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Piper PA-24-250 Comanche (A2A) Quick Reference

V-SPEEDS

SpeedValueDescription
Vr70 mph (61 kts)Rotation
Vx85 mph (74 kts)Best angle climb
Vy105 mph (91 kts)Best rate climb
Va144 mph (125 kts)Maneuvering at max gross
Vfe125 mph (108 kts)Max flaps extended
Vlo / Vle150 mph (130 kts)Gear operate / extended
Vno180 mph (156 kts)Max structural cruise
Vne227 mph (197 kts)Never exceed
Vs063 mph (55 kts)Stall, gear and flaps down
Vs171 mph (62 kts)Stall, clean
Vref90 mph (78 kts)Final approach
Best Glide110 mph (96 kts)Gear and flaps up

POWER SETTINGS

PhaseSetting
TakeoffFULL THROTTLE / 2,575 RPM
Climb25 in Hg / 2,400 RPM
Cruise (75%)23 in Hg / 2,300 RPM
Cruise (65%)21 in Hg / 2,200 RPM
DescentReduce 1-2 in Hg at a time
Approach15 in Hg / prop full forward

FLAP SCHEDULE

SettingMax SpeedUse
0 (UP)AnyCruise / Climb / Normal takeoff
Partial (approx 15 deg)≤ 125 mph (108 kts)Downwind / Base
Full (27 deg)≤ 125 mph (108 kts)Final approach / Short field

ENGINE LIMITS

ParameterValue
Max RPM2,575
Max CHT500 F
Oil Temp245 F max
Oil Pressure (normal)60-90 PSI
Oil Pressure (idle min)25 PSI
Oil Capacity12 qt (8 qt min for flight)
Fuel Grade100/100LL avgas

KEY NUMBERS

ParameterValue
Fuel Capacity60 US gal mains (90 gal with aux)
Fuel Burn (75%)13-15 GPH
Cruise Speed (75%)175 mph / 152 KTAS
Takeoff Roll~750 ft (1,650 ft over 50 ft)
Landing Roll~600 ft (1,240 ft over 50 ft)
Max Crosswind15 kts (demonstrated)
Aux Tank RuleCruise only - mains for takeoff and landing
Max Mag Drop175 RPM (50 RPM differential)