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This document provides detailed specifications for the Piper PA-28 Archer II, a popular light aircraft known for its reliability and performance. It includes critical information on dimensions, fuel capacity, engine specifications, weights, wing area, performance metrics, and takeoff and landing distances. This reference is essential for pilots and aviation enthusiasts who need to understand the capabilities and limitations of the Archer II. The specifications are crucial for flight planning, performance calculations, and ensuring safe operation of the aircraft.

Wingspan: 36.0 ft (10.97 m)
Fuel Capacity: 50 gal (189 L), Usable: 48 gal (182 L)
Engine: Lycoming O-360-A4M, 180 hp @ 2700 RPM
Max Speed: 129 knots (239 km/h)
Takeoff Distance: 1625 ft (495 m) over 50-ft obstacle

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Specifications

Engine (hp): 180
Propeller: Sensenich
Engine model: 0-360-A4M
Max speed (kt): 129
Cruise speed (kt): 239
Empty weight (lb): 1,413
Fuel capacity (gal): 50
Rate of climb (fpm): 735
Service ceiling (ft): 13,650
Max takeoff weight (lb): 2,550

Performance

Fuel burn (gph): 10.5
Landing over 50ft: 1,390
Takeoff over 50ft: 1,625
Landing distance (ft): 925
Takeoff distance (ft): 870

V-speeds

VS1: 49
VSO: 55

Weight & balance

Useful load (lb): 1,137
Max ramp weight (lb): 2,558
Baggage allowance (lb): 170
Basic empty weight (lb): 1,413
Max landing weight (lb): 2,550
Max takeoff weight (lb): 2,550

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Dimensions

The Piper PA-28 Archer II has a wingspan of 36.0 feet, a length of 24.0 feet, and a height of 8.0 feet. The cabin dimensions include a length of 54 inches, width of 42 inches, and height of 48 inches, providing adequate space for passengers. Headroom from the seat to the ceiling is 37 inches for the front seat and 36 inches for the rear seat.

Fuel Capacity

The aircraft is equipped with two 25-gallon fuel tanks, providing a total fuel capacity of 50 gallons (189 liters). The usable fuel capacity is slightly less, at 48 gallons (182 liters). This capacity is important for flight planning and range calculations.

Engine Specifications

The Archer II is powered by a Lycoming O-360-A4M engine, rated at 180 horsepower at 2700 RPM for takeoff and 178 horsepower at 2650 RPM for continuous operation. It has four cylinders and a recommended time between overhaul (TBO) of 2000 hours.

Performance Metrics

The maximum speed of the Archer II is 129 knots (239 km/h) at gross weight. It has a rate of climb of 735 feet per minute at sea level and gross weight. The stall speed is 49 knots (91 km/h) with flaps down and 55 knots (102 km/h) with flaps up.

Takeoff and Landing Distances

At sea level with zero wind and standard temperature, the ground run for takeoff is 870 feet (265 meters), and the total distance over a 50-foot obstacle is 1625 feet (495 meters). For landing, the ground roll is 925 feet (282 meters), and the total distance over a 50-foot obstacle is 1390 feet (424 meters).

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DIMENSIONS Wing Span (fUm) Length (ft.lm) Height (ft.lm) Cabin Length (Instrument Panel to Rear Bulkhead) (in.lcm) Cabin Width (in.lcm.) Cabin Height (in./cm.) Headroom Seat to Ceiling Front Seat (in.lcm.) Rear Seat (in.lcm.) Baggage Door Size (in.lcm.) Cabin Door Size (in./cm.) Wheel Base (ft./m) Wheel Tread (ft./m) FUEL CAPACITY Two 25 gal. tanks (gal./L) Usable Fuel (gal./L) OIL CAPACITY (qts./L) BAGGAGE Volume (ft3/m3) (with 2 cu. ft. hat shelf) Capacity (lbs./kg.) Piper Aircraft Corporation Archer II PA 28-181 Specifications ENGINE Manufacturer Model Rating (hp @ rpm) (Take-off) Rating (hp @ rpm) (Continuous) Number of Cylinders Recommended TBO (hrs.) PROPELLER Manufacturer Number of Blades Type Diameter (in./cm.) WEIGHTS Ramp Weight (Ibs./kg.) Gross Weight (Ibs.lkg.) Standard Empty Weight (Ibs./kg.) (Includes: unusable fuel, full operating fluids and full oil) Standard Useful Load (Ibs.lkg.) WING AREA AND LOADINGS Wing Area (ft.2/m2) Wing Loading (lb'/ft.2) (kg./m2) Power Loading (Ib./hp) (kg.lhp) Performance Lycoming 0-360-A4M 180 @ 2700 178 @ 2650 4 2000 Sensenich 2 Fixed Pitch 76/193 2558/1160 2550/1156 1413/641 1137/516 170/15.8 15.0173.2 14.2/6.4 35.0/10.7 23.817.3 7.312.2 981248.9 41.75/106.0 45/114.3 38/96.5 34.5/87.6 22/55.9 x 20/50.8 36/91.4 x 35/88.9 6.5812.01 10/3.05 50/189 48/182 817.57 26/.74 200/91 MAXIMUM SPEED (kts.lkmh) FUEL CONSUMPTION Best Power Best Economy (TAS at Gross Weight) 1291239 75% power (gph.llph) 10.5/39.7 8.8/33.3 CRUISING SPEEDS Best Power Best Economv 65% power (gph.llph) 9.0/34.1 7.6128.8 (TAS at Gross Weight) 55% power (gph./lph) 7.8129.5 6.3123.8 75% at 8,000 ft. (kts./kmh) =Ws7:239 1261233 RATE OF CLIMB (At Sea Level and Gross Wt.) 65% at 12,000 ft. (kts.lkmh) . 251232 1211224 Full Throttle (fpm/mpm) 735/224 55% at 12,500 ft. (kts./kmh) 1111206 106/196 STALL SPEED IAS CAS CRUISE RANGE Flaps Down, Full 40° (kts.lkmh) 49/91 53/98 (Cruising range includes 45-minute fuel reserve at Flaps Up (kts./kmh) 55/102 59/109 max. range power plus allowance for fuel used SERVICE CEILING (100 fpm) (ft.lm) 13650/4161 during taxi, take-off, climb at MCP, cruise at stated mixture and descent) TAKE-OFF DISTANCE Best Power Best Economy (Sea Level, Zero Wind, Standard Temperature, 25° Flaps.) 75% at 8,000 ft. (nm/km) 520/ 963 600/1111 Ground Run (ft.lm) 8701265 65% at 12,000 ft. (nm/km) 565/1047 645/1195 Total over 50-ft. obstacle (ft./m) 1625/495 55% at 12,500 ft. (nm/km) 580/1075 670/1241 LANDING DISTANCE (Sea Level, Zero Wind, Standard Temperature) Ground Roll (ft./m) 9251282 Total over 50-ft. obstacle (ft./m) 1390/424 ~-------86----- f---- .. OO"O ,Ol-- 11--------. - .. OO'O,SE---.I 11 ..OZ'91Jlr- >-- -{I lNIl ONOOH9 suus --- .. St'Ol,Zl---

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