1974 Piper Cherokee Six (PA-32-300) “The Beige Dragon”
IF YOU ARE READY FOR A LONG TRIP WITH THE FAMILY, OUR CHEROKEE SIX IS READY FOR YOU!
General Aircraft Information
- N43451
- $125/dry TACH. Pilots top off tanks before putting it back.
- IFR Certified
- Insurance Requirements:
1. You must have 150 hours total time. And you complete one of the following options:
2a. You have 15 hours in a PA-32-300 in your log book already and complete a 1 hour checkout;
OR
2b. You pass a 5 hour checkout with meeting some standards. (Some are knocking this out in one long cross-country trip)
3. This plane requires this questionnaire to be completed: General Questionnaire - N43451 Aircraft Checkout And Tips v1.1
- The Owner’s Handbook can be downloaded here: Cherokee Six Handbook
- The Weight & Balance Excel can be downloaded here: W&B Document
- Garmin 175 GPS User Guide here: Garmin User Guide
- The GMA 340 Audio Panel guide can be found here: Audio Panel Document
- Maintenance and Squawks can be found in Flight Circle.
Avionics
- Garmin 175 GPS Connected to GFC 500 Autopilot
- Coupled to fly RNAV course and approaches
- Garmin G5s
- ADSB into the Garmin 175
- JPI EDM 700 Engine Mgmt Sys
- Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel
- Electric Trim
V Speeds
The following is general reference only, and is not a replacement for the AFM. Speeds are in KNOTS (MPH).
- Vr = 56 (65)
- Vx = 83 (95)
- Vy = 91 (105)
- Vs0 = 55 (63)
- Vs = 62 (71)
- Best Glide = 86 (100)
- Va = 129 (149)
- Vno = 146 (168)
- Vne = 184 (212)
- Vfe = 109 (125)
- Max Demonstrated X-Wind = 17 (20)
Weight & Balance
The following is general reference only, and is not a replacement for the POH.
- Max Gross: 3400lb
- Oil: Target is >= 9.0 Qts before take-off. Do not run less than 8 Qts, Max 10 Qts
- Aeroshell 100W Plus (red bottle)
- MAX BAGGAGE AREAS:
- Rear: 100 lbs
- Front: 100 lbs - Tire Pressure:
- Nose: 28 - 30 PSI
- Main: 35 - 40 PSI - Electrical: 12-14 Volt / 60 AMP
- Two Main 25 Gallon Tanks, fill to tabs (18 gals)
- Two 17 Gallon Tip Tanks -- KEEP THESE FULL!
- Total of 84 Gallons
- BONUS: Has the optional 7th seat in the middle row!
PIPER CHEROKEE PA-32-300 CHECKLIST
Checklists other than the manufacturer’s books should be personal creations and should be verified to match proper procedures. The following information can be used to help you devise your own; however, no guarantees of accuracy are made. The following is general reference only, and is not a replacement for the POH.
NOTE: Plane is not allowed to be left on a ramp in a storm. If the plane is damaged by hail or any other weather related phenomena, the member will be 100% responsible for the damage.
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