Piper ARCHER III Owner's manual

ARCHER III
PA-28-1 81
sN 2843823,2881001 AND UP
With Garmin G1000 System
PILOT'S
OPERATING
HANDBOOK
AND
FAA APPROVED
AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL
AIRPLANE
SERIAL NO. 2881 336 AIRPLANE
REGIST. NO. N824PA
PA-28-181
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MANUAL AND MUST BECARRIED INTHE AIRPLANE AT ALL TIMES,
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PA,28-181, ARCHER III
APPLICABILITY
Application of this handbook is limited to the specific Piper PA-28-181
model airplane designated by serial number and registration number on the face
of the title page of this handbook.
This handbook cannot be used for operational purposes unless kept in a
current status. MSINq
EXTREME CARE MUST BE EXERCISED
TO LIMIT THE USE OFTHIS HANDBOOK
TO APPLICABLE AIRCRAFT. THIS
HANDBOOK IS VALID FOR USE WITH
THE AIRPLANE IDENTIFIED ON THE
FACE OFTHETITLE PAGE. SUBSEQUENT
REVISIONS SUPPLIED BY PIPER MUST
BE PROPERLY INSERTED.
MSINS
This handbook cannot be used for operational
purposes unless kept in a current status.
METlT|iINtrf,
Inspection, maintenance and Parts
requirements for all non-PIPER APPROVED
STC installations are not included in this
handbook. When a non-PIPER APPROVED
STC installation is incorporated on the airplane,
those portions of the airplane affected by the
installation must be inspected in accordance
with the inspection program published by
the owner of the STC. Since non'PIPER
APPROVED STC installations may change
systems interface, operating characteristics
and component loads or stresses on adjacent
structures, PIPER provided inspection criteria
may not be valid for airplanes with non-PIPER
APPROVED STC installations.
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PA.28.181, ARCHER III
REVISIONS
The information compiled in the Pilot's Operating Handbook, with the
exception of the equipment list, will be kept current by revisions distributed to
the airplane owners. The equipment list was current at the time the airplane was
certified by the manufacturer and thereafter must be maintained by the owner.
Revision material will consist of information necessary to update the text
of the present handbook and/or to add information to cover added airplane
equipment.
I. Revisions
Revisions will be distributed whenever necessary as complete page
replacements or additions and shall be inserted into the handbook in accordance
with the instructions given below:
1. Revision pages will replace only pages with the same page number.
2. Insert all additional pages in proper numerical order within each
section.
3. Insert page numbers followed by a small letter in direct sequence with
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or grammatical errors or the physical relocation of information on a page will
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ORIGINAL PAGES ISSUED
The original pages issued for this handbook prior to revision are given
below:
Title, ii through viii, I - I through l-14, 2-l rhrough 2-18, 3-l through 3-42,
4-1 through 4-26, 5-l through 5-34, 6-l through 6-12,7-1 rhrough j-66,8-l
through 8-20,9-l through 9-54,10-l through 10-2.
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PA-28-181 ARCHER III
PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK LOG OF REVISIONS
Current Revisions to the PA-28-181 ARCHER III Pilot's Operating Handbook,
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Revision
Number and
Rev. I
(PR180s07)
Rev.2
(PR180731)
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FAA Approval
Signature and
Date
May 7,2018
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Signature and
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Updated copyright.
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PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK LOG OF REVISIONS (continued)
FAA Approval
Signature and
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PA-28-181 ARCHER III
SECTION 1
SECTION 2
SECTION 3
SECTION 4
SECTION 5
SECTION 6
sEcTtoN 7
SECTION 8
SECTION 9
SECTION 1O
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL
LIMITATIONS
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
NORMAL PROCEDURES
PERFORMANCE
WEIGHT AND BALANCE
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OF
THE AIRPLANE AND ITS SYSTEMS
AIRPLANE HANDLING, SERVICING
AND MAINTENANCE
SUPPLEMENTS
OPERATING TIPS
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Paragraph
No.
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1.5
1.7
1.9
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1.21
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1
GENERAI,
Introduction
Notations.....
Engine
Page
No.
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1-6
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1-6
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1-1
t-9
Propeller
Fuel
oil
Maximum Weights
Standard Airplane Weights.......
Baggage Space.
Specific Loadings
G1000 GNSS (GPS/SBAS) Navigarion System
Equipment Approvals....
1.23 Symbols, Abbreviations and Terminology
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GENERAL
SECTION 1
GENERAL
1.1 INTRODUCTION
This Pilot's operating Handbook is designed for maximum utilization as
an operating guide for the pilot. It includes the material required to be furnished
to the pilot by F.A.R./G.A.R. Ir also conrains supplemental data supplied by rhe
airplane manufacturer.
This handbook is not designed as a substitute for adequate and competent
flight instruction, knowledge of current airworthiness directives, applicable
federal air regulations or advisory circulars. It is not intended to be a guide
for basic flight instruction or a training manual and should not be used for
operational purposes unless kept in a current status.
Assurance that the airplane is in an airworthy condition is the responsi-
bility of the owner. The pilot in command is responsible for determining that
the airplane is safe for flight. The pilot is also responsible for remaining within
the operating limitations as outlined by instrument markings, placards, and this
handbook.
Although the arangement of this handbook is intended to increase its
in-flight capabilities, it should not be used solely as an occasional operating
reference. The pilot should study the entire handbook to familiarize himself with
the limitations, performance, procedures and operational handling characteristics
of the airplane before flight.
The handbook has been divided into numbered sections, each provided with
a "finger-tip" tab divider for quick reference. The limitations and emergency
procedures have been placed ahead of the normal procedures, performance and
other sections to provide easier access to information that may be required in
flight. The "Emergency Procedures" section has been furnished with a red tab
divider to present an instant reference to the section. provisions for expansion of
the handbook have been made by the deliberate omission of certain paragraph
numbers, figure numbers, item numbers and pages noted as being intentionally
left blank.
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GENERAL
1.3 NOTATIONS
METINIITrf,
Operating procedures or techniques which may result
in personal injury or loss of life if not carefully followed
or a hazard which may require immediate crew
recognition and corrective action.
lwroil
Operating procedures or techniques which may result in
damage to equipment if not carefully followed or the need
for immediate crew awareness and possible need for future
corrective action.
Supplemental information or highlights considered of
sufficient significance to require emphasizing.
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GENERAL PA-28.181, ARCHER III
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Min tumlng radius 30 (ft)
(from pivot point to wlng flp)
12'
35'
24'
THREEVIEW
Figure 1-1
7,3.6
E'
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PA-28-181 ARCHER III SECTION 1
GENERAL
1.5 ENGINE
(a) Number of Engines I
(b) Engine Manufacturer Lycoming
(c) Engine Model Number
(1) Fuel Injected 10-360-84,{
(d) Takeoff Power (BHP) 180
(e) Takeoff Power Engine
Speed (RPM) ZIOO
(0 Bore (inches) S.LZS
(g) Stroke (inches) 4.315
(h) Displacement (cubic inches) 361,0
(i) Compression Ratio 8.5:1
0) Engine Type Four Cylinder, Direct Drive,
Horizontally Opposed with Fuel Injection
1.7 PROPELLER
(a) Number of Propellers
(b) PropellerManufacturer
(c) Model
(d) Number of Blades
(e) Propeller Diameter (inches)
(1) Maximum
(2) Minimum
(0 Propeller Type
1..9 FUEL
AVGAS ONLY
(a) Fuel Capacity (U.S. gal.) (total)
(b) Usable Fuel (U.S. gal.) (total)
(c) Fuel
(1) Minimum Octane
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1
Sensenich
76EM8S14-0-62
2
76
76
Fixed Pitch
100 Green or 100LL Blue
Aviation Grade
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GENERAL PA-28-181 ARCHERIII
1.11 OIL
(a) Oil Capacity (U.S. quarts) 8
(b) Oil Specification Refer to latesl revision
of Lycoming Service
Instruction 1014.
(c) Oil Viscosity per Average Ambient Temperature for Starting.
Average Ambient
Temperature
MIL-L-6082B
Mineral
SAE Grade
MLL-L-22851
Ashless Dispersant
SAE Grade
60
50
40
30
20w-50
20
When operating temperatures overlap indicated ranges, use the lighter
grade oil. r-Fom--l
Refer to the latest issue of Lycoming Service
Instruction l014 (Lubricating Oil Recom-
mendations) for further information.
1.13 MAXIMUM WEIGHTS
All Temperatures
Above 80oF
Above 60'F
30'F to 90'F
0'F to 70'F
0'F to 90'F
Below l0'F
(a) Maximum Ramp Weight (lbs.)
(b) Maximum Takeoff Weight (lbs.)
(c) Maximum Landing Weight (lbs.)
(d) Maximum Weights in Baggage
Compartment (lbs.)
15W-50 or 20W-50
60
40 or 50
40
30,40 or 20W-40
20W-50 or 15W-50
30 or 20W-30
Normal
2558
2550
2550
Utility
2138
2130
2130
200
1.15 STANDARD AIRPLANE WEIGHTS
Refer to Figure 6-5 for the Standard Empty Weight and the Useful Load.
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GENERAL
1.17 BAGGAGE SPACE
(a) Compartment Volume (cubic feet)
(b) Entry Width (inches)
(c) Entry Height (inches)
24
22
20
1.21 G1000 GNSS (GPS/SBAS) NAVTGATTON SYSTEM EQUTPMENT
APPROVALS
The Garmin G1000 Integrated Avionics GNSS long range navigation system
installed in this airplane is a GPS system with a satellite Based Augmentation
System (SBAS) comprised of two TSO-C145d Class 3 approved Garmin GIA
64Ws, TSO-C146d Class 3 approved Garmin GDU Display Units (1050 and
1054), and two Garmin-approved GA36 GPS/SBAS antennas (one is aGA37 if
optional GDL 69 is installed), and GPS software version 5.1 or later approved
version. The Garmin GNSS navigation system in this aircraft is installed in
accordance with AC 20-138D. When all the equipment is operative, the Garmin
G1000 system has two independent GNSS long-range navigation systems.
Failure of any of the above equipment or the posting of 'BOTH ON GPSI' or
'BOTH ON GPS2' annunciators indicate only one operational GNSS system.
The Garmin G1000 Integrated Avionics GNSS navigation system as installed
in this airplane complies with the requirements of AC 20-138D and has
airworthiness approval for navigation using GPS and GPS/SBAS (within the
coverage of a Satellite Based Augmentation System complying with ICAO
Annex 10) for IFR en-route, terminal area, non-precision approach, and
approach procedures with vertical guidance operations.
The Garmin G1000 Integrated Avionics GNSS navigation system as installed
in this airplane complies with the equipment, performance, and functional
requirements established for the following navigation specifications.
1.19 SPECIFIC LOADINGS
(a) Wing Loading (lbs. per sq. ft.)
(b) Power Loading (lbs. per hp)
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1.21 G1OOO GNSS (GPS/SBAS) NAVIGATION SYSTEM EQUIPMENT
APPROVALS (continued)
Navigation
Specification Operational
Requirements/
Authorizations
Reference
Documents ICAO Flight
Plan Code Notes
Item 10a
Code Item 18 PNR/
RNAV 10
RNP 10
Oceanic and
Remote
Areas of
Operation
(Class II
Navigation)
GNSS FDURAIM
availability must be
verified prior to flight.
Maximum predicted
FDE/RAIM
unavailability is 34
minutes. 1
Two GNSS systems
required to be
operational, (one
GNSS system for
those routes requiring
only one long range
navigation system).
No time limit using
CNSS as the primary
navigation sensor.
Part 91, Pafi 91
subparl K, 121,125,
and 135 operators
require operational
approval.
FAA AC
20-138D.
FAA AC
90-105A.
FAA AC
9l -70B.
EASA AMC
20-12.
RAI The GPS equiprnent
as installed complies
with the requirements
for GPS primary means
of Class II navigation
in oceanic and remote
airspace without
reliance on other
long-range navigation
systems, when used
in conjunction with
the G1000 WFDE
Prediction program. I
B-RNAV /
RNAV 5
(Europe)
Must have GNSS/
SBAS capability
and availability or
GNSS RAIM/FDE
availability must
be verified prior to
flight. Maximum
predicted RAIM/ FDE
unavailability is 5
minutes. 1
This does not
constitute an
operational approval.
FAA AC
20-138D.
FAA AC
90-96A
cHc 1.
EASA AMC
20-41^.
RB2
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