NOTE: 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.
If you are ready for a long trip with the family, our Cherokee Six is ready for you!
General Information
- N3564W
- $86/dry TACH. Pilots top off tanks before putting it back.
- See Sales_Tax to see if you qualify for sales tax exemption
- IFR Certified
- Insurance Requirements:
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1. You must have 150 hours total time.And you complete one of the following options:
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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)Or2b. 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
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- 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
Aircraft Data
- 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
Hangar Address
DTO – Denton Enterprise Airport
US Jet Center FBO – T Hangar #2
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.