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Piper PA-28R Arrow Model Guide

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Overview

The Piper PA-28R Arrow is a four-seat, single-engine piston airplane with retractable gear, listed here for 1967-1971 model years. The source documents cover PA-28R-180, -200 and -201 variants, so confirm which one you are buying. The PA-28R-201 guide describes a fuel-injected 200 BHP Lycoming IO-360 with a constant-speed McCauley propeller.

  • It has four seats, but you cannot fill them with four adults, full fuel tanks and maximum baggage. Do a weight and balance before each flight.
  • Gear speeds (PA-28R-201): retract below 107 kt, extend up to 129 kt. Check for three green lights to confirm the gear is down and locked.
  • The fuel selector has Left, Right and Off only, with no Both position. The PA-28R-201 guide says to switch tanks about every 30 minutes.
  • Ask for the current licensed empty weight and C.G. in the log book. Any new equipment or modification requires a new calculation.

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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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50 KB
Copy found at
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sprinkle.com

Specifications & performance

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Specifications

Engine power (hp)
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200
Usable fuel (gal)
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72
Fuel capacity total (gal)
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77

Performance

Rotate speed (kt)
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60
Max crosswind (kt)
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17
Cruise 65pct 4000ft (kt)
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124
Cruise 75pct 4000ft (kt)
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135
Fuel flow 65pct 4000ft (gph)
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8.5
Fuel flow 75pct 4000ft (gph)
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9.5

V-speeds

VA_KTS
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118
VFE_KTS
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103
VLE_KTS
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129
VLO_KTS
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107
VNE_KTS
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183
VNO_KTS
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146
VS0_KTS
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55
VS1_KTS
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60

Weight & balance

Unusable fuel (lb)
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10
Max gross weight (lb)
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2,650
Unusable fuel arm (in)
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103
Datum ahead of wing leading edge (in)
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78.4
About this document
How much fuel does the Piper PA-28R Arrow carry?

The Piper PA-28R Arrow (PA-28R-201 guide) has one tank per wing at 38.5 gal each. That is 77 gal total and 72 gal usable. The minimum fuel grade is 100.

How many people does the Piper PA-28R Arrow seat?

The Piper PA-28R Arrow seats 4. The library lists 1967 to 1971 for this model. The loading guidance warns that four adults, full fuel and maximum baggage will exceed the limits.

What cruise numbers are listed for the Piper PA-28R Arrow?

A PA-28R-180 Piper PA-28R Arrow checklist lists 135 kt at 75% power and 4000 ft, burning 9.5 gph. At 65% power it lists 124 kt and 8.5 gph. Check the numbers for your variant.

What are the main speed limits of the Piper PA-28R Arrow?

For the PA-28R-201, the Piper PA-28R Arrow limits are Vne 183 kt, Vno 146 kt, Vfe 103 kt, Vle 129 kt and Vlo 107 kt. Stall speeds are 60 kt clean (Vs1) and 55 kt in landing configuration (Vs0).

What is the Piper PA-28R Arrow Model Guide?

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

What year was the Piper PA-28R Arrow Model Guide published?

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

Documentation completeness
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Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the Piper PA-28R Arrow.

  • Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
  • Checklist
  • Maintenance Manual
  • Parts Catalog (IPC)
  • Systems & Wiring
  • Service Bulletins on file
  • Type Certificate (TCDS)
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Engine, fuel and gear (PA-28R-201)

The engine is a 200 BHP, 4-cylinder, air-cooled, fuel-injected Lycoming IO-360, with an engine-driven fuel pump plus an electric pump. There is one tank per wing: 38.5 gal each, 77 gal total, 72 gal usable. The minimum fuel grade is 100. The gear is electric-hydraulic with the power pack behind the baggage compartment. If hydraulic fluid is lost, the gear drops by gravity and spring.

Loading and balance

The PA-28R-200 manual lists a 2650 lb gross weight. Fuel is figured at 6 lb per gallon. Too far forward a C.G. makes rotation difficult. Too far aft, the airplane may rotate early or pitch up in the climb, with reduced stability. Retracting the gear adds a moment of +819 in-lbs. Recalculate before adding fuel.

What to check when buying

Look at the log book for current weight and balance entries and for alterations. One example is a minor-alteration Alpha Systems angle-of-attack installation on a PA-28R-200. Use the checklist items: fuel sumps and vents, hydraulic lines and gear struts, tires and brakes, oil, alternator belt, and stall warning. Ask whether the airplane has an automatic gear extender, which only some PA-28R-201 airplanes have.

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Safety notes

  • An aft C.G. can lead to inadvertent stalls and spins, and spin recovery becomes harder as the C.G. moves aft of the approved limit.
  • The gear has no mechanical up-lock and is held up by hydraulic pressure. Confirm three green lights on every landing.
  • Limit starter cranking to 30 seconds, with a 2 minute interval between attempts.

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Full document text

Piper PA-28R Arrow Model Guide The Piper PA-28R Arrow is a four-seat, single-engine piston airplane with retractable gear, listed here for 1967-1971 model years. The source documents cover PA-28R-180, -200 and -201 variants, so confirm which one you are buying. The PA-28R-201 guide describes a fuel-injected 200 BHP Lycoming IO-360 with a constant-speed McCauley propeller. • It has four seats, but you cannot fill them with four adults, full fuel tanks and maximum baggage. Do a weight and balance before each flight. • Gear speeds (PA-28R-201): retract below 107 kt, extend up to 129 kt. Check for three green lights to confirm the gear is down and locked. • The fuel selector has Left, Right and Off only, with no Both position. The PA-28R-201 guide says to switch tanks about every 30 minutes. • Ask for the current licensed empty weight and C.G. in the log book. Any new equipment or modification requires a new calculation. Engine, fuel and gear (PA-28R-201) The engine is a 200 BHP, 4-cylinder, air-cooled, fuel-injected Lycoming IO-360, with an engine-driven fuel pump plus an electric pump. There is one tank per wing: 38.5 gal each, 77 gal total, 72 gal usable. The minimum fuel grade is 100. The gear is electric-hydraulic with the power pack behind the baggage compartment. If hydraulic fluid is lost, the gear drops by gravity and spring. Loading and balance The PA-28R-200 manual lists a 2650 lb gross weight. Fuel is figured at 6 lb per gallon. Too far forward a C.G. makes rotation difficult. Too far aft, the airplane may rotate early or pitch up in the climb, with reduced stability. Retracting the gear adds a moment of +819 in-lbs. Recalculate before adding fuel. What to check when buying Look at the log book for current weight and balance entries and for alterations. One example is a minor-alteration Alpha Systems angle-of-attack installation on a PA-28R-200. Use the checklist items: fuel sumps and vents, hydraulic lines and gear struts, tires and brakes, oil, alternator belt, and stall warning. Ask whether the airplane has an automatic gear extender, which only some PA-28R-201 airplanes have. Safety notes: • An aft C.G. can lead to inadvertent stalls and spins, and spin recovery becomes harder as the C.G. moves aft of the approved limit. • The gear has no mechanical up-lock and is held up by hydraulic pressure. Confirm three green lights on every landing. • Limit starter cranking to 30 seconds, with a 2 minute interval between attempts.

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