Piper CHEROKEE 180 C User guide

PIPER CHEROKEE 180 C

PA-28-180

Owner’s Handbook

Piper Aircraft Corporation, Vero Beach, Florida

U.S.A.

NOTICE

THIS HANDBOOK IS NOT DESIGNED, NOR CAN ANY HANDBOOK SERVE, AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR

ADEQUATE AND COMPETENT FLIGHT INSTRUCTION, OR KNOWLEDGE OF THE CURRENT

AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES, THE APPLICABLE FEDERAL AIR REGULATIONS, AND ADVISORY

CIRCULARS. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A GUIDE OF BASIC FLIGHT INSTRUCTION, NOR A

TRAINING MANUAL.

THE HANDBOOK IS DESIGNED:

1. TO HELP YOU OPERATE YOUR CHEROKEE WITH SAFETY AND CONFIDENCE.

2. TO MORE FULLY ACQUAINT YOU WITH THE BASIC PERFORMANCE AND HANDLING

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE AIRPLANE.

3. TO MORE FULLY EXPLAIN YOUR CHEROKEE’S OPERATION THAT IS PERMISSIBLE TO SET

FORTH IN THE AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL.

IF THERE IS ANY INCONSISTENCY BETWEEN THIS HANDBOOK AND THE AIRPLANE FLIGHT

MANUAL APPROVED BY THE FAA, THE AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL SHALL GOVERN.

___________________________________________________

Revised text and illustrations shall be indicated by a black vertical line in the margin

opposite the change. A line opposite the page number will indicate that material was

relocated.

Additional copies of this manual, Part No. 753 683, may be obtained from your Piper

Dealer.

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Published by

PUBLICATIONS DEPARTMENT

Piper Aircraft Corporation

753 683

Issued: August 1964

Revised: February 2, 1979

Consolidated Information added: November 2020

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INDEX

SECTION I – SPECIFICATIONS

Page

Performance

Weights

Power Plant

Fuel and Oil

Baggage

Dimensions

Landing Gear

SECTION II – DESIGN INFORMATION

Page

Engine and Propeller

Structures

Landing Gear

Control Systems

Fuel System

Electrical System

Heating and Ventilating System

Cabin Features

SECTION III – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Page

Preflight

Starting Engine

Warm-Up

Ground Check

Take-Off

Climb

Stalls

Cruising

Approach and Landing

Stopping Engine

Engine Power Loss

Ground Handling and Mooring

Weight and Balance

Operating Tips

INDEX (continued)

SECTION IV – EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Page

Introduction

Engine Power Loss During Takeoff

Engine Power Loss In Flight

Power Off Landing

Fire

Loss of Oil Pressure

Loss of Fuel Pressure

High Oil Temperature

Alternator Failure

Engine Roughness

Spins

Open Door

SECTION V – PERFORMANCE CHARTS

Page

Altitude Conversion Chart

Takeoff Distance vs Density Altitude

Rate of Climb vs Density Altitude

Range vs Density Altitude

True Airspeed and RPM vs Density Altitude

Landing Distance vs Density Altitude

Power Setting Table

SECTION VI – GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Page

Landing Gear Service

Brake Service

Tire Inflation

Care of Windshield and Windows

Battery Service

Fuel Requirements

Oil Requirements

Fuel System

Care of Air Filter

Leveling and Rigging

Serial Number Plate

INDEX (continued)

APPENDIX – ORIGINAL PIPER AIRCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL

Limitations Section

Weight and Balance Section

Current Equipment List Revision (Weight & Balance)

PIPER CHEROKEE 180 “C”

SECTION I

SPECIFICATIONS

PIPER CHEROKEE 180 “C”

SECTION I

SPECIFICATIONS

PERFORMANCE

Published figures are for standard airplanes flown at gross weight under

standard conditions at sea level, unless otherwise stated. Performance for a

specific airplane may vary from published figures depending upon the

equipment installed, the condition of engine, airplane and equipment,

atmospheric conditions and piloting technique. Each performance figure below

is subject to the same conditions as on the corresponding performance chart

from which it is taken in the Performance Charts Section.

Take-off Run (maximum effort, 25° flap) (ft)

Take

-off over 50-ft barrier (maximum effort, 25° flap) (ft)

Best Rate of Climb Speed (mph)

Rate of Climb (ft per min)

Service Ceiling (ft)

Absolute Ceiling (ft)

Top Speed (mph)

Cruising Speed (75% power,

Sea Level) (mph)

Cruising Range (75% power,

Sea Level) (mi) (hrs)

Cruising Speed

(75% power, 7000 ft altitude) (mph)

Cruising Range (7

5% power, 7000 ft altitude) (mi)

Optimum Cruising R

ange

(55% power, 10,000 ft., std. fuel 7.2 gph)

(mi) (hrs)

Fuel Consumption (75% power) (gph)

Stalling Speed (flaps down) (mph)

Stalling Speed (flaps up) (mph)

Landing Roll (flaps down) (ft)

Landing Roll over 50-ft barrier (ft)

720

1625

750

16,400

19,000

152

134

680 | 5 hrs

143

725 | 5 hrs

845 | 6.8 hrs

600

1150

PIPER CHEROKEE 180 “C”

SECTION I

WEIGHTS

Gross Weight (lbs)

Empty Weight (Standard) (lbs)

USEFUL LOAD (Standard) (lbs)

2400

1230

1170

POWER PLANT

Engine (Lycoming)

Rated Horsepower

Rated Speed (rpm)

Bore (in.)

Stroke (in.)

Displacement (cu in.)

Compression Ratio

Dry Weight (lbs)

Oil Sump Capacity (qts)

Fuel Aviation Grade

(Minimum Octane)

(Specified Octane)

Propeller

O-360-A3A

180

2700

5.125

4.375

361.0

8.5:1

285

91/96

M76EMMS

FUEL AND OIL

Fuel Capacity (U.S. Gal)

Oil Capacity (qts)

Fuel, Aviation Grade (Minimum Octane)

91/96

BAGGAGE

Maximum Baggage (lbs)

Baggage Space (cu ft)

Baggage Door Size

200

20 x 22

PIPER CHEROKEE 180 “C”

SECTION I

DIMENSIONS

Wing Span (ft)

Wing Area (sq ft)

Wing Loading (lbs per sq ft)

Length (ft)

Height (ft)

Power Loading (lbs per hp)

160

15.0

23.5

7.3

13.3

LANDING GEAR

Wheel Base (ft)

Wheel Tread (ft)

Tire Pressure (psi) Nose

Main

Tire Size Nose (4 ply rating)

Main (4 ply rating)

6.2

6.00 x 6

LANDING GEAR

Wheel Base (ft)

Wheel Tread (ft)

Tire Pressure (psi) Nose

Main

Tire Size Nose (4 ply rating)

Main (4 ply rating)

6.2

6.00 x 6

PIPER CHEROKEE 180 “C”

SECTION I

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