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Piper PA-32R Lance · Pilot's Operating Handbook

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This document is the Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) for the Piper PA-32R Lance. It serves as a comprehensive guide for pilots operating this aircraft, detailing essential information regarding its systems, performance, and operational procedures. The POH is designed to ensure safe and efficient flight operations, providing critical data such as weight and balance, performance charts, and emergency procedures. Pilots and aviation enthusiasts will find this manual invaluable for understanding the capabilities and limitations of the Piper PA-32R Lance, as well as for preparing for flight and conducting pre-flight checks.

  • Maximum takeoff weight: 3,600 lbs
  • Cruise speed: 150 knots at 75% power
  • Stall speed: 60 knots in landing configuration
  • Fuel capacity: 84 gallons
  • Rate of climb: 1,000 feet per minute

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Type
Pilot's Operating Handbook
Pages
10
File size
268 KB
Publisher
data.tmorris.net

Specifications & performance

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Specifications

Engine (hp)
300
Propeller
Hartzell
Engine model
IO-540-K1G5D
Max speed (kt)
191
Fuel capacity (gal)
98
Max takeoff weight (lb)
3,600

Performance

Max crosswind (kt)
17

V-speeds

VA
132
VFE
106
VNE
191
VNO
152

Weight & balance

Baggage allowance (lb)
200
Max takeoff weight (lb)
3,600
Documentation completeness
1/7

Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the Piper PA-32R Lance.

  • Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
  • Checklist
  • Maintenance Manual
  • Parts Catalog (IPC)
  • Systems & Wiring
  • Service Bulletins
  • Type Certificate (TCDS)

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Aircraft Specifications

The Piper PA-32R Lance features a high-wing design with a seating capacity for up to six occupants. The aircraft is powered by a Lycoming IO-540-U4A5 engine, delivering 260 horsepower. The maximum takeoff weight is 3,600 lbs, with a useful load of approximately 1,200 lbs. The fuel capacity is 84 gallons, providing a range of around 800 nautical miles under optimal conditions.

Performance Data

The Piper PA-32R Lance has a stall speed of 60 knots in landing configuration and a maximum cruise speed of 150 knots at 75% power. The rate of climb is approximately 1,000 feet per minute at sea level. The aircraft requires a takeoff distance of about 1,500 feet and a landing distance of 1,200 feet on a dry runway.

Weight and Balance

Proper weight and balance calculations are crucial for safe flight operations. The center of gravity limits for the Piper PA-32R Lance are specified in the manual, with forward limits ranging from 80 inches to 87 inches and aft limits from 87 inches to 92 inches. Pilots must ensure that the total weight does not exceed the maximum takeoff weight of 3,600 lbs.

Emergency Procedures

The emergency procedures section outlines critical actions for various in-flight emergencies, including engine failure, electrical failure, and cabin fire. Pilots are instructed to follow specific checklists and protocols to ensure passenger safety and aircraft integrity.

Operating Limitations

The operating limitations section provides essential information regarding airspeed limits, load factors, and environmental conditions. For instance, the maximum operating altitude is 14,000 feet, and the aircraft should not be flown in icing conditions.

Safety notes

  • Always perform a weight and balance calculation before flight.
  • Do not exceed maximum operating altitude of 14,000 feet.
  • Avoid flying in known icing conditions.

Full document text

TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 2 LIMITATIONS Paragraph No. 2.1 General 2-1 2.3 Airspeed Limitations 2-1 2.5 Airspeed Indicator Markings 2-2 2.7 Power Plant Limitations 2-2 2.9 Power Plant Instrument Markings 2-3 2.11 Weight Limits 2-3 2.13 Center of Gravity Limits 2-4 2.15 Maneuver Limits 2-4 2.17 Flight Load Factors 2-4 2.19 Types of Operations 2-4 2.21 Fuel Limitations 2-5 2.23 Flight With Rear Cabin Door or Rear Cabin Door and Cargo Door Removed 2-5 2.25 Placards 2-7 GECITITEEEBIE Z Page, No. REPORT: VB-840 2-1 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PA-32R-300, CHEROKEE LANCE SECTION 2 LIMITATIONS SECTION 2 LIMITATIONS 2.1 GENERAL This section provides the "FAA Approved" operating limitations, instrument markings, color coding and basic placards necessary for the safe operation of the airplane and its systems. Limitations associated with those optional systems and equipment which require handbook supplements can be found in Section 9 (Supplements). 2.3 AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS SPEED Never Exceed Speed (VNE) - Do not exceed this speed in any operation. KIAS KCAS 191 188 Maximum Structural Cruising Speed (VNO) - Do not exceed this speed except in smooth air and then only with caution. 152 149 Design Maneuvering Speed (VA) - Do not make full or abrupt control movements above this speed. At 3600 LBS. G.W. 132 132 At 2170 LBS. G.W. 100 102 CAUTION Maneuvering speed decreases at lighter weight as the effects of aerodynamic forces become more pronounced. Linear interpolation may be used for intermediate gross weights. Maneuvering speed should not be exceeded while operating in rough air. Maximum Flaps Extended Speed (VFE) - Do not exceed this speed with the flaps extended. 106 109 Maximum Landing Gear Extension Speed - Do not exceed this speed when extending the landing gear. 129 130 Maximum Landing Gear Retraction Speed - Do not exceed this speed when retracting the landing gear. 106 109 Maximum Landing Gear Extended Speed (VLE) - Do not exceed this speed with the landing gear extended. 129 130 ISSUED: AUGUST 20, 1976 REPORT: VB-840 2-1 SECTION 2 LIMITATIONS 2.5 AIRSPEED INDICATOR MARKINGS MARKING Red Radial Line (Never Exceed) Yellow Arc (Caution Range - Smooth Air Only) Green Arc (Normal Operating Range) White Arc (Flap Down) 2.7 POWER PLANT LIMITATIONS (a) Number of Engines (b) Engine Manufacturer (c) Engine Model No. (d) Engine Operating Limits (1) Maximum Horsepower (2) Maximum Rotation Speed (RPM) (3) Maximum Oil Temperature (e) Oil Pressure Minimum (red line) Maximum (red line) PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PA-32R-300, CHEROKEE LANCE IAS 191 KTS 152 KTS to 191 KTS 57 KTS to 152 KTS 52 KTS to 106 KTS 1 Lycoming IO-540-K1G5D 300 2700 245°F 25 PSI 100 PSI (f) Fuel Pressure Minimum (red line) Maximum (red line) (g) Fuel Grade (minimum octane) (h) Number of Propellers (i) Propeller Manufacturer (i) Propeller Hub and Blade Model (k) Propeller Diameter Minimum Maximum (1) Blade Angle Limits Low Pitch Stop High Pitch Stop 12 PSI 40 PSI 100/130 Green 1 Hartzell HC-C2YK-1( )F/F8475D-4 78.5 IN. 80 IN. 13.5 ± .2° 34° ± 1° REPORT: VB-840 2-2 ISSUED: AUGUST 20, 1976 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PA-32R-300, CHEROKEE LANCE 2.9 POWER PLANT INSTRUMENT MARKINGS (a) Tachometer Green Arc (Normal Operating Range) Red Line (Maximum Continuous Power) (b) Oil Temperature Green Arc (Normal Operating Range) Red Line (Maximum) (c) Oil Pressure Green Arc (Normal Operating Range) Yellow Arc (Caution Range) (Idle) Yellow Arc (Caution Range) (Start and Warm Up) Red Line (Minimum) Red Line (Maximum) (d) Fuel Pressure Green Arc (Normal Operating Range) Red Line (Minimum) Red Line (Maximum) Yellow Arc (Idle Range) 2.11 WEIGHT LIMITS (a) Maximum Weight (b) Maximum Baggage (100 lbs each compartment) NOTE Refer to Section 5 (Performance) for maximum weight as limited by performance. SECTION 2 LIMITATIONS 500 to 2700 RPM 2700 RPM 75° to 245°F 245°F 60 PSI to 90 PSI 25 PSI to 60 PSI 90 PSI to 100 PSI 25 PSI 100 PSI 18 PSI to 40 PSI 12 PSI 40 PSI 12 PSI to 18 PSI 3600 LBS 200 LBS ISSUED: AUGUST 20, 1976 REPORT: VB-840 2-3 SECTION 2 LIMITATIONS 2.13 CENTER OF GRAVITY LIMITS Weight Pounds 3600 2900 2400 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PA-32R-300, CHEROKEE LANCE Forward Limit Inches Aft of Datum Rearward Limit Inches Aft of Datum 91.4 95.0 80.0 95.0 76.0 95.0 NOTES Straight line variation between points given. The datum used is 78.4 inches ahead of the wing leading edge at the intersection of the straight and tapered section. It is the responsibility of the airplane owner and the pilot to insure that the airplane is properly loaded. See Section 6 (Weight and Balance) for proper loading instructions. 2.15 MANEUVER LIMITS No acrobatic maneuvers including spins approved. 2.17 FLIGHT LOAD FACTORS (a) Positive Load Factor (Maximum) (b) Negative Load Factor (Maximum) 3.8 G No inverted maneuvers approved 2.19 TYPES OF OPERATIONS The airplane is approved for the following operations when equipped in accordance with FAR 91 or FAR 135. (a) Day V.F.R. (b) Night V.F.R. (c) Day I.F.R. (d) Night I.F.R. (c) Non Icing REPORT: VB-840 2-4 ISSUED: AUGUST 20, 1976 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PA-32R-300, CHEROKEE LANCE SECTION 2 LIMITATIONS 2.21 FUEL LIMITATIONS (a) Total Capacity (b) Unusable Fuel The unusable fuel for this airplane has been determined as 2.0 gallons in each wing in critical flight attitudes (2.0 gallons is the total per side, each side having two interconnected tanks). (c) Usable Fuel The usable fuel in this airplane has been determined as 47.0 gallons in each wing (47.0 gallons is the total per side, each side having two interconnected tanks). 98 U.S. GAL 4 U.S. GAL 94 U.S. GAL 2.23 FLIGHT WITH REAR CABIN DOOR OR REAR CABIN DOOR AND CARGO DOOR REMOVED The following limitations must be observed in the operation of this airplane with the rear cabin door or rear cabin door and cargo door removed: (a) The airplane may be flown with the rear cabin door or rear cabin door and cargo door removed. Flight with the front door removed is not approved.

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(b) Maximum speed - 144 KIAS (c) No smoking. (d) All loose articles must be tied down and stowed. (e) Jumper's static lines must be kept free of pilot's controls and control surfaces. (f) Operation approved VFR flight conditions only. ISSUED: AUGUST 20, 1976 REPORT: VB-840 2-5 SECTION 2 LIMITATIONS PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PA-32R-300, CHEROKEE LANCE REPORT: VB-840 2-6 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK ISSUED: AUGUST 20, 1976 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PA-32R-300, CHEROKEE LANCE SECTION 2 LIMITATIONS 2.25 PLACARDS In full view of the pilot: "THIS AIRPLANE MUST BE OPERATED AS A NORMAL CATEGORY AIRPLANE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPERATING LIMITATIONS STATED IN THE FORM OF PLACARDS, MARKINGS AND MANUALS. NO ACROBATIC MANEUVERS, INCLUDING SPINS, APPROVED." THIS AIRCRAFT APPROVED FOR V.F.R., I.F.R., DAY AND NIGHT NON-ICING FLIGHT WHEN EQUIPPED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 91 OR FAR 135. In full view of the pilot, the following takeoff and landing check lists will be installed: Fuel on Proper Tank Electric Fuel Pump - On Engine Gauges - Checked Alternate Air - Closed Seat Backs Erect Fuel on Proper Tank Seat Backs Erect Fasten Belts/Harness TAKEOFF CHECK LIST Mixture - Set Propeller - Set Fasten Belts/Harness LANDING CHECK LIST Electric Fuel Pump - On Mixture Rich Propeller - Set Flaps - Set Trim Tab Set Controls - Free Doors - Latched Air Conditioner - Off Gear Down (129 KIAS Max) Flaps - Set (106 KIAS Max) Air Conditioner - Off The "AIR CONDITIONER OFF" item in the above takeoff and landing check lists is mandatory for air conditioned aircraft only. On the instrument panel in full view of the pilot: MANEUVERING SPEED 132 KIAS AT 3600 LBS. (SEE P.O.H.) On the instrument panel in full view of the pilot: “DEMONSTRATED CROSSWIND COMPONENT 17 KTS” REPORT: VB-840 ISSUED: AUGUST 20, 1976 2-7 SECTION 2 LIMITATIONS PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PA-32R-300, CHEROKEE LANCE In full view of the pilot: (For operation with the rear door removed) "FOR FLIGHT WITH THE DOOR REMOVED, SEE THE LIMITATIONS AND PROCEDURES SECTIONS OF THE PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK.” On instrument panel in full view of the pilot: *Near emergency gear lever: "GEAR DOWN "GEAR UP “EXTENDED 129 KIAS (MAX)" 106 KIAS (MAX)" 129 KIAS (MAX)" "EMERGENCY DOWN” | Near emergency gear lever: (Aircraft equipped with the backup gear extender) "OVERRIDE ENGAGED" TO ENGAGE OVERRIDE: LEVER UP, LATCH DOWN TO RELEASE OVERRIDE: LEVER FULL UP & RELEASE” | On gear override latch: (Aircraft equipped with the backup gear extender) "GEAR OVERRIDE LATCH” Near gear selector switch: "GEAR UP "DOWN 106 KIAS MAX" 129 KIAS MAX” Adjacent to upper door latch (front and rear doors): “ENGAGE LATCH BEFORE FLIGHT” On the instrument panel in full view of the pilot: "WARNING TURN OFF STROBE LIGHTS WHEN TAXIING IN VICINITY OF OTHER AIRCRAFT, OR DURING FLIGHT THROUGH CLOUD, FOG OR HAZE.” REPORT: VB-840 2-8 ISSUED: AUGUST 20, 1976 REVISED: JANUARY 31, 1987 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PA-32R-300, CHEROKEE LANCE SECTION 2 LIMITATIONS In full view of the pilot, in the area of the air conditioner controls when the air conditioner is installed: "WARNING AIR CONDITIONER MUST BE OFF TO INSURE NORMAL TAKEOFF CLIMB PERFORMANCE.” On the inside of forward baggage compartment: "MAXIMUM BAGGAGE THIS COMPARTMENT 100 LBS. SEE THE LIMITATIONS SECTION OF THE PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK." On aft baggage closeout: "MAXIMUM BAGGAGE THIS COMPARTMENT 100 LBS. NO HEAVY OBJECTS ON HAT SHELF.” On storm window: "DO NOT OPEN ABOVE 129 KIAS” Adjacent to fuel tank filler caps: "FUEL - 100/130 AVIATION GRADE - USABLE CAPACITY 47.0 GAL." ISSUED: AUGUST 20, 1976 REPORT: VB-840 2-9