Piper PA 28-181 User Manual

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Piper PA 28-181 Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Piper Aircraft
Engine	Lycoming O-360-A4M
Horsepower	180 hp
Wingspan	35 ft 6 in (10.82 m)
Height	7 ft 3 in (2.21 m)
Maximum Takeoff Weight	2, 550 lb (1, 157 kg)
Seating	4
Service Ceiling	14, 100 ft
Fuel Capacity	50 US gal (190 L)
Propeller	Fixed Pitch

Summary

SECTION 1 GENERAL

1.11 MAXIMUM WEIGHTS

Maximum permissible weights for ramp, takeoff, and landing.

SECTION 2 LIMITATIONS

2.3 AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS

Defines critical airspeed limits such as VNE and VNO.

2.7 POWER PLANT LIMITATIONS

2.11 WEIGHT LIMITS

Maximum weight limits for ramp, takeoff, and baggage.

2.13 CENTER OF GRAVITY LIMITS

Defines forward and rearward CG limits for categories.

2.15 MANEUVER LIMITS

Specifies prohibited maneuvers and approved bank angles.

2.25 PLACARDS

SECTION 3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

3.3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES CHECK LIST

Checklists for critical emergency situations.

3.17 LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE

3.23 ELECTRICAL FAILURES

3.25 SPIN RECOVERY

Detailed explanation of spin recovery procedures.

3.29 CARBURETOR ICING

Detailed explanation of carburetor icing procedures.

SECTION 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES

4.3 AIRSPEEDS FOR SAFE OPERATIONS

Lists significant airspeeds for safe flight operations.

4.5 NORMAL PROCEDURES CHECK LIST

Checklists for preflight, engine start, and warm-up.

4.13 STARTING ENGINE

Detailed procedures for starting the engine in various conditions.

4.21 BEFORE TAKEOFF

Detailed checklist for actions before takeoff.

4.23 TAKEOFF

Detailed takeoff procedures for different conditions.

4.25 CLIMB

4.29 DESCENT

4.31 APPROACH AND LANDING

Detailed procedures for approaching and landing.

4.41 WEIGHT AND BALANCE

Introduction to weight and balance principles and importance.

SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE

STALL SPEEDS (Figure 5-5)

FLAPS UP TAKEOFF PERFORMANCE (Figure 5-7)

CLIMB PERFORMANCE (Figure 5-15)

ENGINE PERFORMANCE (Figure 5-19)

SPEED POWER - PERFORMANCE CRUISE (Figure 5-21)

ENDURANCE (Figure 5-29)

LANDING GROUND ROLL (Figure 5-37)

SECTION 6 WEIGHT AND BALANCE

6.3 AIRPLANE WEIGHING PROCEDURE

6.7 WEIGHT AND BALANCE DETERMINATION FOR FLIGHT

C.G. RANGE AND WEIGHT (Figure 6-15)