1998 PIPER ARCHER III SPECIFICATIONS
Piper PA-28 Archer · Specifications
Overview
This document provides detailed specifications for the 1998 Piper Archer III, a four-seat, single-engine aircraft known for its reliability and performance. It includes information on the powerplant, dimensions, weights, fuel capacity, and performance metrics. The specifications are essential for pilots and aviation enthusiasts to understand the aircraft's capabilities and limitations. The document also outlines recommended airspeeds and performance figures under standard conditions, making it a valuable reference for flight planning and operations.
- 180-hp Lycoming O-360-A4M engine with a TBO of 2,000 hours.
- Maximum gross weight of 2,550 lb and useful load of 875 lb.
- Takeoff distance over a 50-ft obstacle is 1,610 ft.
- Cruise speed at 75% power at 8,000 ft is 128 KTAS with a fuel consumption of 63 pph.
- V Y (best rate of climb) is 76 KIAS.
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Powerplant and Dimensions
The Piper Archer III is powered by a 180-hp Lycoming O-360-A4M engine, with a recommended time between overhaul (TBO) of 2,000 hours. The aircraft measures 24 feet in length, 7 feet 4 inches in height, and has a wingspan of 35 feet 6 inches. The wing area is 170 square feet, with a wing loading of 15 lb/sq ft and a power loading of 14.2 lb/hp.
Weights and Capacities
The empty weight of the Piper Archer III is 1,683 lb, with a tested empty weight of 1,758 lb. The maximum ramp weight is 2,558 lb, and the maximum gross weight is 2,550 lb. The useful load is 875 lb, with a tested useful load of 800 lb. The aircraft has a standard fuel capacity of 50 gallons (48 gallons usable) and an oil capacity of 8 quarts.
Performance Metrics
The takeoff distance on a ground roll is 1,135 feet, while the distance over a 50-foot obstacle is 1,610 feet. The maximum demonstrated crosswind component is 17 knots. The rate of climb at sea level is 667 feet per minute, with a maximum level speed of 129 knots. The service ceiling is 13,236 feet.
Limiting and Recommended Airspeeds
Key airspeeds for the Piper Archer III include V X (best angle of climb) at 64 KIAS, V Y (best rate of climb) at 76 KIAS, and V A (design maneuvering) at 103 KIAS. The maximum flap extended speed (V FE) is 102 KIAS, and the never exceed speed (V NE) is 154 KIAS.
Safety notes
- All performance figures are based on standard day, standard atmosphere, sea level, gross weight conditions unless otherwise noted.
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1998 PIPER ARCHER III SPECIFICATIONS Powerplant 180-hp Lycoming O-360-A4M Recommended TBO 2,000 hr Propeller Sensenich fixed-pitch, 2-blade, 76” dia. Length 24 ft Height 7 ft 4 in Wingspan 35 ft 6 in Wing area 170 sq ft Wing loading 15 lb/sq ft Power loading 14.2 lb/hp Seats 4 Cabin length 8 ft 2 in Cabin width 3 ft 6 in Cabin height 3 ft 9 in Empty weight 1,683 lb Empty weight, as tested 1,758 lb Maximum ramp weight 2,558 lb Maximum gross weight 2,550 lb Useful load 875 lb Useful load, as tested 800 lb Payload w/full fuel 587 lb Payload w/full fuel, as tested 512 lb Maximum takeoff weight 2,550 lb Maximum landing weight 2,550 lb Fuel capacity, std 50 gal (48 gal usable) 300 lb (288 lb usable) Oil capacity 8 qt Baggage capacity 200 lb, 26 cu ft PERFORMANCE Takeoff distance, ground roll 1,135 ft Takeoff distance over 50-ft obstacle 1,610 ft Maximum demonstrated crosswind component 17 kt Rate of climb, sea level 667 fpm Maximum level speed, sea level 129 kt Cruise speed/endurance w/45-min rsv, std fuel (fuel consumption) @ 75% power, best power mixture, 8,000 ft @ 65% power, best economy mixture, 12,000 ft 128 KTAS/3.8 hr (63 pph/10.5 gph) 125 KTAS/4.5 hr (54 pph/9 gph) Service ceiling 13,236 ft Landing distance over 50-ft obstacle 1,400 ft Landing distance, ground roll 920 ft LIMITING AND RECOMMENDED AIRSPEEDS V X (best angle of climb) 64 KIAS V Y (best rate of climb) 76 KIAS V A (design maneuvering) 103 KIAS V FE (max flap extended) 102 KIAS V NO (max structural cruising) 125 KIAS V NE (never exceed) 154 KIAS V S1 (stall, clean) 51 KIAS V SO (stall, in landing configuration) 46 KIAS For more information, contact The New Piper Aircraft Inc., 2926 Piper Drive, Vero Beach, Florida 32960; telephone 772-567-4361, or visit the Web site - www.piper.com All specifications are based on manufacturer's calculations. All performance figures are based on standard day, standard atmosphere, sea level, gross weight conditions unless otherwise noted.