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Piper PA-28-161 Warrior II (Just Flight) Quick Reference

V-SPEEDS

SpeedValueDescription
Vr55 KIASRotation
Vx63 KIASBest angle climb
Vy79 KIASBest rate climb
Va111 KIASManeuvering at max gross
Vfe103 KIASMax flaps extended
Vno126 KIASMax structural cruise
Vne160 KIASNever exceed
Vs044 KIASStall, flaps down
Vs150 KIASStall, clean
Vref65 KIASFinal approach with flaps
Best Glide73 KIASEngine out

POWER SETTINGS

PhaseSetting
TakeoffFULL THROTTLE (2,325-2,425 RPM static)
ClimbFULL THROTTLE, 2,700 RPM max
Cruise (75%)2,450-2,550 RPM
Cruise (65%)2,350-2,450 RPM
Descent2,000-2,300 RPM, carb heat as required
Approach1,500-1,700 RPM

FLAP SCHEDULE

SettingMax SpeedUse
0 (UP)AnyCruise / Climb / Normal takeoff
10 deg≤ 103 KIASShort field takeoff / Downwind
25 deg≤ 103 KIASBase leg
40 deg≤ 103 KIASFinal approach / Short field landing

ENGINE LIMITS

ParameterValue
Max RPM2,700
Max CHT500 F
Oil Temp245 F max
Oil Pressure (normal)60-90 PSI
Oil Pressure (idle min)25 PSI
Oil Capacity8 qt (6 qt min for flight)
Fuel Grade100/100LL avgas

KEY NUMBERS

ParameterValue
Fuel Capacity50 US gal (48 usable)
Fuel Burn (75%)8-10 GPH
Pattern Altitude1,000 ft AGL
Takeoff Roll1,065 ft (1,490 ft over 50 ft)
Landing Roll595 ft (1,160 ft over 50 ft)
Max Crosswind17 kts (demonstrated)
Max Mag Drop175 RPM (50 RPM differential)
Suction4.8-5.1 in Hg