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This Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) is designed for the Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six, providing essential information for pilots operating this aircraft. It includes detailed specifications, operational procedures, and safety guidelines necessary for safe and efficient flight. The handbook serves as a comprehensive reference for both new and experienced pilots, ensuring they have access to critical data regarding performance, limitations, and emergency procedures. The POH is structured to facilitate quick reference during preflight, flight, and post-flight operations, making it an invaluable tool for anyone flying the PA-32 Cherokee Six.

Maximum takeoff weight: 3,600 lbs (1,633 kg)
Cruise speed: approximately 140 knots (161 mph)
Range: about 600 nautical miles (1,111 km)
Stall speed: 60 knots (69 mph)
Emergency procedures are critical for engine failure scenarios.

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Aircraft Specifications

The Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six features a high-wing design with a maximum takeoff weight of 3,600 lbs (1,633 kg). It is powered by a Lycoming IO-540-U4A5 engine, providing a maximum horsepower of 300 HP. The aircraft has a wingspan of 36 feet 0 inches (10.97 m) and a length of 28 feet 10 inches (8.79 m).

Performance Data

The PA-32 Cherokee Six has a stall speed of 60 knots (69 mph) and a maximum cruise speed of approximately 140 knots (161 mph). The aircraft has a range of about 600 nautical miles (1,111 km) with a fuel capacity of 84 gallons (318 liters).

Weight and Balance

The empty weight of the PA-32 Cherokee Six is approximately 2,200 lbs (998 kg). The useful load is around 1,400 lbs (635 kg), allowing for a maximum payload capacity that includes passengers and cargo.

Emergency Procedures

In the event of an engine failure, pilots should follow the emergency checklist which includes maintaining control of the aircraft, identifying a suitable landing area, and executing a forced landing if necessary. The POH outlines specific steps to follow for various emergency scenarios.

Operating Limitations

The maximum operating altitude for the PA-32 Cherokee Six is 14,000 feet (4,267 m). The aircraft is certified for VFR and IFR operations, with specific limitations on weight, speed, and environmental conditions.

Safety notes

Always refer to the emergency procedures section for critical actions during an emergency.
Ensure weight and balance calculations are completed before flight.

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N29320 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK PIPER CHEROKEE SIX 300 FAA APPROVED IN NORMAL CATEGORY BASED ON CAR 3. THIS HANDBOOK INCLUDES THE MATERIAL REQUIRED TO BE FURNISHED TO THE PILOT BY CAR 3 AND CONSTITUTES THE APPROVED AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL AND MUST BE CARRIED IN THE AIRPLANE AT ALL TIMES. AIRPLANE SERIAL NO. 32-7840156 AIRPLANE REGISTRATION NO.. 1564 PA-32-300 REPORT: VB-830 FAA APPROVED BY: Ward Evans WARD EVANS . D.O.A. NO. SO-1 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION VERO BEACH, FLORIDA DATE OF APPROVAL: AUGUST 19, 1976 HANDBOOK PART NO. 761 632 DIPER WARNING EXTREME CARE MUST BE EXERCISED TO LIMIT THE USE OF THIS HANDBOOK TO APPLICABLE AIRCRAFT. THIS HANDBOOK REVISED AS INDICATED BELOW OR SUBSEQUENTLY REVISED IS VALID FOR USE WITH THE AIRPLANE IDENTIFIED ON THE FACE OF THE TITLE PAGE WHEN OFFICIALLY APPROVED. SUBSEQUENT REVISIONS SUPPLIED BY PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION MUST BE PROPERLY INSERTED. MODEL PA-32-300, CHEROKEE SIX PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK, REPORT: VB-830 REVISION. PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION APPROVAL SIGNATURE AND STAMP REPORT: VB-830 ii Published by PUBLICATIONS DEPARTMENT Piper Aircraft Corporation Issued: August 19, 1976 SECTION APPLICABILITY Application of this handbook is limited to the specific Piper PA-32-300 model airplane designated by serial number and registration number on the face of the title page of this handbook. This handbook cannot be used for operational purposes unless kept in a current status. REVISIONS MOLITIE The information compiled in the Pilot's Operating Handbook 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 handbook 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 handbook in accordance with the instructions given below: II. 1. 2. 3. Revision pages will replace only pages with the same page number. Insert all additional pages in proper numerical order within each section. Page numbers followed by a small letter shall be inserted in direct sequence with the same common numbered page. Identification of Revised Material Revised text and illustrations shall be indicated by a black vertical line along the outside margin of the page, opposite revised, added or deleted material. A line along the outside margin of the page opposite the page number will indicate 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 by symbols. ORIGINAL PAGES ISSUED The original pages issued for this handbook prior to revison are given below: Title, ii through v, 1-1 through 1-14, 2-1 through 2-10, 3-1 through 3-12, 4-1 through 4-16, 5-1 through 5-30, 6-1 through 6-56, 7-1 through 7-24, 8-1 through 8-16, 9-1 through 9-22, 10-1 through 10-2. REPOP !! REF WARNING EXTREME CARE MUST BE EXERCISED TO LIMIT THE USE OF THIS HANDBOOK TO APPLICABLE AIRCRAFT. THIS HANDBOOK REVISED AS INDICATED BELOW OR SUBSEQUENTLY REVISED IS VALID FOR USE WITH THE AIRPLANE IDENTIFIED ON THE FACE OF THE TITLE PAGE WHEN OFFICIALLY APPROVED. SUBSEQUENT REVISIONS SUPPLIED BY PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION MUST BE PROPERLY INSERTED. MODEL PA-32-300, CHEROKEE SIX PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK, REPORT: VB-830 REVISION. PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION APPROVAL SIGNATURE AND STAMP REPORT VB-830 ii Published by PUBLICATIONS DEPARTMENT Piper Aircraft Corporation Issued: August 19, 1976 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK LOG OF REVISIONS Current Revisions to the PA-32-300 Cherokee Six Pilot's Operating Handbook, REPORT: VB-830 issued August 19, 1976. Revision Number and Code FAA Approval Revised Pages Description of Revision Signature and Date Rev. 1 761 632 3-4 Revised Open Door procedure. (PR770125) 3-12 4-7 4-8 4-15 64 6-5 6-21 6-37 7-19 10-1 10-2 Revised para. 3.29 info. Added Caution to para. 4.9; relocated material to page 4-8. Added relocated material from page 4-7; revised wording in para. 4.9. Added Note to para. 4.31. Added A & B values to Fig. 6-3. Revised weight and balance formula. Added Weight, Arm and Moment to item 13a.; added item 13b.; changed existing item 13b. to 13c. Revised item 115 Dwg. 99002-5 to -8, item 117 Dwg. 99003-5 to -8 and item 119 Cert. Basis - STC C6c, C9c, C52c to TSO C6c, C9c, C52c. Added info to Note in para. 7.27. Revised 10.3 (c); relocated material to page 10-2. Added relocated material from page 10-1. Ward Evans Ward Evans Jan. 25, 1977 Rev. 2 761 632 1-6 Revised item 1.19 (b). (PR770406) 2-5 Revised para. 2.29. 64 6-53 7-24 Revised Note. Revised Figure 6-3. Added 79592-2 seat to item 293; added 79592-3 seat to item 295. Ward Evane Ward Evans April 6, 1977 Rev. 3-761632 (PR770812) 1-11, 1-12, Revised para. 1.21, Conversion Factors 1-13, 1-14 5-4 Revised footnote figure nos. 5-5 5-9 5-21 5-22 5-23 Revised item 5.5 (d) and (e) figure nos. Revised page nos.; revised titles; added pages; added figures. Revised figure title; added serial nos. Revised figure title and nos., added serial nos. and relocated existing chart to page 5-24; added new chart (Figure 5-21) Revised figure no., added serial nos., revised curves and relocated existing chart to page 5-26; added new chart (Figure 5-23) REPORT: VB-830 iv REP ii Revision Number and Code PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK LOG OF REVISIONS (cont) Revised Pages 5-24 Rev.3-761632 (PR770812) (cont.) 5-25 5-26 5-27 5-28 5-29 5-30 5-31 5-32 5-33 5-34 5-35 6-33 6-45 6-46 6-47 Description of Revision Revised figure no., added serial nos., revised curves and relocated existing chart to page 5-28; added relocated chart from page 5-22. Revised figure title and no. and relocated existing chart to page 5-30; added new chart (Figure 5-27) Revised figure title and no. and relocated existing

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chart to page 5-31; added relocated chart from page 5-23. Revised figure no. and relocated existing chart to page 5-32; added new chart (Figure 5-31) Revised figure no. and relocated existing chart to page 5-33; added relocated chart from page 5-24. Revised figure no. and relocated existing chart to page 5-34; added new chart (Figure 5-35) Revised figure no. and relocated existing chart to page 5-35; added relocated chart from page 5-25. Added page (added relocated chart from page 5-26) Added page (added relocated chart from page 5-27) Added page (added relocated chart from page 5-28) Added page (added relocated chart from page 5-29) Added page (added relocated chart from page 5-30) Added items 71 and 73. Added new item 2.21; revised item nos. from 2.21 on; relocated items. Revised item nos.; added relocated items; added new items; relocated items; removed footnote; revised footnote. Revised item nos.; added new items; added relocated items; revised items; relocated items; revised footnote. Revised item nos., added relocated items; added new items; added footnotes. Revised item nos.; revised items; added item. Revised item nos.; revised items. Revised item nos. 6-48 6-49 6-53 6-54 6-55 7-9 7-10 Added switch panel light description to 7.17 Revised item nos.; revised items; added items. Revised para. 7.15 item 2. electrical system. 7-11 Revised Figure 7-11. FAA Approval Signature and Date REPORT: VB-830 iv-a Revision Number and Code Revised Pages Rev. 3-761632 7-12 (PR770812) (cont.) 7-15 7-17 7-20 PILOT'S OPERATION HANDBOOK LOG OF REVISIONS (cont) Description of Revision FAA Approval Signature and Date Rev. 4 761 632 1-2 (PR780921) 1-3 1-4 1-6 1-8 Added switch panel light to Figure 7-13; added cabin courtesy light description to 7.17, electrical system. Added switch panel light to Figure 7-17; added no. 44 to list. Added alternate static source information to 7.23, Pitot Static System. Added baggage light information to 7.29, baggage area. Revised Fig. 1-1 Added new fuel info. and ser. no. effectivity. Revised standard airplane weight and baggage space info. Changed the spelling of celcius to celsius. Revised definition. Ward Evans Ward Evans August 12, 1977 1-12 Changed conversion values. 2-i Revised index. 2-1 Revised weight. 2-2 Revised info. 2-3 2-4 2-5 2-6 2-8 thru 2-10 4-i 4-3, 4-4 4-5 4-6 4-7 thru 4-9 4-10 4-11 Revised fuel press. info. Revised title to 2.19. Added fuel limitation info. and ser. no. effectivity for 2.25. Added item 2.29. Revised placards. Revised index. Revised 4.5 and relocated material to pg. 4-5. Added material from pg. 4-4 and relocated mater- ial to pg. 4-6. Added items from pg. 4-5. Revised item 4.9 and relocated items 4.11 and 4.13 to pg. 4-10. Added item 4.11 from pg. 4-8 and item 4.13 from pg. 4-9. Revised para. and relocated items to pg. 4-11. Added material from pg. 4-10. REPORT: VB-830 iv-b Revised List of Figures. 4-14 Revised paragraph. 5-3 Revised item 5.5 (a) (2). 5-5 Revised item 5.5 (e) (5). 5-9 5-17 Added note. 5-21 5-27 5-26 5-28 Revised weight. Added ser. no. effectivity to Fig. 5-31 and added note. Added note. Relocated Fig. 5-33 to pg. 5-28a; added chart, Fig. 5-32 and added note. Revision Number and Code Revised Pages Description of Revision PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK LOG OF REVISIONS (cont) FAA Approval Signature and Date 5-28a Rev. 4 761 632 (PR 780921) 5-28b (cont) 5-29 5-30 5-30a 5-30b 5-31 5-35 6-i 6-3 6-7 6-11, 6-12 6-17 6-19 Added pg. (added relocated chart from pg. 5-29); revised ser. no.; and added note. Relocated Fig. 5-35 to pg. 5-28b (added new chart, Fig. 5-36); and added note. Revised ser. no. effectivity. Added pg. (added new chart, Fig. 5-38). Added pg. (added relocated chart from pg. 5-31). Relocated Fig. 5-39 to pg. 5-30b (added new chart, Fig. 5-40). Revised tailwind and headwind values. Revised item letters. Added ser. no. effectivity to defueling airplane info. Added ser. no. effectivity to standard empty weight info. Added ser. no. effectivity to weight and balance chart; added arm aft datum change for new fuel 'system; removed footnote. Added material, revised nos., and added letters. Added items, revised numbers and added letters. Added items, revised nos., added letters and added weight, arm and moment. Added items. Added pg. (added relocated chart from pg. 5-28) and added note. 6-21 6-23 6-25 Added items, revised nos., added letters and added weight, arm and moment to items. 6-27 6-28 6-29 Revised heading. 6-31 Added items, revised nos., added letters and added weight, arm and moment to items. Added items. Revised heading and added items. 6-33 Revised nos., added letter and revised weight, moment and arm to item 121. 6-35 6-36 6-37 6-38 Revised nos., added item 135 (c) and deleted Cert. Basis TC A3SO on all items. Revised nos. and deleted Cert. Basis - TC A3SO. Revised nos., deleted item 113, added: 167 (b), 169 (b) & (c); revised 171 and 173 and added letter to 173. Relocated item 123 to pg. 6-38 and items 127 and 129 to pg. 6-39. Deleted items 125 and 131. Relocated items 133 and 135 to pg. 6-39 and items 137 and 139 to pg. 6-40; added items 175, 179 and 181; revised item no. and item description for item 177 and added letter to item 177. REPORT: VB-830 iv-c Revision Number and Code Revised Pages Rev. 4 761 632 6-39 (PR780921) (cont) PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK LOG OF REVISIONS (cont) Description of Revision Revised title; added relocated items, added new items; revised relocated item nos. FAA Approval Signature and Date 6-40 Added relocated items; added new items; revised relocated item nos. 6-41 Revised title; added relocated items; added new items; revised relocated item nos. 6-43 6-44 6-45 6-46 6-47 6-48 6-49 6-50 6-51 6-52 6-53 6-54 6-55 7-i 7-4 7-4a 7-4b 7-5 7-6 7-7 7-8 7-9 7-10 7-10a 7-10b 7-12 7-14 7-15 Added relocated items; revised items; relocated items; revised relocated item nos. Revised items. Added relocated items; revised items; revised relocated item nos. Added relocated items; revised nos.; revised items. Revised item nos.; added relocated items; revised items; relocated items. Revised item nos.; added relocated items; revised items; relocated items. Revised item nos.; added relocated items; revised items; relocated items. Revised item nos.; added relocated items; relocated items. Revised item nos.; added relocated items; revised items. Added relocated item. Revised item nos.; revised items. Revised item nos.; revised items. Revised item nos.; revised items; added new items. Revised index. Added ser. no. effectivity for Fig. 7-1. Added pg. (added Fig. 7-1a). Added pg. (added relocated item from pg. 7-5). Relocated item 7.11 to pg. 7-4b and added reloca- ted fig. from pg. 7-6. Relocated Fig. 7-3 to pg. 7-5; added relocated fig. and info. from pg. 7-7. Relocated Fig. 7-5 and item 7.13 to pg. 7-6; added relocated fig. from pg. 7-8. Relocated Fig. 7-7 to pg. 7-7 (added Fig. 7-7a). Added ser. no. effectivity to 7.15 Fuel System. Relocated 7.17 to pg. 7-10b and added new info. to 7.15 Fuel System. Added pg. (added new fuel system info.). Added pg. (added 7.17 from pgs. 7-10 and 7-12). Relocated info. to pg. 7-10b and revised Fig. 7-13. Revised paragraph. Added ser. no. effectivity for Fig. 7-17. 7-16 Relocated Fig. 7-19 to pg. 7-16b. 7-16a Added pg. (added Fig. 7-17a). REPORT: VB-830 iv-d Revision PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK LOG OF REVISIONS (cont) Description of Revision FAA Approval Signature and Date Revised Number and Code Pages Rev. 4 761 632 7-16b (PR780921) 7-20 (cont.) 7-20a 7-20b 7-21 7-22 7-23 7-24 8-11 8-12 8-12a 8-12b 8-13 8-14 9-i 9-13 9-21 9-22 9-23 thru 9-28 Added pg. (added relocated fig. from pg. 7-16). Relocated 7.29, 7.31 and 7.33 to pg. 7-20a. Added info. to 7.27. Added pg. (added relocated items from pg. 7-20). Added pg. (added relocated items from pgs. 7-21 and 7-22). Relocated 7.35 to pg. 7-20b and revised Fig. 7-23. Relocated info. to pg. 7-20b and added relocated item from pg. 7-23. Relocated 7.39 to pg. 7-22 and added info. from pg. 7-24; added para. 7-41, Radar. Relocated info. to pg. 7-23. Revised and relocated info. to pg. 8-12a. Relocated info. to pg. 8-12a and revised Fig. 8-3. Added pg. (added and revised relocated info. from pgs. 8-11 and 8-12). Added pg. (added and revised relocated info. from Pg. 8-13). Relocated info. to pg. 8-12b and added relocated info. from pg. 8-14. Relocated info. to pg. 8-13. Revised index. Added serial no. effectivity and revised item in Supplement 4. Changed Supplement 5 to 6; relocated Supplement 6 to pg. 9-29 and added new Supplement 5. Relocated info. to pg. 9-30 and added new info. Added pgs. (added new Supplement). Added pg. (added relocated info.). Added pg. (added relocated info.). Removed info. and added info. from pg. 10-2. Removed info. and relocated info. to pg. 10-1. 9-29 9-30 10-1 10-2 Rev. 5 761 632 1-13 Changed statue to statute. (PR790201) 6-1 Revised paragraphs. 6-4 Revised value. 6-21 Revised arms and moments for item 33. 6-25 Revised items 55 and 63. 6-33 Revised arm for item 121. 6-41 Revised moment for item 213. 7-10 07-10b Revised paragraph. Added note. 8-11 Revised item 8.21 (b). Wand Gene Ward Evans Sept. 21, 1978 Ward Evans Ward Evans Feb. 1, 1979 REPORT: VB-830 iv-e القمر TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 2 SECTION 3 SECTION 1 GENERAL LIMITATIONS EMERGENCY PROCEDURES SECTION 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE SECTION 6 WEIGHT AND BALANCE SECTION 7 SECTION 8 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OF THE AIRPLANE AND ITS SYSTEMS AIRPLANE HANDLING, SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE SUPPLEMENTS SECTION 9 SECTION 10 SAFETY TIPS REPORT: PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK LOG OF REVISIONS (cont) Description of Revision FAA Approval Signature and Date Revision Number and Code Revised Pages Rev. 6 761 632 (PR790413) 6-51 7-i 7-22 7-23 7-24 391 REPORT: VB-830 iv-f Revised item 347; added new item 348; re- numbered item 348 to 349 and item 349 to 350. Revised para. 7.41 pg. no. Revised para. 7.39 info. Revised para. 7.39 info.; relocated para. 7.41 to Pg. 7-24. Added para. 7.41 from pg. 7-23. Ward Evans Ward Evans April 13, 1979 Paragraph No. TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 GENERAL 1.1 Introduction 1.3 Engines. 1.5 Propellers 1.7 Fuel 1.9 Oil 1.11 Maximum Weights 1.13 Standard Airplane Weights 1.15 Baggage Space 1.17 Specific Loadings 1.19 1.21 Symbols, Abbreviations and Terminology Conversion Factors Page No. 1-1 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 14 14 14 1-4 1-5 1-11 REPORT: V PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PA-32-300, CHEROKEE SIX SECTION 1 GENERAL SECTION 1 GENERAL 1.1 INTRODUCTION This Pilot's Operating Handbook is designed for maximum utilization as an operating guide for the pilot. It includes the material required to be furnished to the pilot by C.A.R. 3. It also contains supplemental data supplied by the airplane manufacturer. This handbook is not designed as a substitute for adequate and competent flight instruction, knowledge of 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 and should not be used for operational purposes unless kept in a current status. 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 as outlined by instrument markings, placards, and this handbook. Although the arrangement of this handbook is intended to increase its in-flight capabilities, it should not be used solely as an occasional operating reference. The pilot should study the entire handbook to familiarize himself with the limitations, performance, procedures and operational handling characteristics of the airplane before flight. The handbook has been divided into numbered (arabic) sections each provided with a "finger-tip" tab divider for quick reference. The limitations and emergency procedures have been placed ahead of the normal procedures, performance and other sections to provide easier access to information that may be required in flight. The "Emergency Procedures" Section has been furnished with a red tab divider to present an instant reference to the section. Provisions for expansion of the handbook have been made by the deliberate omission of certain paragraph numbers, figure numbers, item numbers and pages noted as being intentionally left blank. ISSUED: AUGUST 19, 1976 REPORT SECTION 1 GENERAL REPORT: VB-830 1-2 5'3.75" 7'2.50" 710.12" 12'10.50" 32'8.75" 10'6.94" 27'8.63" THREE VIEW Figure 1-1 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PA-32-300, CHEROKEE SIX Wing Area (sq. ft.) Min. Turning Radius (ft.) 174.5 (from pivot point to wing tip) 32 82.40 ISSUED: AUGUST 19, 1976 REVISED: SEPTEMBER 21, 1978

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