PA28 POH
Vy
79 KIAS
Vx
63 KIAS
Vfe
103 KIAS
Vno
126 KIAS
Vne
160 KIAS
Green arc speed range
50-126
White arc speed range (flaps down)
44-103
Yellow arc speed range
126-160
Max maneuvering speed (Va) at 2440 lbs
111 KIAS
Max maneuvering speed (Va) at 1513 lbs
88 KIAS
Final appr speed (Flaps 40)
63 KIAS
Max demonstrated X wind
17 knots
Min oil pressure
25 PSI
Max oil pressure
100 PSI
Min fuel pressure
0.5 PSI
Max fuel pressure
8 PSI
Max positve load (G) normal
3.8 G
Max positve load (G) Utility
4.4 G
Engine manufacturer
Lycoming
Engine model number
0-320-D2A or O-320-D3G
Rated horsepower
160
Displacement
5.24 Litres (319.8 cubic inches)
Total fuel capacity (USG)
50 USG
Usable fuel capacity
48 USG
Tabs
17 USG per wing - 34 USG in total
Max take off weight
2440 lbs (2020 lbs utility)
Max weight in baggage compartement
200 lbs (0 lbs utility)
Wing loading
14.4 lbs per square ft
Max oil temperature
245 Deg F (118 C)
Oil temp range
75 - 245 F (24 C - 118 C)
Tachometer normal range
500 to 2700 rpm
Engine fire on start-up
Starter - crank
Mixture - idle cut-off
Throttle - open
Fuel pump - off
Fuel selector - off
Abondon if fire continues
Electrical fire (smoke in cabin)
Master - off
Vents - open
Cabin heat - off
Land ASAP
Engine fire (in flight)
Fuel - off
Fuel pump - off
Throttle - close
Mixture - idle cut-off
Cabin heat - off
Forced landing (do not restart)
EFAT
Fuel (and pump) - off
Mixture - idle cut-off
Ignition - off
Cabin - Harnesses, door unlatched if req
Master - off (before landing)
Engine failure in flight (forced landing procedure)
73 Kias
Find field & plan approach
Fuel - Change
Fuel pump - on
Carb heat - on
Mixture - full rich
Throttle - check
Primer - locked
Ignition - On & check
Commited check
Fuel (and pump) - off
Mixture - idle cut-off
Ignition - off
Cabin - Harnesses, door unlatched if req
Master - off (before landing)
Door open during flight
Reduce speed to 89 KIAS
Cabin vents - close
Storm window - open
Why should partial carb heat be avoided?
Melted ice may refreeze in the intake system
Cold start throttle position
1/4" open
Hot start throttle position
1/2" open
En-route climb speed
87 KIAS
Magneto check max rpm drop (and max difference)
175 rpm (difference should not exceed 50 rpm)
Vacuum gauge reading at 2000 rpm
4.8 - 5.1 Hg (inHg - inches of mercury)
Power on descent rpm and speed
2500 rpm & 126 KIAS
Vso
44 KIAS
Tire pressures
Main - 24 psi
Nose - 30 psi
Flap settings (degrees)
10, 25 & 40 deg
Battery voltage
12 volts
Alternator specs
14 volt, 60 amps
Annunciator panel lights (3 items)
Alternator
Low oil pressure
Low Vacuum
When might 'Alt inop' appear?
During low electrical load with a fully charged battery. Increase in load should extinguish light.
At what speed will the stall warning sound?
5-10 knots above stall speed
Oil capacity
8 quarts
Min safe oil quantity
2 quarts