Piper PA-28 Archer II Model Guide
Piper PA-28 Archer II · Model Guide
Overview
The Piper PA-28 Archer II (PA-28-181) is a four-seat, single-engine piston airplane, listed in the library from 1976. It has a 180 hp Lycoming O-360-A4M and a fixed-pitch two-blade Sensenich propeller. The handbooks give a 2550 lb gross weight, 48 gal usable fuel and a 1137 lb standard useful load.
- Gross weight is 2550 lb with a 1137 lb standard useful load. The handbook says full seats, full fuel and full baggage cannot all be carried.
- Book figures, sea level and standard day: 870 ft takeoff ground run, 1625 ft over a 50-ft obstacle, 735 fpm climb.
- At 75% power, fuel burn is 10.5 gph best power or 8.8 gph best economy. Usable fuel is 48 gal.
- The listed recommended engine TBO is 2000 hrs. Check actual engine time and the current weight and balance record.
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Document
Source
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Document details
- Type ·
- Model Guide
- Year ·
- 2026
- File size ·
- 49 KB
- Copy found at ·
- sprinkle.com
Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
Specifications
- Usable fuel (gal) ·
- 48
- Unusable fuel (gal) ·
- 2
- Propeller diameter (in) ·
- 76
- Engine takeoff power (hp) ·
- 180
- Engine continuous power (hp) ·
- 178
- Recommended engine tbo hours ·
- 2,000
Performance
- Max speed (kt) ·
- 129
- Rate of climb (fpm) ·
- 735
- Service ceiling (ft) ·
- 13,650
- Landing over 50ft (ft) ·
- 1,390
- Takeoff over 50ft (ft) ·
- 1,625
- Landing ground roll (ft) ·
- 925
- Takeoff ground roll (ft) ·
- 870
- Fuel burn 75pct best power (gph) ·
- 10.5
V-speeds
- STALL_FLAPS_UP_KTS ·
- 55
- STALL_FLAPS_DOWN_KTS ·
- 49
Weight & balance
- Usable fuel (gal) ·
- 48
- Max ramp weight (lb) ·
- 2,558
- Baggage capacity (lb) ·
- 200
- Max takeoff weight (lb) ·
- 2,550
- Standard useful load (lb) ·
- 1,137
- Standard empty weight (lb) ·
- 1,413
- Utility category weight (lb) ·
- 2,130
How much fuel does the Piper PA-28 Archer II carry?
The Piper PA-28 Archer II has two 25 gal tanks. The specification sheet lists 48 gal usable, and the weight and balance form lists 2.0 gal as unusable fuel.
What is the useful load of the Piper PA-28 Archer II?
The Piper PA-28 Archer II has a standard useful load of 1137 lb at a 2550 lb gross weight. Useful load includes fuel, baggage and passengers, and actual figures depend on the individual airplane's equipment.
How does the Piper PA-28 Archer II handle short fields?
The Piper PA-28 Archer II needs 870 ft of ground run and 1625 ft to clear 50 ft on takeoff, and 925 ft ground roll for landing. These are sea level, standard day, zero wind figures at 25 degrees of flaps for takeoff.
What is the Piper PA-28 Archer II Model Guide?
The Piper PA-28 Archer II Model Guide is a model guide for the Piper PA-28 Archer II, dated 2026.
What year was the Piper PA-28 Archer II Model Guide published?
The Piper PA-28 Archer II Model Guide — the Piper PA-28 Archer II model guide on file — is dated 2026.
Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the Piper PA-28 Archer II.
- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins on file
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
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- Cherokee Archer II Pilot’s Operating HandbookPilot's Operating Handbook
- PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK AND FAA APPROVED AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUALPilot's Operating Handbook
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- Weight & Balance for the Piper PA-28 Archer IIWeight & Balance
- Performance Data for the Piper PA-28 Archer IIPerformance Data
- Avionics Manual for Piper PA-28 Archer IIAvionics Manual
- Pilot's Operating Handbook for the Piper PA-28 Archer IIPilot's Operating Handbook
- SpecificationsPerformance Data
- Pilot’s Operating Handbook for Piper PA-28-181, Cherokee Archer IINormal Procedures
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In this document
Loading and weight and balance
Normal category gross weight is 2550 lb, ramp weight is 2558 lb, and the utility category limit is 2130 lb. Standard empty weight is 1413 lb. Baggage capacity is 200 lb. Utility category operation allows no baggage or rear passengers. Any added equipment changes the basic empty weight, so ask for the current record.
Performance on paper
The specification sheet lists a 129 kt maximum speed, a 13650 ft service ceiling and 735 fpm climb at sea level. Takeoff is 870 ft ground run and 1625 ft over 50 ft. Landing is 925 ft ground roll and 1390 ft over 50 ft. Cruise range at 75% power and 8,000 ft is 520 nm at best power or 600 nm at best economy, with a 45-minute reserve.
What to check on inspection
The club checklist gives: oil normally 5-6 qt (8 max); main gear strut extension 4.25-4.75 in; nose strut 3.0-3.5 in; main tires 24-27 psi; nose tire 18-20 psi. Also check fuel drains and samples, the alternator belt, and the magneto drop at run-up (max 175 rpm drop, 50 rpm difference).
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Safety notes
- The pneumatic warning in the handbook says IFR aircraft need a back-up pneumatic source or electric attitude gyro. Replace any inoperative air pump before the next flight.
- Check weight and C.G. before every takeoff. An aft C.G. makes the airplane pitch up in climb, and spin recovery gets harder.
- The checklist caps starter cranking at 30 seconds with a 2-minute rest between periods. Check oil pressure within 30 seconds of start.
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Full document text
Piper PA-28 Archer II Model Guide The Piper PA-28 Archer II (PA-28-181) is a four-seat, single-engine piston airplane, listed in the library from 1976. It has a 180 hp Lycoming O-360-A4M and a fixed-pitch two-blade Sensenich propeller. The handbooks give a 2550 lb gross weight, 48 gal usable fuel and a 1137 lb standard useful load. • Gross weight is 2550 lb with a 1137 lb standard useful load. The handbook says full seats, full fuel and full baggage cannot all be carried. • Book figures, sea level and standard day: 870 ft takeoff ground run, 1625 ft over a 50-ft obstacle, 735 fpm climb. • At 75% power, fuel burn is 10.5 gph best power or 8.8 gph best economy. Usable fuel is 48 gal. • The listed recommended engine TBO is 2000 hrs. Check actual engine time and the current weight and balance record. Loading and weight and balance Normal category gross weight is 2550 lb, ramp weight is 2558 lb, and the utility category limit is 2130 lb. Standard empty weight is 1413 lb. Baggage capacity is 200 lb. Utility category operation allows no baggage or rear passengers. Any added equipment changes the basic empty weight, so ask for the current record. Performance on paper The specification sheet lists a 129 kt maximum speed, a 13650 ft service ceiling and 735 fpm climb at sea level. Takeoff is 870 ft ground run and 1625 ft over 50 ft. Landing is 925 ft ground roll and 1390 ft over 50 ft. Cruise range at 75% power and 8,000 ft is 520 nm at best power or 600 nm at best economy, with a 45-minute reserve. What to check on inspection The club checklist gives: oil normally 5-6 qt (8 max); main gear strut extension 4.25-4.75 in; nose strut 3.0-3.5 in; main tires 24-27 psi; nose tire 18-20 psi. Also check fuel drains and samples, the alternator belt, and the magneto drop at run-up (max 175 rpm drop, 50 rpm difference). Safety notes: • The pneumatic warning in the handbook says IFR aircraft need a back-up pneumatic source or electric attitude gyro. Replace any inoperative air pump before the next flight. • Check weight and C.G. before every takeoff. An aft C.G. makes the airplane pitch up in climb, and spin recovery gets harder. • The checklist caps starter cranking at 30 seconds with a 2-minute rest between periods. Check oil pressure within 30 seconds of start.