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Page 1: ...CHEROKEE LANCE INFORMATION MANUAL Cherokee Lance PA 32R 300 HANDBOOK PART NO 761 633...

Page 2: ...Published by PUBLICATIONS DEPARTMENT Piper Aircraft Corporation Issued August 20 1976 REPORT VB 840...

Page 3: ...s will replace only pages with the same page number 2 Insert all additional pages in proper numerical order within each section 3 Page numbers followed by a small letter shall be inserted in direct se...

Page 4: ...i Revised para 4 33 page no 4 7 Added Caution to para 4 9 relocated material to page 4 8 4 8 Added relocated material from page 4 7 4 15 Added Note to para 4 31 relocated material to page 4 16 4 16 Ad...

Page 5: ...47 6 47 Added items from pg 6 46 added new items relocated items to pg 6 48 6 48 Added items from pg 6 47 added new items 6 49 Revised item nos added new items revised item 273 6 53 Revised item nos...

Page 6: ...Evans 8 11 Revised item 8 21 b Jan 25 1979 Rev 6 761 633 iii Revised aircraft serial number applicability PR800808 2 2 Revised para 2 5 4 5 Revised info Re eedd paa 4 c 6 3 Revised para 6 3 a 3 Ward E...

Page 7: ...evised para 3 13 D H Trompler 3 10 Nov 26 1985 Rev 9 761 633 2 8 Revised para 2 25 PR870131 3 3 Revised para 3 3 3 4 3 7 Revised para 3 9 3 9 Revised para 3 13 3 10 3 12 Revised para 3 23 and 3 27 Add...

Page 8: ...Approval Number and Pages Description of Revision Signature and Code Date Rev 11 761 633 3 4 Revised Emergency Landing Gear Extension PR900920 checklist 3 9 Revised para 3 13 g 3 12 Revised para 3 27...

Page 9: ...NCYPROCEDURES SECTION 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE SECTION 6 WEIGHTAND BALANCE SECTION 7 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OF THE AIRPLANE ANDITS SYSTEMS SECTION 8 AIRPLANE HANDLING SERVICINGAND...

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Page 11: ...ion 1 1 1 3 Engines 1 3 1 5 Propeller 1 3 1 7 Fuel 1 3 1 9 Oil 1 3 1 11 Maximum Weights 1 4 1 13 Standard Airplane Weights 1 4 1 15 Baggage Space 1 4 1 17 Specific Loading 1 4 1 19 Symbols Abbreviatio...

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Page 13: ...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...

Page 14: ...PER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION GENERAL PA 32R 300 CHEROKEE LANCE Wing Area sq ft 174 5 Min Turning Radius ft 37 75 frompivot point to wingtip 3ti it 118 07 THREE VIEW Figure 1 1 REPORT VB 840 ISSUED AUGUST...

Page 15: ...del HC C2YK 1 F f Propeller Diameter inches 1 Maximum 80 2 Minimum 78 5 g Propeller Type Constant Speed Hydraulically Actuated 1 7 FUEL AVGAS ONLY a Fuel Capacity U S gal total 98 b Usable Fuel U S ga...

Page 16: ...l Load lbs The difference between the Maximum Takeoff Weight and the Standard Empty Weight 1620 1 15 BAGGAGE SPACE FORWARD AFT a Compartment Volume cubicfeet 7 0 17 3 b Entry Width inches 16 0 48 0 c...

Page 17: ...ndicated Airspeed expressed in Knots M Mach Number is the ratio of true airspeed to the speed of sound TAS True Airspeed is the airspeed of an airplane relative to undisturbed air which is the CAS cor...

Page 18: ...ich the temperature is 56 5 C 69 7 F is 0 00198 C 0 003564 F per foot and zero above that altitude OAT Outside Air Temperature is the free air static temperature obtained either from inflight temperat...

Page 19: ...rtion of a climb to the horizontal distance traversed in the same time interval Demonstrated Crosswind The demonstrated crosswind velocity is the velocity of the Velocity crosswind component for which...

Page 20: ...e s individual moments and dividing the sum by the total weight C G Limits The extreme center of gravity locations within which the airplane must be operated at a given weight UsableFuel Fuel availabl...

Page 21: ...PIPER AIRCRAFI CORPORATION SECTION 1 PA 32R 300 CIIEROKEE LANCE GENERAL THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK ISSUED AUGUST 20 1976 REPORT VB 840 1 9...

Page 22: ...SECTION 1 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION GENERAL PA 32R 300 CHEROKEE LANCE THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK REPORT VB 840 ISSUED AUGUST 20 1976 1 10...

Page 23: ...cm 0 3937 in 0 7646 m3 0 032808 ft 202 U S gal centimeters of 0 01316 atm degrees arc 0 01745 radians mercury at 0 C 0 3937 in Hg cmHg 0 1934 lblsq in degrees per second 0 01745 radians sec 27 85 lbJ...

Page 24: ...l dry 1 556 x 10 cu ft at 0 C in Hg 0 4912 lb sq in 1 164 U S gal 70 73 lb sq ft 4 405 1 345 3 kg m2 2 540 cm Hg gallons U S liquid 231 cu in 25 40 mm Hg U S gal 0 1337 cu ft 4 951 x 10 3 cu yd inch p...

Page 25: ...1 689 ft sec 1 467 ft lsec 1 1516 statute mph 88 ft min 1 852 km hr 1 6093 km hr 51 48 m sec 0 8684 kt liters 1 1000 cm miles per hour 2 151 ft lsec sq 61 02 cu in square m hr sq 0 03531 cu ft 33 814...

Page 26: ...s per square 0 1414 in Hg foot lblsq ft 4 88243 kg m2 square kilometers 0 3861 sq mi 4 725 x 10 atm km2 pounds per square 5 1715 cm Hg square meters m2 10 76391 sq ft inch psior 2 036 in Hg 1 196 sq y...

Page 27: ...ower Plant Limitations 2 2 2 9 Power Plant Instrument Markings 2 3 2 11 Weight Limits 2 3 2 13 Center of Gravity Limits 2 4 2 15 Maneuver Limits 2 4 2 17 Flight Load Factors 2 4 2 19 Types of Operatio...

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Page 29: ...149 Design Maneuvering Speed V Do not make full or abrupt control movementsabovethis speed At 3600 LBS G W 132 132 At 2170 LBS G W 106 109 CAUTION Maneuvering speed decreases at lighter weight as the...

Page 30: ...el No IO 540 Kl G5D d Engine Operating Limits 1 Maximum Horsepower 300 2 Maximum Rotation Speed RPM 2700 3 Maximum Oil Temperature 245 F e Oil Pressure Minimum redline 25 PSI Maximum redline 100 PSI f...

Page 31: ...nge 60 PSI to 90 PSI Yellow Arc Caution Range Idle 25 PSI to 60 PSI Yellow Arc Caution Range Start and Warm Up 90 PSI to 100 PSI Red Line Minimum 25 PSI Red Line Maximum 100 PSI d Fuel Pressure Green...

Page 32: ...It is the responsibility of the airplane owner and the pilot to insure that the airplane is properly loaded See Section 6 Weight and Balance for proper loading instructions 2 15 MANEUVER LIMITS No ac...

Page 33: ...er side each side having two interconnected tanks 2 23 FLIGHT WITH REAR CABIN DOOR OR REAR CABIN DOOR AND CARGO DOOR REMOVED The following limitations must be observed in the operation of this airplan...

Page 34: ...SECTION 2 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION LIMITATIONS PA 32R 300 CHEROKEE LANCE THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK REPORT VB 840 ISSUED AUGUST 20 1976 2 6...

Page 35: ...on Proper Tank Mixture Set Flaps Set Electric Fuel Pump On Propeller Set Trim Tab Set Engine Gauges Checked Fasten Belts Harness Controls Free Alternate Air Closed Doors Latched Seat Backs Erect Air...

Page 36: ...gear lever Aircraft equipped with the backup gear extender OVERRIDE ENGAGED TO ENGAGE OVERRIDE LEVER UP LATCH DOWN TO RELEASE OVERRIDE LEVER FULL UP RELEASE On gear override latch Aircraft equipped w...

Page 37: ...EOFF CLIMB PERFORMANCE On the inside of the forward baggage compartment MAXIMUM BAGGAGE THIS COMPARTMENT 100 LBS SEE THE LIMITATIONS SECTION OF THE PILOT S OPERATING HANDBOOK On aft baggage closeont M...

Page 38: ...SECTION 2 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION LIMITATIONS PA 32R 300 CHEROKEE LANCE THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK REPORT VB 840 ISSUED AUGUST 20 1976 2 10...

Page 39: ...Engine Power Loss During Takeoff 3 7 3 11 Engine Power Loss In Flight 3 8 3 13 Power Off Landing 3 9 3 15 Fire In Flight 3 10 3 17 Loss of Oil Pressure 3 11 3 19 Loss of Fuel Pressure 3 11 3 21 High O...

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Page 41: ...er of the section is devoted to amplified emergency procedures containing additional information to provide the pilot with a more complete understanding of the procedures These procedures are suggeste...

Page 42: ...SECTION 3 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION EMERGENCY PROCEDURES PA 32R 300 CHEROKEE LANCE THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK REPORT VB 840 ISSUED AUGUST 20 1976 3 2...

Page 43: ...RIDE landing approach ENGAGED position When field can easily be reached slow to 75 KIAS for shortest landing If sufficient altitude has been gained to attempt a restart Touchdowns should normally be m...

Page 44: ...l pump ON whilefish tailing airplane Fuel selector check on full tank If landing gear still does not check down and locked HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE Emergency gear lever Hold emergency gear lever in the EM...

Page 45: ...en and airspeeds will be reduced slightly To close the door in flight Slow airplane to 87 KIAS Cabin vents close Storm window open If upper latch is open latch If side latch is open pull on armrest wh...

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Page 47: ...depend on the circumstances of the particular situation If sufficient runway remains to complete a normal landing leave the landing gear down and land straight ahead If the area ahead is rough or if i...

Page 48: ...restored move the alternate air to the CLOSED position and turn OFF the electric fuel pump If the preceding steps do not restore power prepare for an emergency landing If time permits turn the ignitio...

Page 49: ...her to attempt a landing with gear up or down depends on many factors If the field chosen is obviously smooth and firm and long enough to bring the plane to a stop the gear should be down If there are...

Page 50: ...at the source of the fire be promptly identified through instrument readings character of the smoke or other indications since the action to be taken differs somewhat in each case Check for the source...

Page 51: ...an off airport landing while power is still available particularly if other indications of actual oil pressure loss such as sudden increases in temperatures or oil smoke are apparent and an airport i...

Page 52: ...w pitch If propeller overspeed should occur retard the throttle and check the oil pressure The propeller control should be moved to full DECREASE rpm and then set if any control is available Airspeed...

Page 53: ...and airspeed will be reduced slightly To close the door in flight slow the airplane to 87 KIAS close the cabin vents and open the storm window If the top latch is open latch it If the side latch is op...

Page 54: ...SECTION 3 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION EMERGENCY PROCEDURES PA 32R 300 CHEROKEE LANCE THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK REPORT VB 840 ISSUED AUGUST 20 1976 3 14...

Page 55: ...flight Check 4 7 4 11 Before Startin g Engine 4 8 4 13 Starting Engine 4 9 4 15 Warm Up 4 11 4 17 Taxiing 4 1 1 4 19 Ground Check 4 1 1 4 21 Before Takeoff 4 12 4 23 Takeoff 4 13 4 25 Climb 4 13 4 27...

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Page 57: ...asis on the operation of the systems The remainder of the section is devoted to amplified normal procedures which provide detailed information and explanations of the procedures and how to perform the...

Page 58: ...SECTION 4 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION NORMAL PROCEDURES PA 32R 300 CHEROKEE LANCE THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK REPORT VB 840 ISSUED AUGUST 20 1976 4 2...

Page 59: ...er free of ice snow frost inflation 2 60in Hinges check for interference Air inlets clear Wings free of ice snow frost Alternator belt check tension Stall warning check Tow bar and control locks stow...

Page 60: ...HOT TAXIING Throttle l 2 open Master switch ON Electric fuel pump ON Chocks removed Mixture idle cut off Taxi area clear Starter engage Throttle apply slowly Mixture advance Prop high RPM Throttle ad...

Page 61: ...e flapsup 92 KIAS Best rate 3600lb geardown flapsup 87 KIAS TAKEOFF Best angle 3600lb gearup flapsup 87 KIAS NORMAL Best angle 3600lb geardown flapsup 68 KIAS Flaps set En route 104 KIAS Tab set Elect...

Page 62: ...t Gear down 129KIAS max Flaps set 106KIAS max Air conditioner OFF Trim to 75 KIAS STOPPING ENGINE Flaps retract Electric fuel pump OFF Air conditioner OFF Radio s OFF Propeller full INCREASE Throttle...

Page 63: ...tional check of the stall warning system and navigation lights should now be made Turn the master switch ON Lift the detector while checking to determine if the horn is actuated and check that the nav...

Page 64: ...oad The nose gear should be checked for 2 60 inches of strut exposure Check all tires for cuts and wear and insure proper inflation Make a lisual check of the brake blocks for wear or damage Remove th...

Page 65: ...lever should be full OPEN Tum ON the master switch and tum OFF the electric fuel pump Move the mixture control lever to idle cut off and engage the starter by rotating the magneto switch clockwise Wh...

Page 66: ...tch ON momentarily while the starter is engaged If cranking speed increases the ships battery is at a higher level than the extemal power supply When the engine is filing evenly advance the throttle t...

Page 67: ...rd and apply the brakes to determine their effectiveness Taxi with the propeller set in low pitch high RPM setting While taxiing make slight turns to ascertain the effectiveness of the steering Observ...

Page 68: ...RIDE ENGAGED position can be selected and latched before takeoff and the gear will then retract as soon as the gear selector switch is placed in the UP position Care should always be taken not to retr...

Page 69: ...At lighter than gross weight these speed are reduced somewhat For climbing en route a speed of 104 KIAS is recommended This will produce better forward speed and increased visibility over the nose dur...

Page 70: ...linders Then enrich the mixture by pushing the control towards the instrument panel until engine operation becomes smooth The fuel flow meter will give a close approximation of the fuel being consumed...

Page 71: ...ue for short and slow landings is to use full flap and enough power to maintain the desired airspeed and approach flight path Mixture should be full RICH fuel on the fullest tank and electric fuel pum...

Page 72: ...ffeting and gentle pitching may also precede the stall The gross weight stalling speed of the Cherokee Lance with power off and full flaps is 52 KIAS With the flaps up this speed is increased 5 KTS Lo...

Page 73: ...ng light on the instrument panel and the horn will also operate simultaneously on the ground when the master switch is ON and the gear selector switch is in the UP position The three green lights on t...

Page 74: ...SECTION 4 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION NORMAL PROCEDURES PA 32R 300 CHEROKEE LANCE THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK REPORT VB 840 ISSUED AUGUST 20 1976 4 18...

Page 75: ...TS SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE Paragraph Page No No 5 1 General 5 1 5 3 Introduction to Performance and Flight Planning 5 1 5 5 Flight Planning Example 5 3 5 7 Performance Graphs 5 9 List of Figures 5 9 REP...

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Page 77: ...proficiency or mechanical deterioration of the aircraft This performance however can be duplicated by following the stated procedures in a properly maintained airplane Effects of conditions not consid...

Page 78: ...SECTION 5 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PERFORMANCE PA 32R 300 CHEROKEE LANCE THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK REPORT VB 840 ISSUED AUGUST 20 1976...

Page 79: ...determined until the weight of the fuel to be used has been established referto item g 1 1 Basic Empty Weight 2100 lbs 2 Occupants 6x 170 lbs 1020 lbs 3 Baggage and Cargo 60 lbs 4 Fuel 6lb gal x 50 30...

Page 80: ...ature values are the first variables to be considered in determining the climb components from the Fuel Distance and Time to Climb graph Figure 5 19 After the fuel distance and time for the cruise pre...

Page 81: ...the flight subtract the previously calculated distance to climb and distance to descend to establish the total cruise distance Refer to the appropriate Avco Lycoming Operator s Manual and the Power Se...

Page 82: ...Flight Time c 3 plus d l plus e 6 ll hrs plus 17 hrs plus 66 hrs 6 5min plus 10 min plus 40 min 56 5 min g Total Fuel Required Determine the total fuel required by adding the fuel to climb the fuel to...

Page 83: ...PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 5 PA 32R 300 CHEROKEE LANCE PERFORMANCE THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK ISSUED AUGUST 20 1976 REPORT VB 840 5 7...

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Page 85: ...5 17 5 15 Gear Up Rate of Climb 5 18 5 17 Gear Down Rate of Climb 5 19 5 19 Fuel Distance and Time to Climb 5 20 5 21 Power Setting Table 5 21 5 23 Speed Power Performance Cruise 5 23 5 25 Speed Power...

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Page 87: ...PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 5 PA 32R 300 CHEROKEE LANCE PERFORMANCE SVM AIRSPEED SYSTEM CALIBRATION Figure 5 1 ISSUED AUGUST 20 1976 REPORT VB 840 REVISED AUGUST 19 1977 5 11...

Page 88: ...SECTION 5 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PERFORMANCE PA 32R 300 CHEROKEE LANCE THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK REPORT VB 840 ISSUED AUGUST 20 1976 5 12 REVISED AUGUST 19 1977...

Page 89: ...EE LANCE PERFORMANCE PA 32R 300 STALL 7 YsasusAWRE OF AM 100 90 0 FLAPS so 40 FLAPS 90 18 20 30 40 SO 60 ANGLE OFBANK DEGREES 50 p 30 0 FLAPS 40 FLAPS ID 20 39 40 50 80 ANGLE OFBANK DEGREES STALL SPEE...

Page 90: ...1200 LIFT OFF BARRIER 3600 53 Si 1000 3200 49 56 2800 44 54 800 2400 40 52 ggg 4 20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 3600 3400 3200 3000 2800 26002400 0 5 10 13 OUTSIDE AIR TEMP F GROSS WEIGHT LBS WIND KNOTS a i...

Page 91: ...T4i O 40 2200 OH 2000 2 1800 1800 1400 STD TEMP 800 400 f 0 20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 3600 3400 3200 30002800 2600 2400 0 5 10 l i OUTSIDE AIR TEMP F GROSS WEIGHT LBS WIND KNOTS fi 11111 40 20 0 20 40...

Page 92: ...9 3800 3200 58 64 3400 g 3208 2000 o 2eoo 2400 Y STO TEMP 2200 2008 40 20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 3600 34003200 3000 2800 24 0 5 10 t aan OUTSIDE AIR TEMP 4 F GROSS WEIGHT LBS WINB KNOTS 4 O 20 0 20 40...

Page 93: ...00 sk STO TEMP 1200 o 1000 o see 600 400 0 20 0 20 40 00 80 100 120 3880 34003200 3000 2800 2600 2400 0 5 10 13 OUTSIDE AIR TEMP F GROSS WT LBS WINDKTS Illiti II 40 28 O 20 46 OUTSIDE AIR TEMP C Exa p...

Page 94: ...ED 100 FtICN OF PEAK G T MIXRE FULL RICH 40 20 0 20 48 60 80 100 120 0 500 1000 1500 2000 OUTSIDE AIR TEMP F RATE OFCLIMB F P M I Illii 40 20 0 20 40 OUTSIDE AIR TEMP C Example Climb pressure altitude...

Page 95: ...MIXTURE RICli 87KIAS 40 20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 0 200 400 600 800 1000 OUTSIDE AIR TEMP F t i t I RATE OFCLIMB F P M 40 20 O 20 40 OUTSIDE AIR TEMP C Example Climb pressure altitude 8000 ft Outside a...

Page 96: ...TEMP F FUEL DISTANCE AND TIME TOCLIMB EAIR MP C Example Departure airport pressure altitude 1200 ft Departure airport temperature 60 F Cruise pressure altitude 6000 ft Cruise OAT 42 F Time to climb 8...

Page 97: ...5 25 6 24 6 Y 5 000 41 18 1 17 6 17 0 16 6 21 5 20 8 20 1 19 6 24 3 23 5 22 5 22 0 25 3 24 4 g 6 000 38 17 9 17 4 16 8 16 4 21 3 20 6 19 8 19 3 24 0 23 2 22 3 21 7 25 0 24 1 m 7 000 34 17 7 17 2 16 6...

Page 98: ...SECTION 5 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PERFORMANCE PA 32R 300 CHEROKEE LANCE THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK REPORT VB 840 ISSUED AUGUST 20 1976 5 22...

Page 99: ...T APPROX1MATE POWER FUEL CONS 75 18 GPH 65 16BPH p 55 14 GPH 4 I 55 85 15 2400RPM 4 20 O 20 40 60 80 100 120 120 130 140 150 160 1 0 OUTSIDE AIR TEMP F TRUE AIRSPEED KNOTS 40 28 O 20 40 OUTSIDE AIR TE...

Page 100: ...WEIGHT APPROXWATE POWERFUEL CONS 75 16 0GPH 65 13 8 GPH 55 11 9 GPH I I I 4L 20 0 20 40 00 80 100 120 110 120 130 14 150 1 0 TRUE AIRSPEED KNOTS 40 20 20 40 OUTSIDE AIR TEMP C Example Cruise pressure...

Page 101: ...A 32R 300 CHEROKEE LANCE PERFORMANCE I i Example Cruise pressure altitude 6000 ft Cruise OAT 42 F Power 65 Range withreserve 825 nautical miles Range noreserve 915 nautical miles RANGE Figure 5 27 ISS...

Page 102: ...5 APPROX POWER FUEL CONS 75 16 0GPH 5 55 13 8 GPH 65 55 11 9GPH 45 MIN RESERVE AT45 POWER NORESERVE 75 75 43 28 0 20 4 60 80 100 120 5 6 7 5 6 1 OUTSIDE AIR TEMP F ENDURANCE HOURS 40 26 0 29 40 OUTSID...

Page 103: ...AIR TEMP F FUEL DISTANCE AND TIME TO DESCEND 40 20 0 20 40 OUTSIDE AIR TEMP C Example Cruise pressure altitude 6000 ft Cruise OAT 42 F Destination airport pressure altitude 400 ft Destination airport...

Page 104: ...LANCE O i I Example Cruise pressure altitude 8000 ft Cruise OAT 50 F Terrain pressure altitude 1200 ft Terrain temperature 70 F Glide Range ll nautical miles minus 2 5 nautical miles 8 5 nautical mil...

Page 105: ...TION 5 PA 32R 300 CHEROKRP LANCE PERFORMANCE ci o BH 83188 8 BOG 53AO 33NVISIO BMIONV1 g se a co efl l if w Es gm REF LME m m a i i LANDING PERFORMANCE Figure 5 35 ISSUED AUGUST 20 1976 REPORT VB 840...

Page 106: ...ULL STALL TOUCHDOWN MAXIMUM BRAKING AVEi LEVEL DRY RUNWAY 1500 1400 1300g 900 m STO TE IP 800 100 800 UN I I o 40 10 0 20 40 80 80 100 120 3600 3200 2800 2400 O 5 10 5 OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATUREw F WEIGH...

Page 107: ...o MAXIMUM BRAKING PAVED LEVEL DRY RUNWAY 21 1600 m 2 m STO TEMP 1500 1400 E 1300 E 1200 1100 I 1000 43 10 0 20 40 SO 80 100 120 3600 3400 3200 30002800 2600 2400 2200 0 5 10 15 OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE...

Page 108: ...EAR EXTENDED FULL STALL TOUCHOOWN MA IMUN BRAKitG PAVED LEVEL DRY RUNWAY 1400 800 STO T P 700 son 40 20 0 20 40 00 80 10 120 36003400 3200 30002800 2600 2400 2200 0 5 10 5 OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE F GR...

Page 109: ...WEIGHT AND BALANCE Paragraph Page No No 6 1 General 6 1 6 3 Airplane Weighing Procedure 6 3 6 5 Weight and Balance Data and Record 6 6 6 7 Weight and Balance Determination For Flight 6 11 6 8 Cargo Lo...

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Page 111: ...operly loaded airplane however will perform as intended Before the airplane is licensed it is weighed and a basic empty weight and C G location is computed basicempty weight consists of the standard e...

Page 112: ...SECTION 6 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION WEIGHT AND BALANCE PA 32R 300 CHEROKEE LANCE THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK REPORT VB 840 ISSUED AUGUST 20 1976 6 2...

Page 113: ...ining fuel is drained Operate engine on each tank until all undrainable fuel is used and engine stops Then add the unusable fuel 4 0gallons total 2 0 gallons each wing CAUTION Whenever the fuel system...

Page 114: ...in Wheel R Left Main Wheel L Basic Empty Weight as Weighed T WEIGHING FORM Figure 6 1 d Basic Empty Weight Center of Gravity 1 The following geometry applies to the PA 32R 300 airplane when it is leve...

Page 115: ...AND BALANCE 2 The basic empty weight center of gravity asweighed including optional equipment full oil and unusable fuel can be determined by the following formula C G Arm N A R L B inches T Where T...

Page 116: ...rial number and registration number shown The basic empty weight of the airplane as licensed at the factory has been entered in the Weight and Balance Record Figure 6 7 This form is provided to presen...

Page 117: ...l Equipment Basic Empty Weight The standard empty weight includes full oil capacity and 4 0 gallons of unusable fuel AIRPLANE USEFUL LOAD NORMAL CATEGORY OPERATION Gross Weight Basic Empty Weight Usef...

Page 118: ...SECTION 6 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION WEIGHT AND BALANCE PA 32R 300 CHEROKEE LANCE THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK REPORT VB 840 ISSUED AUGUST 20 1976 6 8...

Page 119: ...Registration Number Page Number Item No Weight Change Running Basic Added Removed Empty Weight Date Description of Article or Modification In Out Wt Arm Moment Wt Arm Moment Wt Moment Lb In 100 Lb In...

Page 120: ...er Registration Number Page Number Item No Weight Change Runn ng Basic 2 Added Removed Empt i Weight Date Description of Article or Modification 5 e In Out Wt Arm Moment Wt Arm Moment Wt Moment Lb In...

Page 121: ...Arm Aft Weight Datum Moment Lbs Inches In Lbs Basic Empty Weight Pilot and Front Passenger 340 0 85 5 29070 Passengers Center Seats Forward Facing 118 1 Passengers Center Seats Aft Facing Optional 11...

Page 122: ...llon Maximum 93 6 Baggage Forward 42 0 Baggage Aft 178 7 Moment due to Retraction of Landing Gear 819 Total Loaded Airplane Totals must be within approved weight and C G limits It is the responsibilit...

Page 123: ...ATION SECTION 6 PA 32R 300 CHEROKEE LANCE WEIGHT AND BALANCE 600 450 400 250 200 150 100 50 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 MOMENT 1000 POUNDS INCHES LOADING GRAPH Figure 6 13 ISSUED AUGUST 20 19...

Page 124: ...BALANCE PA 32R 300 CHEROKEE LANCE 3600 3400 3000 2600 2200 1800 1400 74 76 78 80 82 84 86 88 90 92 94 96 INCHES AFT OF DATUM Moment due to retracting landing gear 819 in lbs C G RANGE AND WEIGHT Figur...

Page 125: ...ination Use the following chart to record the change in C G ITEM WEIGHT ARM MOMENT 1000 Right Front Seat 85 5 Jump Seat 118 1 3rd 4th Seats 118 1 each Forward Facing 3rd 4th Seats 119 1 each Aft Facin...

Page 126: ...rea E Area F Aft Baggage Fuel Gal Total Weight Total Moment Ramp Weight CG Location Pilot s responsibility to determine actual arm of item loaded See Figure 6 19 for locations of loading areas CARGO W...

Page 127: ...OADING CAPACITY AREA AREA FLOOR LOAD ALLOWABLE WEIGHT SQFT LBS SQ FT LBS A 5 15 19 0 100 B 4 16 46 5 193 C 6 56 84 0 544 D 3 75 49 0 183 E 3 75 49 0 183 F 4 22 24 0 100 MAXIMUM TIE DOWN CAPACITY Per B...

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Page 129: ...11 Landing Gear 7 6 7 13 Flight Controls 7 10 7 1 5 Fuel System 7 1 3 7 17 Electrical System 7 15 7 19 Vacuum System 7 19 7 21 Instrument Panel 7 21 7 23 Pitot Static System 7 21 7 25 Cabin Features...

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Page 131: ...flow NACA 652 415 airfoil section The main spar is located at approximately 40 of the chord aft of the leading edge The wings are attached to the fuselage by the insertion of the butt ends of the spar...

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Page 133: ...s located at the aft end of the induction scoop Access to the filter is gained through a detachable plate located on the outside of the lower cowl The intake air box incorporates a manually operated t...

Page 134: ...to adjust the propeller speed from high RPM to low RPM The mixture control lever is used to adjust the air to fuel ratio The engine is shut down by the placing of the mixture control lever in the full...

Page 135: ...TION AND OPERATION AIRCRAFT EQUIPPED WITH BACKUP GEAR EXTENDER CONTROL K B T BE PRESSED TO THE LEFT TO CLEAR THE RETAIN1NG GATE PRIOR TO SELECTING THE DESIREDPOSITION CONTROL QUADRANT AND CONSOLE Figu...

Page 136: ...3 KIAS depending on power settings and altitude The device also prevents the gear from retracting at airspeeds below approximately 81 kts will full power though the selector switch may be in the up po...

Page 137: ...raulic brake assemblies The nose wheel carries a 5 00 x 5 six ply tire and the main gear use 6 00 x 6 eight ply tires All three tires are tube type Two micro switches in the throttle quadrant activate...

Page 138: ...ED AND THROTTLE CLOSED 2 LIGMT LEGENO P MOTOR R REDLIGMT T YELLOW LIGHT RESS G GREEN LIGHT W WHITE LIGMT PUMP SwiTCN 3 AUTOMATIC GEAR 00WN ACTUATOR 00 N UP L SWITCH SMOWNIN LOW AIRSPEED TO UP POSITION...

Page 139: ...AND EMERGENCY FREE MANUAL FALLGEARVALVE FREEFALL NOTE2 EMERGENCY EXTEND NOSE MAIN GEAR MAINGEAR GEAR UP HYDRAUUC UP CYUNDER NOSE GEAR DIAPHRAGM NOTE 1 HYDRAUUC STATIC CYUNDER FROMPRESSUREHEAD ON FUSEL...

Page 140: ...d pitch control forces The trim function is controlled by a trim control wheel located on the control console between the two front seats Figure 7 9 Rotating the wheel forward gives nose down trim and...

Page 141: ...s To retract depress the button on the end of the handle and lower the control When extending or retracting flaps there is a pitch change in the aircraft This pitch change can be corrected either by s...

Page 142: ...VENT A LINE ENGINE FUEL PUMP o FUEL INJECTOA FUEL FLOW g N GAUGE FUEL PRESSUAE GAUGE FILLER CAP SIGHT GAUGE SIGHT GAUGE FUEL NKS S NGEEE SAENLD L ER FSREEE G S AP OUTBOARD INBOAAD NBOARD OUTBOARD FUEL...

Page 143: ...crews and nut plates and can be removed easily for service or inspection When using less than the standard 98 gallon capacity of the tanks fuel should be distributed equally between each side The fuel...

Page 144: ...With full fuel tanks it will take approximately 6 seconds to drain all of the fuel from the line from either tank to the fuel strainer When the tanks are less than full it will take a few seconds long...

Page 145: ...panel light is available as optional equipment The light is installed above the switch panel and is controlled by a rheostat switch mounted on the left side of the panel Two thumb wheel rheostat swit...

Page 146: ...FILTER cApacitoa LAMP I TEST su ll li VAC 016 samm su se SW I OPTionAL l i I STARTER SWITCH I EXTERNAL POWER I t SOLENDIO I SATTERY n j sounoso svAnven a ace IS AMP EXTERNAL POWER RECEPTACLE STARTER...

Page 147: ...will be indicating the amount of charging current demanded by the battery As each item of electrical equipment is turned on the current will increase to a total appearing on the ammeter This total inc...

Page 148: ...SECTION 7 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION PA 32R 300 CHEROKEE LANCE CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL Figure 7 19 REPORT VB 840 ISSUED AUGUST 20 1976 7 18...

Page 149: ...rease in pressure in a system that has remained constant over an extended period may indicate a dirty filter dirty screens possibly a sticking vacuum regulator or leak in system a low vacuum indicator...

Page 150: ...RCONDITIONDOOR LIGHT 5 ATTITUDE GYRO 23 MASTERAND ACCESSORY 36 THROTTLEQUADRANT 6 GEARUNSAFELIGHT SWITCH PANEL 37 MICROPHONE BRACKET 7 DIRECTIONAL GYRO 24 AUTOPILOT 38 MIXTURE CONTROLLOCK 8 ALTIMETER...

Page 151: ...wheninstalled Pitot and static pressure are picked up by the pitot head on the bottom of the left wing An optional heated pitot head which alleviates problems with icing or heavy rain is available Th...

Page 152: ...SECTION 7 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION PA 32R 300 CHEROKEE LANCE wg LU LULUTOI PITOT STATIC SYSTEM Figure 7 23 REPORT VB 840 ISSUED AUGUST 20 1976 7 22...

Page 153: ...but not for the seventh seat The shoulder strap is routed over the shoulder adjacent to the windows and attached to the lap belt in the general area of the person s inboard hip The inertia reel should...

Page 154: ...ALVE 3 DEFROSTER OUTLET 4 HEAT AND DEFROSTER AIR CONTROLS 5 OVERHEAD FRESH AIR DUCT 6 FRESHAIR OUTLET 7 OVERHEAD VENTBLOWER 8 FRESHAIR INLET 9 AIR BOX 10 CABINHEAT OUTLET 11 CABINAIR EXHAUST 12 DRAINT...

Page 155: ...r at the top of the fire wall From this point it is ducted to the defroster outlets Fresh air inlets are located in the leading edge of each wing at the intersection of the tapered and straight sectio...

Page 156: ...nditioning ON OFF switch are inboard of the temperature control The fan can be operated independently of the air conditioning however the fan must be on for air conditioner operation Turning either sw...

Page 157: ...nit to the automatic position so that it will transmit only after impact and will continue to transmit until the battery is drained to depletion or until the switch is manually moved to the OFF positi...

Page 158: ...have been activated and should be turned off immediately Reset to the ARM position and check again to insure against outside interference NOTE If for any reason a test transmission is necessary the te...

Page 159: ...ods 8 3 8 5 Preventive Maintenance 8 4 8 7 Airplane Alterations 8 5 8 9 Ground Handling 8 6 8 11 Engine Air Filter 8 8 8 13 Brake Service 8 8 8 15 Landing Gear Service 8 10 8 17 Propeller Service 8 10...

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Page 161: ...ers in the United States U S and Piper Service Centers worldwide Depending on the nature of the release material and labor allowances may apply This information is provided to all authorized Piper Ser...

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Page 163: ...ed by the FAA A programmed Inspection approved by the Federal Aviation Administration FAA is also available to the owner This involves routine and detailed inspections to allow maximum utilization of...

Page 164: ...r or air taxilcommercial operations service All other aircraft maintenance must be accomplished by a person or facility appropriately certificated by the Federal Aviation Administration FAA to perform...

Page 165: ...n order and in the aircraft a To be displayed in the aircraft at all times 1 Aircraft Airworthiness Certificate Form FAA 8100 2 2 Aircraft Registration Certificate Form FAA 8050 3 3 Aircraft Radio Sta...

Page 166: ...s seat to maintain control by use of the brakes b Taxiing Before attempting to taxi the airplane ground personnel should be instructed and approved by a qualified person authorized by the owner Engine...

Page 167: ...s used to properly block the wheels d Mooring The airplane should be moored for immovability security and protection The following procedures should be used for the proper mooring of the airplane 1 He...

Page 168: ...dirty or shows any damage replace it immediately 3 Wipe the filter housing with a clean cloth soaked in unleaded gasoline When the housing is clean and dry install the filter c Installation Of Engine...

Page 169: ...9 CLEVISPIN 3 LEFT BRAKE AND RUDDER PEDAL 10 MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY 4 RIGHT BRAKE CYLINDER 11 BOLT ASSEMBLY 5 LEFT BRAKE CYLINDER 12 TORQUE TUBE 6 BRAKE HANDLE 13 COPILOT SRIGHTBRAKE AND RUDDER PEDA...

Page 170: ...uld be used At least 250 pounds of ballast should be placed on the base of the tail stand before the airplane is jacked up The hydraulic jacks should be placed under the jack points on the bottom of t...

Page 171: ...of time the engine warrenty is invalidated by the use of unapproved fuels Refer to the latest issue of Lycoming Service Instruc tions 1070 for approved alternate grade fuels c Filling Fuel Tanks Obser...

Page 172: ...ning fuel may be drained through the fuel strainer 8 23 TIRE INFLATION For maximum service from the tires keep them inflated to the proper pressures 35 psi for the nose gear and 38 psi for the main ge...

Page 173: ...not recommended 8 27 CLEANING a Cleaning Engine Compartment Before cleaning the engine compartment place a strip of tape on the magneto vents to prevent any solvent from entering these units 1 Place...

Page 174: ...cedure 1 Flush away loose dirt with water 2 Apply cleaning solution with a soft cloth a sponge or a soft bristle brush 3 To remove exhaust stains allow the solution to remain on the surface longer 4 T...

Page 175: ...y cleaner suitable for the material Carefully follow the manufacturer s instructions Avoid soaking or harsh rubbing CAUTION Solvent cleaners require adequate ventilation 3 Leather should be cleaned wi...

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Page 177: ...ent Page No No 9 1 General 9 1 1 Air Conditioning System Installation 9 3 2 AutoFlite II Autopilot Installation 9 7 3 AutoControl IIIB Autopilot Installation 9 9 4 AltiMatic IIIC Autopilot Installatio...

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Page 179: ...f the airplane when equipped with one or more of the various optional systems and equipment not provided with the standard airplane All of the Supplements provided by this section are FAA Approved and...

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Page 181: ...IONS a To insure maximum climb performance the air conditioner must be turned OFF manually prior to takeoff to disengage the compressor and retract the condenser door Also the air conditioner must be...

Page 182: ...hen the door is open and is off when the door is closed SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE Operation of the air conditioner will cause slight decreases in cruise speed and range Power from the engine is required t...

Page 183: ...throttle position is selected When the full throttle position is not used or in the event of a nialfunction which would cause the compressor to operate and the condenser door to be extended a decreas...

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Page 185: ...ion PRESS disconnect switch on pilot s control wheel b In case of malfunction overpower autopilot at either control wheel c AutoFlite II master switch OFF d In climb cruise or descent configuration a...

Page 186: ...used for lesser turn rates d OMNI Tracker 1 Turn Command Knob move to center detent position and push IN to engage tracker Aircraft will track desired radial established on NAV 1 or as selected if equ...

Page 187: ...ch OFF I b The autopilot can be overpowered at either control wheel c An autopilot runaway with a 3 second delay in the initiation of recovery while operating in climb cruise or descending flight coul...

Page 188: ...Instrument Display Optional 1 VOR Navigation a Tune and identify VOR Station Select desired course with O B S H S I Course Knob b Select OMNI mode on Radio Coupler c Select HDG mode on autopilot conso...

Page 189: ...he HDG bug to the same heading Select OMNI mode on the coupler and HDG Mode on the autopilot console 2 For ILS Front Course Intercepts and Tracking Tune the localizer frequency and place the HDG bug o...

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Page 191: ...with a Master Disconnect Interrupt Switch on the pilot s control wheel When the switch button is depressed it will disconnect the autopilot When depressed and held it will interrupt all Electric Elev...

Page 192: ...ured in approach configuration and operating either coupled or uncoupled EMERGENCY OPERATION WITH OPTIONAL HSI Non Slaved a Appearance of HDG Flag 1 Check air supply gauge vacor pressure for adequate...

Page 193: ...aired Substitution of any trim system component for another model is not authorized For emergency interrupt information refer to Section 3 of this Supplement Command Electric Trim Switch The Command E...

Page 194: ...e of climb or descent should be reduced to approximately 500 FPM prior to altitude hold engagement For accurate Altitude Holding below 95 KIAS lower flaps one or two notches NOTE Prior to disengaging...

Page 195: ...e HDG bug on the inbound course heading to the airport Select LOC REV mode on the coupler and engage HDG mode on the autopilot console h Coupled Approach Operations 1 VOR or LOC a After arrival at the...

Page 196: ...f the aircraft e Monitor localizer and Glide Slope raw data throughout approach Adjust power as necessary to maintain correct final approach airspeed All power changes should be of small magnitude and...

Page 197: ...verpower the electric trim at either control wheel c Maximum altitude change with a 4 second delay in recovery initiation is 800 feet and occurs in the descent configuration Maximum altitude change in...

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Page 199: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 10 OPERATING TIPS Paragraph Page No No 10 1 General 10 1 10 3 Operating Tips 10 1 REPORT VB 840 10 i...

Page 200: ...all radio switches light switches and the pitot heat switch are in the off position so as not to create an overloaded condition when the starter is engaged f Strobe lights should not be operating whe...

Page 201: ...flow interruption may occur Prolonged slips or skids which result in excess of 2000 ft of altitude loss or other radical or extreme maneuvers which could cause uncovering of the fuel outlet must be a...

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