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Piper PA-28 Cherokee 160 Model Guide

Piper PA-28 Cherokee 160 · Model Guide

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Overview

The Piper PA-28 Cherokee 160 is a four-seat, single-engine piston airplane built from 1962 to 1971. The flight manual supplied is headed Model PA-28-140 (Lycoming O-320, 150 hp). Confirm every figure below against your own airplane's POH and data plate before relying on it.

  • Four seats, piston single, built 1962-1971. The supplied manual is headed PA-28-140, so check it matches the airplane you are buying.
  • Gross weight is 1950 lbs Utility and up to 2150 lbs Normal. Early serials need Piper Kit 756962 plus a Sensenich M74DM58 prop for 2150 lbs.
  • Manual fuel flow runs 5.6 gph at 50% power to 8.4 gph at 75% power. Standard fuel is 36 gal.
  • Check the flap handle attach bolt AD (FAA AD 96-10-03) and the full AD and service bulletin history.

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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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Type
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Model Guide
Year
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2026
File size
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49 KB
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sprinkle.com

Specifications & performance

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Specifications

Seats
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4
Engine power (hp)
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150
Baggage capacity (lb)
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200
Fuel capacity standard (gal)
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36
Max takeoff weight normal (lb)
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2,150
Propeller diameter max (in)
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74
Fuel capacity with reserve (gal)
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50
Max takeoff weight utility (lb)
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1,950

Performance

Power 50 percent (hp)
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75
Power 75 percent (hp)
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112
Fuel flow 50 percent (gph)
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5.6
Fuel flow 75 percent (gph)
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8.4

V-speeds

NEVER_EXCEED_KTS
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148
GREEN_ARC_BOTTOM_KTS
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56
FLAPS_EXTENDED_MAX_KTS
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100
FLAPS_DOWN_ARC_BOTTOM_KTS
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48
MAX_STRUCTURAL_CRUISE_KTS
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121

Weight & balance

Max baggage (lb)
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200
Max gross weight normal (lb)
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2,150
Max gross weight utility (lb)
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1,950
About this document
What engine and power does the Piper PA-28 Cherokee 160 manual list?

The supplied manual (headed Model PA-28-140) lists a Lycoming O-320-E2A or O-320-E3D at 2700 rpm and 150 hp, using 80/87 octane fuel. Verify the engine fitted to the specific Piper PA-28 Cherokee 160 you are considering.

How much can the Piper PA-28 Cherokee 160 carry?

The manual gives 1950 lbs gross weight in Utility category and up to 2150 lbs in Normal category. Baggage is up to 200 lbs. Seating is four. Early Piper PA-28 Cherokee 160 serials may need a kit and propeller to reach 2150 lbs.

Which AD should a Piper PA-28 Cherokee 160 buyer check first?

Check the flap handle attach bolt AD (FAA AD 96-10-03, Piper SB 965). It lists PA28-160 serial ranges and calls for compliance at 2,000 hours or within 100 hours after 15 August 1996, whichever is later. Verify the records for the Piper PA-28 Cherokee 160.

What is the Piper PA-28 Cherokee 160 Model Guide?

The Piper PA-28 Cherokee 160 Model Guide is a model guide for the Piper PA-28 Cherokee 160, dated 2026.

What year was the Piper PA-28 Cherokee 160 Model Guide published?

The Piper PA-28 Cherokee 160 Model Guide — the Piper PA-28 Cherokee 160 model guide on file — is dated 2026.

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Limits and loading

The manual lists a Lycoming O-320-E2A or O-320-E3D at 2700 rpm and 150 hp, on 80/87 octane fuel. Gross weight is 1950 lbs in Utility category and up to 2150 lbs in Normal category. Serials 28-20001 through 28-20939 need Piper Kit 756962 and a Sensenich M74DM58 propeller to reach 2150 lbs. Baggage is up to 200 lbs. Check the weight and balance section for loading.

Performance and speeds

The manual charts show 36 gal standard fuel and 50 gal with reserve. At 75% power the chart gives 112 hp and 8.4 gph. At 50% power it gives 75 hp and 5.6 gph. Never-exceed speed is 171 mph (148 kt), maneuvering speed is 129 mph, and the flap-down arc tops out at 115 mph. Takeoff charts are valid only to 7000 ft density altitude.

What to check when buying

Ask for AD compliance records. These include the flap handle attach bolt AD (FAA AD 96-10-03, Piper SB 965), which lists PA28-160 serials 28-1 through 28-5859 and 28-7105001 through 28-7505259. Piper states no fatigue-life limits are set for the Cherokee family, so inspection history matters. Look for the optional gap seal STC SA603GL, which lists the PA-28-160 as eligible.

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Safety notes

  • The flap handle attach bolt can fail and retract the flaps suddenly, risking loss of control. Confirm AD 96-10-03 and SB 965 were done.
  • The electric fuel pump must be on for takeoff and landing. The stall warning does not work with the master switch off.
  • Normal category prohibits all acrobatic maneuvers, including spins. Utility category approves limited maneuvers only, with a spin entry speed of 129 mph.

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Piper PA-28 Cherokee 160 Model Guide The Piper PA-28 Cherokee 160 is a four-seat, single-engine piston airplane built from 1962 to 1971. The flight manual supplied is headed Model PA-28-140 (Lycoming O-320, 150 hp). Confirm every figure below against your own airplane's POH and data plate before relying on it. • Four seats, piston single, built 1962-1971. The supplied manual is headed PA-28-140, so check it matches the airplane you are buying. • Gross weight is 1950 lbs Utility and up to 2150 lbs Normal. Early serials need Piper Kit 756962 plus a Sensenich M74DM58 prop for 2150 lbs. • Manual fuel flow runs 5.6 gph at 50% power to 8.4 gph at 75% power. Standard fuel is 36 gal. • Check the flap handle attach bolt AD (FAA AD 96-10-03) and the full AD and service bulletin history. Limits and loading The manual lists a Lycoming O-320-E2A or O-320-E3D at 2700 rpm and 150 hp, on 80/87 octane fuel. Gross weight is 1950 lbs in Utility category and up to 2150 lbs in Normal category. Serials 28-20001 through 28-20939 need Piper Kit 756962 and a Sensenich M74DM58 propeller to reach 2150 lbs. Baggage is up to 200 lbs. Check the weight and balance section for loading. Performance and speeds The manual charts show 36 gal standard fuel and 50 gal with reserve. At 75% power the chart gives 112 hp and 8.4 gph. At 50% power it gives 75 hp and 5.6 gph. Never-exceed speed is 171 mph (148 kt), maneuvering speed is 129 mph, and the flap-down arc tops out at 115 mph. Takeoff charts are valid only to 7000 ft density altitude. What to check when buying Ask for AD compliance records. These include the flap handle attach bolt AD (FAA AD 96-10-03, Piper SB 965), which lists PA28-160 serials 28-1 through 28-5859 and 28-7105001 through 28-7505259. Piper states no fatigue-life limits are set for the Cherokee family, so inspection history matters. Look for the optional gap seal STC SA603GL, which lists the PA-28-160 as eligible. Safety notes: • The flap handle attach bolt can fail and retract the flaps suddenly, risking loss of control. Confirm AD 96-10-03 and SB 965 were done. • The electric fuel pump must be on for takeoff and landing. The stall warning does not work with the master switch off. • Normal category prohibits all acrobatic maneuvers, including spins. Utility category approves limited maneuvers only, with a spin entry speed of 129 mph.

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