Cherokee Arrow
Piston • single engine • Low Wing • Retractable gear
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Mission Profile
MOSAIC Eligibile
Sport Pilot-flyable
Endorsements & ratings:
- Complex
140
KTAS
Cruise Speed
4
Occupants
550
nm
Max Range
518
lbs
Wet Payload
About the Cherokee Arrow
Overview
The Piper PA-28R-201 Cherokee Arrow is a popular complex single-engine aircraft, well regarded for its balance of performance, efficiency, and handling. Powered by a fuel-injected Lycoming IO-360-C1C producing 200 hp, it is one of the most common platforms for pilots pursuing a complex or high-performance endorsement.
Key Features for GA Buyers
- Retractable landing gear suitable for complex and high-performance endorsements
- Fuel-injected Lycoming IO-360-C1C (200 hp) with constant-speed propeller
- Stable low-wing handling with predictable stall characteristics
- Strong parts availability and large owner/maintenance community
Trade-offs
- Modest climb performance compared to newer high-performance singles
- Useful load can be limiting with full fuel
- Older airframes may require avionics or interior upgrades
- Hot-start technique required for the fuel-injected engine
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Technical Specifications
Dimensions
- Wingspan
- 35.5 ft
- Length
- 24.5 ft
- Height
- 8.0 ft
- Parking area (ft2)
- 1342.25 ft2
Weights
- Max Takeoff Weight
- 2,750 lbs
- Max Landing Weight
- 2,650 lbs
- Useful Load
- 950 lbs
- Fuel Capacity
- 72 gal
Performance
- Cruise Speed
- 140 KTAS
- Never-Exceed (Vne)
- 196 KIAS
- Max Structural Cruise (Vno)
- 154 KIAS
- Approach Speed
- 65 KIAS
- Stall, Clean (Vs1)
- 55 KIAS
- Range
- 550 NM
- Service Ceiling
- 15,500 ft
- Rate of Climb
- 800 fpm
- Takeoff over 50 ft obstacle
- 1,600 ft
- Landing ground roll
- 1,400 ft
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