Introduction - Piper PA-24-250 COMANCHE Pilot Operating Handbook

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Pipcr Comanchc 250 (Early Model)
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Lirnibtions
LIkIITATIONS
PA-24-250
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2500 LBS GROSS WEIGHT
INTRODUCTION
The limitations included in this section are approved by the Federal Aviation Administration. The
Comanche 250 is certified under FAA Type Certificate Number 1A15, approved April 16, 1958.
AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS
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IAS
V,
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Design Maneuvering Speed and Turbulent Air Penetration Speed
At 2,800 lbs Gross Weight ...................
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144 mph 125 kt
At 1,900 lbs Gross Weight ..................................................................... 120 mph 104 kt
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NOTE
** Do not make full or abrupt control movements above V,
VFE
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Flap Extension Speed ..........................................................................
125 mph 108 kt
**
NOTE
** DO not extend flaps or operate with flaps extended above V , .
VLE
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Landing-Gear Extended Speed ........................................................... 150 mph 130 kt
**
NOTE
** Do not exceed VLE with the landing gear extended.
VLO - Landing-Gear Operation Speed ......................
L
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150 mph 130 kt
**
NOTE
** Do not extend or retract the landing gear above VLO.
VNE - Never Exceed Speed ............................................................................. 227 mph 197 kt
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NOTE
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Do not exceed VNE in any operation.
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WARNING
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AD 72-22-05 may reduce VNE to 203 rnph CAS (176 kt) or 188 rnph CAS (163 kt) depending on
how the airplane is modified. Refer to the AD for the airspeed applicable t o your airplane.
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VNO
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Normal Operating Speed
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180 mph 156 kt
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NOTE
** Do not exceed VNO except in smooth air and then only with caution.
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Vsa - Stall Speed (Full Flaps and Gear Extended)
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64 mph 56 kt
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Vsl
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Stall Speed (Clean)
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71 mph
62 kt
FAA APPROVED (November 10, 1993)
Copyright: 1993
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