Piper Archer

Piper Archer
Base Price: $309,900
Engine make/model: 180-hp Lyc O-360-A4M
TBO (hrs.): 2000
Max takeoff weight (lbs.): 2550
Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 1680
Useful load, std. (lbs.): 870
Usable fuel, std. (gals.): 48
Payload, full std. fuel (lbs.): 582
Wingspan: 35 ft. 6 in.
Overall length (ft.): 24
Overall height: 7 ft. 3 in.
Wing area (sq. ft.): 170
Wing loading (lbs./sq. ft.): 15
Power loading (lbs./hp): 14.2
Cabin width (in.): 42
Cabin height (in.): 45
PERFORMANCE
Max cruise speed (kts.): 128
Vso (kts.): 45
Fuel consumption (gph): 9.5
Range (nm): 522
Best rate of climb (fpm): 692
Takeoff roll (ft.): 1135
Landing roll (ft.): 920
Source: Piper Aircraft

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