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The Piper PA-22-160 is a model in the PA-22 Tri-Pacer / Colt / Caribbean family. It is described here as a High-wing piston single.
Piper PA-22-160 specifications
| Manufacturer | Piper |
|---|---|
| Model | PA-22-160 |
| Aircraft type | High-wing piston single |
| Landing gear | Model-specific tricycle, seaplane or approved configuration |
| Certification | FAA 1A6 |
Piper PA-22-160 weights and capacities
| Standard fuel capacity | 36 gal total |
|---|
Piper PA-22-160 engine and configuration
| Configuration 1 | Lycoming · O-320-B2A · 160 hp · @ 2,700 rpm |
|---|---|
| Configuration 2 | Lycoming · O-320-B2B · 160 hp · @ 2,700 rpm |
Certified weight limits and applicability
| normal category | Takeoff 2,000 lb · normal category |
|---|---|
| utility category | Takeoff 1,680 lb · utility category |
Baggage and loading applicability
| normal category | 100 lb maximum · normal category |
|---|---|
| utility category | 0 lb maximum · utility category |
Piper PA-22-160 history and development
Piper PA-22-160 belongs to the Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer / Colt / Caribbean family certificated under FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet 1A6. The family spans several horsepower ratings and landplane/seaplane configurations. Exact engine, maximum-weight and fuel values are intentionally not inferred from another PA-22 suffix.
Piper PA-22-160 fuel capacity
exact model-specific fuel capacity / usable fuel has not yet been verified from the applicable FAA type-certificate section, approved flight manual, or manufacturer data. Do not infer it from a neighboring Piper model or suffix.
Piper PA-22-160 model applicability and configuration
Verify the exact model designation, serial number, engine, landing-gear/float configuration and fuel installation against the applicable FAA certificate and approved aircraft documentation.
Piper PA-22-160 weight and balance
Use the exact model/serial-number loading data and the individual aircraft's approved weight-and-balance record. No baggage limit is inferred from a related Piper model. The exact model-specific maximum takeoff weight / gross weight remains unverified until the applicable approval section is verified. Operational loading must use the aircraft-specific empty weight, CG, station arms and limitations. Use the approved aircraft-specific documentation and current weight-and-balance record for operational calculations. WBcalc does not currently provide a model-specific Piper PA-22-160 calculator.
Reference sources
FAA: FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet 1A6