Cherokee Six 260/300 PA 32-260/300 Specifications
Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six · Performance Data
Overview
This document provides performance specifications for the Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six models 260 and 300. It includes detailed information on engine specifications, weight limits, wing area, loadings, baggage capacity, dimensions, fuel capacity, and performance metrics such as speed, range, and climb rates. The data is essential for pilots and aviation enthusiasts to understand the operational capabilities and limitations of these aircraft models. The document serves as a reference for flight planning and performance calculations, ensuring safe and efficient operation of the Cherokee Six.
- Maximum gross weight: 3400 lbs (1542 kg)
- Engine options: 260 HP and 300 HP, both with TBO of 2000 hours
- Cruise range at 75% power: 551 nautical miles (1028 km)
- Stall speed (flaps down): 55 knots (102 km/h)
- Takeoff distance: 900 feet (274 meters) at sea level
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Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
Specifications
- Engine (hp)
- 260
- Engine model
- 0-540-E4B5
- Max speed (kt)
- 148
- Cruise speed (kt)
- 156
- Empty weight (lb)
- 1,779
- Rate of climb (fpm)
- 550
- Service ceiling (ft)
- 18,250
- Max takeoff weight (lb)
- 3,400
Performance
- Fuel burn (gph)
- 18.5
- Landing over 50ft
- 630
- Takeoff over 50ft
- 900
- Landing distance (ft)
- 630
- Takeoff distance (ft)
- 900
- Stall speed clean (kt)
- 62
- Stall speed landing (kt)
- 55
V-speeds
- VS1
- 62
- VSO
- 55
Weight & balance
- Useful load (lb)
- 1,621
- Basic empty weight (lb)
- 1,779
- Max takeoff weight (lb)
- 3,400
Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six.
- 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
Engine Specifications
The Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six is equipped with two engine options: the Lycoming O-540-E4B5 rated at 260 HP at 2700 RPM with a recommended TBO of 2000 hours, and the Lycoming IO-540-K1G5D rated at 300 HP at 2700 RPM, also with a TBO of 2000 hours.
Weights and Loadings
The maximum gross weight for both models is 3400 lbs (1542 kg). The standard empty weight for the Cherokee Six 260 is 1779 lbs (806.8 kg) and for the 300 is 1846 lbs (837.2 kg). The useful load for the 260 is 1621 lbs (735 kg) and for the 300 is 1554 lbs (705 kg).
Performance Metrics
At gross weight, the maximum speed for the Cherokee Six 300 is 148 knots (274 km/h). The stall speed with flaps down is 55 knots (102 km/h) and with flaps up is 62 knots (115 km/h). The cruise range at 75% power is 551 nautical miles (1028 km).
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption at 75% power is 18.5 gallons per hour (70 liters per hour). At 65% power, it is 15.2 gallons per hour (57.5 liters per hour), and at 55% power, it is 12.8 gallons per hour (48.4 liters per hour).
Takeoff and Landing Distances
Takeoff distance at sea level with zero wind and standard temperature is 900 feet (274 meters) for the Cherokee Six 300. The landing distance over a 50-foot obstacle is 1800 feet (549 meters).
Full document text
Piper Aircraft Corporation Cherokee Six 260/300 PA 32-260/300 ,Specifications Cherokee Six 260 Cherokee Six 300 ENGINE (6 Cylinder) Manufacturer Model Rating (HP and RPM) Recommended TBO (hrs.) WEIGHTS Gross Weight (Ibs'/kg) Standard Empty Weight (Ibs'/kg) (with unusable fuel, full oil and operating fluids) Useful Load (Standard Airplane) (Ibs'/kg) WING AREA AND LOADINGS Wing Area (ft'//m') Wing Loading (Ibs./ft')/(kg/m') Power Loading (Ibs'/hp)/(kg/hp) BAGGAGE Volume (ft.3/m3) Forward Compartment Aft Compartment Capacity (Ibs'/kg) Forward Compartment Aft Compartment DIMENSIONS Wing Span (fUm) Length (fUm) Height (fUm) Cabin Length (in./cm) (instrument panel to rear bulkhead) Cabin Width (in./cm) Cabin Height (in./cm) Cabin Volume (ft.3/m') (including luggage area) Headroom (seat to ceiling) Front Seats (in./cm) Middle Seats (in./cm) Rear Seats (in./cm) Forward Baggage Door Size (in./cm) Aft Baggage/Utility Door Size (in./cm) Foreword Cabin Door Size (in./cm) Aft Cabin Door Size (in./cm) Wheel Base (fUm) Wheel Tread (fUm) FUEL CAPACITY Total Capacity (gal./L) Usable Fuel (gal./L) OIL CAPACITY (qts./L) Lycoming 0-540-E4B5 260 @ 2700 2000 Lycoming 10-540-K1 G5D 300 @ 2700 2000 3400/1542 1779/806.8 3400/1542 1846/837.2 1621/735 1554/705 174.5/53.22 19.5/95.22 13.1/5.94 174.5/53.22 19.5/95.22 11.3/5.12 8/.22 17.3/.484 8/.22 17.3/.484 100/45.35 100/45.35 100/45.35 100/45.35 32.8/10 27.7/8.45 8.2/2.5 125/317.5 32.8/10 27.718.45 ,8.2/2.5 125/317.5 49/124.5 49/124.5 195.3/5.47 49/124.5 49/124.5 195.3/5.47 36/91.4 36/91.4 35/88.9 (18/45.7) x (24/60.96) (20/50.8) x (28/71.1) (35/88.9) x (36/91.4) (33/83.8) x (29/73.7) 7.8/2.38 10.6/3.23 36/91.4 36/91.4 35/88.9 (18/45.7) x (24/60.96) (20/50.8) x (28/71.1) (35/88.9) x (36/91.4) (33/83.8) x (29/73.7) 7.8/2.38 10.6/3.23 84/317.94 83.6/316.43 12/11.35 84/317.94 83.6/316.43 12/11.35 Cherokee Six 300 MAXIMUM SPEED AT GROSS WEIGHT (kts.)/(km/h) 2700 rpm at sea level CRUISING SPEEDS AT GROSS WEIGHT Altitude cruise speeds (TAS) (optimum alt.) 75% power (kts./kmh) 65% power (kts'/kmh) 55% power (kts./kmh) STALL SPEED (CAS) Flaps Down Full 40° (kts'/kmh) 55/102 Flaps Up (kts./kmh) 62/115 CRUISE RANGE (Cruising range includes 45 minute fuel reserve at maximum, range power plus allowance for fuel used during taxi, take-off, climb at MCP, cruise at optimum altitude and stated mixture plus descent) Performance 75% power (nm/km) 65% power (nm/km) 55% power (nm/km) FUEL CONSUMPTION (gph/Lph) 75% power 65% power 55% power SEAT MILES PER GALLON (nm/km) 75% power 65% power 55% power Best Power 18.5/70 15.2/57.5 12.8/48.4 Best Power 43.2/80 49.8/92 54/100 RATE OF CLIMB (At Sea Level and Gross Wt.) Full Throttle (fpm/mpm) SERVICE CEILING (50 fpm) (tUm) ABSOLUTE CEILING (tUm) TAKE-OFF DISTANCE (Sea Level, zero wind, standard temperature) Ground Run (tUm) Total over 50 tt. obstacle (tUm) LANDING DISTANCE (Sea Level, zero wind, standard temperature) Ground Roll (tUm) Total over 50 It. obstacle (tUm) Cherokee Six 260 148/274 Best Power Best Power 156/289 Best Economy 148/274 141/261 129/239 551102 62/115 Best Economy 652/1208 700/1297 730/1353 Best Economy 16/60.6 13.8/52.2 11.9/45.0 1371254 129/239 152/282 145/269 134/248 Best Economy 55.5/103 61.3/113.6 65.0/120.4 1050/320 16,250/4953 18,000/5486 900/274 1350/412 630/192 1000/305 Best Economy 690/1279 720/1334 Best Power 595/1103 625/1158 640/1186 Best Power 18/68.13 16.1/60.9 14.2/53.7 Best Economy 14/52.9 12,2/46,1 10.4139,3 Best Power 50.7/94 54.0/100 56.6/105 775/236 12,800/3901 14,750/4496 1200/366 1800/549 640/195 1000/305