Piper Aircraft Corporation Cherokee PA-28-180 Technical specifications

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DUPLICATE
AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL
MODEL PA -28-180
SERIAL NOS. 671 THRU 5600
FAA IDENTIFICATION NO.
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SERIAL NO. 28-5043
THIS DOCUMENT MUST BE KEPT IN AIRPLANE AT ALL TIMES.
FAA APPROVED: Original signed by Walter R. Haldeman*
Walter R. Haldeman
' Chief, Engineering & Manufacturing Branch
Southern Region ~ - -Atlanta, Georgia
DATE: August 3, 1962
FAA APPROVED: C..e.u. ~7--
Gene Dearing ·
Aerospace Engineer .
For Retype Only.
DATE: August 12, 1964
VH-CHJ
THIS AFM HAS BEEN EDITED TO INCLUDE CONVERTED UNITS OF
MEASUREMENT THAT ARE COMMONLY USED WITHIN AUSTRALIA,
ADDITIONAL OPERATIONAL LIMITATIONS THAT ARE FOUND IN THE
PIPER OWNER’S HANDBOOK (PIPER P/N: 753-765) AND ANY OTHER
DOCUMENTS THAT ARE APPLICABLE BY AIRCRAFT SERIAL
NUMBER, ISSUED BY PIPER AIRCRAFT OR RELEVANT AUTHORITY.

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RE?ORT VB -163
DESCRIITION
Airplane Flight Manual
Model PA-28-180
P / \GE _ __!!_ __ _
APPROVED
DATE
Dele . ted Propeller Pitch Jnforma- ,II~· W a t~ an
tion. Added Static R.P.M. ~~P!~visor f
Information SO-EMD0-42
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Placards Section: ~
Added Placard No. 5 Supervis or 7/ 8/ 64
Added to Placard No. 3: · ~~~ ·
"BAGGAGE, MAX. 200 LBS., z¥csupervisor 8/5/64
SEE WEIGHT AND BALANCE SO-EMD0-43 .
DATA FOR BAGGAGE LOADINGS
BETWEEN 150 LBS . AND 200 LBS."
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Added Sensenich M76EMMS
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FAA APPROVED 8/3/62
Item 5 add ed to Pro c edures
Section.
Limitations Section:
Revised Oil Temperature and
Fuel Pressure Range
Limitation Section:
Add note to Engine Limits
C. G. Range:
1975lbs. 85.9 In. 95.9 In.
1650 lbs . 84.0 In. 95.9 In.
Was 18.50 lbs. 85.1 In. 95.9ln.
Added Procedures Section
And Item 6
Added Placard No . 6
Supervisor,
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FAA APPROVED 8/3/62
PIPER AIRCRAFT CORP
D[VHOPM[NT CENHR, HRO BEACH, FLA.
Airplane Flight Manual
Model PA-28-180
RE PORT VB-103
Description
Revised Oil Temperature,
Oil Pressure and Fuel
Pressure Limitations
Revised Pla cards No . 3
and No. 5
Added Page 5
Procedures Section -
Added Item 7
PAGE
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Approved Date
Added Page 6 /
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("~. "Henry C. Falier 7/15/66
" Supervisor
Limitations Section
Add "or 0-360-A4A
C. G. Range - Placard ·
No. 1
and Placard No.
3
revised to include
utility category operations.
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appro v ed maneuvers
Procedures Section -
Added to Item 3
"For Normal Category
Operation·: Added Placard No. 7.
Placards Section - Added
utility category operation
to Item 4.
Added Utility Category
Added maximum positive irt rtd JJj :
load factor for Utility 4" · G-{}'aCf~l2 /6 1 66
Category. Added Baggage pervtsor
Capacity . 0- EMD0-43

PIPER AIRCRAfT COIP
CHI:CI<EO
OEYELOPMUT CEMTEI, YUO BUCN, fll.
Airplane Flight Manual
Model PA-28-180
-~ REPORT VB-163 PAGE IY
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FAA APPROVED 8/3(62
DESCRIPTION
Placards Section: Revised Placard No. 1
to read, "In Full View of the Pilot"
Revised C. G. Range
Revised Placard No. 4 and No. 7 to
read: "In full view .of the pilot"
Added Aircraft Serial Numbers
1571
and 1573 to Engine and
Propeller Limitations
Added Propeller Designations
Allocated Piper Report No. VB-163
to thls Manual.
Added Applicable Serial Nos. 1 Thru
4377
Added Supplement No. 1
APPROVED
DATE
~f{:IL 5/12/67
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FAA AFPROVED 3/3/62
, IPEI A II CIAf J C II P. Airplane Flight Manual
IEYELIPIEIT CEITEI, YEll IUCI, FLA. Model PA-28-180
REPORT VB-163
DESCRIPTION
Changed applicable Serial Nos. from
1 thru 4377 to 1 thru 5600.
Changed applicable Serial Nos. from
1 thru 5600 to S 71 thru 56'00.
Added Forward Ir1termediate and
Forward Gross Weight Points
Deleted Forward Intermediate and
Forward Gross Weight Points
Changed oil pressure gauge markings
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1. Limitations Section
Engine
Engine Limits
Fuel
ProJ)eller
Power Instruments
FAA APPROVED 8-3-62
REVISED 7-25-75
PIPEI AIICIAFT CliP .
IEYUIPIEif CflfEI, tEll IUCI, FU.
REPORT VB-163
Airplane Flight Manual
Model
PA-28-180
Pill
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Piper Model PA-28-180 .
Normal and Utility Categories
AIR PLANE FLIGHT MANUAL
The following limitations must be observed in the operation of
this airplane.
Lycoming 0-360- A3A or 0-360- A4A
Maximum permissible RPM for takeoff, 2475. For all other
operations, 2700 rpm, 180 hp, (A/C SjN 28-671 to 1760A).
For all operations, 2700 rpm, 180 hp, (A/C SjN 28-1571, 1573,
1761
and up).
91/96 minimum octane aviation fuel.
Sensenich M76 EMM or 76EM8 (S/N 671 to (760A)
Sensenich M76 EMMS or 76EM8S5 (S/N 1571, 1573, 1761 & up).
Maximum diameter 76 inches, minimum diameter 76 inches.
Static RPM at maximum permissible throttle setting. Not over
2450, not under 2275. No additional tolerance permitted.
Oil temperature: GREEN arc (normal operating range) 1200F
to ~45°F; YELLOW arc (caution range) 60°F to 120°F ; RED
line (maximum) 245°F (S/N 671 to SjN 1760A)
Oil Temperature: GREEN arc (normal operating range) 75°F
to 245°F; RED line (maximum) . 2450F (S/N 1571, 1573, 1761 &up).
Oil Pressu . re: GREEN arc (normal operating range) 60 psi to
90
psi; YELLOW ARC (caution range) 25 psi to 60 psi; RED line
(minimum) 25 psi when installed or 60 psi when installed; RED
· line (maximum) 90 psi.
Fuel Pressure: GREEN arc (normal operating range) •5 psi to
5 psi; RED line (minimum). 5 psi; RED line (maximum) 5 psi
(S/N 671 to S/N 1760A)
Fuel ~essure: GREEN arc (normal operating range) •5 psi to
8 psi; RED line (minimum). 5 psi; RED line (maximum) 8 psi
(S/N 1571, 1573, 1761 and up)
Tachometer: GREEN arc (normal operating range) 500 to 2700
rpm; RED line (maximum continuous power) 2700 rpm.
NOTE: AVOID PROLONGED POWER SETTING BETWEEN 2150 - 2350 RPM

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Airspeed Limits
Maximum Weight
Baggage Capacity
C. G. Range
Maneuvers
PIPEI AIICIAFT CliP.
Airplane Flight Manual
Model PA-28-180
IEYUIPIEIT CEITEI, YEll IEACI, FLA.
REPORT VB-163
Never exceed .............••.•..•
Maximum structural cruise •..•...
Maneuvering ...•......•...•••..•
Flaps extended ...•.•..••••••••••
Maximum positive load factor .••••
Maximum positive load factor .•.••
Maximum negative load factor •.•••
171 mph
140
129
115
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3. 8
Normal Category
4. 4 Utility Category
No inverted maneuvers
approved.
2400 lbs - Normal Category; 150 lbs - Utility Category.
200 lbs
The datum used is 78. 4 inches ahead of wing leading edge at the
intersection of the straight and tapered section.
1. No _ rmal Category
Forward Limit Weight
(Pounds) (In. Aft of Datum)
2400
2200
1975
1650
2. Utility Category
92. l
89~ 2
85.9
84.0
Weight Forward Limit
(Pounds) (In. Aft of Datum)
1950 85.8
1650 84.0
Rearward Limit
(In. Aft of Datum)
94.5
95.9
95.9
95.9
Rearward Limit
(In. Aft of Datum)
86.5
86.5
Straight line variation between points given.
NOTE: It is the responsibility of the airplane owner and the pilot
to insure that the airplane is properly loaded. See weight
and section for proper loading instructions.
1. Normal Category -All acrobatic maneuvers including spins
prohibited.
2. Utility Category - Approve~ maneuvers for Utility Category only.
Spins (Flaps Up) ••••••.•
Steep Turns •••••.••••••
Lazy Eights •••••••••••
Chandelles .••••••••••••
Entry Speed
Stall
129 mph
129
129
FAA APPROVED 8/3/62
REVISED 9/14/70 Rev. No. 21
KIAS
148 |
121 |
122 |
100 |
1088.6 KGs 844.5 KGs
90.7 KGs
KIAS
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112

PIPER AIRCRAFT CORP.
CHI[CKI[O
OEYELOPMUT CUHI, VERO BEACH, FLA.
Airplane Flight Manual
Model PA-28-180
REPORT VB-163 PAGE 3 of 6
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Placards l. In full view of the pilot:
"THIS AIRPLANE MUST BE OPERATED AS A NORMAL OR UTILITY
CATEGORY AIRPLANE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPERATING
LIMITATIONS
STATED IN THE FORM OF PLACARDS, MARKINGS
AND MANUALS.
ALL MARKINGS AND PLACARDS ON THIS AIRPLANE APPLY TO
ITS OPERATION AS A UTILITY CATEGORY AIRPLANE. FOR
NORMAL AND
UTILITY CATEGORY OPERATIONS, REFER TO
11-IE AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL.
FOR SPIN
RECOVERY, USE FULL RUDDER AGAINST SPIN: FOL-
LOWED IMMEDIATELY BY FORWARD WHEEL.
NO ACROBATIC MANEUVERS (INCLUDING SPINS) ARE APPROVED
FOR NORMAL CATEGORY
OPERATIONS."
2. Adjacent to upper door latch:
3.
"ENGAGE LATCH BEFORE FLIGHT."
On the inside·of the baggage compartment door:
"MAXIMUM BAGGAGE 125 LBS." (S/N 671 to 1760A)
(MAXIMUM BAGGAGE MAY
BE INCREASED TO 200 LBS. IN ACCORD
ANCE WITH PIPER
SERVICE SPARES LEITER NO. 242)
UTILITY CATEGORY OPERATION - NO BAGGAGE OR AFT PASSEN-
GERS ALLOWED. NORMAL CATEGORY OPERATION -
SEE AIR-
PLANE FLIGHT MANUAL WEIGHT AND BALANCE SECTION I:"OR
BAGGAGE AND AFT PASSENGER LIMITATIONS.
4. In
full view of the pilot:
"ROUGH AIR OR MANEUVERING SPEED 129 MPH. "
•iUTILITY CATEGORY OPERATION -
NO AFT PASSENGERS
ALLOWED."
5. On the instrument panel in full view of the pilot when the oil cooler ·
winterization kit is installed:
"OIL COOLER WINTERIZATION PLATE TO BE REMOVED WHEN
AMBIENT
TEMPERATURE EXCEEDS 50° F."
6. On the instrument panel in full view of the pilot when the autoflite
is installed:
"FOR HEADING CHANGES: PRESS DISENGAGE SWITCH ON
CONTROL WHEEL. CHANGE HEADING, RELEASE DISENGAGE
SWITCH.
FAA APPROVED 8/3/62
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REVISED
4/2/68
Rev. No. 13

PIPER AIRCRAfT CORP
CHIECKEO
DEVELOPMENT CENTER, YERO BEACH, fLA.
REPORT VB-163
Airplane Flight Manual
Model PA-28-180
PAGE
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Placards (Cont'd)
7. In full view of the pilot: "UTILITY CATEGORY ONLY."
Airspeed
Instrument
Markings
2. Procedures
Section
Acrobatic maneuvers are limited to the following:
Spins (Flaps Up) ......... .
Steep Turns ............. .
Lazy Eights ............. .
Chandelles .............. .
RED radial line
Never exceed
YELLOW arc
GREEN arc
WHITE arc
Caution Range
(::>mooth Air Only)
Normal Operating
Range
Flap Down Rdnge
Entry Speed
Stall
129 mph
129
129
1.7.1 mph (148 knots)
140 to 171 mph (121
to 148 knots) .
67
to 140 mph (58
to 121 knots)
57 to 115 mph (SO
to 100 knots)
1. The stall-warning system is inoperative with the master · switch off.
2.
Electric fuel pump must be on for both landing and takeoff.
3. The PA-28-180 airplane is approved under FAA Regulation CAR 3 which
prohibits intentional spins for normal category operation. The following
information is noteworthy: •
a. The stall characteristics of the PA-28-180 are normal with the nose
pitching down moderately following the stall, occasionally with a
moderate roll which can be corrected by normal use of ailerons and
rudder against the roll.
b. Prolonged use of full rudder during stall practice may result in a
rapid roll followed by a spin and should be avoided. Recovery from
an incipie_nt spin may be effected in less than o~e additional turn by
use of opposite rudder followed by full forward control wheel.
c. In the event that a fully developed spin is inadvertently experienced,
recovery is best made by using full opposite rudder followed by full
forward wheel and full opposite aileron. The control positions agains
the spin should be maintained during the entire recovery, which may
require several turns and a substantial loss of altitude if the airplane
is loaded heavily with a rearward center of gravity.
4. Except as noted above, all operating procedures for this airplane are
normal.
FAA APPROVED 8/3/62
· REVISED
4/2/68 Rev. No. 13
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Procedures Section
(Cont'd .)
FAA APPROVED 8/3/62
PIPER AIRCRAfT CORP
Airplane Flight Manual
Model PA 28-180
OfVHOPIEU CUHR, YERO BEACH, fU.
5.
REPORT VB-163
PAGE
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(Electric Pitch Trim Installation Only)
The following emergency information applies in case of
electric pitch trim malfunction:
a. In case of malfunction, disengage electric pitch trim
by pulling out circuit breaker on instrument panel.
b. In emergency, electric pitch trim may be overpowered
usin~ manual pitch trim .
c. In cruise configuration, malfunction results in 10°
pitch change and 30 Ft. altitude variation.
6 . (Autoflite Installation Only)
The following emergency information applies in case of
autoflite malfunction:
a. In case of malfunction PRESS disconnect switch on
pilot's control wheel.
b; Rocker switch on instrument panel - ORF .
c . Unit
may be overpowered manually .
d. In cruise configuration malfunction, 3 seconds delay
results in 60° bank, and 100 Ft. altitude loss.
e. In approach configuration malfunction, 1 second delay
results in 10° bank and 0 Ft . aititude loss .
7. (AutoControl III Installation Only)
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Limitations:
Pilot off during take off imd landing .
II. Procedures:
a. Normal Operation
Refers to Manufacturer's Operation Manual.
b. Emergency
1. In case of malfunction, disengage manual
controls.
2 . In emergency, pilot may be overpowered
manually. _
3. In cruise configuration malfunction, 3
second:;
delay results in 60° bank and
100 Ft. altitude loss .
REVISED
7/15/66 Rev. No . 8
4. In approach configuration malfunction,
1 second delay results in 10° bank and
0 Ft. altitude loss.