Piper Saratoga II TC

Overview

• Since 1965, Piper's basic PA-32 airframe has served as one of the most popular heavy-haulers in general aviation's piston-single fleet. With a good blend of useful load, cabin comfort, speed, and the access afforded by those huge aft double-doors, these airplanes have hit the spot with more than 6,700 customers. The Saratoga II TC keeps this tradition alive. The Saratoga TC delivers a respectable 166 knots true airspeed at 10,500 feet with the 300-horsepower Lycoming TIO-540 putting out only 71-percent power. This "normal cruise" setting requires 30 inches of manifold pressure and a relatively quiet 2,300 rpm. Many pilots have found the Saratoga line to be among the most stable, forgiving, and docile big singles on the market. Its stall characteristics are benign, the airplane has great lateral stability, and it rides turbulence in an admirable fashion.

Specifications

• Powerplant

  Lycoming TIO-540-S1AD (300 hp)

• Propellers

  Hartzell HC-E3YR-1RF, Constant Speed, 3-blade

• Length

  27 ft 6 in

• Height

  8 ft 6 in

• Wingspan

  36 ft 3 in

• Wing Area

  178.36 sq ft

• Wing loading

  20.2 lb

• Power loading

  12 lb

• Cabin Width

  3 ft 5 in

• Empty Weight

  2,078 lb

• Maximum gross weight

  3,600 lb

• Useful load

  1,467 lb

• Payload with full fuel

  927 lb

• Fuel capacity

  102 gal

• Baggage capacity

  200 lb

Performance

• Takeoff distance ground roll

  960 ft

• Takeoff distance over 50-ft obstacle

  1,420 ft

• Rate of climb sea level

  1,120 fpm

• Service ceiling

  20,000 ft

• Landing distance over 50-ft obstacle

  1,725 ft

• Landing distance ground roll

  732 ft

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

• Range

  784 nm

Limiting and Recommended Airspeeds

• V_X

  82 KIAS

• V_Y

  92 KIAS

• V_NE

  197 KIAS

• V_S1

  63 KIAS

• V_SO

  60 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.