The Piper Cherokee; Performance - Piper Cherokee C Owner's Handbook Manual

THE PIPER CHEROKEE
SECTION I
SPECIFICATION FEATURES:
POWER PLANT PA-28-150 PA-28-160
PA-28-180
Engine - Lycoming
0-320-E2A
0-320-D2A 0-360-A3A
Rated Horsepower 150 160 180
Rated Speed 2700 2700 2700
Bore, inches 5.125 5.125 5.125
Stroke, inches 3.875 3.875 4.375
Displacement
(cubic inches) 319.8 319.8 361.0
Compression Ratio
7 :1 8.5:1
8.5 :1
Dry Weight, pounds 272 278 285
Fuel Consumption
(75% power, gph) 9 9
10
Oil Sump Capacity (qts) 8 8 8
Fuel Aviation Grade
Octane 80 91/96 91/96
Propeller (Sensenich) M74DMS M74DMS M76EMNIS
PERFORMANCE
Take-off Run, ft. ** 780 740 720
Best Rate of Climb
Speed (MPH) 85 85 85
Rate of Climb (ft.
per min.) 690
730 750
Service Ceiling (ft. ) 14,900
15,800
16,400
Absolute Ceiling
17,400
18,400
19,000
Top Speed (MPH) 141 (144*) 143 (146*) 152
Cruising Speed (75%
power, sea level
MPH) 123 (124*) 125 (128*) 134
Optimum Cruising
de—
Speed (75% power,
7000 ft., MPH) 132 (135*) 134 (137*) 143
* Wheel fenders optional equipment on PA-28-150 and 160
** Max. effort, 25° flap
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