Weight & Balance for Piper PA-28R Arrow III
Piper PA-28R Arrow III · Weight And Balance
Overview
This document provides the weight and balance information specific to the Piper PA-28R Arrow III. It is intended for pilots and aviation enthusiasts who need to understand the loading limits and balance requirements for safe operation of the aircraft. The manual includes detailed charts and tables that outline maximum weight limits, center of gravity (CG) ranges, and loading configurations. Proper weight and balance calculations are crucial for flight safety, ensuring that the aircraft is within its operational limits before takeoff.
- Maximum Takeoff Weight: 2,800 lbs (1,270 kg)
- CG Range: 78 inches to 92 inches from the datum
- Ensure total weight does not exceed maximum limits
- Follow loading instructions for weight distribution
- Perform weight and balance calculations before flight
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In this document
Weight Limits
The maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) for the Piper PA-28R Arrow III is 2,800 lbs (1,270 kg). The maximum landing weight is also 2,800 lbs. Pilots must ensure that the total weight of the aircraft, including passengers, cargo, and fuel, does not exceed these limits.
Center of Gravity (CG) Limits
The acceptable CG range for the Piper PA-28R Arrow III is between 78 inches and 92 inches from the datum. It is essential to calculate the CG based on the weight and location of all items loaded in the aircraft to maintain stability during flight.
Loading Instructions
The document outlines specific loading instructions to ensure that the aircraft remains within the weight and balance limits. It provides guidance on how to distribute weight among passengers and cargo to achieve the desired CG.
Weight and Balance Calculation Example
An example calculation is provided to demonstrate how to determine the weight and balance for a typical flight scenario. This includes the weights of passengers, baggage, and fuel, along with their respective arm measurements.
Safety notes
- Improper weight and balance can lead to loss of control during flight.
- Always verify weight and CG calculations before takeoff.
Full document text
THE CHEROKEE DUPLICATE Arrow II PILOT'S OPERATING MANUAL 52297 BY ☐ PIPER This manual is incomplete without an APPROPRIATE FAA APPROVED AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL and an APPROPRIATE WEIGHT AND BALANCE REPORT. W WARNING EXTREME CARE MUST BE EXERCISED TO LIMIT THE USE OF THIS MANUAL TO APPLICABLE AIRCRAFT. THIS MANUAL REVISED AS INDICATED BELOW OR SUBSEQUENTLY REVISED IS VALID FOR USE WITH THE AIRPLANE IDENTIFIED BELOW WHEN APPROVED BY PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION. SUBSEQUENT REVISIONS SUPPLIED BY PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION MUST BE PROPERLY INSERTED. MODEL PA-28R-200 AIRCRAFT SERIAL NO. 28R-7335366 PILOT'S OPERATING MANUAL, PART NUMBER 761 493 REVISION, PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION APPROVAL SIGNATURE AND STAMP REGISTRATION NO. PR900720 че Assurance that the airplane is in an airworthy condition is the responsibility of the owner. The pilot in command is responsible for determining that the airplane is safe for flight. The pilot is also responsible for remaining within the operating limitations outlined by the Airplane Flight Manual, instrument markings, and placards. This Pilot's Operating Manual is not designed as a substitute for adequate and competent flight instruction, knowledge of the current airworthiness directives, applicable federal air regulations, or advisory circulars. It is not intended to be a guide for basic flight instruction or a training manual for transition from single to multi-engine flying. If an inconsistency of information exists between the Pilot's Operating Manual and the Airplane Flight Manual approved by the FAA, the Airplane Flight Manual shall be the authority. A complete or partial replacement of this manual, Part No. 761 493, may be obtained only from Piper Customer Services. Published by PUBLICATIONS DEPARTMENT Piper Aircraft Corporation 761 493 Issued: November 1971 APPLICABILITY This manual is applicable to Piper Model PA-28R-200 aircraft having serial numbers 28R-7235001 through 28-7335446. Contact Piper Customer Services for specific information on the application of this manual. REVISIONS The information compiled in the Pilot's Operating Manual will be kept current by revisions distributed to the airplane owners. Revision material will consist of information necessary to update the text of the present manual and/or to add information to cover added airplane equipment. I. Revisions Revisions will be distributed whenever necessary as complete page replacements or additions and shall be inserted into the manual in accordance with the instructions given below: Revision pages will replace only pages with the same page number. 1. 2. Insert all additional pages in proper numerical order within each section. 3. Page numbers followed by a small letter shall be inserted in direct sequence with the same common numbered page. II. Identification of Revised Material Revised text and illustrations shall be indicated by a black vertical line along the left hand margin of the page, opposite revised, added or deleted material. A line opposite the page number or section title and printing date, will indicate that the text or illustration was unchanged but material was relocated to a different page or that an entire page was added. Black lines will indicate only current revisions with changes and additions to or deletions of existing text and illustrations. Changes in capitalization, spelling, punctuation or the physical location of material on a page will not be identified. III. Original Pages Issued The original pages issued for this manual prior to revision are given below: 1-1 through 1-3, 2-1 through 2-22, 3-1 through 3-14, 4-1 through 4-8, 5-1 through 5-32, 6-1 through 6-8, 7-1 through 7-2, 8-1 through 8-9, 9-1 through 9-15. REVISIONS ISSUED Current Permanent and Temporary Revisions to the PA-31 Pilot's Operating Manual issued April, 1971 are as follows: 761 493 (PR720204) Permanent Revision Dated February 4, 1972 761 493 (PR720210) Permanent Revision Dated February 10, 1972 761 493 (PR720330) Permanent Revision 761 493 (PR720615) 761 493 (PR720911) 761 493 (PR720802) Permanent Revision Permanent Revision Permanent Revision to W/B Permanent Revision to W/B Dated March 30, 1972 Dated June 15, 1972 Dated September 11, 1972 Dated August 2, 1972 Dated November 14, 1972 761 493 (PR721114) 761 493 (PR730115) 761 493 (PR730330) 761 493 (PR730830) 761 493 (PR741018) 761 493 (PR751205) 761 493 (PR790410) 761 493 (PR840327) 761 493 (PR851125) 761 493 (PR860418) 761 493 (PR870131) 761 493 (PR900720) Permanent Revision to W/B Permanent Revision to F/M & P/O/M Permanent Revision to F/M & P/O/M Permanent Revision to F/M, W/B & P/O/M Permanent Revision to F/M, W/B & P/O/M Permanent Revision to F/M, W/B & P/O/M Permanent Revision to F/M, W/B & P/O/M Permanent Revision to F/M & P/O/M Permanent Revision to F/M Permanent Revision to F/M & P/O/M Permanent Revision to P/O/M Dated January 15, 1973 Dated March 30, 1973 Dated August 30, 1973 Dated October 18, 1974 Dated December 5, 1975 Dated April 10, 1979 Dated March 27, 1984 Dated November 25, 1985 Dated April 18, 1986 Dated January 31, 1987 Dated July 20, 1990 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 2 DESCRIPTION-AIRPLANE AND SYSTEMS 3 FLIGHT MANUAL FAA APPROVED 4 EMERGENCY PROCEDURE 5 WEIGHT AND BALANCE 6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 7 OPERATING TIPS 8 PERFORMANCE CHARTS 9 HANDLING AND SERVICING Performance. Weights Power Plant Fuel and Oil Baggage Dimensions Landing Gear GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-2 1-2 1-2 IIIZZZZ 1-2 SPECIFICATIONS ARROW II PERFORMANCE Performance figures are for airplanes equipped for cross-country transportation and flown at gross weight under standard conditions at sea level or stated altitude. Any changes in equipment may result in changes in performance. Take-off Run (maximum effort, 25° flap) (ft) Take-off Over 50-ft Barrier (maximum effort, 25° flap) (ft) Best Rate of Climb Speed (gear retracted) (mph) Rate of Climb (ft per min) Service Ceiling (ft) Absolute Ceiling (ft) Top Speed (mph)
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Optimum Cruising Speed (75% power, optimum altitude) (mph) Cruising Range (75% power, optimum altitude) (mi) Optimum Cruising Range (55% power, optimum altitude) (mi) Stalling Speed (flaps down, gear down) (mph) 770 1600 100 900 15,000 17,000 175 165 780 900 64 71 780 * 1380 * Stalling Speed (flaps and gear up) (mph) Landing Roll (flaps down) (ft) Landing Roll Over 50-ft Barrier (ft) *This value applies only for the conditions indicated on the landing distance versus density altitude chart. WEIGHTS Gross Weight (lbs) Empty Weight (Standard) (lbs) USEFUL LOAD (Standard) (lbs) *These weights are approximate. POWER PLANT Engine (Lycoming) Propeller (Hartzell) Rated Horsepower Rates Speed (rpm) Bore (in.) Stroke (in.) Displacement (cu in.) Compression Ratio Dry Weight (lbs) GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ISSUED: November 15, 1971 REVISED: June 15, 1972 2650 1499 * 1151 * IO-360-C1C HC-C2YK-1( )/7666A-2 or HC-C2YK-1( )F/F7666A-2 200 2700 5.125 4.375 361.0 8.7:1 326 1-1 ARROW II FUEL AVGAS ONLY OIL Usable Fuel Capacity (U.S. gal.) Fuel, Aviation Grade (min octane) 48 100/130 8 Refer to latest issue of Lycoming Instruction No. 1014. Oil Capacity (qts) Oil Specification Oil Viscosity per Average Ambient Temp. for Starting MIL-L-6082B Mineral SAE Grade All Temperatures Above 80°F 60 50 40 30 20W-50 20 Above 60°F 30°F to 90°F 0°F to 70°F 0°F to 90°F Below 10°F MIL-L-22851 Ashless Dispersant SAE Grades 15W-50 or 20W-50 60 40 or 50 40 30, 40 or 20W-40 20W-50 or 15W-50 30 or 20W-30 When operating temperatures overlap indicated ranges, use the lighter grade oil. BAGGAGE Maximum Baggage (lbs) Baggage Space (cu ft) Baggage Door Size (in) DIMENSIONS Wing Span (ft) Wing Area (sq ft) Wing Loading (lbs per sq ft) Length (ft) Height (ft) Power Loading (lbs per hp) LANDING GEAR 1-2 Wheel Base (ft). Wheel Tread (ft) Tire Pressure (psi) Nose Main Tire Size Nose (four-ply rating) Main (four-ply rating) 200 22 20 x 22 32.2 170 15.6 24.6 8.0 13.25 7.8 10.5 30 27 5.00 x 5 6.00 x 6 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS REVISED: JULY 20, 1990 -TILS- GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ISSUED: November 15, 1971 REVISED: June 15, 1972 -12'18.5"- −20° 7.30″. 22 ARROW II 1-3 ) 1 DESCRIPTION-AIRPLANE AND SYSTEMS The Airplane Airframe..... Engine and Propeller Landing Gear Flight Controls Fuel System Electrical System Vacuum System 2-1 2-1 2-2 2-3 2-8 2-9 2-11 2-14 Instrument Panel 2-15 Pitot-Static System 2-15 Heating, Ventilating and Defrosting System 2-18 Cabin Features 2-20 Baggage Area 2-21 Stall Warning Finish Air Conditioning... 2-21 2-21 2-23 BLANK PAGE DESCRIPTION AIRPLANE AND SYSTEMS ARROW II THE AIRPLANE The Cherokee Arrow II is a single-engine, retractable landing gear, all metal aircraft. Increased fuselage length has enhanced the comfort in the rear seats. A large cabin door allows composed entry and exit of the spacious interior. Four individual seats allow individual comfort for extended cross-country flights. Sound proofing has been built into the aircraft to reduce fatigue and permit restful conversation. Simplicity of operation was designed into the aircraft to allow the aircraft to operate in VFR or IFR conditions with unhurried en route planning. AIRFRAME Aluminum alloy construction has been used throughout for the primary structure except for the steel tube engine mount, steel landing gear struts and isolated areas. Fiberglass and thermoplastic are used extensively for wing tip, engine cowling and non-structure components. The airframe has been designed to a positive limit load factor of 3.8. The fuselage is a conventional semi-monocoque structure. External stringers on the bottom of the fuselage extend the length of the cabin area, and are used to maximize cabin room. On the right side of the aircraft are a large cabin door and a large baggage compartment door. Maintenance has been reduced to a minimum with advanced fuselage design The wing is of conventional design incorporating a laminar flow NACA 652-415 airfoil section. This allows for locating the main spar 40% aft of the leading edge, an arrangement which benefits the structure in two ways. 1. It provides unobstructed cabin space for the rear passengers. 2. It allows for a lighter wing structure to improve the useful load of the aircraft. The wing also incorporates a rear spar and front stub spar. The main spar carries the bending loads and the rear and stub spars carry torsional loads. The main spars are bolted into a spar carry through at both sides of the fuselage. The rear and stub spars are bolted to attachments at each side of the fuselage. The ailerons are of modern metal construction incorporating a balance weight on the outboard end of each aileron, and are controlled by a right or left rotation of the control wheel. The flaps are also of metal construction. When the flaps are in the retracted position, the right flap acts as a step. The flap control is located between the front seats. The empennage consists of a vertical stabilizer, a rudder and a horizontal stabilator. The empennage construction is of a modern lightweight design. AIRPLANE AND SYSTEMS REVISED: December 5, 1975 2-1