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PA-32 301XTC Piper 6XTPiper Aircraft PA-32 301XTC Piper 6XT

Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
2
Origin
US
Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
PA32
PA32
1,500 kg730 nm156 kt6
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Piper Aircraft PA-32 301XTC Piper 6XT manuals & documents

50 documents for the Piper Aircraft PA-32 301XTC Piper 6XT Airworthiness Directives · Service Manual · Type Certificate · Service Bulletins · Weight And Balance · Wiring Diagram · Supplemental Type Certificate · Performance Data · Training Manual · Normal Procedures · Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Flight Manual · Maintenance Manual · Systems Description · Parts Catalog · Specifications · Other Documents. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.

Overview
AFMS – GFC 500 Piper PA32 Cherokee Six Series · 2023

This document is an Airplane Flight Manual Supplement (AFMS) for the Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot system installed in the Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six series. It provides essential information regarding the operation, limitations, emergency procedures, and normal procedures associated with the GFC 500 autopilot. The AFMS is intended for pilots operating the modified aircraft and must be used in conjunction with the Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) and FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM). The supplement includes detailed procedures for autopilot operation, emergency responses, and performance limitations, ensuring safe and effective use of the autopilot system.

  • Autopilot maximum engagement speed: 173 KIAS (200 MPH).
  • Autopilot minimum engagement speed: 74 KIAS (85 MPH).
  • The autopilot must be disengaged below 200 feet AGL during approach operations.
  • The GFC 500 autopilot is approved for Category 1 precision approaches and non-precision approaches only.
  • A pilot must be seated with seatbelt fastened during all autopilot operations.

Pilot's Operating Handbook

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Registered PA-32 301XTC Piper 6XT aircraft

Individual PA-32 301XTC Piper 6XT airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.

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How many Piper Aircraft PA-32 301XTC Piper 6XT are there?

2 Piper Aircraft PA-32 301XTC Piper 6XT are on the worldwide civil registry. This counts registered airframes, not total production.

What is the range of the Piper Aircraft PA-32 301XTC Piper 6XT?

The Piper Aircraft PA-32 301XTC Piper 6XT has a range of about 730 nautical miles.

How fast is the Piper Aircraft PA-32 301XTC Piper 6XT?

The Piper Aircraft PA-32 301XTC Piper 6XT cruises at around 156 knots.

What is the Piper Aircraft PA-32 301XTC Piper 6XT's maximum take-off weight?

The Piper Aircraft PA-32 301XTC Piper 6XT has a maximum take-off weight of 1,500 kg.

How many seats does the Piper Aircraft PA-32 301XTC Piper 6XT have?

The Piper Aircraft PA-32 301XTC Piper 6XT is typically configured for up to 6 occupants.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Piper Aircraft PA-32 301XTC Piper 6XT?

The Piper Aircraft PA-32 301XTC Piper 6XT uses ICAO type designator PA32.