Performance Data for the Piper PA-32R Saratoga II HP

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This document provides performance data for the Piper PA-32R-301 Saratoga II HP, detailing specifications, performance metrics, and operational limits. It serves as a reference for pilots and aviation enthusiasts, offering critical information on the aircraft's capabilities, including powerplant specifications, weight limits, and performance figures under various conditions. The data is essential for flight planning and understanding the aircraft's operational envelope, ensuring safe and efficient flight operations.

Powerplant: Lycoming IO-540-K1G5, 300 hp @ 2,700 rpm
Takeoff distance (ground roll): 1,196 ft
Max demonstrated crosswind component: 17 kt
Cruise speed at 5,000 ft @ 78% power: 166 kt
Landing distance over 50-ft obstacle: 1,460 ft

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Specifications

Engine (hp): 300
Height (ft): 8
Length (ft): 27
Propeller: Hartzell constant-speed, three-blade
Wingspan (ft): 36
Engine model: Lycoming IO-540-K1G5
Cruise speed (kt): 166
Empty weight (lb): 2,500
Fuel capacity (gal): 107
Rate of climb (fpm): 1,110
Max takeoff weight (lb): 3,600

Performance

Fuel burn (gph): 17.5
Landing over 50ft: 1,460
Max crosswind (kt): 17
Takeoff over 50ft: 1,768
Landing distance (ft): 640
Takeoff distance (ft): 1,196

V-speeds

VA: 134
VX: 80
VY: 91
VFE: 112
VNE: 193
VNO: 160
VS1: 65
VSO: 60

Weight & balance

Useful load (lb): 1,253
Baggage allowance (lb): 200
Max takeoff weight (lb): 3,600

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Specifications

The Piper PA-32R-301 Saratoga II HP is powered by a Lycoming IO-540-K1G5 engine, producing 300 hp at 2,700 rpm. It has a recommended TBO of 2,000 hours. The aircraft features a Hartzell constant-speed, three-blade propeller with a diameter of 78 inches. Key dimensions include a length of 27 ft 8 in, height of 8 ft 2 in, and a wingspan of 36 ft 2 in. The wing area is 178 sq ft, with a wing loading of 20.2 lb/sq ft and a power loading of 12 lb/hp. It seats six and has a cabin length of 10 ft 5 in, width of 4 ft 1 in, and height of 4 ft 1 in. The empty weight is 2,500 lb, gross weight is 3,600 lb, and useful load is 1,253 lb.

Performance

The performance section outlines critical takeoff and landing distances, with a ground roll takeoff distance of 1,196 ft and a distance over a 50-ft obstacle of 1,768 ft. The maximum demonstrated crosswind component is 17 knots. The rate of climb at sea level is 1,110 feet per minute. For cruise performance, at 5,000 ft and 78% power, the aircraft achieves a speed of 166 knots with a fuel consumption of 17.5 gallons per hour. Landing distances include a ground roll of 640 ft and a distance over a 50-ft obstacle of 1,460 ft.

Limiting and Recommended Airspeeds

This section provides critical airspeed limits for safe operation. The best angle of climb (VX) is 80 KIAS, while the best rate of climb (VY) is 91 KIAS. The design maneuvering speed (VA) is 134 KIAS, and the maximum flap extended speed (VFE) is 112 KIAS. The maximum gear extended speed (VLE) is 132 KIAS, with a maximum structural cruising speed (VNO) of 160 KIAS and a never exceed speed (VNE) of 193 KIAS. Stall speeds are noted as 65 KIAS for clean configuration (VS1) and 60 KIAS for landing configuration (VSO).

Safety notes

All performance figures are based on standard day, standard atmosphere, sea level, gross weight conditions unless otherwise noted.

Full document text

Piper PA-32R-301 Saratoga II HP Base price: $309,800 Specifications Powerplant Lycoming IO-540-K1G5, 300 hp @ 2,700 rpm Recommended TBO 2,000 hr Propeller Hartzell constant-speed, three-blade, 78-in diameter Length 27 ft 8 in Height 8 ft 2 in Wingspan 36 ft 2 in Wing area 178 sq ft Wing loading 20.2 lb/sq ft Power loading 12 lb/hp Seats 6 Cabin length 10 ft 5 in Cabin width 4 ft 1 in Cabin height 4 ft 1 in Empty weight 2,500 lb Gross weight 3,600 lb Useful load 1,253 lb Payload w/full fuel 641 lb Fuel capacity 642 lb (612 lb usable) 107 gal (102 gal usable) Oil capacity 12 qt Baggage capacity 200 lb, 24.3 cu ft Performance Takeoff distance, ground roll 1,196 ft Takeoff distance over 50-ft obstacle 1,768 ft Max demonstrated crosswind component 17 kt Rate of climb, sea level 1,110 fpm Cruise speed/endurance w/45-min rsv, std fuel, mid-weight (fuel consumption) @ 78% power, best power, 5,000 ft 166 kt/5.1 hr (17.5 gph/102 pph) @ 75% power, best power, 5,000 ft 164 kt/5.3 hr (16.8 gph/100.8 pph) Landing distance over 50-ft obstacle 1,460 ft Landing distance, ground roll 640 ft Limiting and recommended airspeeds VX (best angle of climb) 80 KIAS VY (best rate of climb) 91 KIAS VA (design maneuvering) 134 KIAS VFE (max flap extended) 112 KIAS VLE (max gear extended) 132 KIAS VNO (max structural cruising) 160 KIAS VNE (never exceed) 193 KIAS VS1 (stall clean) 65 KIAS VSO (stall in landing configuration) 60 KIAS For more information, contact Piper Aircraft Corporation, 2926 Piper Drive, Vero Beach, Florida 32960; telephone 407/567- 4361; fax 407/770-2237. All specifications are based on manufacturer's calculations. Additional cruise information and service ceiling information still being calculated at press time. All performance figures are based on standard day, standard atmosphere, sea level, gross weight conditions unless otherwise noted.

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