
1972 Piper Cherokee
The Piper PA-28 series, including the Cherokee, Warrior, and Archer is one of most popular single engine aircraft ever made. It is still in production today and is a favorite for flight training thanks to its safety record, good performance, and ease of operation.
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This Cherokee is equipped with the upgraded 160 HP engine and a climb propeller for great performance.
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Rate: $160 per hour
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Flight Rules: VFR + IFR (Day and Night)
Avionics: Standard w/ ADS-B in/out
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PA-28-140 Specifications:
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General characteristics:
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Crew: one
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Capacity: three passengers
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Length: 23 ft 3.6 in (7.102 m)
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Wingspan: 30 ft 0 in (9.14 m)
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Height: 7 ft 3.6 in (2.225 m)
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Standard Empty weight: 1,201 lb (545 kg)
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Gross weight: 2,150 lb (975 kg)
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Max takeoff weight: 2,150 lb (975 kg)
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Powerplant: Lycoming O-320-E2A 4-cylinder air-cooled horizontally-opposed piston engine, 160 hp
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Propellers: Sensenich M74DM
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Performance:
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Maximum speed: 123 kn (142 mph, 228 km/h)
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Cruise speed: 108 kn (124 mph, 200 km/h)
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Stall speed: 47 kn (54 mph, 87 km/h)
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Range: 465 nmi (535 mi, 861 km)
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Service ceiling: 14,300 ft (4,400 m)
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Rate of climb: 660 ft/min (3.4 m/s)
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Meet N15283
N15283 was our first aircraft here at Summit Flight and has helped many students learn how to fly!

Aircraft Panel
N15283 has an IFR capable instrument panel with dual Garmin G5 ADI/HSI instruments, and an Garmin avionics stack including a GTN 650Xi and GTX 345 ADS-B in/out transponder.

Interior
N15283 was recently upgraded with all new windows and a new leather interior for a comfortable ride.
