Piper Warrior Specs
Piper PA-28 Warrior III · Specifications
Overview
This document provides specifications for the Piper PA-28 Warrior III, detailing critical information about the aircraft's weight, powerplant, fuel system, and performance metrics. It serves as a reference for pilots and aviation enthusiasts who need to understand the operational capabilities and limitations of this aircraft model. The specifications include engine details, fuel capacities, and various speed parameters essential for flight operations. Additionally, it offers practical tips for pilots regarding engine starting procedures and operational checks.
- Engine: Lycoming O-320, 160 BHP @ 2700 RPM
- Total Fuel Capacity: 50 Gal, Usable: 48 Gal
- Best Glide Speed (Vg): 73 KTS
- Stall Speed (Landing Configuration Vso): 44 KTS
- Cruise Speed: 115 KTS, Range: 600 nm with reserves
Document
Source
Originally published by www.regionflyers.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type
- Specifications
- Pages
- 2
- File size
- 515 KB
- Publisher
- www.regionflyers.com
Specifications & performance
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Specifications
- Range (nm)
- 600
- Engine (hp)
- 160
- Engine model
- Lycoming O-320
- Cruise speed (kt)
- 115
- Empty weight (lb)
- 1,490
- Fuel capacity (gal)
- 50
- Max takeoff weight (lb)
- 847
Performance
- Fuel burn (gph)
- 8.5
- Best glide speed (kt)
- 73
- Stall speed clean (kt)
- 50
- Stall speed landing (kt)
- 44
V-speeds
- VA
- 111
- VR
- 55
- VX
- 63
- VY
- 79
- VFE
- 103
- VNE
- 160
- VNO
- 126
- VS1
- 50
- VSO
- 44
Weight & balance
- Useful load (lb)
- 335
- Basic empty weight (lb)
- 1,490
- Max takeoff weight (lb)
- 847
Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the Piper PA-28 Warrior III.
- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
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In this document
Weights
The document lists the empty weights and maximum gross weights for two specific aircraft: N38300 with an empty weight of 1478 lbs and a max gross weight of 847 lbs, and N8198V with an empty weight of 1490 lbs and the same max gross weight of 835 lbs.
Powerplant
The Piper PA-28 Warrior III is powered by a Lycoming O-320 engine, producing 160 BHP at 2700 RPM. It features four cylinders, is horizontally opposed, air-cooled, and equipped with a carburetor. The oil capacity is a maximum of 7 quarts, with minimum requirements of 5.5 quarts for local flights and 6.5 quarts for cross-country flights.
Fuel System
The aircraft uses 100LL (blue) and 100 (green) fuel grades, with a total fuel capacity of 50 gallons and a usable capacity of 48 gallons. The fuel system includes two vented tanks, a selector valve, and an engine-driven fuel pump, among other components.
Performance Metrics
Key performance speeds include: Best Glide Speed (Vg) at 73 KTS, Stall Speed in Landing Configuration (Vso) at 44 KTS, Rotate Speed (Vr) at 55 KTS, and Never Exceed Speed (Vne) at 160 KTS. The cruise speed is approximately 115 KTS with a range of 600 nautical miles with reserves.
Safety notes
- Ensure both door latches are secured before takeoff.
- Turn on the fuel pump before switching tanks.
Full document text
Piper Warrior Specs Weights Powerplant Engine: Lycoming O-320, 160 BHP @ 2700 RPM. Four cylinders, direct drive, horizontally opposed, air- cooled, carburetor-equipped. Oil: Maximum 7 qts. Minimum for Local Flight 5.5 qts. Minimum for X-Country 6.5 qts. Grade and Type Phillips 20W-50 X-C Fuel System Fuel: Approved Grades 100LL (blue), 100 (green) Total Fuel 50 Gal. Total Useable 48 Gal. Fuel at Tabs 17 Gal. per tank Fuel Burn Approx 8.5 GPH – Consult POH System Description: The airplane is equipped with a standard fuel system consisting of two vented fuel tanks, a fuel tank selector valve, fuel strainer, manual primer, engine driven fuel pump, auxiliary electric fuel pump, and carburetor. Fuel is pressure fed from the wing tanks to the fuel selector valve, through a fuel strainer to fuel pumps and then to the carburetor. From the carburetor, mixed Aircraft # Empty Weight Empty Moment Max Gross Weight Useful Load N38300 1478 2325 847 N8198V 1490 2325 835 fuel and air flows to the cylinders through intake manifold tubes. Usable capacity at the bottom of the indicator tab is 17 gallons. Landing Gear and Brakes Tire Inflation: Speeds Best Glide Speed Vg 73 KTS Stall in Landing Configuration Vso 44 KTS Stall in Clean Configuration Vs1 50 KTS Rotate Speed Vr 55 KTS Best Angle of Climb Vx 63 KTS Best Rate of Climb Vy 79 KTS Enroute Climb - 87 KTS Maneuvering Speed Va 111 KTS Flap Extension Speed Vfe 103 KTS Max Structural Cruising Speed Vno 126 KTS Never Exceed Vne 160 KTS ✈ Pilot Tips: • Normal cold start should take 5 shots of prime. A hot start should take 2 shots. Under extreme cold, the planes will need about 8 or more shots of prime. • Make sure you latch both door latches before takeoff. • Turn fuel pump on before switching tanks. • Cruise speed 115 kts. • Range: 600 nm w/ Reserves Mains 24 PSI Nose 30 PSI