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Summary of Contents for CHEROKEE 180

Page 1: ...CHEROKEE 180 PA 28 180 owner s Handbook Piper Aircraft Corporation Vero Beach Florida U 5 A...

Page 2: ...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...

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Page 4: ...SECTION 1 SPECIFICATIONS Performance 1 Weights 2 PowerPlant 2 FuelandOil 2 Baggage 2 Dimensions 3 LandingGear 3...

Page 5: ...b 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...

Page 6: ...wer 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 C...

Page 7: ...ng 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 Siz...

Page 8: ...SECTION I CHEROKEE 180 50 3 2 50 10 24 09 T 0 8 8 4 4 761513 720615...

Page 9: ...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...

Page 10: ...ers 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...

Page 11: ...de rudder trim The nose gear steering mechanism also incorporates a hydraulic shimmy dampener The three struts are of the air oil type with the normal extension being 3 25 inches for the nose gear and...

Page 12: ...to return to the up position A past center lock incorporated in the actuating linkage holds the flap when it is in the up position so that it may be used as a step on the right side The flap will not...

Page 13: ...CHEROKEE 180 FUEL PRESSURE GAUGE FUEL QUANTITY GAUGES ENGINE FUEL PUMP litt r r DRAIN ELPUMP VENT SASCOLATOR FUEL SELECTOR VALVE VENT LEFT TANK __ RIGHT TANK U U DRAIN ORAIN FUEL SYSTEMSCHEMATIC 8 761...

Page 14: ...oltage relay and master switch relay The battery is mounted in a stainless steel box immediately aft of the baggage compartment The regulator and overvoltage relay are located on the forward left side...

Page 15: ...all electrical equipment off except master switch the ammeter will be indicating the amount of charging current demanded by the battery As each item of electrical equipment is turned on the current wi...

Page 16: ...normally required power plant instruments The Artificial Horizon and Directional Gyro are vacuum operated through use of a vacuum pump installed on the engine while the Turn and Bank instrument is el...

Page 17: ...windows and attached to the lap belt in the general area of the person s inboard hip A check of the inertia reel mechanism is made by pulling sharply on the strap The reel will lock in place under th...

Page 18: ...n electrical blower is mounted on the aft side of the rear cabin panel Air from the baggage area is drawn through the evaporator by the blower and distributed through an overhead duct to individual ou...

Page 19: ...the left of the radio stack in front of the pilot The light illuminates whenever the condenser door is open and remains on until the door is closed A circuit breaker located on the circuit breaker pan...

Page 20: ...SECTION 11 CHEROKEE 180 NOTES 18 761513 720615...

Page 21: ...ONS Preflight 19 StartingEngine 20 Warm UpandGroundCheck 22 Take Off 23 Climb 23 Stalls 24 Cruising 24 ApproachandLanding 25 StoppingEngine 26 EnginePowerLoss 26 Mooring 27 WeightandBalance 27 Operati...

Page 22: ...switch and ignition OFF 2 a Check for external damage and operational interference of control surfaces or hinges b Insure that wings and control surfaces are free of snow ice or frost 3 a Visually ch...

Page 23: ...g h Check for foreign matter in air inlet 5 a Stow tow bar and control locks if used b Check baggage for storage and security c Close and secure the baggage compartment door 6 a Upon entering airplane...

Page 24: ...l 2 Turn the master switch ON 3 Turn the electric fuel pump OFF 4 Put mixture control in IDLE CUT OFF 5 Engage the starter by rotating magneto switch clockwise and pressing in When the engine fires ad...

Page 25: ...ROUND CHECK Warm up the engine at 800 to 1200 RPM for not more than two minutes in warm weather four minutes in cold weather Avoid prolonged idling at low RPM as this practice may result in fouled spa...

Page 26: ...utral with the exact setting determined by the loading of the aircraft Allow the airplane to accelerate to 50 to 60 MPH then ease back on the wheel enough to let the airplane fly itself off the ground...

Page 27: ...temperature loading and equipment installed on the airplane The normal cruising power is 75 of the rated horsepower of the engine True airspeeds which may be obtained at various altitudes and power se...

Page 28: ...k will contain approximately one half hour of fuel Do not run tanks completely dry in flight APPROACH AND LANDING Before landing check list 1 Fuel on proper tank 4 Seat backs erect 2 Mixture rich 5 Fl...

Page 29: ...PPING ENGINE At the pilot s discretion the flaps should be raised and the electric fuel pump turned off After parking the air conditioner and radios should be turned off and the engine stopped by pull...

Page 30: ...the allowable weight vs center of gravity envelope while in flight For weight and balance data see the Airplane Flight Manual and Weight and Balance form supplied with each airplane OPERATING TIPS Th...

Page 31: ...could be dirty or restricted b Vacuum lines could be collapsed or broken c Vacuum pump worn d Vacuum regulator not adjusted correctly The pressure even though set correctly can read lower under two c...

Page 32: ...eriodically The OFF position is provided for the purpose of changing the battery or if used as a portable transmitter or rearming the unit if it should be activated for any reason NOTE If the switch h...

Page 33: ...ch ON 2 Select desired FAN position LOW MED or HIGH 3 Turn the air conditioner control switch to ON the Air Cond Door Open warning light will turn on thereby indicating proper air conditioner condense...

Page 34: ...ed off manually before take off to disengage the compressor and retract the condenser door Also the air conditioner must be turned off manually before the landing approach in preparation for a possibl...

Page 35: ...s de clutched and the condenser door is retracted both automatically when a full throttle position is selected When the full throttle position is not used or in the event of a malfunction which caused...

Page 36: ...DURES Introduction 33 GroundOperations 33 Take Off 34 InFlight 35 Power Off Landing 36 Fire 37 Loss of Oil Pressure 37 LossofFuelPressure 38 HighOilTernperature 38 Alternator Failure 38 Engine Roughne...

Page 37: ...y procedures such as power off landings are a part of normal pilot training Although these emergencies are discussed herein this information is not intended to replace such training but only to provid...

Page 38: ...f insufficient runway remains maintain a same airspeed and make only a shallow turn to avoid obstructions Use of flaps depends on circumstances Normally flaps should be fully extended for touchdown 3...

Page 39: ...n indication of the cause of Power Loss 6 Primer Check Locked 7 If no fuel pressure is indicated check tank selector position to be sure it is on a tank containing fuel When Power is Restored 8 Carbur...

Page 40: ...he immediate vicinity it may be possible to land at one if you have sufficient altitude If possible notify the FAA by radio of your difficulty and intentions If another pilot or passenger is aboard le...

Page 41: ...re f If terrain permits land immediately The possibility of an engine fire in flight is extremely remote The procedure given above is general and pilot judgment should be the deciding factor for actio...

Page 42: ...have engine driven fuel pump checked HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE An abnormally high oil temperature indication may be caused by a low oil level an obstruction in the oil cooler damaged or improper baffle se...

Page 43: ...n See Note RPM will decrease slightly and roughness will increase Wait for a decrease in engine roughness or an increase in RPM indicating ice removal If no change in approximately one minute return c...

Page 44: ...N 3 CONTROL WHEEL FULL FORWARD 4 RUDDER NEUTRAL WHEN ROTATION STOPS 5 CONTROL WHEEL AS REQUIRED TO SMOOTHLY REGAIN LEVEL FLIGHT ATTITUDE OPEN DOOR The cabin door on the Cherokee is double latched so t...

Page 45: ...indow Open 4 If upper latch is open latch If lower latch is open open top latch push door further open and then close rapidly Latch top latch A slip in the direction of the open door will assist in la...

Page 46: ...SECTION IV CHEROKEE 180 NOTES 42 761513 720615...

Page 47: ...off Distance vs Density Altitude 43 Altitude Conversion chart 44 Rate of Climb vs Density Altitude 45 Range vs Density Altitude 46 True Airspeed vs Density Altitude 47 RPMvsDensityAltitude 48 Landing...

Page 48: ...PA 28 180 PIPER CHEROKEE TA 77 387A CE TYALTBTU 1ROSS WT 2458LBS MAXIMUM EFFORT 15 FLAPS PAVEE LEVEL DRY RUNWAY 7000 0000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0 li 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 TAKE 0FF DISTANCE...

Page 49: ...lllll MTOTU C WV 0 W CNAUT THIS CHART SHOULD BEUSED TO DETERMINE DENSITY ALTITUDE FROM EXISTING TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE ALTIBIDE CONDITIONS FOR USE WITH PERFORMANCE CHARTS 24000 18000 12000 4000 L 40...

Page 50: ...ROKEE 02 l Y A RU U VL BAR CUlMU TAKE 0FF GROSS WT 2450LBS WHEEL FAIRINGE ON 13000 14000 12000 18000 4000 2000 0 n 210 408 000 800 RATE OFCUMB FPM SEE SECTION lit FOR EFFECTS OF AIR CONDITioNER INSTAL...

Page 51: ...llONS WHEEL FAIRINGS INSTALLED 48 GAL USEABLE GROSS WEIGHT 2450 LBS BEST ECONOMY AIRSPEEDS WILL BE 12000 APPROXIMATELY 8 MPH LESS THAN BEST POWER AIRSPEEDS FOR A GIVEN ALTITUDE AND POWERSETTING 10000...

Page 52: ...BSPUID 16000 GROSS WT 2450LBS WHEEL FAIIIINGS ON LEANED TOBEST POWER WHEN 14066 T 75 POWER 0 BELOW 12008 8080 en CCCC 000 If0 110 120 130 140 150 TRUE AIRSPEED MPH SEE SECTION III FOR EFFECTS OF AIR C...

Page 53: ...SECTION V CHEROKEE 180 PA 28 180 PIPER CHEROKEE GROSS WT 2450LBS WHEEL FAIRINGS ON ESTPOWFR 12000 10000 8000 0000 2000 2100 2200 2300 2430 2500 2000 2700 ENGINE RPM 761 513 720615...

Page 54: ...180 PIPER CHEROKEE POWER OFF FLAPS 40 PAVED LEVEL DRY RUNWAY NOWINDMAXIMUM BRAKING SHORT FIELD EFFORT GROSS WEIGHT 2450LBS 7000 6000 5000 4000 t 3000 2000 1000 410 800 800 1000 1200 1400 LANDING DIST...

Page 55: ...CHEROKEE 180 SECTION V NOTES 50 761513 720615...

Page 56: ...TENANCE Landing Gear Service 51 BrakeService 53 TireInflation 53 Care of Windshield and Windows 54 BatteryService 54 Fuel and Oil Requirements 55 FuelSystem 55 CareofAirFilter 55 Leveling and Rigging...

Page 57: ...ing the brake segment in place after which the wheel slips easily from the axle Tires are demounted from the wheels by deflating the tire removing the three through bolts and separating the wheel halv...

Page 58: ...service a jack kit available through Piper Dealers or Distributors should be used This kit consists of two hydraulic jacksand a tail stand At least 250 pounds of ballast should be placed on the base o...

Page 59: ...lling with fluid under pressure This will eliminate air from the system as it is being filled No adjustment of brake clearances is necessary on the Cherokee brakes If after extended service the brake...

Page 60: ...uge to rub out the scratch smoothing and then applying wax BATTERY SERVICE Access for service or inspection of the battery is obtained through the removal of the panel at the right rear side of the ba...

Page 61: ...eratures between 0 and 70 F S A E 30 Temperatures below 10 F S A E 20 FUEL SYSTEM The fuel screen in the strainer will require cleaning every 50 hour inspection The strainer located ahead of the firew...

Page 62: ...tment floor along the rear bulkhead Rigging Although the fixed flight surfaces on the Cherokee cannot be adjusted for rigging purposes it may be necessary upon occasion to check the position of these...

Page 63: ...down from the zero position as desired The service manual should be consulted for the proper method of adjusting surface travels SERIAL NUMBER PLATE The serial number plate is located near the stabila...

Page 64: ...SECTION VI CHEROKEE 180 NOTES 58 761513 720615...

Page 65: ...n 5 EngineandPropeller 5 Structures 5 LandingGear 6 ControlSystem 7 FuelSystem 7 ElectricalSystem 9 Heating and Ventilating System 13 CabinFeatures 13 OptionalEquipment 16 SECTION III Operating Instru...

Page 66: ...ffLanding 36 Fire 37 LossofOilPressure 37 Loss of Fuel Pressure 38 High Oil Temperature 38 AlternatorFailure 38 ngineRoughness 39 Spins 40 OpenDoor 40 SECTION V PerformanceCharts 43 Take Off Distance...

Page 67: ...al Maintenance 51 Landing Gear Service 51 BrakeService 53 Tireinflation 53 Care of Windshield and Windows 54 Battery Service 54 FuelandOilRequirements 55 FuelSystem 55 CareofAirFilter 55 Leveling and...

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