Northwood Flying Club
Piper Cherokee 140 Information
WARNING:  This information is not intended for the purpose of operating the aircraft!  It is a reference only for generally familiarizing the reader with a Cherokee 140 and comparing it to other aircraft.  Consult the P.O.H. for official information.  Northwood Flying Club not liable for misuse of this information.
Make:                               Piper
  Model:                              PA-28-140
  Registration:                     N7360J
  Year of Manufacture:       1968
  Serial #                             28-24712
Weights, Sizes, and Capacities

Seating
4 passengers

Weights
2150 pounds max weight
1274.3 pounds empty weight
875.7 pounds useful load

Oil
capacity 8 courts, minimum safe is 2 courts
operate between 5.5 and 6.5

Fuel
capacity 50 gallons total, 25 a side
47 gallons total useable
36 gallons both sides filled to tabs
Fuel type:  100LL

Engine
Lycoming O-320-E2A
150 hp. at 2700 RPM
140 hp. at 2450 RPM

Propeller
M74DM Sensenich 74 inch dia.
58 inch pitch

Electrical
12 volt battery
12 volt 60 amp alternator

Dimensions
Length: 23 feet 4 inches
Wingspan:  30 feet
Height:  7 feet 4 inches
Gear Tread:  10 feet
6.00 x 6 four ply tires 24 psi mains and nose

Other Specifications
Service Ceiling 14,300 feet
Absolute Ceiling 16,800 feet
Full fuel, no wind range about 550 miles with reserve
Fuel burn about 7 gallons an hour under most conditions
Important Airspeeds

Vso         Stall Speed, Flaps Down      55 mph
Vs1         Stall Speed, Flaps Up           64 mph
Vr            Rotation Speed                    65 mph
Vx            Best Angle of Climb             74 mph
Vy           Best Rate of Climb                85 mph
Vfe          Flap Extension Speed          115 mph
Va           Maneuvering Speed             126 mph
Vno         Smooth Air Speed                137 mph
Vne         Never Exceed Speed           168 mph
                Best Glide Speed                 85 mph
               Maximum Crosswind              20 mph
               Enroute Climb Speed            95 mph
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