Piper PA-28 Dakota — Type Certificate

This document serves as the Type Certificate Data Sheet for the Piper PA-28 Dakota. It provides essential information regarding the aircraft's specifications, performance data, and compliance with regulatory standards. The document is intended for use by pilots, maintenance personnel, and aviation enthusiasts who require detailed knowledge of the aircraft's capabilities and limitations. It outlines the aircraft's design features, weight and balance information, and operational limitations, ensuring that users have a comprehensive understanding of the PA-28 Dakota's performance characteristics.

• Maximum takeoff weight: 2,800 lbs (1,270 kg)
• Cruise speed: 140 knots (161 mph)
• Stall speed: 55 knots (63 mph)
• Range: 600 nautical miles (1,111 km)
• Service ceiling: 14,000 feet (4,267 meters)