1966 Piper Cherokee Six (PA-32-260) “Bennie the Six”
IF YOU ARE READY FOR A LONG TRIP WITH THE FAMILY, OUR CHEROKEE SIX IS READY FOR YOU!
General Aircraft Information
- N3564W
- $96/dry TACH. Pilots top off tanks before putting it back.
- See us to see if you qualify for sales tax exemption
- 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-32-260 in your log book already and complete a 1 hour checkout (pa-32-300 does not count)
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 - The Owner’s Handbook can be downloaded here: Cherokee Six Handbook
- The Weight & Balance Excel can be downloaded here: W&B Excel
- Garmin 530W User Guide here: G530W User Guide
- The Garmin 430 User Guide and Quick Reference Guide can be found here:
- G430 User Guide / G430 Quick Reference: Cessna_Type_Cert.pdf
Avionics
- Garmin 530AW Connected to Stec Autopilot with Heading & Altitude Hold
- ADS-B In to the Garmin 530 and to Foreflight on up to 2 Bluetooth devices
- Garmin 430 Secondary GPS & Comm
- JPI EDM 700 Engine Mgmt Sys
- JPI Fuel Scan 450
- Stormscope
- Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel
- Bendix King KX 155
- Garmin GTX 345 Transponder with ADS-B In and Out
- PTT on both yokes
- Electric Trim
- Two Main 25 Gallon Tanks
- Two 17 Gallon Tip Tanks
- Total of 83.5 Gallons Usable
- Rudder Trim
V Speeds
The following is general reference only, and is not a replacement for the AFM.
- Vr = 56 (65)
- Vx = 83 (95)
- Vy = 91 (105)
- Vs0 = 55 (63)
- Vs = 62 (71)
- Best Glide (2800 lbs) = 81 (93)
- Best Glide @ Max Gross (3400) = 87 (100)
- Va = 129 (149)
- Vno = 146 (168)
- Vne = 184 (212)
- Vfe = 109 (125)
- Max Demonstrated X-Wind = 17 (20)
- Take off with 10 Degrees of Flaps (1st notch)
- Short Field = 25 Deg Flaps, Rotate @ 56 (65)
- Soft Field = 25 Deg Flaps
- Approach Speed / Flaps = 80 (92) / 40 Deg
- Short Final = 75 (86) (safe to use a little extra power just prior to touchdown 90mph then pull back power in ground effect
- Cruise @ 55% Power = 111 (128) / 19.7″ MP – 2200 RPM – 11.4 GPH
- Cruise @ 65% Power = 122 (140) / 25.5″ MP – 2300 RPM – 12.7 GPH
- Cruise @ 75% Power = 133 (153) / 23.0″ MP – 2400 RPM – 14.1 GPH
Weight & Balance
The following is general reference only, and is not a replacement for the POH.
- N3564W W&B Calculator Spreadsheet that is direct from the POH
- Manual W&B Worksheet from Piper. Use this to complete the questionnaire.
- Max Gross: 3400lb
- Oil: Club Target is >= 9.5 Qts before take-off. Do not run less than 7Qts
- Aeroshell 100W Plus (red bottle)
- Oil over 9.5 Qts will blow out during flight.
- MAX BAGGAGE AREAS:
- Rear: 200 lbs
- Front: 50 lbs - Tire Pressure:
- Nose: 30 PSI
- Main: 38PSI - Electrical: 12-14 Volt / 60 AMP
PIPER CHEROKEE PA-32-260 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: It is recommended to request the plane pulled to the ramp at least 1 hour before planned departure. 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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