PA-28 Cherokee 180Publisher: A2A Simulations |
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Intro
The PA-28 Cherokee 180 is a single engine, low wing, four seat, unpressurized utility and general aviation aircraft built by Piper Aircraft since the early 1960's. The aircraft features a tricycle landing gear and is an all-metal construction powered by a piston engine. Actually, the PA28-180 also had a variant on floats instead of the standard landing gear.
The Cherokee 180 is one of the members of the PA28 family, which also covers aircraft like the Warrior, the Arrow, the Dakota and the Archer as well as the former known Cherokee Six. The first flight and the introduction of the Cherokee series were in 1960 and the aircraft went into full production already in 1961 with the 150 and 160 versions.
In 1962 Piper started the production of the 180 which featured a Lycoming O-360 piston engine with 180 horsepower (134 kW) and already in 1968 the PA28-180 received a modification to the push/pull style engine throttle controls, so they now were quadrant levers instead. Furthermore, an extra window was added on both sides giving a more modern look to the fuselage. However, the PA28-180 reviewed here is one of the earlier versions that does not feature this modification.
General Information & Aircraft Specs
- Produced by: Piper Aircraft
- National Origin: USA
- First Flight: 1960 (Cherokee series)
- Introduction: 1962 (180 variant)
- Role: Training, Utility and GA
- Produced: 32,778+ (Cherokee series in total)
- Developed from: PA28-150 and-160
- Status: Active
- Crew: 1 Pilot
- Capacity: 3 Passengers
- Length: 23' 7.03"
- Height: 7' 3.30"
- Wingspan: 30'
- Empty Weight: 1,350 lbs (Accu-Sim)
- MTOW: 2,400 lbs
- Power Plant: Lycoming O-360 Piston Engine 180 horsepower (134 kW)
- Max Speed VNE: 171 mph
- Max Cruise Speed VNO: 140 mph IAS
- Max Flaps Ext. Speed VFE: 115 mph IAS
- Range: 680 - 840 miles depending on ALT and power setting
- Service Ceiling: 16,000' according to datasheet
- Rate of Climb: 625'/min AVE from Ground level to 5,000'
- Takeoff Dist Over 50': 1,620' at MSL level with 25° flaps and 2,400 lbs
- LD Dist Over 50': 1,150' at MSL level with 40° flaps and no wind
- Stall Speed: 57.5 mph (flaps down) (50 knots)
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