1968 Piper Cherokee 235C (N9474W)

1968 Piper Cherokee 235C (N9474W) Engine make/model: Lycoming O-540-B4B5 Horsepower@altitude: 235@SL Horsepower for takeoff: 235 TBO hrs.: 2000 Fuel type: 100/100LL Propeller type/diameter: Hartzell CS Landing gear type: Tri/Fixed Max…

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Engine make/model: Lycoming O-540-B4B5
Horsepower@altitude: 235@SL
Horsepower for takeoff: 235
TBO hrs.: 2000
Fuel type: 100/100LL
Propeller type/diameter: Hartzell CS
Landing gear type: Tri/Fixed
Max ramp weight (lbs.): 2900
Gross weight (lbs.): 2900
Landing weight (lbs.): 2900
Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 1467
Useful load, std. (lbs.): 1433
Payload, full std. fuel (lbs.): 929
Usable fuel, std. (gals.): 84
Oil capacity (qts.): 12
Wingspan: 32 ft.
Overall length: 23 ft. 9 in.
Height: 7 ft. 1 in.
Wing area (sq. ft.): 171.6
Wing loading (lbs./sq. ft.): 17
Power loading (lbs./hp.): 12.4
Wheel size (in.): 6.00 x 6
Seating capacity: 4
Cabin doors: 1
Cabin width (in.): 44
Cabin height (in.): 47
Baggage capacity (lbs.): 200
PERFORMANCE
Cruise speed (kts.):
75% power @ 8,000 ft.: 136
65% power @ 8,000 ft.: 130
55% power @ 8,000 ft.: 122
Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):
75% power: 813*
65% power: 879*
55% power: 949*
Fuel consumption (gph):
75% power: 12.3*
65% power: 10.7*
55% power: 9.0*
Estimated endurance (65%) (hrs): 6.5*
Stall speed (flaps up) (knots): 57
Stall speed (flaps down) (knots): 52
Best rate of climb (SL fpm): 825
Best rate of climb, 8000 ft. (fpm): 500*
Service ceiling (ft.): 14,500
Takeoff ground roll (ft.): 800
Takeoff over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.): 1360
Landing ground roll (ft.): 680
Landing over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.): 1300
* calculated

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