Piper Cherokee 140

USFA currently uses one Piper Cherokee 140 airplane utilized for instrument flight training.

 

Engine
Lycoming 0-320 E2A
150 Horsepower @ 2700 RPM
Normally-aspirated, direct-drive, air-cooled, horizontally opposed, carburetor equipped, four-cylinder engine
Engine Oil Capacity: 8 Quarts

Propeller: 2 Bladed Sensenich M74DM, Fixed Pitch

 

Fuel Capacity
    Standard Reserve
Right Wing 18.0 7.0
Left Wing 18.0 7.0
TOTAL 36.0 14.0
    Bottom of Filler Neck Top Off
Fuel Usage: 9 GPH

 

Weights
(For your particular a/c see W & B Data in USFA Flight Department)

Gross Weight:

2150 Pounds

Empty Weight:

1201 Pounds (standard)

Useful Load:

949 Pounds (standard)

Baggage Compartment:

200 Pounds (Maximum)

 

Load Factors

Maximum Positive Loadfactor:

3.8g Normal Category

Maximum Positive Loadfactor:

4.4g Utility Category

Maximum Negative Loadfactor:

No inverted manuvers approved

Service Ceiling: 14,300 Feet
Absolute Ceiling: 16,800 Feet

 

Pictures
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External:

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Cockpit:

Piper Cherokee 140 Panel

 

 

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