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Performance & Specifications · Piper

Piper Dakota PA-28-236 Performance and Specifications

Engine, weights, dimensions, performance and standard equipment for the Piper Dakota PA-28-236, from Piper Aircraft Corporation's specification sheet.

Dakota PA-28-236
Engine
Lycoming O-540-J3A5D
Rating
235 hp @ 2400 rpm
Maximum speed
148 kts
Cruise range
650–810 nm
Service ceiling
17,500 ft
Useful load
1,392 lbs
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Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Lycoming
Model
O-540-J3A5D
Rating (hp @ rpm)
235 @ 2400
Number of Cylinders
6
Recommended TBO (hrs.)
2000

Propeller

Manufacturer
Hartzell
Number of Blades
2
Type
Constant Speed
Diameter
80 in203 cm

Weights

Gross Weight
3,000 lbs1,361 kg
Standard Empty Weight
1,608 lbs730 kg
Standard Useful Load
1,392 lbs631 kg

Standard empty weight includes unusable fuel, full oil and full operating fluids.

Wing Area and Loadings

Wing Area
170 ft²15.8 m²
Wing Loading
17.6 lbs/ft²86.1 kg/m²
Power Loading
12.8 lbs/hp5.8 kg/hp

Dimensions

Wing Span
35.4 ft10.8 m
Length
24.7 ft7.5 m
Height
7.2 ft2.2 m
Cabin Length, Instrument Panel to Rear Bulkhead
97.0 in246.4 cm
Cabin Width
41.5 in105.4 cm
Cabin Height
49.0 in124.5 cm
Cabin Volume, including luggage area
106 ft³3.0 m³
Headroom (seat to ceiling)
Front Seats
36 in91.4 cm
Rear Seats
36 in91.4 cm
Baggage Door Size
22 × 20 in55.9 × 50.8 cm
Cabin Door Size
36 × 35 in91.4 × 88.9 cm
Wheel Base
6.5 ft1.98 m
Wheel Tread
10 ft3.05 m

Fuel Capacity

Two 38.5 gal. tanks
77 gal291 L
Usable Fuel
72 gal273 L

Oil Capacity

Oil Capacity
12 qts11.36 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-off
Ground roll 886 ftOver 50-ft obstacle 1,216 ft
LandingStd. brakes
Ground roll 825 ftOver 50-ft obstacle 1,725 ft
LandingH.D. brakes
Ground roll 640 ftOver 50-ft obstacle 1,530 ft

Sea level, zero wind, standard temperature.

Maximum Speed

TAS at Gross Weight
148 kts274 kmh

Cruising SpeedsTAS at gross weight, optimum altitude (kts. / km/h).

Best PowerBest Economy
75% power144 kts267 km/h139 kts257 km/h
65% power138 kts255 km/h134 kts248 km/h
55% power130 kts240 km/h126 kts233 km/h

Cruise Rangenm / km

Best PowerBest Economy
75% power650 nm1,204 km710 nm1,315 km
65% power710 nm1,315 km770 nm1,426 km
55% power750 nm1,390 km810 nm1,500 km

Fuel Consumptiongph / lph

Best PowerBest Economy
75% power13.6 gph51.5 lph12.7 gph47.9 lph
65% power11.8 gph44.7 lph10.9 gph41.3 lph
55% power10.1 gph38.2 lph9.3 gph35.2 lph

Rate of Climb

Full Throttle
1,110 fpm338 mpm

At sea level and gross weight.

Stall Speedkts. / km/h

IASCAS
Flaps Down Full 40°56 kts104 km/h56 kts104 km/h
Flaps Up65 kts120 km/h63 kts117 km/h

Service Ceiling

100 fpm
17,500 ft5,334 m

Take-Off Distance

Ground Run
886 ft270 m
Total over 50 ft. obstacle
1,216 ft371 m

Sea level, zero wind, standard temperature.

Landing DistanceSea level, zero wind, standard temperature.

Std. BrakesH.D. Brakes
Ground Roll825 ft251 m640 ft195 m
Total over 50 ft. obstacle1,725 ft526 m1,530 ft466 m

Cruising range includes 45 minutes fuel reserve at maximum range power plus allowance for fuel used during taxi, take-off, climb at MCP, cruise at optimum altitude and stated mixture plus descent.

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Standard Equipment

Standard EquipmentAs listed on Piper's factory sheet

Power Plant and Propeller

  • Engine — Lycoming 235 hp at 2400 rpm, direct drive6 cylinders, dual ignition with radio shielding
  • Engine Mount — Dynafocal with internal dampers
  • Propeller — 1 Hartzell, 2 blade, constant speed
  • Propeller Spinner
  • Geared Starter, 12 volt
  • Air Filter, dry type
  • Oil Filter, full flow
  • Oil Cooler
  • Engine machined for vacuum pumpNo drive installed
  • Dual Mufflers
  • Cross-over Exhaust System
  • Carburetor Heat with manual control
  • Oil Quick Drain

Flight Instruments and Indicators

  • Piper Airspeed Indicator
  • Magnetic Compass
  • Sensitive Altimeter (in. and mb.)
  • Ammeter
  • Annunciator Panel with push-to-testAlternator inoperative · Oil pressure low · Gyro pressure low (with pump installed)
  • Tachometer, recording
  • Fuel Quantity Gauges, two
  • Fuel Pressure Gauge
  • Manifold Pressure Gauge
  • Oil Temperature Gauge
  • Oil Pressure Gauge
  • Stabilator Trim Position Indicator
  • Rudder Trim Position Indicator

Cockpit, Flight and Ground Controls

  • Flight Primary — dual with rams horn type wheelsProvisions for elevator trim and mike button
  • Flight Trim — lower floorRudder · Stabilator
  • Engine Controls — pedestalThrottle · Propeller · Mixture · Carburetor heat
  • Engine Controls Friction Lock
  • Dual Flight Controls
  • Stall Warning Horn
  • Cabin Heater and Defroster Controls
  • Steerable Nosewheel, cushioned
  • BrakesPilot's toe brakes · Co-pilot's toe brakes · Parking brake
  • Landing gear, fixed
  • Landing Gear Strut Fairings
  • Provisions for high speed wheel fairings
  • Wing Flaps, four positions (0°, 10°, 25° and 40°)
  • Wing Flap Control, manual
  • Fuel Control Selector — OFF, LEFT, RIGHT
  • Engine Fuel Primer
  • Cabin Fresh Air Vent Controls, fourIndividually controlled

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