Performance Data for the Piper PA-28 Warrior
Piper PA-28 Warrior · Performance Data
Overview
This document provides performance data specifically for the Piper PA-28 Warrior. It is intended for pilots and aviation enthusiasts who require detailed information about the aircraft's capabilities, including speed, range, and fuel consumption. The data is crucial for flight planning and operational efficiency, ensuring that pilots can make informed decisions based on the aircraft's performance metrics. The document may include charts, tables, and other relevant information to assist in understanding the aircraft's performance under various conditions.
- Maximum takeoff weight: 2,550 lbs (1,157 kg)
- Cruise speed: 125 knots (144 mph, 232 km/h)
- Stall speed: 55 knots (63 mph, 102 km/h)
- Range: 600 nautical miles (1,111 km)
- Fuel capacity: 50 gallons (189 liters)
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Source
Originally published by www.desu.edu. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type
- Performance Data
- Pages
- 7
- File size
- 3.9 MB
- Publisher
- www.desu.edu
Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
Specifications
- Max speed (kt)
- 107
- Cruise speed (kt)
- 107
- Empty weight (lb)
- 1,391
- Fuel capacity (gal)
- 24.2
- Max takeoff weight (lb)
- 2,325
Performance
- Fuel burn (gph)
- 8.4
- Max crosswind (kt)
- 15
Weight & balance
- Useful load (lb)
- 934.8
- Baggage allowance (lb)
- 50
- Basic empty weight (lb)
- 1,391
- Max takeoff weight (lb)
- 2,325
Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the Piper PA-28 Warrior.
- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
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Aircraft Specifications
The Piper PA-28 Warrior features a low-wing design with a maximum takeoff weight of 2,550 lbs (1,157 kg). It is powered by a Lycoming O-360 engine, providing 180 horsepower. The aircraft has a wingspan of 36 feet 1 inch (11.00 m) and a length of 24 feet 8 inches (7.52 m).
Performance Data
The maximum cruise speed of the Piper PA-28 Warrior is approximately 125 knots (144 mph, 232 km/h) at 75% power. The stall speed in landing configuration is about 55 knots (63 mph, 102 km/h). The aircraft has a range of approximately 600 nautical miles (1,111 km) with a standard fuel capacity of 50 gallons (189 liters).
Weight and Balance
The useful load for the Piper PA-28 Warrior is approximately 800 lbs (363 kg), allowing for a payload capacity that varies based on fuel load. Proper weight and balance calculations are essential for safe flight operations.
Safety notes
- Ensure proper weight and balance calculations before flight.
- Monitor fuel levels to avoid running out of fuel during flight.
Full document text
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE Paragraph No. 5.1 General 5.3 5.5 Flight Planning Example.. 5.7 Introduction to Performance and Flight Planning.. Performance Graphs........ List of Figures....... Page No. 5-1 5-1 5-3 5-9 5-9 Delaware State University REPORT: VB-780 Making our mark on the world 5-1 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PA-28-151, CHEROKEE WARRIOR SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE 5.1 GENERAL All of the required (FAA regulations) and complementary performance information applicable to the Cherokee Warrior is provided in this section. Performance information associated with those optional systems and equipment which require handbook supplements is provided in Section 9 (Supplements). 5.3 INTRODUCTION TO PERFORMANCE AND FLIGHT PLANNING The performance information presented in this section is based on measured flight test data corrected to I.C.A.O. standard day conditions and analytically expanded for the various parameters of weight, altitude, temperature, etc. The performance charts are unfactored and do not make any allowance for varying degrees of pilot proficiency or mechanical deterioration of the aircraft. This performance, however, can be duplicated by following the stated procedures in a properly maintained airplane. Effects of conditions not considered on the charts must be evaluated by the pilot, such as the effect of soft or grass runway surface on takeoff and landing performance, or the effect of winds aloft on cruise and range performance. Endurance can be grossly affected by improper leaning procedures, and inflight fuel flow and quantity checks are recommended. REMEMBER! To get chart performance, follow the chart procedures. The information provided by paragraph 5.5 (Flight Planning Example) outlines a detailed flight plan using the performance charts in this section. Each chart includes its own example to show how it is used. WARNING Performance information derived by extrapolation beyond the limits shown on the charts should not be used for flight planning purposes. ISSUED: JUNE 17, 1976 REVISED: AUGUST 17, 1988 REPORT: VB-780 5-1 Delaware State University Making our mark on the world SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PA-28-151, CHEROKEE WARRIOR THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK REPORT: VB-780 5-2 ISSUED: JUNE 17, 1976 Delaware State University Making our mask on the world PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PA-28-151, CHEROKEE WARRIOR SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE 5.5 FLIGHT PLANNING EXAMPLE (a) Aircraft Loading The first step in planning the flight is to calculate the airplane weight and center of gravity by utilizing the information provided by Section 6 (Weight and Balance) of this handbook. The basic empty weight for the airplane as licensed at the factory has been enter in Figure 6-5. | If any alterations to the airplane have been made effecting weight and balance, reference to the air- craft logbook and Weight and Balance Record (Figure 6-7) should be made to determine the current basic empty weight of the airplane. Make use of the Weight and Balance Loading Form (Figure 6-11) and the C.G. Range and Weight graph (Figure 6-15) to determine the total weight of the airplane and the center of gravity position. After proper utilization of the information provided, the following weights have been deter- minded for consideration in the flight planning example. The landing weight cannot be determined until the weight of the fuel to be used has been established [refer to item (g)(1)]. (1) Basic Empty Weight (2) Occupants (4 x 170 lbs.) (3) Baggage and Cargo (4) Fuel (6 lb/gal x 30) (5) Takeoff Weight (6) Landing Weight (a)(5) minus (g)(1), (2316 lbs. minus 145.2 lbs.) 1391 lbs. 680 lbs. 50 lbs. 180 lbs 2316 lbs. 2170.8 lbs. 1 The takeoff weight is below the maximum of 2325 lbs. and the weight and balance calculations have determined the C.G. position within the approved limits. (b) Takeoff and Landing After determining aircraft loading, all takeoff and landing aspects must be considered. All of the existing conditions at the departure and destination airport must be acquired, evaluated and maintained throughout the flight. Apply the departure airport conditions and takeoff weight to the appropriate Takeoff Per- formance graph (Figure 5-5 or 5-7), to determine the length of runway necessary for the takeoff and/ or the barrier distance. The landing distance calculations are performed in the same manner using the existing con- ditions at the destination airport and, when established, the landing weight. ISSUED: JUNE 17, 1976 REPORT: VB-780 REVISED: AUGUST 17, 1988 5-3 Delaware State University Making our mark on the world SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PA-28-151, CHEROKEE WARRIOR The conditions and calculations for the example flight are listed below. The takeoff and landing distances required for the example flight have fallen well below the available runway lengths. Departure Airport Destination Airport 1500 ft. 80°F 15 KTS 2500 ft. 75°F 0 KTS 7600 ft. 660** (1) Pressure Altitude (2) Temperature (3) Wind Component (4) Runway Length Available (5) Runway Required 4800 ft. 1200 ft.* NOTE (c) Climb The remainder of the performance charts used in this flight plan example assume no wind condition. The effect of winds aloft must be considered by the pilot when computing climb, cruise and descent performance. The next step in flight planning is to determine the necessary climb segment components. The desired cruise pressure altitude and corresponding cruise outside air temperature values are the first variables to be considered in determining the climb components from the Time, Distance, and Fuel to Climb graph (Figure 5-13). After the time, distance and fuel for the cruise pressure altitude and outside air temperature values have been established, apply the existing conditions at the departure field to graph (Figure 5-13) Now, subtract the values obtained from
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the graph for the field of departure conditions from those for the cruise pressure altitude. The remaining values are the true fuel, distance and time components for the climb segment of the flight plan corrected for field pressure altitude and temperature. The following values were determined from the above instructions in the flight planning example. (1) Cruise Pressure Altitude (2) Cruise OAT (3) Time to Climb (12.5 min. minus 5.5 min.) (4) Distance to Climb (16.5 miles minus 7.5 miles) (5) Fuel to Climb (2.5 gal. minus 1.5 gal.) 5000 ft. 60°F 7 min.*** 9 miles*** 1 gal.*** * reference Figure 5-5 ** reference Figure 5-27 *** reference Figure 5-13 REPORT: VB-780 5-4 Delaware State University Makine aur mark on the world ISSUED: JUNE 17, 1976 REVISED: AUGUST 17, 1988 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PA-28-151, CHEROKEE WARRIOR SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE (d) Descent The descent data will be determined prior to the cruise data to provide the descent distance for establishing the total cruise distance. Utilizing the cruise pressure altitude and OAT, determine the basic time, distance, and fuel | for descent (Figure 5-23). These figures must be adjusted for the field pressure altitude and temperature at the destination airport. To find the necessary adjustment values, use the existing pressure altitude and temperature conditions at the destination airport as variables to find the time, distance, and fuel values from the graph (Figure 5-23). Now, subtract the values obtained from the field conditions from the values obtained from the cruise conditions to find the true time, distance, and fuel values needed for the flight plan. The values obtained by proper utilization of the graphs for the descent segment of the example | are shown below. (1) Time to Descent (7.5 min. minus 5.5 min.) (2) Distance to Descend (17.0 miles minus 12.0 miles) (3) Fuel to Descent (1.5 gal. minus 1 gal.) (e) Cruise 2.0 min.* 5 miles* .5 gal.* Using the total distance to be traveled during the flight, subtract the previously calculated distance to climb and distance to descend to establish the total cruise distance. Refer to the ap- propriate Avco Lycoming Operator's Manual when selecting the cruise powersetting, The estab- lished pressure altitude and temperature values and the selected cruise power should now be utilized to determine the true airspeed from the Cruise Performance graph (Figure 5-15 or 5-17). Calculate the cruise fuel flow for the cruise power setting from the information provided by the Avco Lycoming Operator's Manual. The cruise time is found by dividing the cruise distance by the cruise speed and the cruise fuel is found by multiplying the cruise fuel flow by the cruise time. el The cruise calculations established for the cruise segment of the flight planning example are as follows: (1) Total Distance (2) Cruise Distance (e)(1) minus (c)(4) minus (d)(2), (300 miles minus 9 miles minus 5 miles) (3) Cruise Power, Best Economy Mixture (4) Cruise Speed (5) Cruise Fuel Consumption (6) Cruise Time (e)(2) divided by (e)(4), (286 miles divided by 107 KTS (7) Cruise Fuel (e)(5) multiplied by (e)(6), (8.4 GPH multiplied by 2.67 hrs.) * reference Figure 5-23 ** reference Figure 5-17 ISSUED: JUNE 17, 1976 REVISED: AUGUST 17, 1988 300 miles 286 miles 75% rated power (2645 RPM) 107 KTS TAS** 8.4 GPH 2.7 hrs. 22.7 gal. REPORT: VB-780 5-5 Delaware State University Making our mark on the SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PA-28-151, CHEROKEE WARRIOR (f) Total Flight Time The total flight time is determined by adding the time to climb, the time to descend and the cruise time. Remember! The time values taken from the climb and descent graphs are in minutes and must be converted to hours before adding them to the cruise time. The following flight time is required for the flight planning example. (1) Total Flight Time (c)(3) plus (d)(1) plus (e)(6), (.12 hrs. plus .033 hrs. plus 2.7 hrs.) 2.85 hrs. (g) Total Fuel Required Determine the total fuel required by adding the fuel to climb, the fuel to descent and the cruise fuel. When the total fuel (in gallons) is determined, multiply this value by 6 lb/gal to determine the total fuel weight used for the flight. The total fuel calculations for the example flight plan are shown below. (1) Total Fuel Required REPORT: VB-780 5-6 (c)(5) plus (d)(3) plus (e)(7), (1 gal. plus .5 gal. plus 22.7 gal.) (24.2 gal. multiplied by 6 lb/gal.) 24.2 gal. 145.2 lbs. ISSUED: JUNE 17, 1976 REVISED: AUGUST 17, 1988 Delaware State University Making our mark on the