Piper Archer III PA-28-181 User manual

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AIRPLANE AIRPLANE
SERIAL NO. ______________________ REGIST. NO. ___________________
PA-28-181
REPORT: VB-2749 FAA APPROVED BY: _______________________________
ERIC A. WRIGHT
O.D.A. 510620-CE
DATE OF APPROVAL: PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
DECEMBER 22, 2017 VERO BEACH, FLORIDA
ARCHER III
PA-28-181
SN 2843823, 2881001 AND UP
With Garmin G1000 System
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.

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Published by
TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS
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© 2017–2018 PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
All Rights Reserved

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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.
EXTREME CARE MUST BE EXERCISED
TO LIMIT THE USE OF THIS 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.
This handbook cannot be used for operational
purposes unless kept in a current status.
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.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING

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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
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 1-14, 2-1 through 2-18, 3-1 through 3-42,
4-1 through 4-26, 5-1 through 5-34, 6-1 through 6-12, 7-1 through 7-66, 8-1
through 8-20, 9-1 through 9-54, 10-1 through 10-2.

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Rev. 1 ii Updated copyright.
(PR180507) v Added Rev. 1 to TOC.
3-ii Revised T.O.C.
3-3 Revised Para. 3.1.
3-6 Revised Para. 3.1.
3-24 Revised Para. 3.5e.
3-30 Revised Para. 3.5e.
3-34 Revised Para. 3.5e.
4-22 Revised Para. 4.5n.
4-26 Revised Para. 4.13.
7-8 Revised Para. 7.15.
7-40 Revised Para. 7.15.
7-41 Revised Para. 7.15.
7-53 Revised Para. 7.23.
7-54 Revised Figure 7-9.
7-55 Revised Figure 7-9.
9-i Revised T.O.C.
9-9 thru Added Supplement 2.
9-18 Added pages 9-11 thru 9-18.
9-19, -20 Revised Supplement 3. ____________
9-48, -49 Revised Supplement 6, Eric A. Wright
Figure 7-9. May 7, 2018
REVISED: May 7, 2018
PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK LOG OF REVISIONS
Current Revisions to the PA-28-181 ARCHER III Pilot’s Operating Handbook,
REPORT: VB-2749 issued December 22, 2017.
Revision FAA Approval
Number and Revised Description of Revisions Signature and
Code Pages Date

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PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK LOG OF REVISIONS (continued)
Revision FAA Approval
Number and Revised Description of Revisions Signature and
Code Pages Date

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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

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1.1 Introduction ................................................................................ 1-1
1.3 Notations..................................................................................... 1-3
1.5 Engine ........................................................................................ 1-5
1.7 Propeller ..................................................................................... 1-5
1.9 Fuel ......................................................................................... 1-5
1.11 Oil ......................................................................................... 1-6
1.13 Maximum Weights ..................................................................... 1-6
1.15 Standard Airplane Weights......................................................... 1-6
1.17 Baggage Space............................................................................ 1-6
1.19 Specific Loadings ....................................................................... 1-6
1.21 G1000 GNSS (GPS/SBAS) Navigation System
Equipment Approvals............................................................ 1-7
1.23 Symbols, Abbreviations and Terminology................................. 1-9
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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 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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1.3 NOTATIONS
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.
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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THREE VIEW
Figure 1-1

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1.5 ENGINE
(a) Number of Engines 1
(b) Engine Manufacturer Lycoming
(c) Engine Model Number
(1) Fuel Injected IO-360-B4A
(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 with Fuel Injection
1.7 PROPELLER
(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
1.9 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
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1.11 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
1.13 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
1.15 STANDARD AIRPLANE WEIGHTS
Refer to Figure 6-5 for the Standard Empty Weight and the Useful Load.
1.17 BAGGAGE SPACE
(a) Compartment Volume (cubic feet) 24
(b) Entry Width (inches) 22
(c) Entry Height (inches) 20
1.19 SPECIFIC LOADINGS
(a) Wing Loading (lbs. per sq. ft.) 15.0
(b) Power Loading (lbs. per hp) 14.2

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1.21 G1000 GNSS (GPS/SBAS) NAVIGATION SYSTEM EQUIPMENT
APPROVALS
The Garmin G1000 Integrated Avionics GNSS navigation system installed
in this aircraft is a GPS system with a Satellite Based Augmentation System
(SBAS) comprised of two ETSO-145/TSO-C145d Class 3 approved Garmin
GIA 64Ws, ETSO-146/TSO-C146d Class 3 approved Garmin GDU Display
Units (1050 and 1054) and two GA36 GPS antennas (one is a GA37 if optional
GDL 69 is installed).
The Garmin G1000 Integrated Avionics GNSS navigation system as installed
in this aircraft complies with 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 enroute,
terminal area, and non-precision approach operations including those approaches
titled “GPS”, “or GPS”, and “RNAV (GPS)” approaches. The Garmin GNSS
navigation system is approved for approach procedures with vertical guidance
including “LPV” and “LNAV/VNAV”, and without vertical guidance including
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The Garmin G1000 Integrated Avionics GNSS navigation system as
installed in this aircraft complies with the equipment requirements of AC
90-105A and meets the equipment performance and functional requirements
to conduct RNP terminal departure and arrival procedures and RNP approach
procedures without RF (radius to fix) legs. Part 91 subpart K and 135 operators
require operational approval from the FAA.
The Garmin GNSS navigation system complies with the equipment
requirements of AC 90-100A for RNAV 2 and RNAV 1 operations. In
accordance with AC 90-100A, Part 91 operators (except subpart K) following the
aircraft and training guidance in AC 90-100A are authorized to fly RNAV 2 and
RNAV 1 procedures. Part 91 subpart K and 135 operators require operational
approval from the FAA.
The Garmin G1000 GNSS navigation system has been found to comply
with the requirements for GPS oceanic/remote navigation (RNP-10) without
time limitations in accordance with AC 20-138D. The Garmin GNSS navigation
system can be used without reliance on other long range navigation systems. This
does not constitute an operational approval.
The Garmin G1000 Integrated Avionics GNSS navigation system as
installed in this aircraft has been found to comply with the requirements
for primary means of navigation in oceanic/remote navigation (RNP-4) in
accordance with AC 20-138D. The G1000 can be used without reliance on other
long-range navigation systems. Additional equipment may be required to obtain
operational approval to utilize RNP-4 performance. This does not constitute an
operational approval.
Garmin International holds an FAA Type 2 Letter of Acceptance (LOA)
in accordance with AC 20-153A for database integrity, quality, and database
management practices for the Navigation database. Flight crews and operators
can view the LOA status at FlyGarmin.com then select “Type 2 LOA Status”.
Navigation information is referenced to WGS-84 reference system.
1.21 G1000 GNSS (GPS/SBAS) NAVIGATION SYSTEM EQUIPMENT
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1.23 SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS AND TERMINOLOGY
The following definitions are of symbols, abbreviations and terminology
used throughout the handbook and those which may be of added operational
significance to the pilot.
(a) General Airspeed Terminology and Symbols
CAS Calibrated Airspeed means the indicated
speed of an aircraft, corrected for position
and instrument error. Calibrated airspeed is
equal to true airspeed in standard atmosphere
at sea level.
KCAS Calibrated Airspeed expressed in Knots.
GS Ground Speed is the speed of an airplane
relative to the ground.
IAS Indicated Airspeed is the speed of an air-
craft as shown on the airspeed indicator when
corrected for instrument error. IAS values
published in this handbook assume zero
instrument error.
KIAS Indicated Airspeed expressed in Knots.
TAS True Airspeed is the airspeed of an airplane
relative to undisturbed air which is the
CAS corrected for altitude, temperature and
compressibility.
VoMaximum operating Maneuvering Speed is
the maximum speed at which application of
full available aerodynamic control will not
overstress the airplane.
VOis defined in accordance with FAR23
Amendment 45.
Vfe Maximum Flap Extended Speed is the
highest speed permissible with wing flaps in
a prescribed extended position.
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