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Piper PA-32

One model from FAA type certificate data sheet A3SO. Every figure below is quoted from the sheet. Open any “Source” to see the words it comes from.

THE DATA SHEET

Authority
Federal Aviation Administration (United States)
Sheet
Type Certificate Data Sheet A3SO
Revision
31
Date
June 7, 2007
Holder
Piper Aircraft, Inc.
Licence
US Government work, public domain (17 U.S.C. 105)

Open the sheet on the FAA Dynamic Regulatory System (opens in a new tab)

Earlier revision. This is revision 31 of the data sheet. A later revision exists that we have not checked yet.

Performance figures (stall speeds, take-off and landing distances, climb, cruise and fuel burn) are in the aircraft's flight manual (POH/AFM), which we cannot reproduce. Always use the flight manual for the aircraft you fly.

This is a United States Federal Aviation Administration sheet. We show it as a US certification document, not as an Australian or New Zealand rule. Units are the sheet's own: pounds, US gallons and quarts, and knots or mph as stated.

How we copied the sheet. Quotes are from our stored text copy of the sheet, taken from the text layer of the FAA's online viewer. We rebuilt lines from the text positions, joined wrapped lines, marked wide gaps between table cells with |, removed page headers and footers, and replaced symbol-font characters with the symbols they print as. Check the original sheet before relying on any figure.

Models not shown. The sheet covers 13 models. We include the PA-32R-301 Saratoga SP. The Cherokee Six models have fuel and seating that change with serial number, and the Lance, turbo and later Saratoga models are not added.

SPEC SHEET

Piper PA-32: PA-32R-301

Saratoga SP

The sheet's heading for this modelModel PA-32R-301 (Saratoga SP), 7 PCLM (Normal Category)

Source for the model heading

VII. - Model PA-32R-301 (Saratoga SP), 7 PCLM (Normal Category), Approved November 7, 1979.

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Engine

Engine
Lycoming IO-540-K1G5D
Source for Engine

Engine | Lycoming IO-540-K1G5D

Rated power
300 hptake-off, 5 min, two-blade propellerWith the optional three-blade propeller the sheet allows it for all operations.
Source for Rated power

For 5 minute takeoff, 2700 r.p.m. and full throttle (300 rated hp)

Engine speed limit
2,700 rpmtake-off, 5 min, two-blade propeller
Source for Engine speed limit

For 5 minute takeoff, 2700 r.p.m. and full throttle (300 rated hp)

Propeller
Hartzell HC-C2Y(K,R)-1( )F/F8475D-4, standard two-bladeThe sheet also lists an optional three-blade propeller.
Source for Propeller

Propeller and Propeller Limits | Hartzell constant speed Model HC-C2Y(K,R)-1( )F/F8475D-4 (standard 2 blade):

Fuel and oil

Fuel capacity
107 US gal≈ 405 L (converted)
Source for Fuel capacity

Fuel Capacity | 107 gallons at +94.0 (2 wing tanks) (102 gallons usable)

Usable fuel
102 US gal≈ 386 L (converted)
Source for Usable fuel

Fuel Capacity | 107 gallons at +94.0 (2 wing tanks) (102 gallons usable)

Oil capacity
12 US qt≈ 11.4 L (converted)
Source for Oil capacity

Oil Capacity | 12 qt. at +16.6 | (9-1/4 qt. usable)

Weights and loading

Maximum weight
Normal category3,600 lb≈ 1,633 kg (converted)
Source for Maximum weight, Normal category

Maximum Weight | Ramp: 3615 lb. Takeoff: 3600 lb.

Seats
7Six with the optional club seats.
Source for Seats

No. of Seats | 7 (2 at +85.5, 3 at +118.1, 2 at +157.6)

Baggage limit
200 lb≈ 90.7 kg (converted)Split between a forward and an aft compartment.
Source for Baggage limit

Maximum Baggage | 200 lb. (100 lb. at +42.0, 100 lb. at +178.7)

C.G. range
Gear extended: (+91.4) to (+95.0) at 3600 lb; (+83.5) to (+95.0) at 3200 lb; (+78.0) to (+95.0) at 2400 lb
Source for C.G. range

C.G. Range (gear extended) | (+91.4) to (+95.0) at 3600 lb. (+83.5) to (+95.0) at 3200 lb. (+78.0) to (+95.0) at 2400 lb.

Airspeed limits

Never exceed speed (Vne)
197 kt IAS
Source for Never exceed speed (Vne)

Airspeed Limits | Never exceed | 197 knots (226 m.p.h.) (Indicated)

Maximum structural cruising speed (Vno)
154 kt IAS
Source for Maximum structural cruising speed (Vno)

(Indicated) | Maximum structural cruise | 154 knots (177 m.p.h.)

Manoeuvring speed (Va)
at 3600 lb134 kt IAS
Source for Manoeuvring speed (Va), at 3600 lb

Maneuvering | 134 knots (154 m.p.h.) (with 3600 lb. gross weight)

Maximum flap extended speed (Vfe)
112 kt IAS
Source for Maximum flap extended speed (Vfe)

Maximum flaps extended | 112 knots (129 m.p.h.)

Reference

Datum
78.4" forward of wing leading edge
Source for Datum

Datum | 78.4" forward of wing leading edge

Data pertinent to all models: datum. FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet A3SO, revision 31 (superseded revision). This part of the sheet covers several models. Open the sheet (opens in a new tab)
Certification basis
CAR 3, effective May 15, 1956, through Amendment 3-8, effective December 18, 1962, with later FAR 23 additions
Source for Certification basis

PA-32R-301, S/N 32R-8013001 through 32R-8613006, 3213001 through 3213028, and 3213030 through 3213041: CAR 3, effective May 15, 1956, through Amendment 3-8, effective December 18, 1962. In addition, FAR 23.207

Certification basis. FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet A3SO, revision 31 (superseded revision). This part of the sheet covers several models. Open the sheet (opens in a new tab)

COCKPIT

The PA-32R-301 limits on an airspeed indicator

Where the sheet gives them in knots, the dial shows Vne as a red line, the caution range from Vno to Vne as a yellow arc, a green tick at Vno and white ticks at the flap limit speeds (Vfe). The sheet gives flap limits, not instrument markings, and the stall speeds where the green and white arcs start are not in it.

PANEL LAYOUT

Classic six-pack

These are example panels drawn by us. They do not show the panel fitted to any Piper PA-32. Only the airspeed markings come from this model's data sheet.

  • 406080100120140160180200220VfeVnoAIRSPEEDKNOTSAirspeed indicator
  • 2020101010102020Attitude indicator
  • 01234567891013hPaALTFEETAltimeter
  • LRTURN COORDINATOR2 MINNO PITCH INFORMATIONTurn coordinator
  • N36E1215S2124W3033Heading indicator
  • 0.5.5111.51.522UPDOWNVERTICAL SPEED1000 FT/MINVertical speed indicator
  • 05101520253035RPM×100Tachometer
  • 075150OIL°COil temperature
  • 060120OILPSIOil pressure
  • EEFFLRFUELFuel quantity
  • 0510SUCTIONin HgSuction gauge
0 kt

What the dial shows

  • Red line: never exceed speed (Vne)197 kt IAS
    Source for the red line

    Airspeed Limits | Never exceed | 197 knots (226 m.p.h.) (Indicated)

  • Yellow arc: caution rangeFrom Vno to Vne, 154 kt IAS to 197 kt IAS
  • Green tick: Vno, top of the green arc154 kt IAS
    Source for the green tick

    (Indicated) | Maximum structural cruise | 154 knots (177 m.p.h.)

  • White tick: Vfe, a flap limit speed112 kt IAS
    Source for the white tick

    Maximum flaps extended | 112 knots (129 m.p.h.)

  • Marks are drawn at the sheet's speeds in knots IAS.
  • White tick marks the flap limit speed (Vfe) the sheet gives. The sheet gives flap limits, not instrument markings, so the flight manual says where this aircraft's white arc ends.
  • The low ends of the white and green arcs are stall speeds. They come from the flight manual, so we have left them unmarked.

The other instruments are drawn at rest and are not linked to this aircraft. Learn what each instrument shows in the cockpit explorer.

For learning only. Not for flight planning or use in flight. Figures are certification limits from Federal Aviation Administration, Type Certificate Data Sheet A3SO, Revision 31, retrieved 31 October 2026. Conversions marked “converted” are our own arithmetic. No manufacturer images are used. The instruments are drawn by us. Back to all aircraft.