The Piper PA-32R is a six-seat, high-performance, single engined, all-metal, fixed-wing aircraft produced by Piper Aircraft of Vero Beach, Florida. The design began life as the Piper Lance, a retractable-gear version of the Piper Cherokee Six. Later models became known by the designation Piper Saratoga. The primary difference between the Lance and early Saratoga is the development of a tapered wing on the Saratoga, replacing the "Hershey bar" wing on the Lance that was a carryover from the Cherokee Six. Later Saratoga models provided updated/improved avionics, engine and interior touches but retained the same airframe design.
An initial PA-32R-300 Cherokee Lance, with a standard tail
A later PA-32RT-300T Turbo Lance II with a T-tail
PA-32R-301T Turbo Saratoga SP with a single intake below the propeller and a standard tail
PA-32R-301 Saratoga II with round inlets
Until 1972, when the assembly line was destroyed in a flood, the Comanche was Piper's luxury, high-performance single. Afterwards, Piper began modifying its heavy-lifting single engined PA-32 Cherokee Six, adding retractable landing gear and designating the type as the "PA-32R".
The PA-32R was built under license by Embraer in Brazil as the Embraer EMB-721 Sertanejo.[1]
Kits for the PA-32R-300 (six supplied), PA-32RT-300 (16) and PA-32RT-300T (two) were supplied to Chincul in Argentina for completion.[1] They were designated the PA-A-32R and PA-A-32RT.[citation needed]
For the 2008 model year, the Saratoga II HP (normally aspirated) model was eliminated, along with the 6X and 6XT (fixed-gear versions of the Saratoga), leaving the turbocharged Saratoga II TC as the only production model in the PA-32 line.[3] Production of all PA-32 models ended in 2009.[2]
Variants
PA-32R-300 (1976–1978)
Marketed as the Piper Cherokee Lance. Initial version of the retractable PA-32 line, with a standard tail.[4]
PA-32RT-300 (1978–1979)
After the first half of 1978, Piper modified the tail to a "T" design with the stabilator (horizontal stabilizer/elevator) moved to the top of the vertical tail. Many pilots and owners complained about the T-tail's lack of authority at low speeds.[5] Beginning with this model, the Cherokee name was officially dropped and the model was designated the Lance II.
PA-32RT-300T (1978–1979)
Also in 1978, a turbocharged version, designated the Turbo Lance II, was introduced.[6] It has a service ceiling of 20,000 ft (6,096 m) with a rate of climb of 1050 ft/min (5.4 m/s). It can cruise at 10,000 ft (3,048 m) at 175 kn (324 km/h) true airspeed at 75% power burning 20 gal/h. Fuel capacity is 94 U.S. gallons (360 L; 78 imp gal) usable. The aircraft was the first to feature a distinctive large oval, single air intake below the propeller hub.[7]
PA-32R-301 (1980–2007)
The 1980 models reverted to a standard tail design, and were designated as the Saratoga SP.[8] In 1993, the airplane received several cosmetic and systems updates and was redesignated as the Saratoga II HP.[9][10][11][12]
PA-32R-301T (1980–2009)
The 1980 turbocharged model was given the name Turbo Saratoga SP. The name and model designation stayed the same through the 1996 model year, despite several updates to the airplane during that time. Starting with the 1997 model year, the airplane received a new designation, the Saratoga II TC, and a new Lycoming TIO-540-AH1A engine. Externally, the biggest difference was the new cowl, with much smaller, round air inlets. The 1997-1998 Saratoga II TCs featured a King avionics suite, which was switched to dual Garmin GNS-430's and a GTX-320 transponder with the 1999 models. In mid-2000 model year, the avionics were again updated, with one Garmin GNS-430 and one GNS-530 and a GTX-327 transponder as standard equipment. Beginning in 2004, the Saratoga models were available with an Avidyne Entegra "Glass Panel" avionics system, which was replaced by the Garmin G1000 in 2007.[13][14]
EMB-721C Sertanejo
License built variant of the PA-32R-300 and PA-32RT-300, 150 built.[1]
EMB-721D Sertanejo
License built variant of the PA-32R-301, 55 built.[1]
Michael Connell, founder of New Media Communications, Govtech, and Connell Donatelli Inc. and the primary Republican Party information technology expert for Karl Rove, George W. Bush, and John McCain, among others, died on December 19, 2008, when the Saratoga he was flying crashed while attempting an approach for landing into Akron-Canton Airport. Connell was an instrument rated pilot with over 500 hours. According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) report on the accident, Connell flew into adverse weather conditions where icing conditions existed, after having been warned about them.[17][18][19][20]
^ abcdefPeperell, Roger W; Smith, Colin M (1987). Piper Aircraft and their forerunners. Tonbridge, Kent, England: Air-Britain. pp. 219–224. ISBN0-85130-149-5.
^ abPiper Aircraft (2009). . Archived from the original on 2009-06-21. Retrieved 2009-06-03.
^Piper PA-32R-301 Saratoga SP (1980-1993) Pilot Information Manual; Piper Aircraft p/n 761-727
^PA-32R-301 Saratoga II HP (1993-1995) (S/N 3213042–3213103) Pilot Information Manual; Piper Aircraft p/n 761-856
^PA-32R-301 Saratoga II HP (1995) (S/N 3246001–3246017) Pilot Information Manual; Piper p/n 761-871
^PA-32R-301 Saratoga II HP (1996-1997) (S/N 3246018–3246087) Pilot Information Manual; Piper p/n 761-885
^PA-32R-301 Saratoga II HP (1997 & up) (S/N 3246088 & up) Pilot Information Manual; Piper p/n 761-899
^PA-32R-301T Saratoga II TC (1997 & up) (S/N 3257001 & up) Pilot Information Manual; Piper p/n 761-900
^PA-32R-301T Saratoga II TC (with Garmin G1000 EFIS) Pilot Information Manual; Piper p/n 767-058
^Flint, Anthony; Brelis, Matthew (July 18, 1999). "Some pilots say conditions, plane may have been too much for JFK Jr". Boston.com. Retrieved July 27, 2017.
^"National Transportation Safety Board Aviation Accident Final Report Accident Number: NYC99MA178". National Transportation Safety Board. July 6, 2000. Retrieved July 27, 2017.
^"National Transportation Safety Board Aviation Accident Final Report Accident Number: CEN09FA099". National Transportation Safety Board. January 28, 2010. Retrieved July 27, 2017.
^Edsall, Thomas B. (May 25, 2011). "The Intriguing Death Of Top GOP Consultant Michael Connell". Huffington Post. Retrieved 2009-06-06.
^"Republican IT Specialist Dies in Plane Crash". Democracy Now. December 22, 2008. Retrieved 2009-06-06.
^Byrne, John; Edwards, David; Webster, Stephen (December 2008). . Archived from the original on February 28, 2009. Retrieved 2009-06-06.
^"Cherokee Lance Information Manual" (PDF). Piper. August 20, 1976.
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The Piper PA 32R is a six seat high performance single engined all metal fixed wing aircraft produced by Piper Aircraft of Vero Beach Florida The design began life as the Piper Lance a retractable gear version of the Piper Cherokee Six Later models became known by the designation Piper Saratoga The primary difference between the Lance and early Saratoga is the development of a tapered wing on the Saratoga replacing the Hershey bar wing on the Lance that was a carryover from the Cherokee Six Later Saratoga models provided updated improved avionics engine and interior touches but retained the same airframe design PA 32R Lance SaratogaPiper Saratoga II TCRole Personal use air taxi amp freight aircraftNational origin United StatesManufacturer Piper AircraftFirst flight 30 August 1974 1 Introduction 1975 1 Produced 1975 2009Developed from Piper PA 32 Cherokee SixProduction of the Saratoga was discontinued in 2009 2 The Saratoga competed for sales with the Beechcraft Bonanza Mooney Ovation Cirrus SR22 Cessna 210 and Cessna 350 Contents 1 Development 2 Variants 3 Accidents 4 Specifications Cherokee Lance PA 32R 300 5 See also 6 References 7 External linksDevelopment Edit An initial PA 32R 300 Cherokee Lance with a standard tail A later PA 32RT 300T Turbo Lance II with a T tail PA 32R 301T Turbo Saratoga SP with a single intake below the propeller and a standard tail PA 32R 301 Saratoga II with round inlets Until 1972 when the assembly line was destroyed in a flood the Comanche was Piper s luxury high performance single Afterwards Piper began modifying its heavy lifting single engined PA 32 Cherokee Six adding retractable landing gear and designating the type as the PA 32R The PA 32R was built under license by Embraer in Brazil as the Embraer EMB 721 Sertanejo 1 Kits for the PA 32R 300 six supplied PA 32RT 300 16 and PA 32RT 300T two were supplied to Chincul in Argentina for completion 1 They were designated the PA A 32R and PA A 32RT citation needed For the 2008 model year the Saratoga II HP normally aspirated model was eliminated along with the 6X and 6XT fixed gear versions of the Saratoga leaving the turbocharged Saratoga II TC as the only production model in the PA 32 line 3 Production of all PA 32 models ended in 2009 2 Variants EditPA 32R 300 1976 1978 Marketed as the Piper Cherokee Lance Initial version of the retractable PA 32 line with a standard tail 4 PA 32RT 300 1978 1979 After the first half of 1978 Piper modified the tail to a T design with the stabilator horizontal stabilizer elevator moved to the top of the vertical tail Many pilots and owners complained about the T tail s lack of authority at low speeds 5 Beginning with this model the Cherokee name was officially dropped and the model was designated the Lance II PA 32RT 300T 1978 1979 Also in 1978 a turbocharged version designated the Turbo Lance II was introduced 6 It has a service ceiling of 20 000 ft 6 096 m with a rate of climb of 1050 ft min 5 4 m s It can cruise at 10 000 ft 3 048 m at 175 kn 324 km h true airspeed at 75 power burning 20 gal h Fuel capacity is 94 U S gallons 360 L 78 imp gal usable The aircraft was the first to feature a distinctive large oval single air intake below the propeller hub 7 PA 32R 301 1980 2007 The 1980 models reverted to a standard tail design and were designated as the Saratoga SP 8 In 1993 the airplane received several cosmetic and systems updates and was redesignated as the Saratoga II HP 9 10 11 12 PA 32R 301T 1980 2009 The 1980 turbocharged model was given the name Turbo Saratoga SP The name and model designation stayed the same through the 1996 model year despite several updates to the airplane during that time Starting with the 1997 model year the airplane received a new designation the Saratoga II TC and a new Lycoming TIO 540 AH1A engine Externally the biggest difference was the new cowl with much smaller round air inlets The 1997 1998 Saratoga II TCs featured a King avionics suite which was switched to dual Garmin GNS 430 s and a GTX 320 transponder with the 1999 models In mid 2000 model year the avionics were again updated with one Garmin GNS 430 and one GNS 530 and a GTX 327 transponder as standard equipment Beginning in 2004 the Saratoga models were available with an Avidyne Entegra Glass Panel avionics system which was replaced by the Garmin G1000 in 2007 13 14 EMB 721C Sertanejo License built variant of the PA 32R 300 and PA 32RT 300 150 built 1 EMB 721D Sertanejo License built variant of the PA 32R 301 55 built 1 Accidents EditJohn F Kennedy Jr along with his wife Carolyn Bessette Kennedy and sister in law Lauren Bessette died on July 16 1999 when the Saratoga Kennedy was flying crashed into the Atlantic Ocean 7 miles 11 km off the coast of Martha s Vineyard due to spatial disorientation Kennedy s estimated total flight experience was about 310 hours of which 55 hours were at night His estimated flight time in the accident airplane was about 36 hours of which about 9 4 hours were at night 15 16 Michael Connell founder of New Media Communications Govtech and Connell Donatelli Inc and the primary Republican Party information technology expert for Karl Rove George W Bush and John McCain among others died on December 19 2008 when the Saratoga he was flying crashed while attempting an approach for landing into Akron Canton Airport Connell was an instrument rated pilot with over 500 hours According to the National Transportation Safety Board NTSB report on the accident Connell flew into adverse weather conditions where icing conditions existed after having been warned about them 17 18 19 20 On August 8 2009 a Saratoga and a Eurocopter AS350 collided in midair over the Hudson River near Hoboken New Jersey under visual flight rules All on board both aircraft died in the accident Specifications Cherokee Lance PA 32R 300 Edit Classic flight deck of a license built Sertanejo Data from Cherokee Lance Information Manual 21 General characteristicsCapacity up to seven occupants Length 27 ft 9 in 8 46 m Wingspan 32 ft 10 in 10 01 m Height 9 ft 6 in 2 90 m Wing area 174 5 sq ft 16 21 m2 Aspect ratio 6 2 Empty weight 1 980 lb 898 kg Gross weight 3 600 lb 1 633 kg Fuel capacity 94 US gal 360 L usable Powerplant 1 Lycoming IO 540 K1G5D 6 cylinder direct drive horizontally opposed air cooled engine 300 hp 220 kW at 2700 rpm Propellers 2 bladed Hartzell Constant Speed 6 ft 8 in 2 03 m diameterPerformance Maximum speed 157 kn 181 mph 291 km h max cruise at 75 power and 7500 feet Cruise speed 142 kn 163 mph 263 km h at 65 power and 6000 feet Range 875 nmi 1 007 mi 1 620 km at 55 power 9000 45mn reserve 975 nmi 1 806 km with no reserve Endurance 7 hours at 55 power SL 45mn reserve 7h with no reserve Service ceiling 15 000 ft 4 600 m Rate of climb 1 000 ft min 5 1 m s 3600lb SL gear up full throttle 92 kn Fuel consumption 0 57 a lb mi 0 16 kg km 13 8 US gal 52 L h at 142 kn 263 km h TAS 6000 65 power ISASee also EditPiper PA 32 Cherokee SixReferences Edit a b c d e f Peperell Roger W Smith Colin M 1987 Piper Aircraft and their forerunners Tonbridge Kent England Air Britain pp 219 224 ISBN 0 85130 149 5 a b Piper Aircraft 2009 Discontinued Aircraft Archived from the original on 2009 06 21 Retrieved 2009 06 03 Piper Aircraft Line Piper PA 32R 300 Cherokee Lance 1976 Pilot Information Manual Piper Aircraft p n 761 616 Clarke Bill 2006 The Illustrated Buyer s Guide to Used Airplanes McGraw Hill p 320 ISBN 0 07 145427 6 Piper PA 32RT 300T Turbo Lance II 1978 1979 Pilot Information Manual Piper Aircraft p n 761 657 Turbo Lance Air Progress 33 November 1978 Piper PA 32R 301 Saratoga SP 1980 1993 Pilot Information Manual Piper Aircraft p n 761 727 PA 32R 301 Saratoga II HP 1993 1995 S N 3213042 3213103 Pilot Information Manual Piper Aircraft p n 761 856 PA 32R 301 Saratoga II HP 1995 S N 3246001 3246017 Pilot Information Manual Piper p n 761 871 PA 32R 301 Saratoga II HP 1996 1997 S N 3246018 3246087 Pilot Information Manual Piper p n 761 885 PA 32R 301 Saratoga II HP 1997 amp up S N 3246088 amp up Pilot Information Manual Piper p n 761 899 PA 32R 301T Saratoga II TC 1997 amp up S N 3257001 amp up Pilot Information Manual Piper p n 761 900 PA 32R 301T Saratoga II TC with Garmin G1000 EFIS Pilot Information Manual Piper p n 767 058 Flint Anthony Brelis Matthew July 18 1999 Some pilots say conditions plane may have been too much for JFK Jr Boston com Retrieved July 27 2017 National Transportation Safety Board Aviation Accident Final Report Accident Number NYC99MA178 National Transportation Safety Board July 6 2000 Retrieved July 27 2017 National Transportation Safety Board Aviation Accident Final Report Accident Number CEN09FA099 National Transportation Safety Board January 28 2010 Retrieved July 27 2017 Edsall Thomas B May 25 2011 The Intriguing Death Of Top GOP Consultant Michael Connell Huffington Post Retrieved 2009 06 06 Republican IT Specialist Dies in Plane Crash Democracy Now December 22 2008 Retrieved 2009 06 06 Byrne John Edwards David Webster Stephen December 2008 GOP consultant killed in plane crash was warned of sabotage report Archived from the original on February 28 2009 Retrieved 2009 06 06 Cherokee Lance Information Manual PDF Piper August 20 1976 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Piper PA 32R Piper Aircraft PA 32 series at Airliners net Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Piper PA 32R amp oldid 1119181875, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
