PIPER PA-28-180 Model Guide
PIPER PA-28-180 · Model Guide
Overview
PIPER PA-28-180 is a four-seat, fixed-gear, single-engine piston Cherokee/Archer powered by a 180 hp Lycoming O-360. The supplied manuals cover several versions: a 1972 Cherokee, the Cherokee 180 E and the Archer (manual issued July 1973). Figures differ by serial number. The wider PA-28 family reaches up to 910 nm range and 172 kt cruise, but those are family maxima, not figures for this model.
- Four-seat cabin, 180 hp Lycoming O-360-A4A, 50 US gal fuel in two 25-gal wing tanks, fixed tricycle gear.
- Archer manual: 2450 lb gross, 1404 lb empty, 1046 lb useful. Cherokee 180 E: 2400 lb gross, 1310 lb empty, 1090 lb useful.
- Published takeoff: 720 ft ground run, 1625 ft over a 50-ft obstacle (25° flaps, sea level); best climb 85 mph, 725 fpm.
- Piper Service Bulletin 1304 mandates a one-time wing spar corrosion inspection within 100 hours. Confirm it was done.
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Reference only, not for flight. Use the current approved manual for your aircraft. See terms, section 5.
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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
- Height (ft) ·
- 7.3
- Length (ft) ·
- 23.5
- Wing span (ft) ·
- 30
- Engine power (hp) ·
- 180
- Max baggage (lb) ·
- 200
- Fuel capacity (gal) ·
- 50
Performance
- Landing roll (ft) ·
- 600
- Rate of climb (fpm) ·
- 725
- Service ceiling (ft) ·
- 13,000
- Landing over 50ft (ft) ·
- 1,150
- Takeoff over 50ft (ft) ·
- 1,625
- Takeoff ground run (ft) ·
- 720
V-speeds
- BEST_GLIDE_KTS ·
- 70
- STALL_CLEAN_KTS ·
- 59
- STALL_FULL_FLAPS_KTS ·
- 53
- BEST_RATE_OF_CLIMB_KTS ·
- 74
- BEST_ANGLE_OF_CLIMB_KTS ·
- 64
Weight & balance
- Useful load (lb) ·
- 1,046
- Empty weight (lb) ·
- 1,404
- Max takeoff weight (lb) ·
- 2,450
How many people and how much fuel does the PIPER PA-28-180 carry?
The PIPER PA-28-180 has a four-seat cabin: two front seats and two rear seats. It carries 50 US gal of fuel in two 25-gal wing tanks (24 gal usable each), per the Archer manual.
What engine powers the PIPER PA-28-180?
The PIPER PA-28-180 uses a Lycoming O-360-A4A four-cylinder engine rated at 180 hp at 2700 rpm. The Archer manual also lists the O-360-A4M. It has a fixed-pitch propeller.
Is there a mandatory inspection on the PIPER PA-28-180?
Yes. Piper Service Bulletin 1304 requires a one-time inspection of the wing root and main spar for corrosion. It must be done by the next scheduled maintenance, not later than 100 hours. Affected aircraft may need access panels fitted.
What is the useful load of the PIPER PA-28-180?
It depends on the version. The PIPER PA-28-180 Archer manual lists 1046 lb useful load at 2450 lb gross. The Cherokee 180 E handbook lists 1090 lb at 2400 lb gross. Check the specific aircraft's weight and balance report.
What is the PIPER PA-28-180 Model Guide?
The PIPER PA-28-180 Model Guide is a model guide for the PIPER PA-28-180, dated 2026.
What year was the PIPER PA-28-180 Model Guide published?
The PIPER PA-28-180 Model Guide — the PIPER PA-28-180 model guide on file — is dated 2026.
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- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins on file
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
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Versions and what they carry
The documents cover the 1972 Cherokee 180, the Cherokee 180 E and the Archer, so check which one you are buying. Gross weight is 2450 lb on the Archer and 2400 lb on the 180 E. The 180 E lists 200 lb maximum baggage. Seating is four, with a rear baggage area reached from inside or through an outside door.
Airframe and systems
The airframe is all aluminium alloy, with an all-moving stabilator, manual flaps (10, 25 and 40 degrees) and 6.00 x 6 tires. The fuel system has two 25-gal tanks (24 gal usable each), individual quick drains and an auxiliary electric pump. The pump goes on for takeoff, landing and tank changes. Nose strut extension is 3.25 inches and main strut extension is 4.50 inches.
Speeds and what to verify
Checklist speeds: best rate 85 mph (74 kt), best angle 74 mph (64 kt), best glide 80 mph (70 kt). Stall is 59 kt clean and 53 kt with full flaps. Vne is 171 mph and Vfe is 115 mph. The checklist shows two different maneuvering speeds (127 and 134 mph). Use the aircraft's own approved flight manual.
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Safety notes
- Quick-drain both fuel tanks and the strainer to check for water before each flight; run the electric fuel pump for takeoff and landing.
- The approved Airplane Flight Manual overrides the Pilot's Operating Manual or handbook if they differ.
- Service Bulletin 1304 covers PA-28-180 wing spar corrosion. Check for the lower wing access panels (kit P/N 765-106V) and for inspection records.
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Full document text
PIPER PA-28-180 Model Guide PIPER PA-28-180 is a four-seat, fixed-gear, single-engine piston Cherokee/Archer powered by a 180 hp Lycoming O-360. The supplied manuals cover several versions: a 1972 Cherokee, the Cherokee 180 E and the Archer (manual issued July 1973). Figures differ by serial number. The wider PA-28 family reaches up to 910 nm range and 172 kt cruise, but those are family maxima, not figures for this model. • Four-seat cabin, 180 hp Lycoming O-360-A4A, 50 US gal fuel in two 25-gal wing tanks, fixed tricycle gear. • Archer manual: 2450 lb gross, 1404 lb empty, 1046 lb useful. Cherokee 180 E: 2400 lb gross, 1310 lb empty, 1090 lb useful. • Published takeoff: 720 ft ground run, 1625 ft over a 50-ft obstacle (25° flaps, sea level); best climb 85 mph, 725 fpm. • Piper Service Bulletin 1304 mandates a one-time wing spar corrosion inspection within 100 hours. Confirm it was done. Versions and what they carry The documents cover the 1972 Cherokee 180, the Cherokee 180 E and the Archer, so check which one you are buying. Gross weight is 2450 lb on the Archer and 2400 lb on the 180 E. The 180 E lists 200 lb maximum baggage. Seating is four, with a rear baggage area reached from inside or through an outside door. Airframe and systems The airframe is all aluminium alloy, with an all-moving stabilator, manual flaps (10, 25 and 40 degrees) and 6.00 x 6 tires. The fuel system has two 25-gal tanks (24 gal usable each), individual quick drains and an auxiliary electric pump. The pump goes on for takeoff, landing and tank changes. Nose strut extension is 3.25 inches and main strut extension is 4.50 inches. Speeds and what to verify Checklist speeds: best rate 85 mph (74 kt), best angle 74 mph (64 kt), best glide 80 mph (70 kt). Stall is 59 kt clean and 53 kt with full flaps. Vne is 171 mph and Vfe is 115 mph. The checklist shows two different maneuvering speeds (127 and 134 mph). Use the aircraft's own approved flight manual. Safety notes: • Quick-drain both fuel tanks and the strainer to check for water before each flight; run the electric fuel pump for takeoff and landing. • The approved Airplane Flight Manual overrides the Pilot's Operating Manual or handbook if they differ. • Service Bulletin 1304 covers PA-28-180 wing spar corrosion. Check for the lower wing access panels (kit P/N 765-106V) and for inspection records.