Piper PA-15 Vagabond — Pilot's Operating Handbook
1 pilot's operating handbook reference for the Piper PA-15 Vagabond.
Overview
AIRCRAFT SPECIFICATION NO. A-800 · 2006
This document is the Aircraft Specification No. A-800 for the Piper PA-15 Vagabond, issued by the Federal Aviation Administration. It provides essential operational and technical information for pilots and maintenance personnel. The handbook includes specifications on the aircraft's engine, weight limits, airspeed limits, control surface movements, and required equipment. It serves as a critical reference for safe operation and compliance with regulatory standards. The document is particularly useful for understanding the performance characteristics and limitations of the PA-15, ensuring that pilots can operate the aircraft safely and effectively.
- Engine: Lycoming O-145-B2, 65 hp at 2550 RPM.
- Maximum weight: 1100 lbs; maximum baggage: 40 lbs.
- Airspeed limits: Maneuvering - 87 mph (76 knots), Max Cruising - 100 mph (87 knots), Never exceed - 126 mph (110 knots).
- C.G. range: +12.5 to +19.0 inches; Empty weight C.G. range: +12.9 to +17.6 inches.
- Control surface movements: Elevator - 24° Up, 23° Down; Aileron - 17° Up, 17° Down; Rudder - 16° Left, 16° Right.
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