Piper Cherokee 6

Overview

• Introduced in 1965 as a longer and wider variation on the PA-28 airframe, the Six was more than four feet longer and seven inches wider than its Cherokee cousins, powered by a 260-hp Lycoming 0-540. The 260-hp Six continued in production through 1978. What makes the Six essential is its ability to be packed as tight as a subway car with people and possessions and whisk them off in reasonable comfort at modest expense. The Six is basically a simple aircraft, with rugged, proven systems.

Specifications

• Powerplant

  Lycoming O-540-E4B5 / Lycoming IO-540-L1A5

• Propellers

  Hartzell HC-C2YK-1B

• Length

  27 ft 8.64 in

• Height

  7 ft 9 in

• Wingspan

  32 ft 8 in

• Wing Area

  174 ft

• Wing loading

  19.5 lb

• Power loading

  13.1 lb

• Cabin Width

  4 ft 1 in

• Empty Weight

  1,789 lb

• Maximum gross weight

  3,399 lb

• Useful load

  1,735 lb

• Payload with full fuel

  995 lb

• Fuel capacity

  50 gal

• Baggage capacity

  200 lb

Performance

• Takeoff distance ground roll

  1,200 ft

• Takeoff distance over 50-ft obstacle

  1,800 ft

• Rate of climb sea level

  775 fpm

• Service ceiling

  12,800 ft

• Landing distance over 50-ft obstacle

  1,000 ft

• Landing distance ground roll

  640 ft

• Cruise speed/endurance w/45-min rsv, std fuel (fuel consumption, ea engine) @ 75% power, best economy

• Range

  730 nm

Limiting and Recommended Airspeeds

• V_X

• V_Y

  775 fpm

• V_NE

  184 KCAS

• V_S1

  62 kts

• V_SO

  55 kts

All specifications are based on manufacturer's calculations. All performance figures are based on standard day, standard atmosphere, sea level, gross weight conditions unless otherwise noted.