Piper Cherokee C - Performance Metrics

THE PIPER CHEROKEE
SECTION I
SPECIFICATION FEATURES:
POWER PLANT 
PA-28-150
PA-28-160
PA-28-180
Engine - Lycoming 
0-320-E2A
0-320-D2A 0-360-A3A
Rated Horsepower  150 160
180
Rated Speed  2700 2700
2700
Bore, inches 
5.125 5.125
5.125
Stroke, inches 
3.875
3.875
4.375
Displacement
(cubic inches) 
319.8 319.8
361.0
Compression Ratio 
7 :1 8.5:1
8.5 :1
Dry Weight, pounds 
272 278
285
Fuel Consumption
(75% power, gph)  9 9
10
Oil Sump Capacity (qts)
 8
8
8
Fuel Aviation Grade
Octane
 80 91/96
91/96
Propeller (Sensenich) M74DMS M74DMS M76EMNIS
PERFORMANCE
Take-off Run, ft. ** 780
740
720
Best Rate of Climb
Speed (MPH) 85 85 85
Rate of Climb (ft.
per min.) 690
730
750
Service Ceiling (ft. )
14,900
15,800
16,400
Absolute Ceiling
17,400
18,400
19,000
Top Speed (MPH) 141
(144*) 143 (146*)
152
Cruising Speed (75%
power, sea level
MPH)  123
(124*) 125 (128*)
134
Optimum Cruising
de —
Speed (75% power,
7000 ft.,
 MPH)  132 (135*)
134 (137*)
143
* Wheel fenders optional equipment on PA-28-150 and 160
** Max. effort, 25° flap
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