Saratoga II info

Please ensure you have read the Pilots Operating Handbook (POH) before attempting to fly this
Aircraft. It is considered a ‘complex’ type and requires ‘Differences Training’ to have been recorded in your log-book prior to Piloting in command.

A summary of the key information is given below but as there can be differences between aircraft please do check with the definitive printed POH in the aircraft.

For the Piper Saratoga (PA32R-301)
Engine: Lycoming IO-540-K1G5D
Propeller: Hartzell HC-C3YR-1RF

VR Rotation Speed
VX Best Angle of Climb
VY Best Rate of Climb
VFE Max Full Flap Extended
VLO Max Gear Extension
   Max Gear Retraction
VLE Max Gear Extended
VSO Stall Flaps 40deg, Gear Extended
VS1 Stall No Flaps, Gear Retracted
VA Manoeuvering@3600LBS
            @2230LBS
VNO Max Structural Cruise
VNE Never Exceed
VAT Speed at Threshold
   Final Approach speed

Max demo crosswind
Cruise Climb

BEST GLIDE

Short Field TO: 25deg flap, Rotate
Initial climb

Short field Lnd: 40deg flap, Approach

Emergency: Gear lowering
Emergency: Door open in flight

MTOW Max Take-off wt
Max Ramp Wt
Max Baggage Compartment

Total Fuel
Useable Fuel
Fuel if not visible

Min Fuel Grade

Engine Oil Capacity
Min safe oil

Tyre Pressures Main
Tyre Pressures Nose

KIAS
74-80
80
91
112
132
110
132
57
60
134
105
154
197
79
95

17
105

58-66
61-71

92
92

3,600 lbs (1,633 kg)
3,615 lbs
100lbs fwd, 100lbs aft

107 usg
102 usg
less than 35 usg in that tank!

100LL AVGAS

12 usqt
Keep visible on dipstick (6 qt) advised

38 psi
35 psi


	Note that the Auto-gear Extension function has been removed from G-JPOT as required by Piper Aircraft’s Service Bulletin.