Piper CHEROKEE CRUISER PA-28-140 Information Manual page 12

CHEROKEE CRUISER
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
PERFORMANCE
Published figures are for standard airplanes flown at gross weight under standard
conditions at sea level, unless otherwise stated. Performance for a specific airplane may vary
from published figures depending upon the equipment installed, the condition of engine,
airplane and equipment, atmospheric conditions and piloting technique. Each performance
figure below is subject to the same conditions as on the corresponding performance chart from
which it is taken in the Performance Charts Section.
Takeoff Ground Run, flaps up, sea level (ft)
Takeoff Distance Over 50-ft Obstacle, flaps up, sea level (ft)
Best Rate of Climb Speed (mph)
Rate of Climb (ft per min)
Best Angle of Climb Speed, sea level (mph)
Max Speed, sea level (mph)
Max Speed, Optimum Alt, 7800 ft, 75% power (TAS) (mph)
Service Ceiling (ft)
Absolute Ceiling (ft)
Cruise Speed at best power mixture, optimum altitude (TAS) (mph)
65% power, 10,250 ft
55% power, 11,900 ft
Range at best power mixture optimum altitude (mi)**
75% power, 7,800 ft
65% power, 10,250 ft
55% power, 11,900 ft
Cruise Speed at best economy mixture, optimum altitude (mph)
75% power, 7,000 ft
65% power, 10,000 ft
55% power, I 2,000 ft
Range at best economy mixture, optimum altitude (mi)**
75% power, 7,000 ft
65% power, 10,000 ft
55% power, 12,000 ft
Cruising Speed, sea level, 75% power (mph)
Instructional power cruise speed, sea level, 60% power (mph)
Cruising range, sea level, 75% power (mi)
Instructional power cruising range, sea level, 6090 power, (mi)
800
1700
89
631
78
142*
135*
10,950
13,000
127
114
705
765
855
126
120
114
720
795
880
124
110
475
(675***)
540
(760***)
* All speeds stated are with optional wheel fairings installed. Subtract 3 mph if wheel fairings
are not installed.
** Ranges based on 48 gal usable fuel, no reserve.
***Ranges adjusted to reflect the use of best economy speeds with best economy fuel flows,
and 48 gallons usable.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
REVISED: OCTOBER 22, 1973
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