Piper CHEROKEE 180 User guide

CHEROKEE 180
PA-28-180
owner's Handbook
Piper Aircraft Corporation, Vero Beach, Florida
U.5. A.

NOTICE
THIS HANDBOOK IS NOT DESIGNED, NOR CAN ANY
HANDBOOK SERVE, AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR ADEQÚATE AND
COMPETENT FLIGHT INSTRÚCTION, 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 THAN IS PERMISSIBLE TO SET FORTH IN
TI-iE AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL.
IF THERE IS ANY INCONSIS'i'ENCY BETWEEN THIS
HANDBOOK AND THE AIRPLANE PLIGHT MANUAL APPROVED
BY THE F.A.A., THE FLIGHT MANUAL SHALL GOVERN.
Revised text and illustrations shall be indicated by a
black vertical lirm in the margin opposite the change.
Additional copies of this manual, Part No. 761 513,
may be obtained from your Piper Dealer.
Published by
PUBLICATIONS DEPARTMENT
Piper Aircraft Corporation
761 513
Issued: June 1972
Revised: January 1973

SECTION 1
SPECIFICATIONS
Performance .................... .......... 1
Weights ............ ...... ......... 2
PowerPlant.................... ......... 2
FuelandOil ................... ........... 2
Baggage ................... ... ......... 2
Dimensions ................................ 3
LandingGear............. .. ... ......... 3

CHEROKEE 180 SECTION I
SECTION I
SPECIFICATIONS
PERFORMANCE
Performance figures are for airplanes equipped for cross-country
transportation and flown at gross weight under standard conditions at
sea level or stated altitude. Any changes in equipment may result in
changes in performance.
Take-off Ground Run (S.L. Std., maximum effort, 25 °
flap) (ft) 720
Take-off over 50-ft Barrier S.L. Std., (maximum effort,
25°flap) (ft) 1625
Best Rate of Climb Speed (mph) 85
Rate of Climb (ft per min) 725
Service Ceiling (ft) 14,150
Absolute Ceiling (ft) 16,500
Top Speed (mph) 148
Optimum Cruise Speed (TAS) (75% power,
optimum altitude, leaned to best power) (mph) 141
Cruising Range (75% power, optimum altitude
leaned to best economy, no reserves or climb
allowance) (mi) 686
Optimum Cruising Range (55% power, 10,000 ft,
leaned to best economy, no reserves or climb
allowance (mi) 706
Stalling Speed CAS (flaps down) (mph) 61
-Stalling Speed CAS (flaps up) (mph) 68
Landing Roll S.L. Std., (flaps down) (ft) 635*
Landing Roll over 50-ft Barrier S.L. Std., (ft) 1185*
*This value applies only for the conditions indicated on the landing
distance versus density altitude chart.
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SECTION ICHEROKEE 180
SPECIFICATIONS (cont.)
WEIGHTS
Gross Weight (lbs) 2450
Empty Weight (Standard) (lbs) 1384*
USEFUL LOAD (Standard) (lbs) 1066*
POWER PLANT
Engine (Lycoming) O-360-A4A
Rated Horsepower 180
Rated Speed (rpm) 2700
Bore (in.) 5.125
Stroke (in.) 4.375
Displacement (cu in.) 361.0
Compression Ratio 8.5:1
Dry Weight (lbs) 285
Propeller 76EM8S5-0-60
FUEL AND OIL
Fuel Capacity (U.S. gal) Usable 48
Oil Capacity (qts) 8
Fuel, Aviation Grade (min octane) 100/130
BAGGAGE
Maximum Baggage (lbs) 200
Baggage Space (cu ft) 24
Baggage Door Size (in.) 20 x22
*Weight varies with each aircraft
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CHEROKEE 180 SECTION I
SPECIFICATIONS (cont.)
DIMENSIONS
Wing Span (ft) 32
Wing Area (sq ft) 170
Wing Loading (lbs per sq ft) 14.4
Length (ft) 24.0
Height (ft) 7.8
Power Loading (lbs per hp) 13.6
LANDING GEAR
Wheel Base (ft) 6.7
Wheel Tread (ft) 10
Tire Pressure (psi) Nose 24
Main 24
Tire Size Nose (4 ply rating) 6.00 x6
Main (4 ply rating) 6.00 x6
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SECTION ICHEROKEE 180
50"
3"
2.50"
10'
-24' 09"
T.ß0"
---8' 8.4"
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SECTION 11
DESIGN INFORMATION
EngineandPropeller ............ .. ......... 5
Structures.......... ..... .... .......... 5
LandingGear ........... ... ............ 6
ControlSystems ......... .... ........ 7
FuelSystem ........ ....... 7
Electrical System . . . ... . . . . .. . .. . . . . . 9
Heating and Ventilating System .... . . . ...... . .. . .13
CabinFeatures .......... . . ........ 13
Optional Equipment .... . . . . . ..... . . . 16

CHEROKEE 180 SECTION 11
SECTION 11
DESIGN INFORMATION
ENGINE AND PROPELLER
The Cherokee 180 is powered by a Lycoming O-360-A4A four
cylinder, direct drive, horizontally opposed engine rated at 180 HP at
2700 RPM. It is furnished with a starter, 60 ampere 12 volt alternator,
shielded ignition, vacuum pump drive, fuel pump, and a dry,
automotive type carburetor air filter.
The exhaust system is of the cross-over type to reduce back
pressure and improve performance, It is made entirely from stainless
steel and is equipped with dual mufflers. Aheater shroud around the
mufflers is provided to supply heat for the cabin and windshield
defrosting.
The Sensenich 76EM8S5-0-60 fixed-pitch propeller is made from a
one-piece alloy forging.
STRUCTURES
All structures are of aluminum alloy construction and are designed
to ultimate load factors well in excess of normal requirements. All
exterior surfaces are primed with etching primer and painted with
acrylic lacquer.
The wings are attached to each side of the fuselage by inserting the
butt ends of the respective main spars into aspar box carry-through
which is an integral part of the fuselage structure, providing in effect a
continuous main spar with splices at each side of the fuselage. There are
also fore and aft attachments at the rear spar and at an auxiliary front
spar.
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