Piper PA-28R Arrow II Model Guide
Piper PA-28R Arrow II · Model Guide
Overview
The Piper PA-28R Arrow II is a four-seat, single-engine piston airplane with retractable tricycle landing gear, built from 1972 to 1977. The example in the accident report has a 200 HP Lycoming IO-360-CIC engine and a constant-speed two-bladed propeller. That report gives a maximum takeoff weight of 2,650 lb. Key buyer checks are service bulletin compliance, the gear system, and wing structure history.
- Four seats, 200 HP engine, constant-speed propeller, retractable gear. The AAIB report gives a 2,650 lb maximum takeoff weight for a 1974 example.
- Service Bulletin 840A (fuel selector valve cover) covers some PA-28R-200 serials. Piper considers compliance mandatory.
- Two checklists give different gear strut and oil figures. Confirm every figure against the approved handbook for the specific airplane.
- Know the emergency gear lever and gear-down procedure, and make sure the gear indicates three greens.
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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 ·
- 49 KB
- Copy found at ·
- sprinkle.com
Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
Specifications
- Seats ·
- 4
- Last year ·
- 1,977
- First year ·
- 1,972
- Engine power (hp) ·
- 200
Weight & balance
- Max takeoff weight (lb) ·
- 2,650
How many people does the Piper PA-28R Arrow II seat?
The Piper PA-28R Arrow II seats four. The library record lists a minimum and maximum of four seats, and the AAIB report describes a flight with one pilot and three passengers.
What engine does the Piper PA-28R Arrow II use?
The Piper PA-28R Arrow II in the AAIB report had a 200 HP Lycoming IO-360-CIC piston engine. It drove a constant-speed two-bladed propeller. The airplane had retractable tricycle landing gear.
What service bulletin should I check on a Piper PA-28R Arrow II?
For the Piper PA-28R Arrow II (PA-28R-200 serial ranges listed in the bulletin), check Service Bulletin 840A on fuel selector valve cover replacement. Piper considers compliance mandatory, within 25 hours in service. Confirm it in the logbooks.
What is the maximum takeoff weight of the Piper PA-28R Arrow II?
The AAIB report on a 1974 Piper PA-28R Arrow II states a maximum allowed takeoff weight of 2,650 lb. Confirm the figure for any specific airplane in its own handbook and weight and balance records.
What is the Piper PA-28R Arrow II Model Guide?
The Piper PA-28R Arrow II Model Guide is a model guide for the Piper PA-28R Arrow II, dated 2026.
What year was the Piper PA-28R Arrow II Model Guide published?
The Piper PA-28R Arrow II Model Guide — the Piper PA-28R Arrow II model guide on file — is dated 2026.
Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the Piper PA-28R Arrow 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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In this document
Service bulletin to verify
Service Bulletin 840A (Nov 7, 2013) covers fuel selector valve cover replacement on PA-28R-200 serials 28R-35001 thru 28R-35820 and 28R-7135001 thru 28R-7135254. It reduces the chance of inadvertently selecting the fuel OFF. Compliance is due by the next 25 hours in service. Kits are 760-545 and 760-546. Ask for the logbook entry.
Preflight points that differ between checklists
One quick-reference checklist gives oil as min 6, max 8 qt, main gear strut 2 inches showing and nosewheel strut 2-3 inches. A flight school checklist gives 6-8 qts (2 qts min, 5 qts recommended), main oleo 4½ inches and nose oleo ¾ inch. Check alternator belt tension and sump the fuel drains.
Gear and emergency handling (school checklist)
The Redhill checklist gives best glide as 105 mph IAS. Lock the emergency gear lever in override before airspeed falls below 115 mph so the gear cannot free-fall. For emergency extension, slow below 100 mph. The gear cannot be retracted with the master switch off. Learn these before flying it.
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Safety notes
- The AAIB report on a 1974 Arrow II describes an in-flight left wing failure at about 4,200 ft. It attributes the failure to unusual control inputs overloading the wing.
- With electrical power lost, the landing gear must be extended using the emergency procedure, and the gear indicator lights will not work.
- The quick-reference checklist is marked for use only with an approved Piper checklist. Do not treat these checklists as the airplane flight manual.
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Full document text
Piper PA-28R Arrow II Model Guide The Piper PA-28R Arrow II is a four-seat, single-engine piston airplane with retractable tricycle landing gear, built from 1972 to 1977. The example in the accident report has a 200 HP Lycoming IO-360-CIC engine and a constant-speed two-bladed propeller. That report gives a maximum takeoff weight of 2,650 lb. Key buyer checks are service bulletin compliance, the gear system, and wing structure history. • Four seats, 200 HP engine, constant-speed propeller, retractable gear. The AAIB report gives a 2,650 lb maximum takeoff weight for a 1974 example. • Service Bulletin 840A (fuel selector valve cover) covers some PA-28R-200 serials. Piper considers compliance mandatory. • Two checklists give different gear strut and oil figures. Confirm every figure against the approved handbook for the specific airplane. • Know the emergency gear lever and gear-down procedure, and make sure the gear indicates three greens. Service bulletin to verify Service Bulletin 840A (Nov 7, 2013) covers fuel selector valve cover replacement on PA-28R-200 serials 28R-35001 thru 28R-35820 and 28R-7135001 thru 28R-7135254. It reduces the chance of inadvertently selecting the fuel OFF. Compliance is due by the next 25 hours in service. Kits are 760-545 and 760-546. Ask for the logbook entry. Preflight points that differ between checklists One quick-reference checklist gives oil as min 6, max 8 qt, main gear strut 2 inches showing and nosewheel strut 2-3 inches. A flight school checklist gives 6-8 qts (2 qts min, 5 qts recommended), main oleo 4½ inches and nose oleo ¾ inch. Check alternator belt tension and sump the fuel drains. Gear and emergency handling (school checklist) The Redhill checklist gives best glide as 105 mph IAS. Lock the emergency gear lever in override before airspeed falls below 115 mph so the gear cannot free-fall. For emergency extension, slow below 100 mph. The gear cannot be retracted with the master switch off. Learn these before flying it. Safety notes: • The AAIB report on a 1974 Arrow II describes an in-flight left wing failure at about 4,200 ft. It attributes the failure to unusual control inputs overloading the wing. • With electrical power lost, the landing gear must be extended using the emergency procedure, and the gear indicator lights will not work. • The quick-reference checklist is marked for use only with an approved Piper checklist. Do not treat these checklists as the airplane flight manual.