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This Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) is specifically designed for the Piper PA-32R Lance. It serves as a comprehensive guide for pilots operating this aircraft model, providing essential information on performance, operating procedures, and safety protocols. The handbook includes detailed sections on aircraft specifications, weight and balance, limitations, emergency procedures, and normal operating procedures. It is intended for both new and experienced pilots to ensure safe and efficient operation of the PA-32R Lance.

Maximum takeoff weight: 3,600 lbs
Fuel capacity: 80 gallons
Takeoff distance over a 50-foot obstacle: approximately 1,800 feet
Stall speed in landing configuration: around 60 knots
Importance of weight and balance calculations for safe flight

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Type: Pilot's Operating Handbook
Pages: 59
File size: 7.9 MB
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Specifications & performance

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Specifications

Engine (hp): 300
Height (ft): 11.08
Length (ft): 28.35
Propeller: Hartzell
Wingspan (ft): 32.82
Engine model: 10-540-K1G5D
Empty weight (lb): 2,003
Fuel capacity (gal): 98
Max takeoff weight (lb): 3,600

Weight & balance

Useful load (lb): 1,597
Baggage allowance (lb): 200
Basic empty weight (lb): 2,003
Max landing weight (lb): 3,600
Max takeoff weight (lb): 3,600

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Aircraft Specifications

This section outlines the key specifications of the Piper PA-32R Lance, including its dimensions, weight limits, and fuel capacity. The maximum takeoff weight is typically around 3,600 lbs, with a useful load of approximately 1,200 lbs. The fuel capacity is generally 80 gallons, providing a range suitable for various flight operations.

Performance Data

The performance data section provides critical information regarding takeoff and landing distances, climb rates, and cruise speeds. For instance, the takeoff distance over a 50-foot obstacle is approximately 1,800 feet under standard conditions, while the stall speed in landing configuration is around 60 knots.

Operating Procedures

This section details the normal operating procedures for the PA-32R Lance, including preflight checks, engine start, and taxiing. Pilots are advised to conduct thorough preflight inspections and follow the checklist for engine start, ensuring all systems are operational before departure.

Emergency Procedures

Emergency procedures are crucial for ensuring pilot and passenger safety. This section covers scenarios such as engine failure, electrical malfunctions, and emergency landings. Specific steps are outlined for each situation, emphasizing the importance of remaining calm and following established protocols.

Weight and Balance

Proper weight and balance calculations are essential for safe flight operations. This section provides guidelines for calculating the center of gravity and ensuring the aircraft is loaded within its limits. It includes sample calculations and charts for reference.

Safety notes

Always perform a thorough preflight inspection before each flight.
Follow emergency procedures as outlined in the handbook to ensure safety.
Ensure weight and balance calculations are accurate to prevent accidents.

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N9648K LANCE II PILOT'S INFORMATION MANUAL LANGE Lance II PA-32RT-300 HANDBOOK PART NO. 761 637 PIPER APPLICABILITY The aircraft serial number eligibility bracket for application of this handbook is 32R-7885001 through 32R-7985105. The specific application of this handbook is limited to the Piper PA-32RT-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 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: 1. 2. Revision pages will replace only pages with the same page number. 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 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. ORIGINAL PAGES ISSUED The original pages issued for this handbook prior to revision are given below: Title, ii through v, 1-1 through 1-12, 2-1 through 2-9, 3-1 through 3-11, 4-1 through 4-17, 5-1 through 5-30, 6-1 through 6-40, 7-1 through 7-26, 8-1 through 8-13, 9-1 through 9-19 and 10-1 through 10-2. REPORT: VB-890 iii PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK LOG OF REVISIONS Current Revisions to the PA-32RT-300 Lance II Pilot's Operating Handbook, REPORT: VB-890 issued January 18, 1978. FAA Approval Signature and Date Corrected item 5.5 (b) (5). Revised Figure 5-3, Stall Speed vs Angle of Bank. Revised Figure 5-9, Flaps Up Takeoff Revision Number and Code Revised Pages Description of Revision Rev. 1 761 637 4-15 Corrected item 4.29. (PR780327) 5-4 5-10 5-13 5-27 5-29 6-3 6-12 6-15 6-16 6-17 6-22 6-28 6-33 7-16 9-9 9-10 9-11 9-13 9-14 9-15 9-16° Performance. Revised Figure 5-33, Landing Performance. Revised Figure 5-37, Landing Performance (Heavy Duty Group). Revised Figure 6-3, Leveling Diagram Items A and B. Added moment change information to Figure 6-15, CG Range and Weight. Revised para.; revised item (3) Weight and Moment; revised item (5) Hartzell number. Revised item (13), Weight and Moment. Revised item (31), Weight and Moment. Revised item (121 c (a)), Weight and Moment. Revised item (195), Piper Dwg. number; revised item 197, Airborne P/N. Revised item 257. Revised Figure 7-19. Revised Section 3 Emergency Procedures, item (a) (2) was removed and item (e) was added; relocated item to pg. 9-10. Added item from 9-9; revised item (1) (a); relocated items (2) and (3) to 9-11. Added items (2) and (3), revised (2) (a) and (3) (a). Revised item (d), added item (a) (1) from pg. 9-14. Relocated item (a) (1) to 9-13, added item (b) (5); added new item (b) under Emergency Operation; changed old item (b) to (c) and revised; changed old item (c) to (d) and revised. Added new item, revised paragraph under General. Revised (c) (3); revised (d) (3). Ward Evans Ward Evans March 27, 1978 REPORT: VB-890 iv Revision Number and Code Revised Pages Description of Revision PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK LOG OF REVISIONS (cont) FAA Approval Signature and Date Rev. 2-761 637 1-1, 1-6 Revised spelling. (PR780907) 1-10 1-11 2-9 5-14 6-1 6-29 6-30 6-32 6-33 Revised ft.-lb and kg conversions. Revised spelling. Added writing table placard. Revised Figure 5-11, example Revised para. 6.1 info. Added items 217 and 219. Revised items 221 and 223. Revised items 243 and 245; relocated items to pg. 6-33. Added items from pg. 6-32; added items 248, 249 and 254; revised item nos.; relocated item to pg. 6-34. Added item from pg. 6-33. Added item 380. Revised para. 7.17 info. Added work table description. Added Supplements 6 and 7. 6-34 6-40 7-15 7-21, 7-22 9-i 9-20 Added pg. 9-21 thru 9-30 9-31 thru 9-40 (Int. left blank) Added pgs. (Added Supplement 6, KFC 200 AFCS with F/D.) Added pgs. (Added Supplement 7, KFC 200 AFCS without F/D.) Ward Evans Ward Evans Sept. 7, 1978 Rev. 3 761 637 3-4 Revised Spin Recovery info. (PR781215) 5-1 Revised para. 5.1, General. 6-16 Revised item 19. 6-19 Revised item 79. 6-21 Revised item 107; added item 111c. 6-27 Revised items 185c. and 187b. 6-28 Revised item 193. 6-30 Added item 230. 6-35 6-36 7-i Revised item 293b. Revised item 311a.; added item 314. Added para. 7.41, Radar. 7-3 Revised para. 7.9 info. 7-18 Revised item 11. nomenclature. 7-24 Revised para. 7.35 info. 7-27 8-8 Added pg. (Added para. 7.41, Radar.) Revised para. 8.15 info. 9-11 Revised item (d)(2)b. Ward Evans Ward Evans Dec. 15, 1978 REPORT: VB-890 iv-a PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK LOG OF REVISIONS (cont) Revision Number and Revised Description of Revision Code Pages Rev. 4 761 637 (PR790131) 6-18 Revised items 55 and 63. 7-12 7-18 Revised para. 7.15 info. Revised item 31. FAA Approval Signature and Date Ward Evans Ward Evans Jan. 31, 1979 Rev. 5 761 637 6-36 (PR790413) 7-25, 7-26 7-27 Revised item 313; added new item 315; renumbered existing item 314 to 317. Revised para. 7.39. Added para. 7.39 info. Ward Evans Ward Evans April 13, 1979 Rev. 6 761 637 (PR810422) Revised Warning. Added serial no. effectivities. 2-1 Revised para. 2.1 info. 3-1

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Revised para. 3.1 info. 4-1 Revised para. 4.1 info. 4-5 6-1 6-2 REPORT: VB-890 iv-b 6-16 6-26 6-36, 6-37 Revised take-off procedure. Revised para. 6.1 info. Added Caution notice to para. 6.3 (a) (3). Revised item 19. Added item 180. Corrected numbering of existing items 314, 315, 316. Removed sentence para. 7.15 step 2. Revised and upgraded Note to Warning. Revised para. 7.39 info. 7-10 7-15 7-25 9-29 Revised sec. 4 (j). 9-32 Revised sec. 3 (b). 9-38 Revised sec. 4 (j). Ward Evane Ward Evans April 22, 1981 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 SECTION 2 SECTION 3 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: VB-890 V TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 GENERAL Paragraph No. 1.1 Introduction 1.3 Engine 1.5 Propeller 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 1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 1-5 1-9 REPORT: VB-890 1-i PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PA-32RT-300, LANCE II 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 and FAR Part 21 Subpart J. 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: JANUARY 18, 1978 REVISED: SEPTEMBER 7, 1978 REPORT: VB-890 1-1 SECTION 1 GENERAL REPORT: VB-890 1-2 5'3.75" -7'1.22" 100.00" -32'9.84" 11'0.96" 7'11.40" 28'4.20" THREE VIEW Figure 1-1 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PA-32RT-300, LANCE II Wing Area (sq. ft.) 174.5 Min. Turning Radius (ft.) 37.75 (from pivot point to wingtip) 96,36" ISSUED: JANUARY 18, 1978 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PA-32RT-300, LANCE II SECTION 1 GENERAL 1.3 ENGINE (a) Number of Engines Engine Manufacturer Engine Model Number (b) TIM (c) (d) Rated Horsepower (e) Rated Speed (rpm) (f) Bore (inches) (g) Stroke (inches) (h) Displacement (cubic inches) Compression Ratio (i) (j) Engine Type 1 Lycoming 10-540-K1G5D 300 2700 5.125 4.375 541.5 8.7:1 Six Cylinder, Direct Drive, Horizontally Opposed, Air Cooled 1.5 PROPELLER (a) Number of Propellers (b) Propeller Manufacturer (c) Blade Model (d) Number of Blades (e) Hub Model (f) Propeller Diameter (inches) (1) Maximum (2) Minimum (g) Propeller Type 1.7 FUEL (a) Fuel Capacity (U.S. gal.) (total) (b) Usable Fuel (U.S. gal.) (total) (c) Fuel Grade, Aviation (1) Minimum Octane (2) Specified Octane (3) Alternate Fuels 1.9 OIL Hartzell F8475D-4 2 HC-C2YK-1( )F 80 78.5 Constant Speed, Hydraulically Actuated 98 94 100/130 Green 100/130 - Green Refer to latest revision of Lycoming Service Instruction 1070. (a) Oil Capacity (U.S. quarts) (b) Oil Specification (c) Oil Viscosity per Average Ambient Temp. for Starting (1) Above 60°F (2) 30°F to 90°F (3) 0°F to 70°F (4) Below 10°F 12 Refer to latest issue of Lycoming Service Instruction 1014. SINGLE 50 40 MULTI 40 or 50 40 30 40 or 20W-30 20 20W-30 ISSUED: JANUARY 18, 1978 REPORT: VB-890 1-3 SECTION 1 GENERAL 1.11 MAXIMUM WEIGHTS (a) Maximum Takeoff Weight (lbs.) PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PA-32RT-300, LANCE II 3600 (b) Maximum Landing Weight (lbs.) 3600 (c) Maximum Weights in Baggage Compartments FORWARD 100 AFT 100 1.13 STANDARD AIRPLANE WEIGHTS* (a) Standard Empty Weight (lbs.): Weight of a standard airplane including unusable fuel, full operating fluids and full oil. (b) Maximum Useful Load (lbs.): The difference between the Maximum Takeoff Weight and the Standard Empty Weight. 1.15 BAGGAGE SPACE 2003 1597 FORWARD (a) Compartment Volume (cubic feet) AFT 7.0 (b) Entry Width (inches) 17.3 16.0 (c) Entry Height (inches) 48.0 22.0 26.0 1.17 SPECIFIC LOADING (a) Wing Loading (lbs. per sq. ft.) (b) Power Loading (lbs. per hp) 20.6 12.0 *These values are approximate and vary from one aircraft to another. Refer to Figure 6-5 for the Standard Empty Weight value and the Useful Load value to be used C.G. calculations for the aircraft specified. REPORT: VB-890 1-4 ISSUED: JANUARY 18, 1978 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PA-32RT-300, LANCE II 1.19 SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS AND TERMINOLOGY 112 SECTION 1 GENERAL The following definitions are of symbols, abbreviations and terminology used throughout the handbook and those which may be of added operational significance to the pilot. (a) General Airspeed Terminology and Symbols plow be CAS KCAS GS IAS KIAS M TAS Keadilan VA VFE VLE VLO VNE/MNE VNO Vs Calibrated Airspeed means the indicated speed of an aircraft, corrected for position and instrument error. Calibrated airspeed is equal to true airspeed in standard atmosphere at sea level. Calibrated Airspeed expressed in "Knots." Ground Speed is the speed of an airplane relative to the ground. Indicated Airspeed is the speed of an aircraft as shown on the airspeed indicator when corrected for instrument error. IAS values published in this handbook assume zero instrument error. Indicated Airspeed expressed in "Knots." Mach Number is the ratio of true airspeed to the speed of sound. True Airspeed is the airspeed of an airplane relative to undisturbed air which is the CAS corrected for altitude, temperature and compressibility. Maneuvering Speed is the maximum speed at which application of full available aerodynamic control will not overstress the airplane. Maximum Flap Extended Speed is the highest speed permissible with wing flaps in a prescribed extended position. Maximum Landing Gear Extended Speed is the maximum speed at which an aircraft can be safely flown with the landing gear extended. Maximum Landing Gear Operating Speed is the maximum speed at which the landing gear can be safely extended or retracted. Never Exceed Speed or Mach Number is the speed limit that may not be exceeded at any time. Maximum Structural Cruising Speed is the speed that should not be exceeded except in smooth air and then only with caution. Stalling Speed or the minimum steady flight speed at which the airplane is controllable. ISSUED: JANUARY 18, 1978 REPORT: VB-890 1-5 SECTION 1 GENERAL PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PA-32RT-300, LANCE II Vso VX VY (b) Meteorological Terminology ISA OAT Indicated Pressure Altitude Pressure Altitude Station Pressure Wind Stalling Speed or the minimum steady flight speed at which the airplane is controllable in the landing configuration. Best Angle-of-Climb Speed is the airspeed which delivers the greatest gain of altitude in the shortest possible horizontal distance. Best Rate-of-Climb Speed is the airspeed which delivers the greatest gain in altitude in the shortest possible time. International Standard Atmosphere in which: The air is a dry perfect gas; The temperature at sea level is 15° Celsius (59° Fahrenheit); The pressure at sea level is 29.92 inches Hg (1013 mb); The temperature gradient from sea level to the altitude at which the temperature is -56.5° C (-69.7°F) is -0.00198°C (-0.003566 °F) per foot and zero above that altitude. Outside Air Temperature is the free air static temperature, obtained either from inflight temperature indications or ground meteorological sources, adjusted for instrument error and compressibility effects. The number actually read from an altimeter when the barometric subscale has been set to 29.92 inches of mercury (1013 millibars). Altitude measured from standard sea-level pressure (29.92 in. Hg) by a pressure or barometric altimeter. It is the indicated pressure altitude corrected for position and instrument error. In this handbook, altimeter instrument errors are assumed to be zero. Actual atmospheric pressure at field elevation. The wind velocities recorded as variables on the charts of this handbook are to be understood as the headwind or tailwind components of the reported winds. REPORT: VB-890 1-6 ISSUED: JANUARY 18, 1978 REVISED: SEPTEMBER 7, 1978 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PA-32RT-300, LANCE II (c) Power Terminology SECTION 1 GENERAL Takeoff Power dam Maximum power permissible for takeoff. Maximum Continuous Power Maximum Climb Power Maximum power permissible continuously during flight. Maximum power permissible during climb. Maximum Cruise Power Maximum power permissible during cruise. (d) Engine Instruments (e) EGT Gauge Exhaust Gas Temperature Gauge Airplane Performance and Flight Planning Terminology Climb Gradient Demonstrated Crosswind Velocity Accelerate-Stop Distance MEA Route Segment The demonstrated ratio of the change in height during a portion of a climb, to the horizontal distance traversed in the same time interval. The demonstrated crosswind velocity is the velocity of the crosswind component for which adequate control of the airplane during takeoff and landing was actually demonstrated during certification tests. The distance required to accelerate an airplane to a specified speed and, assuming failure of an engine at the instant that speed is attained, to bring the airplane to a stop. Minimum en route IFR altitude. A part of a route. Each end of that part is identified by: (1) a geographical location; or (2) a point at which a definite radio fix can be established. ISSUED: JANUARY 18, 1978 REPORT: VB-890 1-7 SECTION 1 GENERAL PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PA-32RT-300, LANCE II (f) Weight and Balance Terminology Reference Datum Station Arm Moment Center of Gravity (C.G.) C.G. Arm C.G. Limits AbUsable Fuel Unusable Fuel Standard Empty Weight Basic Empty Weight Payload Useful Load Maximum Ramp Weight Maximum Takeoff Weight Maximum Landing Weight Maximum Zero Fuel Weight An imaginary vertical plane from which all horizontal distances are measured for balance purposes. A location along the airplane fuselage usually given in terms of distance from the reference datum. The horizontal distance from the reference datum to the center of gravity (C.G.) of an item. The product of the weight of an item multiplied by its arm. (Moment divided by a constant is used to simplify balance calculations by reducing the number of digits.) The point at which an airplane would balance if suspended. Its distance from the reference datum is found by dividing the total moment by the total weight of the airplane. The arm obtained by adding the airplane's individual moments and dividing the sum by the total weight. The extreme center of gravity locations within which the airplane must be operated at a given weight. Fuel available for flight planning. Fuel remaining after a runout test has been completed in accordance with governmental regulations. Weight of a standard airplane including unusable fuel, full operating fluids and full oil. Standard empty weight plus optional equipment. Weight of occupants, cargo and baggage. Difference between takeoff weight, or ramp weight if applicable, and basic empty weight. Maximum weight approved for ground maneuver. (It includes weight of start, taxi and run up fuel.) Maximum weight approved for the start of the takeoff run. Maximum weight approved for the landing touchdown. Maximum weight exclusive of usable fuel. REPORT: VB-890 1-8 ISSUED: JANUARY 18, 1978

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