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Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-28-180 User Manual

Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-28-180
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DUPLICATE
AIRPLANE
FLIGHT
MANUAL
MODEL
PA
-28-180
SERIAL
NOS. 671 THRU
5600
FAA
IDENTIFICATION
NO.
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SERIAL
NO.
28-5043
THIS
DOCUMENT
MUST
BE
KEPT
IN AIRPLANE
AT
ALL
TIMES.
FAA
APPROVED:
Original
signed
by
Walter
R.
Haldeman*
Walter
R.
Haldeman
'
Chief,
Engineering
&
Manufacturing
Branch
Southern
Region
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-Atlanta,
Georgia
DATE:
August
3,
1962
FAA
APPROVED:
C..e.u.
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Gene
Dearing
·
Aerospace
Engineer
.
For
Retype
Only.
DATE:
August
12, 1964
VH-CHJ
THIS AFM HAS BEEN EDITED TO INCLUDE CONVERTED UNITS OF
MEASUREMENT THAT ARE COMMONLY USED WITHIN AUSTRALIA,
ADDITIONAL OPERATIONAL LIMITATIONS THAT ARE FOUND IN THE
PIPER OWNER’S HANDBOOK (PIPER P/N: 753-765) AND ANY OTHER
DOCUMENTS THAT ARE APPLICABLE BY AIRCRAFT SERIAL
NUMBER, ISSUED BY PIPER AIRCRAFT OR RELEVANT AUTHORITY.
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Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-28-180 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ManufacturerPiper Aircraft Corporation
ModelPA-28-180
EngineLycoming O-360-A4A
Horsepower180 hp
Seating4
Max Takeoff Weight2, 450 lb (1, 111 kg)
Rate of climb3.7 m/s
Fuel capacity50 US gal (190 L)

Summary

Log of Revisions

Limitations Section

Engine Limits

Specifies maximum RPM and horsepower for engine operations.

Fuel and Propeller Specifications

Details required fuel octane and propeller specifications.

Power Instruments Operating Ranges

Defines operating ranges for oil temp, pressure, fuel pressure, and tachometer.

Airspeed and Maneuver Limits

Airspeed Limits

Details maximum and recommended airspeeds for various flight conditions.

Approved Maneuvers and Spin Recovery

Defines approved acrobatic maneuvers and spin recovery procedures.

Placards

Pilot Placard Information

Covers operating categories, spin recovery, door latch, baggage limits, and speed restrictions.

Procedures Section

Stall Warning and Fuel Pump Operation

Details stall warning system status and electric fuel pump requirements.

Spinning and Stall Characteristics

Explains normal category spin prohibition and stall recovery techniques.

Emergency Procedures

Electric Pitch Trim Malfunction

Emergency actions for electric pitch trim malfunctions.

Autoflite Malfunction Procedures

Emergency actions for autoflite system malfunctions.

Performance Section

Stalling Speeds and Altitude Loss

Provides stalling speeds versus angle of bank and altitude loss during stalls.

Center of Gravity Range Supplement

Applicability and Manual Reference

Specifies aircraft serial numbers and manual references for this supplement.

Center of Gravity Range Details

Normal Category C.G. Range

Lists forward and rearward C.G. limits for Normal Category by weight.

Utility Category C.G. Range

Lists forward and rearward C.G. limits for Utility Category by weight.

Weight and Balance Data

Airplane Empty Weight Calculation

Details calculation of licensed empty weight and C.G. location.

Airplane Useful Load

Specifies useful load for Normal and Utility categories.

Loading Instructions and Sample Problem

Loading Calculation Steps

Outlines steps for calculating aircraft loading and C.G. location.

Sample Loading Problem

Demonstrates a sample loading calculation for Normal Category.

Loading Graph

C.G. Range and Weight Graph

Aircraft Weighing Procedure

Preparation for Weighing

Steps for preparing the aircraft for accurate weight and balance determination.

Leveling the Aircraft

Instructions for leveling the aircraft for accurate scale readings.

Weighing and C.G. Determination

Airplane Empty Weight Scale Readings

Procedure for recording scale readings for empty weight determination.

Empty Weight Center of Gravity Geometry

Diagram and explanation of geometry for C.G. calculation.

Empty Weight C.G. Calculation Formula

Measurement 'A' and 'B' Definitions

Defines measurements 'A' and 'B' used in the C.G. formula.

C.G. Arm Calculation Formula

Provides the formula for calculating the empty weight C.G. arm.

Standard Equipment List

Weight and Balance Data Revisions

Standard Equipment Weights and Moments

Engine Accessories Weight and Moment

Lists weights and moments for standard engine accessories.

Propeller and Propeller Accessories Weight and Moment

Lists weights and moments for standard propellers.

Standard Equipment Weights and Moments (Cont'd)

Landing Gear and Brakes Weight and Moment

Lists weights and moments for landing gear and brake components.

Electrical Equipment Weight and Moment

Lists weights and moments for standard electrical equipment.

Standard Equipment Weights and Moments (Cont'd 2)

Instrument Weights and Moments

Lists weights and moments for standard aircraft instruments.

Miscellaneous Standard Equipment Weights and Moments

Lists weights and moments for miscellaneous standard items.

Optional Equipment List

Optional Engine Accessories Weight and Moment

Lists weights and moments for optional engine accessories.

Optional Electrical Equipment Weight and Moment

Lists weights and moments for optional electrical equipment.

Optional Equipment Weights and Moments (Cont'd)

Optional Electrical Equipment Weights and Moments (Cont'd)

Lists weights and moments for additional optional electrical equipment.

Optional Instrument Weights and Moments

Lists weights and moments for optional aircraft instruments.

Optional Instrument Weights and Moments (Cont'd)

Turn and Bank, Rate of Climb, Gyro Instruments

Lists weights and moments for various optional gyro and rate instruments.

Air Temp, Clock, Turn Coordinator, EGT Instruments

Lists weights and moments for optional temp, clock, turn coordinator, and EGT instruments.

Optional Auto Pilot Equipment

AutoControl III Components

Lists weights and moments for AutoControl III system components.

Auto Flite System Components

Lists weights and moments for Auto Flite system components.

Optional Radio Equipment

Marker Beacon, Compass, VHF Transceiver, Omni Convertors

Lists weights and moments for various optional radio components.

Antennas, Receivers, Transceivers, Modulators

Lists weights and moments for optional radio antennas, receivers, and transceivers.

Optional Radio Equipment (Cont'd)

More Optional Radio Components

Details weights and moments for additional optional radio equipment.

Optional Radio Equipment (Cont'd 2)

Narco DME, Mark III, UDI-4 DME

Lists weights and moments for Narco DME and Mark III systems.

UGR-2 Glide Slope, Transmitters, Microphones

Lists weights and moments for glide slope, transmitters, and microphones.

Optional Miscellaneous Equipment

Fairings, Steps, Brakes, Fire Extinguishers

Lists weights and moments for optional fairings, steps, brakes, and fire extinguishers.

Seat Adjustments, Vent Systems, Placards

Lists weights and moments for seat adjustments, vent systems, and placards.

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