Piper Cherokee 180
Piper PA-28-180 Cherokee 180C
Our C-model Cherokee 180 features the modern sleek cowling, and is equipped for instrument flying and night operations; its equipment includes special panel lights and high performance wing tips that feature landing/recognition lights in addition to the landing light located in the nose of the cowl.
This particular aircraft is a lean, mean machine that has been stripped of wheel and gear leg fairings for extra payload, plus the propeller is configured for strong mountain performance.
ENGINE
180 horsepower four-cylinder Lycoming 0-360 A4A features a solid crankshaft with no vibration range.
EQUIPMENT
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P E R F O R M A N C E
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FOR TRAINING PURPOSES WE HAVE ADDED THE INFORMATION BELOW
SUGARPINE AVIATORS
Piper PA-28-180 Checklist
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BEFORE STARTING
TIME ------------------------------------------------NOTED SEAT BELTS ------------------------------ FASTENED FUEL SELECTOR ----------------- FULLEST TANK ELECTRIC/AVIONICS ---------------------------- OFF
STARTING
MIXTURE -------------------------------------------- RICH THROTTLE -----------------------------------CRACKED CARB HEAT ------------------------------------------ OFF MAGNETOS ---------------------------------------- LEFT MASTER ------------------------------------------------ ON PRIME ----------------------------------------- AS REQ’D BRAKE ------------------------------------------------- SET PROP --------------------------------------------- CLEAR! STARTER ----------------------------------- ENGAGED
AFTER STARTING
MAGNETOS --------------------------------------- BOTH OIL PRESSURE -------------------------------------- UP MIXTURE ---------------------------- LEAN AS REQ’D LIGHTS/AVIONICS ---------------------------------- ON
BEFORE TAKEOFF
IDLE ---------------------------------------------1200 RPM CONTROLS ---------------------------------------- FREE TRIMS -------------------------------------------------- SET FLAPS ----------------------------------------- AS REQ’D INSTMTS/AVIONICS –--------- CHECKED & SET FUEL GAUGES -----------------------------CHECKED RUNUP - 2000 RPM: MIXTURE -------------------------- LEAN AS REQ’D CARB HEAT ------------------------------- CHECKED MAGNETOS ------------------------------- CHECKED AMPS & SUCTION ---------------------- CHECKED FUEL PUMP ------------------------------------------- ON DOORS & WINDOWS ---------------------- LOCKED
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AFTER TAKEOFF
BEST ANGLE OF CLIMB ------------------- 74 MPH BEST RATE OF CLIMB ------------------- 85 MPH FLAPS ------------------------------------- RETRACTED FUEL PUMP ----------------------------------------- OFF
CRUISE
MIXTURE ---------------------------- LEAN AS REQ’D
6500 MSL 65% POWER = 245O RPM = 8.7 GPH
BEFORE LANDING
FUEL SELECTOR ----------------- FULLEST TANK FUEL PUMP ------------------------------------------- ON CARB HEAT --------------------------------- AS REQ’D MIXTURE ---------------------------- RICH AS REQ’D FLAPS ------------------- AS REQ’D IN WHITE ARC
AFTER LANDING
CARB HEAT ----------------------------------------- OFF FLAPS ------------------------------------- RETRACTED ELECTRICAL LOAD ---------------------- REDUCED
STOPPING ENGINE
IDLE -------------------------------------------- 1200 RPM AVIONICS & ELECTRIC ------------------------- OFF MIXTURE ------------------------------- IDLE CUTOFF MAGNETOS ----------------------------------------- OFF MASTER ---------------------------------------------- OFF TIME ----------------------------------------------- NOTED PITOT COVER ------------------------------- INSTALLED
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FACT SHEET 1967 PIPER CHEROKEE PA-28-180C
· Maximum allowable gross weight ………………………………………2400 lbs.
· Empty weight of airplane. appx. 1370 lbs. (Right seat may be removed for cargo).
· Useful load (gross weight less empty weight) ………………….… appx. 1030 lbs.
· Payload (allowable weight with full fuel. Pilot, passenger and cargo) …... 730 lbs.
· Maximum weight allowed in baggage compartment …………………..… 200 lbs.
· Limit load factor, normal category ……………………………………… +3.8 g’s.
· Limit load factor, utility category, No inverted maneuvers approved …… +4.4 g’s
· Never exceed speed (Vne), red line (speeds are in mph) ………………………171
· Caution range (yellow arc on airspeed indicator) ………………...……………140
· Normal operating range (Vno) green arc on airspeed indicator …..………. 67-140
· Maneuvering speed (Va) ………………………………………….…………... 129
· Best rate of climb speed (Vy) ……………………………………….………… 85
· Best angle of climb speed (Vx) ……………………………………….………. 74
· Flap down range (Vfe) white arc on airspeed indicator ……………………57-115
· Best glide speed, flaps up ………………………………………………………. 85
· Stall speed power off, flaps up, wings level …………………………………… 67
· Stall speed power off, flaps extended, wings level ……………………………. 57
· Best rate of climb at sea level …………………………………………… 750 fpm.
· Best rate of climb at 10,000 feet ……………………………………….…350 fpm.
· Service ceiling ………………………………………………………... 16,400 feet.
· Total usable fuel ………………………………………………………. 50 gallons.
· Recommended fuel octane rating ………..........................................…… 91/96.
· For planning: av. fuel consumption at cruise power…10 GPH. 5.0 hrs endurance.
· Owner’s Manual data …….2450 rpm @ 5000’ = 60% power = 7.2 GPH, 125 mph.
· Oil capacity .… 8 qts. Add below 6 qts. Preferred brand: Aeroshell 50-W or 50W
· Tire pressures ………………………………………………………24 pounds psi.
· Battery ………………….14 Volt, type G35. Alternator: 50 amps. volt/amp meter.
· Engine …….... Lycoming 0-360 A-4-A. 180 horsepower. 4 cylinders. Carburetor.
· Magnetos ……………………………………………………… dual. Make: Slick.
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OPERATION OF EXTERNAL POWER RECEPTACLE
1. Master switch ---------------------------------- OFF.
2. Ensure -------------------------------------------- red jumper is on + terminal.
3. Jumper plug ------------------------------------- insert, turn master switch ON, and start.
4. After starting ----------------------------------- master off, remove jumper.
5. Master ON -------------------------------------- check for charge.