Piper PA-22 Colt Model Guide
Piper PA-22 Colt · Model Guide
Overview
The Piper PA-22 Colt (model PA-22-108) is a two-seat, single-engine, high-wing piston trainer. It has welded steel tube and fabric construction. It is powered by a 108 hp Lycoming O-235 on 80 octane fuel. The library lists production as 1961-1964. This guide covers its figures and the inspection items to check before buying.
- The Piper PA-22 Colt is a 2-seat fabric-covered tube-frame airplane with a 108 hp Lycoming O-235-C1B or C1.
- Handbook figures: 120 mph top speed, 108 mph cruise at 75% power, 6 gph, 610 fpm climb, 12,000 ft service ceiling.
- Gross weight is 1650 lbs and standard useful load is 710 lbs, so full fuel plus two adults leaves little margin.
- Check the door-frame and windshield tube corrosion bulletin, the exhaust AD, and the nose gear oleo bearing.
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Source
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Document details
- Type ·
- Model Guide
- Year ·
- 2026
- File size ·
- 50 KB
- Copy found at ·
- sprinkle.com
Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
Specifications
- Seats ·
- 2
- Height (ft) ·
- 6.25
- Length (ft) ·
- 20
- Fuel octane ·
- 80
- Engine model ·
- Lycoming O-235-C1B or C1
- Wing span (ft) ·
- 30
- Rated power (hp) ·
- 108
- Propeller diameter (in) ·
- 74
Performance
- Top speed (kt) ·
- 105
- Takeoff run (ft) ·
- 950
- Rate of climb (fpm) ·
- 610
- Service ceiling (ft) ·
- 12,000
- Fuel burn 75pct (gph) ·
- 6
- Takeoff over 50ft (ft) ·
- 1,500
- Cruise speed 75pct 7000ft mph ·
- 115
- Cruise speed 75pct sea level mph ·
- 108
V-speeds
- STALL_SPEED_KTS ·
- 54
- BEST_RATE_OF_CLIMB_KTS ·
- 66
- BEST_ANGLE_OF_CLIMB_KTS ·
- 52
Weight & balance
- Max baggage (lb) ·
- 100
- Gross weight (lb) ·
- 1,650
- Fuel capacity (gal) ·
- 18
- Useful load standard (lb) ·
- 710
- Empty weight standard (lb) ·
- 940
- Useful load super custom (lb) ·
- 665
- Empty weight super custom (lb) ·
- 985
What engine does the Piper PA-22 Colt use?
The Piper PA-22 Colt uses a four-cylinder Lycoming O-235-C1B or C1, rated 108 hp at 2600 rpm. It runs on 80 octane aviation fuel and has a 6.75:1 compression ratio.
How much can the Piper PA-22 Colt carry?
The Piper PA-22 Colt has 2 seats and a 1650 lb gross weight. Standard useful load is 710 lbs, or 665 lbs for the Super Custom. Standard fuel is 18 gallons, and maximum baggage is 100 lbs.
What should I inspect on a Piper PA-22 Colt?
On a Piper PA-22 Colt, check the Service Bulletin 819 door-frame corrosion compliance and the AD 68-05-01 exhaust inspections. Also check the gascolator drain valve type and the nose gear oleo upper bearing (Finnish AD 281/64).
How fast and how far does the Piper PA-22 Colt go?
The Piper PA-22 Colt tops out at 120 mph (105 kt). It cruises at 108 mph at sea level on 75% power, burning about 6 gph. The handbook lists a service ceiling of 12,000 ft.
What is the Piper PA-22 Colt Model Guide?
The Piper PA-22 Colt Model Guide is a model guide for the Piper PA-22 Colt, dated 2026.
What year was the Piper PA-22 Colt Model Guide published?
The Piper PA-22 Colt Model Guide — the Piper PA-22 Colt model guide on file — is dated 2026.
Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the Piper PA-22 Colt.
- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins on file
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
More Piper PA-22 Coltmanuals & documents
See all 14 →- Airworthiness Directive ScheduleAirworthiness Directives
- Project Materials ListSystems Description
- SERVICE LETTER NO. 1302Checklist
- Type Acceptance ReportOther Documents
- AAIB Bulletin: 9/2013Other Documents
- PIPER Tri-Pacer with Lycoming O290, O320 EngineSystems Description
- SERVICE BULLETIN No. 819Service Bulletins
- Tri-PacerPerformance Data
- Piper Aircraft Corporation Parts CatalogWeight & Balance
- Airworthiness Directive 281/64Airworthiness Directives
- AILERON - RUDDER INTERCONNECT REMOVALType Certificate
- Airplane Flight Manual for the Piper PA-22 ColtFlight Manual
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In this document
What you get
The Colt is a two-place, high-wing, welded steel tube airplane covered in Grade A fabric. The Lycoming O-235-C1B or C1 is rated 108 hp at 2600 rpm, with dual Scintilla magnetos. The exhaust is a stainless crossover type that supplies cabin and carburetor heat. Standard fuel capacity is 18 US gallons, and the handbook gives 6 quarts of oil.
Performance (handbook, gross weight, sea level)
Take-off run is 950 ft and 1500 ft over a 50 ft barrier. Best rate of climb speed is 76 mph (66 kt), and best angle is 60 mph (52 kt). Stall is 57 mph (54 kt). Landing roll is 500 ft and 1250 ft over 50 ft. Cruise is 108 mph at sea level and 115 mph at 7000 ft, both at 75% power. Absolute ceiling is 14,000 ft.
Ownership and cost notes
The parts catalog covers PA-22 models including the 108. Fabric condition matters. A 2022 Stewart Systems materials estimate for a Pacer/TriPacer full recover (the Colt is named in its package) totalled $5,006.78. That covers materials and tools only, not labor. Service Letter 1302 lists the PA-22-108 Colt, all serials.
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Safety notes
- Service Bulletin 819 (Piper considers compliance mandatory): remove and inspect blind door-frame, windshield and baggage tube areas for corrosion. Ask for the logbook entry.
- AD 68-05-01 exhaust inspection: every 100 hrs under 950 hrs of operation, every 50 hrs above that. Check the muffler, shroud and aft cylinder stack Y-joint.
- Service Letter 1302 recommends replacing a locking gascolator drain valve with a non-locking one. A valve left open can cause fuel starvation. Compliance is at the owner's discretion.
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Full document text
Piper PA-22 Colt Model Guide The Piper PA-22 Colt (model PA-22-108) is a two-seat, single-engine, high-wing piston trainer. It has welded steel tube and fabric construction. It is powered by a 108 hp Lycoming O-235 on 80 octane fuel. The library lists production as 1961-1964. This guide covers its figures and the inspection items to check before buying. • The Piper PA-22 Colt is a 2-seat fabric-covered tube-frame airplane with a 108 hp Lycoming O-235-C1B or C1. • Handbook figures: 120 mph top speed, 108 mph cruise at 75% power, 6 gph, 610 fpm climb, 12,000 ft service ceiling. • Gross weight is 1650 lbs and standard useful load is 710 lbs, so full fuel plus two adults leaves little margin. • Check the door-frame and windshield tube corrosion bulletin, the exhaust AD, and the nose gear oleo bearing. What you get The Colt is a two-place, high-wing, welded steel tube airplane covered in Grade A fabric. The Lycoming O-235-C1B or C1 is rated 108 hp at 2600 rpm, with dual Scintilla magnetos. The exhaust is a stainless crossover type that supplies cabin and carburetor heat. Standard fuel capacity is 18 US gallons, and the handbook gives 6 quarts of oil. Performance (handbook, gross weight, sea level) Take-off run is 950 ft and 1500 ft over a 50 ft barrier. Best rate of climb speed is 76 mph (66 kt), and best angle is 60 mph (52 kt). Stall is 57 mph (54 kt). Landing roll is 500 ft and 1250 ft over 50 ft. Cruise is 108 mph at sea level and 115 mph at 7000 ft, both at 75% power. Absolute ceiling is 14,000 ft. Ownership and cost notes The parts catalog covers PA-22 models including the 108. Fabric condition matters. A 2022 Stewart Systems materials estimate for a Pacer/TriPacer full recover (the Colt is named in its package) totalled $5,006.78. That covers materials and tools only, not labor. Service Letter 1302 lists the PA-22-108 Colt, all serials. Safety notes: • Service Bulletin 819 (Piper considers compliance mandatory): remove and inspect blind door-frame, windshield and baggage tube areas for corrosion. Ask for the logbook entry. • AD 68-05-01 exhaust inspection: every 100 hrs under 950 hrs of operation, every 50 hrs above that. Check the muffler, shroud and aft cylinder stack Y-joint. • Service Letter 1302 recommends replacing a locking gascolator drain valve with a non-locking one. A valve left open can cause fuel starvation. Compliance is at the owner's discretion.