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:
    • 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
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

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.

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.