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Piper Archer II PA-28-181 Performance and Specifications

Engine, weights, dimensions, capacities and performance for the Piper Archer II PA-28-181, from Piper Aircraft Corporation's specification sheet.

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180 hpLycoming O-360-A4M

129 ktsMaximum speed

13,650 ftService ceiling

1,137 lbsUseful load

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Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: O-360-A4M
Rating: 180 @ 2700
Rating: 178 @ 2650
Number of Cylinders: 4
Recommended TBO (hrs.): 2000

Propeller

Manufacturer: Sensenich
Number of Blades: 2
Type: Fixed Pitch
Diameter: 76 in193 cm

Weights

Ramp Weight: 2,558 lbs1,160 kg
Gross Weight: 2,550 lbs1,156 kg
Standard Empty Weight: 1,413 lbs641 kg
Standard Useful Load: 1,137 lbs516 kg

Wing Area and Loadings

Wing Area: 170 ft²15.8 m²
Wing Loading: 15.0 lb/ft²73.2 kg/m²
Power Loading: 14.2 lb/hp6.4 kg/hp

Dimensions

Wing Span: 35.0 ft10.7 m
Length: 23.8 ft7.3 m
Height: 7.3 ft2.2 m
Cabin Length, Instrument Panel to Rear Bulkhead: 98 in248.9 cm
Cabin Width: 41.75 in106.0 cm
Cabin Height: 45 in114.3 cm
Front Seat: 38 in96.5 cm
Rear Seat: 34.5 in87.6 cm
Baggage Door Size: 22 × 20 in55.9 × 50.8 cm
Cabin Door Size: 36 × 35 in91.4 × 88.9 cm
Wheel Base: 6.58 ft2.01 m
Wheel Tread: 10 ft3.05 m

Fuel Capacity

Two 25 gal. tanks: 50 gal189 L
Usable Fuel: 48 gal182 L

Oil Capacity

Oil Capacity: 8 qts7.57 L

Baggage

Volume, with 2 cu. ft. hat shelf: 26 ft³.74 m³
Capacity: 200 lbs91 kg

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Performance

Ground rollTotal distance over a 50-ft obstacle50-ft obstacle

Take-off25° flaps

Ground roll 870 ftOver 50-ft obstacle 1,625 ft

Landing

Ground roll 925 ftOver 50-ft obstacle 1,390 ft

Sea level, zero wind, standard temperature.

Maximum Speed

TAS at Gross Weight: 129 kts239 kmh

Cruising SpeedsTAS at gross weight (kts. / kmh).

	Best Power	Best Economy
75% at 8,000 ft.	129 kts239 kmh	126 kts233 kmh
65% at 12,000 ft.	125 kts232 kmh	121 kts224 kmh
55% at 12,500 ft.	111 kts206 kmh	106 kts196 kmh

Cruise RangeCruising range includes 45-minute fuel reserve at max. range power plus allowance for fuel used during taxi, take-off, climb at MCP, cruise at stated mixture and descent (nm / km).

	Best Power	Best Economy
75% at 8,000 ft.	520 nm963 km	600 nm1,111 km
65% at 12,000 ft.	565 nm1,047 km	645 nm1,195 km
55% at 12,500 ft.	580 nm1,075 km	670 nm1,241 km

Fuel ConsumptionGallons / liters per hour.

	Best Power	Best Economy
75% power	10.5 Gallons39.7 litersperhour	8.8 Gallons33.3 litersperhour
65% power	9.0 Gallons34.1 litersperhour	7.6 Gallons28.8 litersperhour
55% power	7.8 Gallons29.5 litersperhour	6.3 Gallons23.8 litersperhour

Rate of Climb

Full Throttle: 735 fpm224 mpm

Stall Speedkts. / kmh

	IAS	CAS
Flaps Down, Full 40°	49 kts91 kmh	53 kts98 kmh
Flaps Up	55 kts102 kmh	59 kts109 kmh

Service Ceiling

100 fpm: 13,650 ft4,161 m

Take-Off Distance

Ground Run: 870 ft265 m
Total over 50-ft. obstacle: 1,625 ft495 m

Landing Distance

Ground Roll: 925 ft282 m
Total over 50-ft. obstacle: 1,390 ft424 m

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Cabin Dimensions

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Piper Archer II PA-28-181 Performance and Specifications

Specifications

Engine

Propeller

Weights

Wing Area and Loadings

Dimensions

Fuel Capacity

Oil Capacity

Baggage

Questions About the Piper Archer II?

Performance

Maximum Speed

Cruising SpeedsTAS at gross weight (kts. / kmh).

Cruise RangeCruising range includes 45-minute fuel reserve at max. range power plus allowance for fuel used during taxi, take-off, climb at MCP, cruise at stated mixture and descent (nm / km).

Fuel ConsumptionGallons / liters per hour.

Rate of Climb

Stall Speedkts. / kmh

Service Ceiling

Take-Off Distance

Landing Distance

Cabin Dimensions

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