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General| Manufacturer | Piper Aircraft |
|---|---|
| Model | Cherokee 180 |
| Horsepower | 180 hp |
| Service Ceiling | 14, 300 ft |
| Length | 23 ft 3 in |
| Height | 7 ft 3 in |
| Maximum Takeoff Weight | 2, 400 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 50 gallons |
| Seating Capacity | 4 |
| Engine | Lycoming O-360 |
| Rate of Climb | 720 ft/min |
| Wingspan | 30 ft |
| Cruise Speed | 123 knots |
Details performance figures for the aircraft under various conditions.
Information on gross weight, empty weight, and useful load.
Specifications for the engine, propeller, and related systems.
Details on fuel capacity, oil capacity, and fuel grade requirements.
Information on maximum baggage capacity and door dimensions.
Key dimensions including wing span, length, and height.
Details on wheel base, tire pressure, and tire size.
Details on the Lycoming engine, exhaust system, and propeller.
Information on the aluminum alloy construction of the airframe.
Description of the landing gear, wheels, brakes, and struts.
Overview of dual controls, stabilator, ailerons, flaps, and rudder trim.
Details on fuel storage, selector control, and auxiliary pump.
Description of the 12-volt electrical system, alternator, and circuit breakers.
Details on cabin heating, defroster, and air flow regulation.
Description of instrument panel layout and cabin amenities.
Details on the operation and components of the air conditioning system.
Checklist items for pre-flight inspection of the aircraft.
Instructions for starting the engine in cold, hot, and flooded conditions.
Procedures for warming up the engine and performing ground checks.
Guidance on the proper procedure for taking off the aircraft.
Information on best rates and angles of climb at various speeds.
Data on stall speeds with different flap settings and bank angles.
Guidance on mixture control, speeds, and fuel consumption during cruise.
Instructions for approaching and landing the aircraft safely.
Steps for safely shutting down the engine after flight.
Actions to take in case of engine power loss during operation.
Instructions on how to properly tie down the aircraft.
Responsibility for determining aircraft weight and balance limits.
Practical advice for operating the Cherokee aircraft.
Information on the emergency locator transmitter.
Overview of emergency procedures and pilot responsibility.
Procedures for engine fires during start and ground operations.
Actions for engine power loss during take-off.
Procedures for engine power loss while in flight.
Steps for executing a landing with no engine power.
Procedures for electrical and engine fires.
Actions to take in case of partial or complete oil pressure loss.
Procedure for addressing loss of fuel pressure.
Response to abnormally high oil temperature indications.
Procedure for handling alternator failure.
Troubleshooting steps for engine roughness.
Procedure for recovering from inadvertent spins.
Procedure for closing a cabin door that has opened in flight.
Chart showing take-off distance requirements based on density altitude.
Chart to determine density altitude from temperature and pressure altitude.
Chart illustrating rate of climb performance at different density altitudes.
Chart showing aircraft range based on density altitude and power settings.
Chart displaying true airspeed at various density altitudes and power settings.
Chart correlating engine RPM with density altitude at best power.
Chart for landing distance requirements against density altitude.
Procedures for servicing landing gear oleo struts and wheels.
Information on checking and replenishing brake fluid.
Recommendations for maintaining proper tire inflation pressure.
Guidelines for cleaning and maintaining plexiglass windows.
Procedures for battery inspection, fluid level, and charging.
Specifications for required fuel octane and oil grades.
Procedure for cleaning the fuel screen in the strainer.
Instructions for cleaning the carburetor air filter.
Steps for leveling the aircraft for weighing or rigging.
Information on the location of the serial number plate.
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