Piper PA-28 Cherokee
Piper · P28A
Piston single certified to FL140. Cruises at just 120 kts, much slower than surrounding jet traffic. Climbs at only 700 fpm, so plan for gradual altitude changes. Touches down at just 65 kts.
1x PistonSmallRECAT FFL140 ceilingILS capable
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1 x Piston |
| Weight class | Small (S) |
| RECAT-EU category | F (Light) |
| Service ceiling | 14,000 ft (FL140) |
| Max climb rate | 700 fpm |
| Max descent rate | 1,000 fpm |
Speed envelope
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum speed | 50 kts |
| Landing speed | 65 kts |
| Cruise speed | 120 kts |
| Maximum speed | 133 kts |
Runway requirements
Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Takeoff field length | 1,671 ft (0.28 nm) |
| Landing field length | 790 ft (0.13 nm) |
Equipment
| Capability | Status |
|---|---|
| ILS approaches | Yes |
| Fix navigation | No |
| SRS category | 1 |
| LAHSO category | 1 |