Piper CHEROKEE 180 E, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Page 2: ...ue tube which extends across the fuselage The pilot should become familiar with the proper positioning of his feet on the rudder pedals so as to avoid interference with the torque tube when moving the...

Page 3: ...CHEROKEE 180 E PA 28 180 This handbook for airplanes with serial nos 28 5601 through 28 5859 Owner s Handbook Piper Aircraft Corporation Vero Beach Florida U S A...

Page 4: ...ING CHARACTERISTICS OF THE AIRPLANE 3 TO MORE FULLY EXPLAIN YOUR CHEROKEE S OPERATION THAN IS PERMISSIBLE TO SET FORTH IN THE AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL IF THERE IS ANY INCONSISTENCY BETWEEN THIS HANDBOOK...

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Page 7: ...ation 5 Engine and Propeller 5 Structures 5 Landing Gear 6 Control Systems 7 Fuel System 7 Electrical System 9 Heating and Ventilating System 13 Cabin Features 13 SECTION III Operating Instructions 16...

Page 8: ...g 29 Fire 30 Loss of Oil Pressure 31 Loss of Fuel Pressure 32 High Oil Temperature 32 Alternator Failure 33 Engine Roughness 33 Spins 34 Open Door 35 SECTION V Performance Charts 36 Altitude Conversio...

Page 9: ...e 43 Landing Gear Service 43 Brake Service 45 Tire Inflation 45 Care of Windshield and Windows 46 Battery Service 46 Fuel and Oil Requirements 47 Fuel System 47 Care of Air Filter 48 Leveling and Rigg...

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Page 11: ...SECTION I SPECIFICATIONS Performance 1 Weights 2 Power Plant 2 Fuel and Oil 2 Baggage 2 Dimensions 3 Landing Gear 3 691015...

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Page 13: ...ns as on the corresponding performance chart from which it is taken in the Performance Charts Section Take off Run maximum effort 25 flap ft 720 Take off over 50 ft barrier maximum effort 25 flap ft 1...

Page 14: ...g O 360 A4A Rated Horsepower 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 M76EMMS60 FUEL AND OIL Fuel Capacity U...

Page 15: ...Wing Area sq ft 160 Wing Loading lbs per sq ft 15 0 Length ft 23 5 Height ft 7 3 Power Loading lbs per hp 13 3 LANDING GEAR Wheel Base ft 6 2 Wheel Tread ft 10 Tire Pressure psi Nose 24 Main 24 Tire...

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Page 17: ...SECTION II DESIGN INFORMATION Engine and Propeller 5 Structures 5 Landing Gear 6 Control Systems 7 Fuel System 7 Electrical System 9 Heating and Ventilating System 13 Cabin Features 13 691015...

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Page 19: ...er shroud around the mufflers is provided to supply heat for the cabin and windshield defrosting The Sensenich M76EMMS60 fixed pitch propeller is made from a one piece alloy forging STRUCTURES All str...

Page 20: ...er centering and to provide rudder trim The nose gear steering mechanism also in corporates a hydraulic shimmy dampener The three struts are of the air oil type with the normal extension being 3 25 in...

Page 21: ...ht The flaps are manually operated balanced for light operating forces and spring loaded to return to the up position A past center lock incorporated in the actuating linkage holds the flap when it is...

Page 22: ...KEE E 691015 8 CARBURETOR VENT FUEL PRESSURE GAUGE FUEL QUANTITY GAUGES VENT DRAIN ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP VENT ENGINE FUEL PUMP PRIMER GASCOLATOR FUEL SELECTOR VALVE LEFT TANK DRAIN DRAIN RIGHT TANK FUEL...

Page 23: ...egulator overvoltage relay and master switch relay The battery is mounted in a stainless steel box imme diately aft of the baggage compartment The regulator and over voltage relay are located on the f...

Page 24: ...stems the ammeter does not indicate battery discharge rather it displays in amperes the load placed on the alternator With all electrical equipment off except master switch the ammeter will be indicat...

Page 25: ...CHEROKEE E SECTION II 691015 11 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM...

Page 26: ...SECTION II CHEROKEE E 12 691212 HEATING AND VENTILATING SYSTEM Cherokee Cabin Heat Defroster Fresh Air...

Page 27: ...t CABIN FEATURES The instrument panel of the Cherokee is designed to ac commodate the customary advanced flight instruments and the normally required power plant instruments The Artifical Horizon and...

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Page 29: ...CHEROKEE E SECTION II NOTES 691015 15...

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Page 31: ...IONS Preflight 16 Starting Engine 17 Warm Up and Ground Check 19 Take Off 19 Climb 20 Stalls 20 Cruising 21 Approach and Landing 22 Stopping Engine 23 Engine Power Loss 23 Mooring 24 Weight and Balanc...

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Page 33: ...REFLIGHT 1 Master switch and ignition OFF 2 a Check for external damage and operational interfer ence of control surfaces or hinges b Insure that wings and control surfaces are free of snow ice or fro...

Page 34: ...3 25 inches showing 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...

Page 35: ...Engine When Flooded 1 Open the throttle full 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 clockw...

Page 36: ...rsion Chart 36 Takeoff Distance vs Density Altitude 37 Rate of Climb vs Density Altitude 38 Range vs Density Altitude 39 True Airspeed and RPM vs Density Altitude 40 Landing Distance vs Density Altitu...

Page 37: ...p However for short field take offs and for take offs under difficult conditions such as deep grass or on a soft surface distances can be re duced appreciably by lowering flaps to 25 CLIMB The best ra...

Page 38: ...at higher altitudes The mixture should be leaned during cruising operation above 5000 feet altitude and at pilot s discretion at lower altitudes when 75 power or less is being used If any doubt exists...

Page 39: ...at take off The second tank 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 2 Electric f...

Page 40: ...ne weight on the main wheels In high wind conditions particularly in strong crosswinds it may be desirable to approach the ground at higher than normal speeds with partial or no flaps STOPPING ENGINE...

Page 41: ...mn lock pin in the left hand wheel control column The rudder is held in position by its connections to the nose wheel steering and normally does not have to be secured The flaps are locked when in the...

Page 42: ...tastrophic regulator failure In the event of a momentary condition the relay will open and the ammeter will indicate 0 output from the alternator The relay may be reset by switching the ALT switch to...

Page 43: ...r skids in any pitch attitude or other unusual maneuvers which could cause uncovering of the fuel outlet must be avoided when tank being used is not full 9 The rudder pedals are suspended from a torqu...

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Page 45: ...Engine Power Loss During Takeoff 27 Engine Power Loss In Flight 28 Power Off Landing 29 Fire 30 Loss of Oil Pressure 31 Loss of Fuel Pressure 32 High Oil Temperature 32 Alternator Failure 33 Engine Ro...

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Page 47: ...are a normal part of pilot training Although these emergencies are discussed herein this information is not intended to replace such training but only to provide a source of reference and review and...

Page 48: ...dure ENGINE POWER LOSS IN FLIGHT Complete engine power loss is usually caused by fuel flow interruption and power will be restored shortly after fuel flow is restored If power loss occurs at low altit...

Page 49: ...re indications will be normal NOTE If engine failure was caused by fuel exhaustion power will not be regained after tanks are switched until empty fuel lines are filled which may require up to ten sec...

Page 50: ...d with full flaps When committed to landing 1 Ignition Off 2 Master Switch Off 3 Fuel Selector Off 4 Mixture Idle Cut Off 5 Seat belt Tight FIRE The presence of fire is noted through smoke smell and h...

Page 51: ...has already started and is running continue operating to try pulling the fire into the engine c In either case stated a and b if the fire continues longer than a few seconds the fire should be extingu...

Page 52: ...uch as sudden increases in temperatures or oil smoke are apparent and an airport is not close If engine stoppage occurs proceed to POWER OFF LANDING LOSS OF FUEL PRESSURE 1 Electric Boost Pump On 2 Fu...

Page 53: ...NGINE ROUGHNESS Engine roughness is usually due to carburetor icing which is indicated by a drop in RPM and may be accompanied by a slight loss of airspeed or altitude If too much ice is allowed to ac...

Page 54: ...since it may partially melt the ice which will refreeze in the intake system When using carburetor heat therefore always use full heat and when ice is removed return the control to the full cold posi...

Page 55: ...or will not affect normal flight characteristics and a normal landing can be made with the door open If both upper and lower latches open the door will trail slightly open and airspeed will be reduced...

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Page 57: ...rsion Chart 36 Takeoff Distance vs Density Altitude 37 Rate of Climb vs Density Altitude 38 Range vs Density Altitude 39 True Airspeed and RPM vs Density Altitude 40 Landing Distance vs Density Altitu...

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Page 59: ...806 740118 TEMPERATURE F 40 20 0 20 40 100 80 60 24000 20000 10000 12000 8000 4000 S L DENSITY ALTITUDE FT THIS CHART SHOULD BE USED TO DETERMINE DENSITY ALTITUDE FROM EXISTING TEMPERATURE AND PRESSUR...

Page 60: ...ROKEE E PA 28 18O PIPER CHEROKEE 7000 1000 5000 4000 3000 BENSfTY ALTITUDE FT 2000 1000 0 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 TAKE Of F DISTANCE FT 753 806 740118 37 MAXIMUM EFFORT 25 FLAPS PAVED LEVE...

Page 61: ...RATE OF CLIMB FT MIN 753 806 740118 38 1000 800 600 400 200 0 0 2000 4000 6000 8000 DENSITY ALTITUDE FT 10000 12000 14000 16000 CHEROKEE E SECTION V PA 28 18O PIPER CHEROKEE 2400 LBS GROSS WT...

Page 62: ...740118 RANGE STATUTE MILES 825 800 775 750 725 700 675 0 2000 4000 6000 8000 DENSITY ALTITUDE FT 10000 12000 SECTION V CHEROKEE E PA 28 180 PIPER CHEROKEE 2400 LBS GR0SS WT 50 GAL FUEL FULL TANKS LEA...

Page 63: ...50 ENGINE RPM 2500 2550 TRUE AIRSPEED MPH 125 130 135 140 145 150 ENTER WITH RPM AND ALTITUDE AND ESTABLISH POINT A THIS GIVES PERCENT OF POWER READ HORIZONTALLY TO POINT B AT THE SAME ALTITUDE AND PE...

Page 64: ...SECTION V CHEROKEE E PA 28 180 PIPER CHEROKEE 2400 LBS GROSS WT 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0 0 200 LANDING DISTANCE FT 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 753 806 740118 41 DENSITY ALTITUDE FT...

Page 65: ...lt SL 1 000 2 000 3 000 59 55 52 48 2290 2310 2330 2350 2370 2390 2410 2430 2440 2460 2480 2500 2500 2520 2540 2560 SL 1 000 2 000 3 000 4 000 5 000 6 000 7 000 2580 2600 2620 2640 2520 2540 2560 2580...

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Page 67: ...ing Gear Service 43 Brake Service 45 Tire Inflation 45 Care of Windshield and Windows 46 Battery Service 46 Fuel and Oil Requirements 47 Fuel System 47 Care of Air Filter 48 Leveling and Rigging 48 Se...

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Page 69: ...our ply rating type III tire with tube Main wheels are easily removed by taking off the hub cap axle nut and the two bolts holding the brake segment in place after which the wheel slips easily from th...

Page 70: ...e valve core and filler plug and the main gear torque links if disconnected With fluid in the strut housing at the correct level attach a strut pump to the air valve and with the airplane on the groun...

Page 71: ...ecked at every 50 hour inspection and replenished when necessary by filling the brake reservoir on the upper left front side of the firewall to the indi cated level If the system as a whole has to be...

Page 72: ...soft cloth and kerosene 4 After cleaning apply a thin coat of hard polishing wax Rub lightly with a soft cloth 5 A severe scratch or mar may be removed by using jew eler s rouge to rub out the scratch...

Page 73: ...tity is 2 quarts It is recommended that the oil and oil filter be changed every 50 hours or sooner under unfavorable conditions The following grades are recom mended for the specific temperatures Temp...

Page 74: ...placed on the heads of these screws indicates level 2 To put the airplane in a longitudinally level position on scales first block the main gear oleos in the fully extended position then deflate the n...

Page 75: ...lbs Stabilator 40 5 lbs Ailerons 40 5 lbs Stabilator Trim 10 1 lb Flaps Approx 10 lbs For extreme cases of wing heaviness the flap on the wing heavy side may be adjusted down from the zero position a...

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