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The Piper PA-28R-200 is a four-seat, retractable-tricycle-gear member of the PA-28 family powered by a 200 hp Lycoming IO-360 engine.
FAA certification data distinguish the basic PA-28R-200 Arrow from the later PA-28R-200 Arrow II. Their approved maximum weights differ, so a single gross-weight value should not be applied to every PA-28R-200.
Piper PA-28R-200 Weight and Balance Calculator →
Piper PA-28R-200 specifications
| Manufacturer | Piper |
|---|---|
| Model | PA-28R-200 |
| Production years | 1969–1976 |
| Aircraft type | Four-seat retractable-gear piston single |
| Seats | 4 |
| Engine | Lycoming IO-360-C1C / IO-360-C1C6 |
| Power | 200 hp at 2700 rpm |
| Landing gear | Retractable tricycle |
| Certification | FAA 2A13 |
Piper PA-28R-200 weights and capacities
Certified weight limits and applicability
| basic PA-28R-200 Arrow | Takeoff 2,600 lb · basic PA-28R-200 Arrow |
|---|---|
| PA-28R-200 Arrow II | Takeoff 2,650 lb · PA-28R-200 Arrow II |
Fuel capacity and configuration
| Fuel | 50 gal total |
|---|
Baggage and loading applicability
| Baggage | 200 lb maximum |
|---|
Piper PA-28R-200 history and development
The PA-28R-200 followed the 180 hp PA-28R-180 and is associated with the 1969–1976 period.
FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet 2A13 separates the basic PA-28R-200 configuration from the later Arrow II configuration by serial-number applicability.
The Arrow II configuration introduced certificated changes including a higher maximum weight. The source-linked WBcalc calculator specifically represents the Arrow II configuration, not every PA-28R-200 ever produced.
Piper PA-28R-200 certification and applicability
| FAA type certificate | 2A13 |
|---|---|
| Catalog production period | 1969–1976 |
| Certified configurations | PA-28R-200 Arrow / PA-28R-200 Arrow II |
Piper PA-28R-200 fuel capacity
FAA certification data list 50 U.S. gallons total fuel capacity for the configurations represented here. The source-linked Arrow II calculator uses 48 U.S. gallons usable.
Usable fuel and loading data should be confirmed against the POH or AFM applicable to the individual aircraft.
Piper PA-28R-200 configurations and applicability
Basic PA-28R-200 Arrow
Applicability: S/N 28R-35001 through 28R-35820 and 28R-7135001 through 28R-7135229
| Engine | Lycoming IO-360-C1C |
|---|---|
| Engine type | Normally aspirated, fuel-injected, air-cooled, four-cylinder |
| Power | 200 hp @ 2,700 rpm |
| Maximum takeoff weight | 2,600 lb |
| Total fuel | 50 US gal |
FAA TCDS 2A13 Item X. This is the basic PA-28R-200 Arrow configuration.
Configuration sources: FAA: Type Certificate Data Sheet 2A13, Item X
PA-28R-200 Arrow II
Applicability: S/N 28R-7235001 through 28R-7635545
| Engine | Lycoming IO-360-C1C / IO-360-C1C6 |
|---|---|
| Engine type | Normally aspirated, fuel-injected, air-cooled, four-cylinder |
| Power | 200 hp @ 2,700 rpm |
| Maximum takeoff weight | 2,650 lb |
| Total fuel | 50 US gal |
| Usable fuel | 48 US gal |
Arrow II added a five-inch fuselage extension, larger horizontal tail, increased wingspan and increased gross weight relative to the basic PA-28R-200.
Configuration sources: FAA: Type Certificate Data Sheet 2A13, Item XI · WBcalc source-linked calculator dataset: piper/pa-28r-200 Arrow II
Piper PA-28R-200 model applicability and configuration
PA-28R-200 is particularly sensitive to configuration applicability. FAA TCDS 2A13 assigns different serial-number groups and maximum weights to the basic Arrow and Arrow II.
The WBcalc calculator linked from this encyclopedia page represents the Arrow II configuration with a 2,650 lb maximum takeoff weight. It should not be used as evidence that every PA-28R-200 has the same maximum weight.
Basic PA-28R-200 Arrow vs Arrow II
| Specification | Basic Arrow | Arrow II |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 200 hp | 200 hp |
| Maximum takeoff weight | 2,600 lb | 2,650 lb |
| Total fuel capacity | 50 US gal | 50 US gal |
| WBcalc calculator | Not represented separately | Source-linked Arrow II configuration |
The basic PA-28R-200 and Arrow II share the 200 hp retractable-gear concept, but FAA certification data assign different serial-number applicability and maximum weights.
The Arrow II configuration represented by the WBcalc calculator has a 2,650 lb maximum takeoff weight, compared with 2,600 lb for the basic PA-28R-200 configuration.
Piper PA-28R-200 weight and balance
PA-28R-200 weight and balance calculations must first identify whether the aircraft falls under the basic Arrow or Arrow II configuration and then use the approved data applicable to its exact serial number.
The linked WBcalc calculator represents the Arrow II configuration with a 2,650 lb maximum takeoff weight and 48 U.S. gallons of usable fuel.
Open Piper PA-28R-200 Weight and Balance Calculator →
Piper PA-28R-200 frequently asked questions
What engine does the Piper PA-28R-200 use?
PA-28R-200 certification data include Lycoming IO-360-C1C and IO-360-C1C6 installations rated at 200 hp, depending on configuration and serial-number applicability.
What is the maximum takeoff weight of a PA-28R-200?
It depends on configuration. FAA certification data distinguish a 2,600 lb basic PA-28R-200 configuration and a 2,650 lb Arrow II configuration.
Which PA-28R-200 configuration does the WBcalc calculator represent?
The WBcalc PA-28R-200 calculator represents the Arrow II configuration with a 2,650 lb maximum takeoff weight.
How much usable fuel does the Arrow II configuration use?
The source-linked WBcalc Arrow II configuration uses 48 U.S. gallons of usable fuel.
Reference sources
FAA: Type Certificate Data Sheet 2A13
Related PA-28R / PA-28RT Arrow models
- Piper PA-28R-180 - 1967–1971
- Piper PA-28R-201 - 1977–2009