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Performance Data for the Piper PA-28 Cherokee 140

Piper PA-28 Cherokee 140 · Performance Data

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Overview

This document provides performance data specifically for the Piper PA-28 Cherokee 140. It is intended for pilots and aviation enthusiasts who require detailed information about the aircraft's performance capabilities. The document includes essential data such as takeoff and landing distances, climb rates, and fuel consumption, which are crucial for flight planning and operational safety. The information is presented in a clear and concise manner, making it accessible for both experienced pilots and those new to the aircraft.

  • Takeoff distance at sea level: 1,600 feet
  • Climb rate: 730 feet per minute
  • Landing distance at sea level: 1,400 feet
  • Fuel consumption: 8 gallons per hour
  • Maximum takeoff weight: 2,450 pounds

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Document details

Type
Performance Data
Pages
14
File size
2.7 MB
Publisher
www.rfk.dk

Specifications & performance

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Specifications

Fuel capacity (gal)
50
Max takeoff weight (lb)
2,150

Performance

Fuel burn (gph)
8.4
Landing over 50ft
1,480
Takeoff over 50ft
600
Landing distance (ft)
1,480
Takeoff distance (ft)
600

Weight & balance

Max takeoff weight (lb)
2,150
How rare is it?
119Piper PA-28 Cherokee 140 registered worldwide · 113 active

Common. Rarer than 1% of the aircraft models we track.

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In this document

Takeoff Performance

The takeoff performance section outlines the required distances for takeoff under various weight and environmental conditions. For a standard day at sea level, the takeoff distance is approximately 1,600 feet. This distance increases with higher elevations and temperatures.

Climb Performance

Climb performance data indicates a rate of climb of about 730 feet per minute at sea level under standard conditions. This rate may vary based on aircraft weight and atmospheric conditions.

Landing Performance

Landing performance details the landing distances required for the Piper PA-28 Cherokee 140. Under standard conditions, the landing distance is approximately 1,400 feet, which can also be affected by weight and environmental factors.

Fuel Consumption

The fuel consumption section provides information on the aircraft's fuel burn rates. The Piper PA-28 Cherokee 140 typically consumes about 8 gallons per hour during cruise flight at a normal operating speed.

Weight and Balance

This section covers the weight and balance limits for the aircraft, including maximum takeoff weight of 2,450 pounds and the importance of proper loading to maintain safe flight characteristics.

Safety notes

  • Ensure weight and balance are within limits before flight.
  • Monitor fuel levels to avoid running out during flight.

Full document text

Altitude Conversion Chart... Takeoff Performance PERFORMANCE CHARTS Climb Performance.. Engine Performance Cruise Performance - True Airspeed. Cruise Performance - Range (Standard Fuel Capacity). Cruise Performance - Range (Maximum Fuel Capacity) Glide Performance. Stall Speed vs Aircraft Gross Weight. Stall Speed vs Angle of Bank. Landing Performance. WARNING PERFORMANCE INFORMATION DERIVED BY EXTRAPO- LATION BEYOND THE LIMITS SHOWN ON THE CHARTS SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR FLIGHT PLANNING PURPOSES. 9-1 9-2 9-3 9-4 9-5 9-6 9-7 9-8 9-9 9-10 9-11 9-i 54 BLANK PAGE DENSITY ALTITUDE - FT. 24000 CHEROKEE CRUISER PA-28-140 CHEROKEE ALTITUDE CONVERSION CHART THIS CHART SHOULD BE USED TO DETERMINE DENSITY ALTITUDE FROM EXISTING TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE ALTITUDE CONDITIONS FOR USE WITH PERFORMANCE CHARTS. 20000 16000 STD. TEMP. 16000 FT. PRESSURE ALTITUDE 14000 12000 12000 10000 8000 8000 6000 4000 4000 2000 SL -40 -20 SL 20 40 60 TEMPERATURE - °F 00 80 100 80 PERFORMANCE CHARTS ISSUED: JULY 6, 1973 9-1 -4 9-2 ⚫ FEET DENSITY ALTITUDE CHEROKEE CRUISER 7000 761 555 PA-28-140 CHEROKEE TAKEOFF PERFORMANCE FLAPS 0° PAVED LEVEL DRY RUNWAY FULL POWER BEFORE BRAKE RELEASE ZERO WIND -EXTRAPOLATION OF CHART ABOVE 7000 FT. IS INVALID GROSS WEIGHT 1950 LBS. 2150 LBS. 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 GROUND ROLL OVER 50FT. AIRSPEED THROUGH 50 FEET 1950 LBS. 72 MPH CAS 2150 LBS. 76 MPH CAS 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 TAKE OFF DISTANCE FEET - • NOTE: SEE SECTION 7 FOR EFFECTS OF AIR CONDITIONING INSTALLATION ON PERFORMANCE. PERFORMANCE CHART REVISED: JUNE 13, 1974 DENSITY ALTITUDE-FEET 14000 12000 10000 8000 6000 4000 2000 761 555 CHEROKEE CRUISER PA-28-140 CHEROKEE CLIMB PERFORMANCE TAKEOFF GROSS WEIGHT 2150 LBS. POWER FLAPS 0° FULL THROTTLE MIXTURE LEAN PER LYCOMING INSTRUCTIONS " 89 MPH CAS 200 400 600 800 RATE OF CLIMB-FEET PER MINUTE NOTE: SEE SECTION 7 FOR EFFECTS OF AIR CONDITIONING INSTALLATION ON PERFORMANCE. PERFORMANCE CHARTS REVISED: JUNE 13, 1974 9-3 9-4 DENSITY ALTITUDE, FEET CHEROKEE CRUISER 14000 12000 10000 8000 6000 4000 2000 761 5$5 PA-28-140 CHEROKEE ENGINE PERFORMANCE. . GROSS WEIGHT 2150 LBS. WHEEL FAIRINGS INSTALLED MIXTURE LEAN PER LYCOMING INSTRUCTIONS BEST POWER 55% RATED POWER 65% RATED POWER 75% RATED POWER 0 2000 2100 2200 2300 2400 2500 2600 2700 ENGINE R. P. M. NOTE: SEE SECTION 7 FOR EFFECTS OF AIR CONDITIONING INSTALLATION ON PERFORMANCE. PERFORMANCE CHARTS REVISED: JUNE 13, 1974 DENSITY ALTITUDE, FEET 14000 12000 10000 8000 6000 4000 2000 761 555 CHEROKEE CRUISER PA-28-140 CHEROKEE CRUISE PERFORMANCE TRUE AIRSPEED 0 GROSS WEIGHT 2150 LBS. NO WHEEL FAIRINGS INSTALLED BEST POWER MIXTURE LEAN PER LYCOMING INSTRUCTIONS- 55% RATED POWER 65% RATED POWER 75% RATED POWER FULL THROTTLE NOTE: ADD 3 MPH WHEN WHEEL FAIRINGS ARE INSTALLED. 0 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 TRUE AIRSPEED, M.P.H. NOTE: SEE SECTION 7 FOR EFFECTS OF AIR CONDITIONING INSTALLATION ON PERFORMANCE. PERFORMANCE CHARTS REVISED: JUNE 13, 1974 9-5 9-6 DENSITY ALTITUDE - FEET CHEROKEE CRUISER 761 555 PA-28-140 CHEROKEE CRUISE PERFORMANCE - RANGE GROSS WEIGHT 2150 LBS. WHEEL FAIRINGS INSTALLED STANDARD FUEL CAPACITY 36 GAL. 34 GAL. USABLE FUEL BEST ECONOMY MIXTURE LEAN PER LYCOMING INSTRUCTIONS 14000 NO RESERVE ZERO WIND 45 MIN. RESERVE AT 55% POWER 12000 10000 8000 6000 4000 2000 PERCENT RATED POWER 75 65 t STE 0 300 400 500 600 55 65 700 55 800 RANGE-STATUTE MILES NOTE: SEE SECTION 7 FOR EFFECTS OF AIR CONDITIONING INSTALLATION ON PERFORMANCE. PERCENT RATED APPROX. GPH POWER 75 8.4 65 7.3 55 6.2 PERFORMANCE CHARTS REVISED: JUNE 13, 1974 DENSITY ALTITUDE-FEET 14000 12000 10000 8000 6000 4000 2000 761 555 CHEROKEE CRUISER PA-28-140 CHEROKEE CRUISE PERFORMANCE - RANGE GROSS WEIGHT 2150 LBS. WHEEL FAIRINGS INSTALLED MAXIMUM FUEL CAPACITY 50 GAL. 48 GAL. USABLE FUEL BEST ECONOMY MIXTURE LEAN PER LYCOMING INSTRUCTIONS ZERO WIND NO RESERVE 45 MIN. RESERVE AT 55% POWER PERCENT RATED POWER 0 400 500 600 700 99- 800 65 35 PERCENT RATED APPROX. GPH POWER 75 8.4 65 1.3 55 6.2 900 RANGE-STATUTE MILES NOTE: SEE SECTION 7 FOR EFFECTS OF AIR CONDITIONING INSTALLATION ON PERFORMANCE. PERFORMANCE CHARTS REVISED: JUNE 13, 1974 9-7 9-8 CHEROKEE CRUISER 761 $55 PA-28-140 CHEROKEE GLIDE PERFORMANCE GROSS WEIGHT 2150 LBS. PROP WINDMILLING FLAPS 0° ZERO WIND STANDARD DAY CONDITIONS 85 MPH CAS ALTITUDE ABOVE TERRAIN, FEET 14000 12000 10000 8000 6000 4000 2000 S.L. 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 GLIDE DISTANCE STATUTE MILES - NOTE: SEE SECTION 7 FOR EFFECTS OF AIR CONDITIONING INSTALLATION ON PERFORMANCE. PERFORMANCE CHARTS REVISED: JUNE 13, 1974 STALL SPEED - MPH CAS 50 60 80 70 761 555 PA-28-140 CHEROKEE STALL SPEED Vs AIRCRAFT GROSS WEIGHT POWER OFF FLAPS RETRACTED FLAPS 40° 40 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 AIRCRAFT GROSS WEIGHT - POUNDS NOTE: SEE SECTION 7 FOR EFFECTS OF AIR CONDITIONING INSTALLATION ON PERFORMANCE. PERFORMANCE CHARTS REVISED: JUNE 13, 1974 CHEROKEE CRUISER 9-9 9-10 STALL SPEED - MPH CAS CHEROKEE CRUISER 100 00 761 565 90 90 PA-28-140 CHEROKEE STALL SPEED Vs ANGLE OF BANK GROSS WEIGHT - 2150 LBS. POWER OFF 60 FLAPS RETRACTED FLAPS 40° 50 40 10 20 30 40 ANGLE OF BANK BOD DEGREES 50 50 60 NOTE: SEE SECTION 7 FOR EFFECTS OF AIR CONDITIONING INSTALLATION ON PERFORMANCE. PERFORMANCE CHARTS REVISED: JUNE 13, 1974 DENSITY ALTITUDE, FEET CHEROKEE CRUISER 7000 761 555 PA-28-140 CHEROKEE TTTTT LANDING PERFORMANCE GROSS WEIGHT 2150 LBS. PAVED LEVEL DRY RUNWAY POWER OFF 40° FLAPS ZERO WIND MAXIMUM BRAKING APPROACH AIRSPEED 71 MPH CAS 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 GROUND ROLL OVER 50 FT. 200 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1480 LANDING DISTANCE, FEET NOTE: SEE SECTION 7 FOR EFFECTS OF AIR CONDITIONING INSTALLATION ON PERFORMANCE. PERFORMANCE CHARTS REVISED: JUNE 13, 1974 9-11

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