(Page Updated 4-16-2012)
N424RM is a 1977 Piper Lance. It is part of the Piper Cherokee line and is born from the fixed gear Cherokee-6 or PA-32 airframe. The first Lances were built in 1976. You can read about the full story here: Airliners.net - The Piper PA-32. Below are some specfications and pictures about our Lance.
Make: Piper Aircraft Company
Model: PA-32R-300 Lance
Year: 1977
Registration #: N424RM
Engine Make: Lycoming
Engine Model: IO-540-K1G5D Normally Aspirated
Engine Horsepower: 300HP
Propeller Make: Hartzell
Propeller Model: 3 Blade HC-C3YR-1RF
Fuel Capacity: 98 gals (94 gals usable)
Maximium Weight: 3600 lbs
Useful Load: 1286 lbs
Number of Seats: 6 - Aft Club Seating Configuration
Baggage Capacity: 100 lbs fwd / 100 lbs aft
Performance
Cruise Speed: 156 kts (75% pwr)
Range: 780 nm w/ 45 min reserve (75% pwr)
Fuel Consumption: 16.5 gph
Endurance: 5 hours w/ 45 min reserve (75% pwr)
Stall Speed: 61 kts
Best Rate of Climb: 1000 fpm
Service Ceiling: 14,600 feet
AFT INTERIOR CABIN & BAGGAGE AREA:
FORWARD BAGGAGE AREA:
COCKPIT: