Piper ARCHER III Owner's manual

ARCHER III
PA-28-181
SN 2843001 AND UP
PILOT'S
OPERATING
HANDBOOK
AND
FAA APPROVED
AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL
FAA APPROVED IN NORMAL AND UTILITY CATEGORIES BASED ON CAR 3. THIS
HANDBOOK INCLUDES THE MATERIAL REQUIRED TO BE FURNISHED TO THE PILOT
BY CAR 3 AND CONSTITUTES THE APPROVED AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL AND MUST
BE CARRIED IN THE AIRPLANE AT ALL TIMES.
AIRPLANE AIRPLANE
SERIAL NO. ________________________ REGIST. NO. _____________________
PA-28-181
REPORT: VB-1611 FAA APPROVED BY:
PETER E. PECK
D.O.A. NO. SO-1
DATE OF APPROVAL: THE NEW PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
JULY 12, 1995 VERO BEACH, FLORIDA
ARCHER III
PA-28-181
SN 2843001 AND UP
PILOT'S
OPERATING
HANDBOOK
AND
FAA APPROVED
AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL
FAA APPROVED IN NORMAL AND UTILITY CATEGORIES BASED ON CAR 3. THIS
HANDBOOK INCLUDES THE MATERIAL REQUIRED TO BE FURNISHED TO THE PILOT
BY CAR 3 AND CONSTITUTES THE APPROVED AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL AND MUST
BE CARRIED IN THE AIRPLANE AT ALL TIMES.
AIRPLANE AIRPLANE
SERIAL NO. ________________________ REGIST. NO. _____________________
PA-28-181
REPORT: VB-1611 FAA APPROVED BY:
PETER E. PECK
D.O.A. NO. SO-1
DATE OF APPROVAL: THE NEW PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
JULY 12, 1995 VERO BEACH, FLORIDA

REPORT: VB-1611
ii
REPORT: VB-1611
ii
WARNING
EXTREME CARE MUST BE EXERCISED TO LIMIT THE USE OF
THIS HANDBOOK TO APPLICABLE AIRCRAFT. THIS HAND-
BOOK IS VALID FOR USE WITH THE AIRPLANE IDENTIFIED
ON THE FACE OF THE TITLE PAGE. SUBSEQUENT REVISIONS
SUPPLIED BY PIPER MUST BE PROPERLY INSERTED.
Published by
PUBLICATIONS DEPARTMENT
Issued: July 12, 1995
© 1995 THE NEW PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
All Rights Reserved
WARNING
EXTREME CARE MUST BE EXERCISED TO LIMIT THE USE OF
THIS HANDBOOK TO APPLICABLE AIRCRAFT. THIS HAND-
BOOK IS VALID FOR USE WITH THE AIRPLANE IDENTIFIED
ON THE FACE OF THE TITLE PAGE. SUBSEQUENT REVISIONS
SUPPLIED BY PIPER MUST BE PROPERLY INSERTED.
Published by
PUBLICATIONS DEPARTMENT
Issued: July 12, 1995
© 1995 THE NEW PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
All Rights Reserved

ISSUED: JULY 12, 1995 REPORT: VB-1611
REVISED: JANUARY 5, 2004 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.
WARNING
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.
ISSUED: JULY 12, 1995 REPORT: VB-1611
REVISED: JANUARY 5, 2004 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.
WARNING
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.

REPORT: VB-1611 ISSUED: JULY 12, 1995
iv REVISED: JANUARY 5, 2004
REPORT: VB-1611 ISSUED: JULY 12, 1995
iv REVISED: JANUARY 5, 2004
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 licensed 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
the same common numbered page.
II. Identification of Revised Material
Revised text and illustrations are indicated by a black vertical line located
along the outside margin of each revised page opposite the revised, added, or
deleted information. A black vertical line next to the page number indicates that
an entire page has been changed or added.
Black vertical lines indicate current revisions only. Correction of typographical
or grammatical errors or the physical relocation of information on a page will not
be indicated by a symbol.
ORIGINAL PAGES ISSUED
The original pages issued for this handbook prior to revision are given
below:
Title, ii through viii, 1-1 through 1-18, 2-1 through 2-10, 3-1 through 3-16,
4-1 through 4-28, 5-1 through 5-34, 6-1 through 6-12, 7-1 through 7-26, 8-1
through 8-20, 9-1 through 9-14, 10-1 through 10-2.
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 licensed 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
the same common numbered page.
II. Identification of Revised Material
Revised text and illustrations are indicated by a black vertical line located
along the outside margin of each revised page opposite the revised, added, or
deleted information. A black vertical line next to the page number indicates that
an entire page has been changed or added.
Black vertical lines indicate current revisions only. Correction of typographical
or grammatical errors or the physical relocation of information on a page will not
be indicated by a symbol.
ORIGINAL PAGES ISSUED
The original pages issued for this handbook prior to revision are given
below:
Title, ii through viii, 1-1 through 1-18, 2-1 through 2-10, 3-1 through 3-16,
4-1 through 4-28, 5-1 through 5-34, 6-1 through 6-12, 7-1 through 7-26, 8-1
through 8-20, 9-1 through 9-14, 10-1 through 10-2.

Rev. 1 v Added Rev. 1 to L of R page.
(PR961118) 4-27 Revised para. 4.43.
5-3 Revised para. 5.5 (a)(6).
5-7 Revised para. 5.5 (g)(1)
5-26 Revised fig. 5-27.
5-27 Revised fig. 5-27a.
5-28 Revised fig. 5-29. Peter E. Peck
5-29 Revised fig. 5-29a.
8-14 Revised para. 8.21.(c) Nov. 18, 1996
Date
Rev. 2 v Added Rev. 2 to L of R page.
(PR970403) 5-4 Revised para. 5.5 (b)(5).
5-28 Revised fig. 5-29.
5-29 Revised fig. 5-29a.
5-32 Revised fig. 5-35.
5-33 Revised fig. 5-37.
7-i Rev. TOC.
7-27 Added para. 7.39.
7-28 Added blank page.
9-15 Added Supplement 4
thru Bendix/King KLN89 (B)
9-26 GPS Nav. System
9-27 Added Supplement 5
thru Bendix/King KX 155A
9-38 Comm/Nav System Peter E. Peck
9-39 Added Supplement 6
9-40 Added blank page. APRIL 3, 1997
Date
PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK LOG OF REVISIONS
REPORT: VB-1611
v
Current Revisions to the PA-28-181 ARCHER III Pilot's Operating Handbook,
REPORT: VB-1611 issued July 12, 1995.
Revision FAA Approval
Number and Revised Description of Revisions Signature and
Code Pages Date
Rev. 1 v Added Rev. 1 to L of R page.
(PR961118) 4-27 Revised para. 4.43.
5-3 Revised para. 5.5 (a)(6).
5-7 Revised para. 5.5 (g)(1)
5-26 Revised fig. 5-27.
5-27 Revised fig. 5-27a.
5-28 Revised fig. 5-29. Peter E. Peck
5-29 Revised fig. 5-29a.
8-14 Revised para. 8.21.(c) Nov. 18, 1996
Date
Rev. 2 v Added Rev. 2 to L of R page.
(PR970403) 5-4 Revised para. 5.5 (b)(5).
5-28 Revised fig. 5-29.
5-29 Revised fig. 5-29a.
5-32 Revised fig. 5-35.
5-33 Revised fig. 5-37.
7-i Rev. TOC.
7-27 Added para. 7.39.
7-28 Added blank page.
9-15 Added Supplement 4
thru Bendix/King KLN89 (B)
9-26 GPS Nav. System
9-27 Added Supplement 5
thru Bendix/King KX 155A
9-38 Comm/Nav System Peter E. Peck
9-39 Added Supplement 6
9-40 Added blank page. APRIL 3, 1997
Date
PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK LOG OF REVISIONS
REPORT: VB-1611
v
Current Revisions to the PA-28-181 ARCHER III Pilot's Operating Handbook,
REPORT: VB-1611 issued July 12, 1995.
Revision FAA Approval
Number and Revised Description of Revisions Signature and
Code Pages Date

REPORT: VB-1611 ISSUED: JULY 12, 1995
vi REVISED: NOVEMBER 6, 1998
REPORT: VB-1611 ISSUED: JULY 12, 1995
vi REVISED: NOVEMBER 6, 1998
Rev. 3 vi Added Rev. 3 to L of R page.
(PR980312) 5-18 Revised fig. 5-15. Peter E. Peck
9-39 Revised header & title.
9-40 Revised header. March 12, 1998
Date
Rev. 4
(PR980331) vi Added Rev. 4 to L of R page.
5-14 Revised Fig. 5-7.
5-15 Revised Fig. 5-9.
5-16 Revised Fig. 5-11.
5-17 Revised Fig. 5-13.
5-18 Revised Fig. 5-15.
5-19 Revised Fig. 5-17.
5-20 Revised Fig. 5-19.
5-30 Revised Fig. 5-31. Peter E. Peck
5-32 Revised Fig. 5-35.
5-33 Revised Fig. 5-37. March 31, 1998
Date
Rev. 5 vi Added Rev. 5 to L of R page.
(PR981106) 4-10 Revised para. 4.5.
4-11 Revised para. 4.5.
4-22 Revised para. 4.23.
5-13 Revised Fig. 5-5.
5-15 Revised Fig. 5-9.
5-17 Revised Fig. 5-13.
5-31 Revised Fig. 5-33.
9-i Revised T of C.
9-41 Added Supplement 7 - Peter E. Peck
thru Garmin GNS 430 Nav/Comm.
9-48 Nov. 6, 1998
Date
PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK LOG OF REVISIONS
Revision FAA Approval
Number and Revised Description of Revisions Signature and
Code Pages Date
Rev. 3 vi Added Rev. 3 to L of R page.
(PR980312) 5-18 Revised fig. 5-15. Peter E. Peck
9-39 Revised header & title.
9-40 Revised header. March 12, 1998
Date
Rev. 4
(PR980331) vi Added Rev. 4 to L of R page.
5-14 Revised Fig. 5-7.
5-15 Revised Fig. 5-9.
5-16 Revised Fig. 5-11.
5-17 Revised Fig. 5-13.
5-18 Revised Fig. 5-15.
5-19 Revised Fig. 5-17.
5-20 Revised Fig. 5-19.
5-30 Revised Fig. 5-31. Peter E. Peck
5-32 Revised Fig. 5-35.
5-33 Revised Fig. 5-37. March 31, 1998
Date
Rev. 5 vi Added Rev. 5 to L of R page.
(PR981106) 4-10 Revised para. 4.5.
4-11 Revised para. 4.5.
4-22 Revised para. 4.23.
5-13 Revised Fig. 5-5.
5-15 Revised Fig. 5-9.
5-17 Revised Fig. 5-13.
5-31 Revised Fig. 5-33.
9-i Revised T of C.
9-41 Added Supplement 7 - Peter E. Peck
thru Garmin GNS 430 Nav/Comm.
9-48 Nov. 6, 1998
Date
PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK LOG OF REVISIONS
Revision FAA Approval
Number and Revised Description of Revisions Signature and
Code Pages Date

Rev. 6 vi-a Added page.
(PR981218) vi-b Added page.
9-i Revised T of C. Peter E. Peck
9-49 Added page.
9-50 Added page. Dec. 18, 1998
Date
Rev. 7 vi-a Added Rev. 7 to L of R.
(PR991206) 5-23 Revised Fig. 5-20b.
9-i Revised T of C.
9-51 Added pages Christina L. Marsh
thru and Supplement 9.
9-52 Dec. 6, 1999
Date
Rev. 8 vi-a Added Rev. 8 to L of R.
(PR000714) 9-i Revised T of C.
9-47 Revised Section 4.
9-53 Added pages
thru and Supplement 10.
9-58
9-59 Added pages
thru and Supplement 11.
9-62
9-63 Added pages Christina L. Marsh
thru and Supplement 12.
9-70 July 14, 2000
Date
Rev. 9 vi-a Added Rev. 9 to L of R.
(PR010102) vi-b Added Rev. 9 to L of R.
9-i Revised T of C.
9-71 Added pages
thru and Supplement 13.
9-80
PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK LOG OF REVISIONS
ISSUED: JULY 12, 1995 REPORT: VB-1611
REVISED: JANUARY 2, 2001 vi-a
Revision FAA Approval
Number and Revised Description of Revisions Signature and
Code Pages Date
PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK LOG OF REVISIONS
Rev. 6 vi-a Added page.
(PR981218) vi-b Added page.
9-i Revised T of C. Peter E. Peck
9-49 Added page.
9-50 Added page. Dec. 18, 1998
Date
Rev. 7 vi-a Added Rev. 7 to L of R.
(PR991206) 5-23 Revised Fig. 5-20b.
9-i Revised T of C.
9-51 Added pages Christina L. Marsh
thru and Supplement 9.
9-52 Dec. 6, 1999
Date
Rev. 8 vi-a Added Rev. 8 to L of R.
(PR000714) 9-i Revised T of C.
9-47 Revised Section 4.
9-53 Added pages
thru and Supplement 10.
9-58
9-59 Added pages
thru and Supplement 11.
9-62
9-63 Added pages Christina L. Marsh
thru and Supplement 12.
9-70 July 14, 2000
Date
Rev. 9 vi-a Added Rev. 9 to L of R.
(PR010102) vi-b Added Rev. 9 to L of R.
9-i Revised T of C.
9-71 Added pages
thru and Supplement 13.
9-80
Revision FAA Approval
Number and Revised Description of Revisions Signature and
Code Pages Date
ISSUED: JULY 12, 1995 REPORT: VB-1611
REVISED: JANUARY 2, 2001 vi-a

Rev. 9 9-81 Added pages
(PR010102) thru and Supplement 14.
continued 9-82
9-83 Added pages
thru and Supplement 15.
9-88
9-89 Added pages
thru and Supplement 16.
9-94
9-95 Added pages Christina L. Marsh
thru and Supplement 17.
9-98 Jan. 2, 2001
Date
Rev. 10 vi-b Added Rev. 10 to L of R.
(PR020415) 3-4 Revised para. 3.5.
4-7 Revised para. 4.5.
4-8 Revised para. 4.5.
4-9 Revised para. 4.5. Albert J. Mill
4-18 Revised para. 4.13.
4-19 Revised para. 4.13. April 15, 2002
Date
Rev. 11 iii Added Warning and moved
(PR040105) info. to page iv.
iv Moved info. from page iii.
vi-b Added Rev. 11 to L of R.
vi-c Added page
and Rev. 11 to L of R.
vi-d Added page.
8-1 Moved info. to page 8-1b and
revised para. 8.1.
8-1a Added page and
revised para. 8.1.
PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK LOG OF REVISIONS
REPORT: VB-1611 ISSUED: JULY 12, 1995
vi-b REVISED: JANUARY 5, 2004
Revision FAA Approval
Number and Revised Description of Revisions Signature and
Code Pages Date
Rev. 9 9-81 Added pages
(PR010102) thru and Supplement 14.
continued 9-82
9-83 Added pages
thru and Supplement 15.
9-88
9-89 Added pages
thru and Supplement 16.
9-94
9-95 Added pages Christina L. Marsh
thru and Supplement 17.
9-98 Jan. 2, 2001
Date
Rev. 10 vi-b Added Rev. 10 to L of R.
(PR020415) 3-4 Revised para. 3.5.
4-7 Revised para. 4.5.
4-8 Revised para. 4.5.
4-9 Revised para. 4.5. Albert J. Mill
4-18 Revised para. 4.13.
4-19 Revised para. 4.13. April 15, 2002
Date
Rev. 11 iii Added Warning and moved
(PR040105) info. to page iv.
iv Moved info. from page iii.
vi-b Added Rev. 11 to L of R.
vi-c Added page
and Rev. 11 to L of R.
vi-d Added page.
8-1 Moved info. to page 8-1b and
revised para. 8.1.
8-1a Added page and
revised para. 8.1.
PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK LOG OF REVISIONS
REPORT: VB-1611 ISSUED: JULY 12, 1995
vi-b REVISED: JANUARY 5, 2004
Revision FAA Approval
Number and Revised Description of Revisions Signature and
Code Pages Date

PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK LOG OF REVISIONS
ISSUED: JULY 12, 1995 REPORT: VB-1611
REVISED: SEPTEMBER 12, 2005 vi-c
Rev. 11 8-1b Added page and moved info.
(PR040105) from pages 8-1 and 8-2.
continued 8-2 Moved info. to page 8-1b and
revised para. 8.3.
9-i Revised T of C. Albert J. Mill
9-99 Added pages
thru and Supplement 18. Jan. 5, 2004
9-102 Date
Rev. 12 vi-c Added Rev. 12 to L of R.
(PR040614) 9-i Revised T of C.
9-103 Added pages
thru and Supplement 19. Albert J. Mill
9-110 June 14, 2004
Rev. 13 vi-c Added Rev. 13 to L of R.
(PR041007) 9-i Revised T of C.
9-111 Added pages
thru and Supplement 20.
9-128
9-129 Added pages
thru and Supplement 21.
9-132 Linda J. Dicken
October 7, 2004
Rev. 14 vi-c Added Rev. 14 to L of R.
(PR050912) 9-i Revised T of C.
9-111 Revised Supplement 20.
thru
9-138
9-139 Revised page numbers.
thru
9-142
9-143 Added pages
thru and Supplement 22. Linda J. Dicken
9-152 Sept. 12, 2005
Revision FAA Approval
Number and Revised Description of Revisions Signature
Code Pages and Date
PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK LOG OF REVISIONS
ISSUED: JULY 12, 1995 REPORT: VB-1611
REVISED: SEPTEMBER 12, 2005 vi-c
Rev. 11 8-1b Added page and moved info.
(PR040105) from pages 8-1 and 8-2.
continued 8-2 Moved info. to page 8-1b and
revised para. 8.3.
9-i Revised T of C. Albert J. Mill
9-99 Added pages
thru and Supplement 18. Jan. 5, 2004
9-102 Date
Rev. 12 vi-c Added Rev. 12 to L of R.
(PR040614) 9-i Revised T of C.
9-103 Added pages
thru and Supplement 19. Albert J. Mill
9-110 June 14, 2004
Rev. 13 vi-c Added Rev. 13 to L of R.
(PR041007) 9-i Revised T of C.
9-111 Added pages
thru and Supplement 20.
9-128
9-129 Added pages
thru and Supplement 21.
9-132 Linda J. Dicken
October 7, 2004
Rev. 14 vi-c Added Rev. 14 to L of R.
(PR050912) 9-i Revised T of C.
9-111 Revised Supplement 20.
thru
9-138
9-139 Revised page numbers.
thru
9-142
9-143 Added pages
thru and Supplement 22. Linda J. Dicken
9-152 Sept. 12, 2005
Revision FAA Approval
Number and Revised Description of Revisions Signature
Code Pages and Date

PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK LOG OF REVISIONS
REPORT: VB-1611 ISSUED: JULY 12, 1995
vi-d REVISED: APRIL 11, 2008
Revision FAA Approval
Number and Revised Description of Revisions Signature
Code Pages and Date
PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK LOG OF REVISIONS
REPORT: VB-1611 ISSUED: JULY 12, 1995
vi-d REVISED: APRIL 11, 2008
Revision FAA Approval
Number and Revised Description of Revisions Signature
Code Pages and Date
Rev. 15 vi-d Added Rev. 15 to L of R.
(PR051128) 9-116 Revised Section 3.
9-119 Revised Section 3. Linda J. Dicken
9-123 Revised Section 3. Nov. 28, 2005
Rev. 16 vi-d Added Rev. 16 to L of R.
(PR060109) 9-i Revised T of C.
9-111 Revised Supplement 20.
thru Linda J. Dicken
9-138 Jan. 9, 2006
Rev. 17 vi-d Added Rev. 17 to L of R.
(PR060214) 9-ii Revised T of C.
9-116 Revised Section 3.
9-119 Revised Section 3.
9-120 Revised Section 3.
9-123 Revised Section 3.
9-124 Revised Section 3.
9-153 Added pages
thru and Supplement 23. Linda J. Dicken
9-188 Feb. 14, 2006
Rev. 18 vi-d Added Rev. 18 to L of R.
(PR060411) 9-131 Revised Section 7A. Linda J. Dicken
9-179 Revised Section 7A. April 11, 2006
Rev. 19 vi-d Added Rev. 19 to L of R.
(PR070129) 8-20 Revised para. 8.29. Linda J. Dicken
Jan. 29, 2007
Rev. 20 vi-d Added Rev. 20 to L of R.
(PR080411) 9-155 Revised Supp 23, Section 1.
9-164 Revised Supp 23, Section 3.
9-178 Revised Supp 23, Section 4.
9-186 Revised Supp 23, Section 7B.
Albert J. Mill
April 11, 2008
Rev. 15 vi-d Added Rev. 15 to L of R.
(PR051128) 9-116 Revised Section 3.
9-119 Revised Section 3. Linda J. Dicken
9-123 Revised Section 3. Nov. 28, 2005
Rev. 16 vi-d Added Rev. 16 to L of R.
(PR060109) 9-i Revised T of C.
9-111 Revised Supplement 20.
thru Linda J. Dicken
9-138 Jan. 9, 2006
Rev. 17 vi-d Added Rev. 17 to L of R.
(PR060214) 9-ii Revised T of C.
9-116 Revised Section 3.
9-119 Revised Section 3.
9-120 Revised Section 3.
9-123 Revised Section 3.
9-124 Revised Section 3.
9-153 Added pages
thru and Supplement 23. Linda J. Dicken
9-188 Feb. 14, 2006
Rev. 18 vi-d Added Rev. 18 to L of R.
(PR060411) 9-131 Revised Section 7A. Linda J. Dicken
9-179 Revised Section 7A. April 11, 2006
Rev. 19 vi-d Added Rev. 19 to L of R.
(PR070129) 8-20 Revised para. 8.29. Linda J. Dicken
Jan. 29, 2007
Rev. 20 vi-d Added Rev. 20 to L of R.
(PR080411) 9-155 Revised Supp 23, Section 1.
9-164 Revised Supp 23, Section 3.
9-178 Revised Supp 23, Section 4.
9-186 Revised Supp 23, Section 7B.
Albert J. Mill
April 11, 2008

PA-28-181Archer III
Rev. 21 v-e,f Added new pages to L of R.
(PR081015) vi-e Added Rev. 21 to L of R.
9-ii Added Supplements 24 and Albert J. Mill
25 to Section 9 TOC. Oct. 15, 2008
9-189 Added Supplements 24 and
thru 25 to Section 9.
9-202
Rev. 22 vi-e Added Rev. 22 to L of R.
(PR090615) 4-7 Revise Note in Para. 4.5.
4-17 Revise Note in Para. 4.9.
8-1b Revised text in Para. 8.1. Albert J. Mill
9-112 Revised text in Para. 8.1. June 15, 2009
9-154 Revised text in Para. 8.1.
Rev. 23 vi-e Added Rev. 23 to L of R.
(PR100205) 4-23 Revised Para. 4.27.
7-13 Revised Para. 7.19.
7-15 Revised callouts for
Instrument Panel.
9-ii Added Supplements 26 and
27 to TOC.
9-203 Added pages.
thru
9-206
Rev. 24 vi-e,f Added Rev. 24 to L of R.
(PR100729) 2-8 Added Note to Para. 2.25.
7-25 Revised Para. 7.37.
7-26 Revised Para. 7.37.
9-ii Revised T.O.C.
9-205 Revised Supplement 27.
9-206 Revised Supplement 27.
9-207 Added pages. Albert J. Mill
thru July 29, 2010
9-216
ISSUED: JULY 12, 1995 REPORT: VB-1611
REVISED: JULY 29, 2010 vi-e
PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK LOG OF REVISIONS
Revision FAA Approved
Number and Revised Description of Revisions Signature
Code Pages and Date
Albert J. Mill
February 5, 2010
PA-28-181Archer III
Rev. 21 v-e,f Added new pages to L of R.
(PR081015) vi-e Added Rev. 21 to L of R.
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4-17 Revise Note in Para. 4.9.
8-1b Revised text in Para. 8.1. Albert J. Mill
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9-154 Revised text in Para. 8.1.
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(PR100205) 4-23 Revised Para. 4.27.
7-13 Revised Para. 7.19.
7-15 Revised callouts for
Instrument Panel.
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27 to TOC.
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(PR100729) 2-8 Added Note to Para. 2.25.
7-25 Revised Para. 7.37.
7-26 Revised Para. 7.37.
9-ii Revised T.O.C.
9-205 Revised Supplement 27.
9-206 Revised Supplement 27.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 GENERAL
SECTION 2 LIMITATIONS
SECTION 3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
SECTION 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES
SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE
SECTION 6 WEIGHT AND BALANCE
SECTION 7 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OF
THE AIRPLANE AND ITS SYSTEMS
SECTION 8 AIRPLANE HANDLING, SERVICING
AND MAINTENANCE
SECTION 9 SUPPLEMENTS
SECTION 10 OPERATING TIPS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 GENERAL
SECTION 2 LIMITATIONS
SECTION 3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
SECTION 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES
SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE
SECTION 6 WEIGHT AND BALANCE
SECTION 7 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OF
THE AIRPLANE AND ITS SYSTEMS
SECTION 8 AIRPLANE HANDLING, SERVICING
AND MAINTENANCE
SECTION 9 SUPPLEMENTS
SECTION 10 OPERATING TIPS

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Paragraph Page
No. No.
1.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 1-1
1.3 Engines......................................................................................... 1-3
1.5 Propellers...................................................................................... 1-3
1.7 Fuel ............................................................................................. 1-3
1.9 Oil ............................................................................................... 1-4
1.11 Maximum Weights ....................................................................... 1-4
1.13 Standard Airplane Weights........................................................... 1-4
1.15 Baggage Space ............................................................................. 1-5
1.17 Specific Loadings......................................................................... 1-5
1.19 Symbols, Abbreviations and Terminology................................... 1-6
1.21 Conversion Factors....................................................................... 1-12
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1.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 1-1
1.3 Engines......................................................................................... 1-3
1.5 Propellers...................................................................................... 1-3
1.7 Fuel ............................................................................................. 1-3
1.9 Oil ............................................................................................... 1-4
1.11 Maximum Weights ....................................................................... 1-4
1.13 Standard Airplane Weights........................................................... 1-4
1.15 Baggage Space ............................................................................. 1-5
1.17 Specific Loadings......................................................................... 1-5
1.19 Symbols, Abbreviations and Terminology................................... 1-6
1.21 Conversion Factors....................................................................... 1-12
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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./C.A.R. It also contains supplemental data
supplied by the 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 arrangement 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 (arabic) sections, each
provided with a ``finger-tip’’ tab divider for quick reference. The limitations
and emergency procedures have been placed ahead of the normal proce-dures,
performance and other sections to provide easier access to informa-tion 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.
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./C.A.R. It also contains supplemental data
supplied by the 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 arrangement 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 (arabic) sections, each
provided with a ``finger-tip’’ tab divider for quick reference. The limitations
and emergency procedures have been placed ahead of the normal proce-dures,
performance and other sections to provide easier access to informa-tion 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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THREE VIEW THREE VIEW

1.3 ENGINES
(a) Number of Engines 1
(b) Engine Manufacturer Lycoming
(c) Engine Model Number O-360-A4M
(d) Takeoff Power (BHP) 180
(e) Takeoff Power Engine
Speed (RPM) 2700
(f) Bore (inches) 5.125
(g) Stroke (inches) 4.375
(h) Displacement (cubic inches) 361.0
(i) Compression Ratio 8.5:1
(j) Engine Type Four Cylinder, Direct
Drive, Horizontally
Opposed, Air Cooled
1.5 PROPELLERS
(a) Number of Propellers 1
(b) Propeller Manufacturer Sensenich
(c) Model 76EM8S14-0-62
(d) Number of Blades 2
(e) Propeller Diameter (inches)
(1) Maximum 76
(2) Minimum 76
(f) Propeller Type Fixed Pitch
1.7 FUEL
AVGAS ONLY
(a) Fuel Capacity (U.S. gal.) (total) 50
(b) Usable Fuel (U.S. gal.) (total) 48
(c) Fuel
(1) Minimum Octane 100 Green or 100LL Blue
Aviation Grade
(2) Alternate Fuel Refer to latest issue of
Lycoming Instruction No. 1070.
1.3 ENGINES
(a) Number of Engines 1
(b) Engine Manufacturer Lycoming
(c) Engine Model Number O-360-A4M
(d) Takeoff Power (BHP) 180
(e) Takeoff Power Engine
Speed (RPM) 2700
(f) Bore (inches) 5.125
(g) Stroke (inches) 4.375
(h) Displacement (cubic inches) 361.0
(i) Compression Ratio 8.5:1
(j) Engine Type Four Cylinder, Direct
Drive, Horizontally
Opposed, Air Cooled
1.5 PROPELLERS
(a) Number of Propellers 1
(b) Propeller Manufacturer Sensenich
(c) Model 76EM8S14-0-62
(d) Number of Blades 2
(e) Propeller Diameter (inches)
(1) Maximum 76
(2) Minimum 76
(f) Propeller Type Fixed Pitch
1.7 FUEL
AVGAS ONLY
(a) Fuel Capacity (U.S. gal.) (total) 50
(b) Usable Fuel (U.S. gal.) (total) 48
(c) Fuel
(1) Minimum Octane 100 Green or 100LL Blue
Aviation Grade
(2) Alternate Fuel Refer to latest issue of
Lycoming Instruction No. 1070.
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1.9 OIL
(a) Oil Capacity (U.S. quarts) 8
(b) Oil Specification Refer to latest issue
of Lycoming Service
Instruction 1014.
(c) Oil Viscosity per Average Ambient
Temp. for Starting
Single Multi
(1) Above 60°F S.A.E. 50 S.A.E. 40 or 50
(2) 30°F to 90°F S.A.E. 40 S.A.E. 40
(3) 0°F to 70°F S.A.E. 30 S.A.E. 40 or
20W-30
(4) Below 10°F S.A.E. 20 S.A.E. 20W-30
1.11 MAXIMUM WEIGHTS
Normal Utility
(a) Maximum Ramp Weight (lbs.) 2558 2138
(b) Maximum Takeoff Weight (lbs.) 2550 2130
(c) Maximum Landing Weight (lbs.) 2550 2130
(d) Maximum Weights in Baggage
Compartment (lbs.) 200 0
1.13 STANDARD AIRPLANE WEIGHTS
Refer to Figure 6-5 for the Standard Empty Weight and the Useful Load.
1.9 OIL
(a) Oil Capacity (U.S. quarts) 8
(b) Oil Specification Refer to latest issue
of Lycoming Service
Instruction 1014.
(c) Oil Viscosity per Average Ambient
Temp. for Starting
Single Multi
(1) Above 60°F S.A.E. 50 S.A.E. 40 or 50
(2) 30°F to 90°F S.A.E. 40 S.A.E. 40
(3) 0°F to 70°F S.A.E. 30 S.A.E. 40 or
20W-30
(4) Below 10°F S.A.E. 20 S.A.E. 20W-30
1.11 MAXIMUM WEIGHTS
Normal Utility
(a) Maximum Ramp Weight (lbs.) 2558 2138
(b) Maximum Takeoff Weight (lbs.) 2550 2130
(c) Maximum Landing Weight (lbs.) 2550 2130
(d) Maximum Weights in Baggage
Compartment (lbs.) 200 0
1.13 STANDARD AIRPLANE WEIGHTS
Refer to Figure 6-5 for the Standard Empty Weight and the Useful Load.