Piper CHEROKEE 180 C User guide

PIPER CHEROKEE 180 C
PA-28-180
Owner’s Handbook
Piper Aircraft Corporation, Vero Beach, Florida
U.S.A.

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NOTICE
THIS HANDBOOK IS NOT DESIGNED, NOR CAN ANY HANDBOOK SERVE, AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR
ADEQUATE AND COMPETENT FLIGHT INSTRUCTION, OR KNOWLEDGE OF THE CURRENT
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES, THE APPLICABLE FEDERAL AIR REGULATIONS, AND ADVISORY
CIRCULARS. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A GUIDE OF BASIC FLIGHT INSTRUCTION, NOR A
TRAINING MANUAL.
THE HANDBOOK IS DESIGNED:
1. TO HELP YOU OPERATE YOUR CHEROKEE WITH SAFETY AND CONFIDENCE.
2. TO MORE FULLY ACQUAINT YOU WITH THE BASIC PERFORMANCE AND HANDLING
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE AIRPLANE.
3. TO MORE FULLY EXPLAIN YOUR CHEROKEE’S OPERATION THAT IS PERMISSIBLE TO SET
FORTH IN THE AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL.
IF THERE IS ANY INCONSISTENCY BETWEEN THIS HANDBOOK AND THE AIRPLANE FLIGHT
MANUAL APPROVED BY THE FAA, THE AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL SHALL GOVERN.
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Revised text and illustrations shall be indicated by a black vertical line in the margin
opposite the change. A line opposite the page number will indicate that material was
relocated.
Additional copies of this manual, Part No. 753 683, may be obtained from your Piper
Dealer.
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Published by
PUBLICATIONS DEPARTMENT
Piper Aircraft Corporation
753 683
Issued: August 1964
Revised: February 2, 1979
Consolidated Information added: November 2020

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INDEX
SECTION I – SPECIFICATIONS
Page
Performance
Weights
Power Plant
Fuel and Oil
Baggage
Dimensions
Landing Gear
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
SECTION II – DESIGN INFORMATION
Page
Engine and Propeller
Structures
Landing Gear
Control Systems
Fuel System
Electrical System
Heating and Ventilating System
Cabin Features
6
6
7
7
8
10
11
13
SECTION III – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Page
Preflight
Starting Engine
Warm-Up
Ground Check
Take-Off
Climb
Stalls
Cruising
Approach and Landing
Stopping Engine
Engine Power Loss
Ground Handling and Mooring
Weight and Balance
Operating Tips
16
17
18
18
19
20
20
20
21
22
23
23
23
23

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INDEX (continued)
SECTION IV – EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Page
Introduction
Engine Power Loss During Takeoff
Engine Power Loss In Flight
Power Off Landing
Fire
Loss of Oil Pressure
Loss of Fuel Pressure
High Oil Temperature
Alternator Failure
Engine Roughness
Spins
Open Door
27
27
28
29
30
31
31
32
32
32
33
34
SECTION V – PERFORMANCE CHARTS
Page
Altitude Conversion Chart
Takeoff Distance vs Density Altitude
Rate of Climb vs Density Altitude
Range vs Density Altitude
True Airspeed and RPM vs Density Altitude
Landing Distance vs Density Altitude
Power Setting Table
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
SECTION VI – GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Page
Landing Gear Service
Brake Service
Tire Inflation
Care of Windshield and Windows
Battery Service
Fuel Requirements
Oil Requirements
Fuel System
Care of Air Filter
Leveling and Rigging
Serial Number Plate
44
45
45
46
46
46
47
48
49
49
50

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INDEX (continued)
APPENDIX – ORIGINAL PIPER AIRCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
Limitations Section
Weight and Balance Section
Current Equipment List Revision (Weight & Balance)

PIPER CHEROKEE 180 “C”
SECTION I
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SECTION I
SPECIFICATIONS

PIPER CHEROKEE 180 “C”
SECTION I
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SECTION I
SPECIFICATIONS
PERFORMANCE
Published figures are for standard airplanes flown at gross weight under
standard conditions at sea level, unless otherwise stated. Performance for a
specific airplane may vary from published figures depending upon the
equipment installed, the condition of engine, airplane and equipment,
atmospheric conditions and piloting technique. Each performance figure below
is subject to the same conditions as on the corresponding performance chart
from which it is taken in the Performance Charts Section.
Take-off Run (maximum effort, 25° flap) (ft)
Take
-off over 50-ft barrier (maximum effort, 25° flap) (ft)
Best Rate of Climb Speed (mph)
Rate of Climb (ft per min)
Service Ceiling (ft)
Absolute Ceiling (ft)
Top Speed (mph)
Cruising Speed (75% power,
Sea Level) (mph)
Cruising Range (75% power,
Sea Level) (mi) (hrs)
Cruising Speed
(75% power, 7000 ft altitude) (mph)
Cruising Range (7
5% power, 7000 ft altitude) (mi)
Optimum Cruising R
ange
(55% power, 10,000 ft., std. fuel 7.2 gph)
(mi) (hrs)
Fuel Consumption (75% power) (gph)
Stalling Speed (flaps down) (mph)
Stalling Speed (flaps up) (mph)
Landing Roll (flaps down) (ft)
Landing Roll over 50-ft barrier (ft)
720
1625
85
750
16,400
19,000
152
134
680 | 5 hrs
143
725 | 5 hrs
845 | 6.8 hrs
10
57
67
600
1150

PIPER CHEROKEE 180 “C”
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WEIGHTS
Gross Weight (lbs)
Empty Weight (Standard) (lbs)
USEFUL LOAD (Standard) (lbs)
2400
1230
1170
POWER PLANT
Engine (Lycoming)
Rated Horsepower
Rated Speed (rpm)
Bore (in.)
Stroke (in.)
Displacement (cu in.)
Compression Ratio
Dry Weight (lbs)
Oil Sump Capacity (qts)
Fuel Aviation Grade
(Minimum Octane)
(Specified Octane)
Propeller
O-360-A3A
180
2700
5.125
4.375
361.0
8.5:1
285
8
91/96
91/96
M76EMMS
FUEL AND OIL
Fuel Capacity (U.S. Gal)
Oil Capacity (qts)
Fuel, Aviation Grade (Minimum Octane)
50
8
91/96
BAGGAGE
Maximum Baggage (lbs)
Baggage Space (cu ft)
Baggage Door Size
200
17
20 x 22

PIPER CHEROKEE 180 “C”
SECTION I
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DIMENSIONS
Wing Span (ft)
Wing Area (sq ft)
Wing Loading (lbs per sq ft)
Length (ft)
Height (ft)
Power Loading (lbs per hp)
30
160
15.0
23.5
7.3
13.3
LANDING GEAR
Wheel Base (ft)
Wheel Tread (ft)
Tire Pressure (psi) Nose
Main
Tire Size Nose (4 ply rating)
Main (4 ply rating)
6.2
10
24
24
6.00 x 6
6.00 x 6
LANDING GEAR
Wheel Base (ft)
Wheel Tread (ft)
Tire Pressure (psi) Nose
Main
Tire Size Nose (4 ply rating)
Main (4 ply rating)
6.2
10
24
24
6.00 x 6
6.00 x 6

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