Piper PA-28RT-201T Turbo Arrow IV
The PA-28RT-201T Turbo Arrow IV is the T-tailed, turbocharged final derivative of Piper's Cherokee Arrow line, using a 200 hp turbocharged Continental TSIO-360-FB and a T-tail moved clear of the propeller wake, unlike the earlier PA-28R Arrows' conventional tail. First certified in November 1978, it cruises around 162-166 kt at altitudes where its non-turbo siblings lose power. ICAO Doc 8643 also carries this airframe under a second designator, P28U, added later; this once caused Eurocontrol's systems to briefly reject the still-valid P28T code, disrupting flight planning for aircraft still using it.
Did you know?
Spot it by the T-tail: unlike the earlier Arrows, this Turbo Arrow's tail sits clear of the propeller wash.
Specifications
| Length | 7.4 m (24 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 9.1 m (30 ft) |
| Height | 2.5 m (8 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 3 |
| Persons on board | 4 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 1.2 t |
| Range | 800 NM (1,482 km) |
| Maximum speed | 155 kt (287 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 20,000 ft (6,096 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 14,000 ft (4,267 m) |
| Rate of climb | 900 ft/min (4.6 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 490 m (1,608 ft) |
| Landing distance | 470 m (1,542 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 250 l |
| Engines | Continental TSIO-360 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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