Piper PA-28-161 User Manual

SECTION 1
GENERAL
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PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
PA-28-161, WARRIOR II
Never Exceed Speed or Mach
Number is the speed limit that should
not be exceeded at any time.
Maximum Structural Cruising Speed is the
speed that should not be exceeded except
in smooth air and then only with caution.
Stalling Speed or the minimum steady
flight ;;peed at which the airplane is
controllable.
Stalling Speed or the minimum steady
flight speed at which the airplane is
controllable in the landing configuration.
Best Angle-of-Climb Speed is the airspeed
which delivers the greatest gain of altitude
in the shortest possible horizontal distance.
Best Rate-of-Climb Speed is the airspeed
which delivers
the greatest gain in altitude
in the shortest possible time.
(b) Meteorological Terminology
!SA
OAT
REPORT: VB-1180
1-6
International Standard Atmosphere in
which:
The air is a dry perfect gas; The
temperature at sea level is !5° Celsius (59°
Fahrenheit); The pressure at sea level is
29.92 inches Hg ( 1013.2 mb): The tempera-
ture gradient from sea level to the altitude
at which the temperature is -56.5°C
(-69.7°f.') is -0.00198°C (-0.003564°F) per
foot and zero above that altitude.
Outside Air Temperature is the free. air
static temperature obtained either !rom
inflight temperature indications or ground
meteorological source~. adjusted for in-
strument error and compressibility effects.
ISSUED: AUGUST 13, 1982
REVISED: JUNE 28, 1984

Piper PA-28-161 Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Piper Aircraft
Model	PA-28-161 Warrior II
Engine	Lycoming O-320-D3G
Horsepower	160 hp
Seating Capacity	4
Wingspan	35 ft (10.7 m)
Length	24 ft 0 in
Maximum Speed	127 knots
Cruise Speed	122 knots
Maximum Takeoff Weight	2, 325 lb (1, 055 kg)
Fuel Capacity	48 US gallons (182 L)