CHEROKEE
WARRIOR
DESCRIPTION
AIRPLANE AND SYSTEMS
THE AIRPLANE
The CherokeeWarrior is a single-engine,fixed gear
monoplaneof all metalconstruction
with low semi-taperedwings.
The fuselage
provides
a spacious,four-place
interior with optional featuresto ensure
individual comfort during short or extendedcross-countryflight.
The Cherokee
Warrior can serveasa rental or crossrountry airplaneandalsoasa training
and utility airplane. Performanceand loading characteristicscombine with economical
operationto makethe Warrioraversatile
airplanein the businessor personal
aviationfields.
AIRFRAME
The primary structure,with the exceptionof the steeltubeengine
mount, steel
landing
gear struts and isolated areas, is of aluminum alloy construction. Tough fiberglass and
thermoplasficare usedextensivelyin the extremities - the wing tips, the engine
cowling, etc.-
andin nonstructural
components
throughouttheairplane.
The fuselage
is a conventional semi-monocoque
structure.On the right sideof the airplane
is a large cabindoor for ease
of entrance
andexit anda largebaggage
door to provideeffortless
loading
into the 24 cubicfoot compartment.Maintenance
hasbeenreduced
to a minimum with
advanced
fuselage
design.
The wing is a conventional
semi-tapered
designincorporatinga laminar flow, NACA
652415, airfoil section.The cantileverwings are attachedto each side of the fuselageby
insertion of the butt endsof the main sparsinto a sparbox carry-throughwhich isanintegral
part of the fuselage
structure.Thesparbox carry-through
structure,
located
undertherear
seat,
provides
in effectacontinuousmain
spar
with splicesat eachsideof thefuselage.
Therearealso
fore and aft attachments
at the rearand at an auxiliaryfront spar.Thistypeof wingstructure
provides
unobstructed cabin spacefor the rearpassengers
andallowsfor alighter wing structure
to improve
theusefulloadof theairplane.
Both aileronsand flaps are of modern,
all metalconstruction
for smoothcontrol of the
aircraft. The aileronsaretaperedto accommodatethe semi-tapered
wings.
In the fully retracted
position, the right flap locks to provide a step for cabin entry. The flaps havethree extended
positions:
10,25, and
40 degrees.
A horizontal stabilator,vertical fin, and a rudder make up the empennage.They utilize a
lightweight metal construction with fiberglass
tips.
AIRPIJ\NE AND SYSTEMS
REVISED:
JULY 14.1975 2-l
