05 Pilot Notes — PA-28 Warrior I

Speeds (KIAS)

Vs (stall, clean)50

Vs0 (stall, landing)45

Va (manoeuvring)88 – 111

Vfe103

Vno126

Vne160

Vr (rotate)55

Vy (best rate climb)79

Vx (best angle climb)63

Initial climb (flap 25)70

EFTO73

Best Glide73

Final approach65

1.3 Vs058.5

Demo. crosswind17 KT

Engine

VH-MSGLycoming O-320-E3D (RAM STC, 160HP @2700 RPM)

VH-ITELycoming O-320-D3G (160HP @2700 RPM)

FuelAVGAS 100LL

OilAeroshell W100, W100 plus or W15W-50

Oil dipstick range6 – 8 US quarts

Oil temp: preferable in the green before takeoff. From the POH: "Engine is warm for takeoff when throttle can be opened without engine faltering".

RPM

Warm-up1000 – 1200 RPM

Normal cruise2400 RPM

Red line2700 RPM

Max continuous (ITE)2700 RPM

Max continuous (MSG)2650 RPM

Run-up1600 RPM; max. drop 175 RPM; max difference 50 RPM

Operating Notes

Before shut downRun engine at 1000-1200 RPM during shutdown checks

ParkingNormally park with brakes off to avoid over-pressurisation due to heat soak

Flight Planning

Usable fuel180 litres

Planning rate (all flights)36 litres/hour

Endurance, full fuel300 min

YVFT minimum fuel requirement63 litres — all flights

Usable fuel to the tab64.6 litres per tank

Fuel upliftsLog on the blue card

Oil upliftsLog on the maintenance release