Piper PA-24-250 COMANCHE Pilot Operating Handbook page 19

Aircraft Publicntions
Pipcr Comanchc 250 (Early Model)
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General
OPERriTING AND LIMITING AIRSPEEDS
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PA-24-250
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2800 LBS GROSS WEIGHT
V,
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Design Maneuvering Speed and Turbulent Air Penetration Speed
At 2,800 lbs Gross Weight ................................................................... 144 mph 125 kt
........................................................................ At 1,900 lbs Gross Weight 120 mph 104 kt
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CAUTION
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Maneuvering speed decreases at lighter weight as the effects of aerodynamic forces become more
pronounced. Linear interpolation may be used for intermediate gross weights. Maneuvering speed
should not be exceeded while operating in rough air.
V.4pp
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Final Approach to Landing Speed ............................................................ 83 mph
72 kt
VApp
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Final Approach (WIZero Degrees of Flap) ................... . . . . . . .
......... 95 mph
83 kt
VApp - Final Approach (IFR ApproachIClean)
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120 mph 104 kt
Vc
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Design Cruising Speed ...........................................................................
180 mph 156 kt
VD
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Demonstrated Diving Speed .......................
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......................................... 252 mph 219 kt
VFE
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Flap Extension Speed ............................................................................ 125 mph 108 kt
VFE
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Recommended .....................................................................................
100 mph 87 kt
VH - Maximum Operating Speed ...................................................................
190 mph 165 kt
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VIMD
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Maximum Endurance Speed 95 mph 83 kt
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VIbIR - Maximum Range Speed ...............................
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125 mph 108 kt
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VLE - Landing-Gear Extended Speed
150 mph 130 kt
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VLO - Landing-Gear Operation Speed
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150 mph 130 kt
VLO - Recommended ....................................................................................... 125 mph 108 kt
VNE
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Never Exceed Speed ......................
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227 mph 197 kt
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WARNING
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AD 72-22-05 may reduce VNE to 203 mph CAS (176 kt) or 188 mph CAS (163 kt) depending on
how the airplane is modified. Refer to the AD for the airspeed applicable to your airplane.
VNo
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Normal Operating Speed
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180 mph 156 kt
VR - Rotation Speed (WIZero Degrees of Flap)
...............................................
85 mph 74 kt
Vso
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Stall Speed (Full Flaps and Gear Extended)
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64 mph 56 kt
Vsl
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Stall Speed (Clean) ................................................................................... 71 mph
62 kt
Vx
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Best Angle-of-Climb Speed (At Sea Level) ...................
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.................... 84 mph
73 kt
Vy - Best Rate-of-Climb Speed (At Sea Level) ...........................................
105 mph 91 kt
Emergency Airspeeds
Best Engine-Out Glide Speed (Optimum)
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100 mph
87 kt
Best Engine-Out Glide Speed (Endurance)
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85 mph
74 kt
Other Speeds
Best En Route Rate-of-Climb Speed
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120 mph 104 kt
Demonstrated Crosswind Component
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................................... 20 mph
17 kt
Copyright: 1993
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