 in.
Wing area (sq. ft.): 171.8
Seating capacity: 4
Cabin width (in.): 42
Cabin height (in.): 45
Baggage capacity (lbs.): 100
PERFORMANCE
Cruise speed (kts.):
75% power: 120
65% power: 125
Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):
75% power: 444
65% power: 487
Fuel consumption (gph):
75% power: 10.0
65% power: 8.6
Estimated endurance (65% power with 1-hr. reserve): 4 hrs. 42 mins.
Stall speed (gear, flaps down) (knots): 45
Best rate of climb (fpm): 667
Service ceiling (ft.): 14,100
Takeoff ground roll (ft.): 1135
Landing ground roll (ft.): 920

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