PA-28 181 Archer III — Piper Aircraft PA-28 181 Archer III

P28A

Photo: Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK · CC BY-SA 2.0

Year

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Owner

Piper Aircraft

Last seen

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MTOW

1,000 kg

Range

440 nm

Seats

PA-28 181 Archer IIIhover

Piper Aircraft · PA-28 181 Archer III

Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built: 132
Origin: US

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Per-variant specifications

Variant	Engine	MTOW	Range	Cruise	Pax
P28A P28A	—	1,000 kg	440 nm	128 kt	4

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Fleet activity — last 90 days

Aircraft seen flying: 6
Tracked flights: 22
Tracked flight hours: 46
Share of fleet flying: 5%

6 Piper Aircraft PA-28 181 Archer III were tracked flying in the last 90 days (5% of the registered fleet), across 22 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.

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Overview

Piper Dakota (PA-28-236) · 2025

This document is the Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) for the Piper PA-28 Dakota, specifically the PA-28-236 model. It serves as a comprehensive guide for pilots operating this aircraft, detailing preflight procedures, engine start, takeoff, landing, and emergency procedures. The handbook includes critical performance data, operational limits, and safety protocols to ensure safe and efficient flight operations. It is intended for both experienced pilots and those new to the Dakota, providing essential information for flight planning and execution.

Oil capacity: 8-9 quarts normal, 12 quarts max.
Engine start requires mixture full rich and throttle 1/2" hot or 1/4" cold.
Normal takeoff rotation speed: 60-65 KIAS; short field: 50-60 KIAS.
Vx: 73 KIAS, Vy: 85 KIAS, Vs: 65 KIAS, Vno: 137 KIAS, Vne: 173 KIAS.
Maximum demonstrated crosswind: 17 KIAS.

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