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Aerostar
PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600)
PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601)
PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P)
PA-60-602P (Aerostar 602P)
PA-60-700P (Aerostar 700P)
September 24, 2012
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. A17WE
This data sheet, which is a part of Type Certificate A17WE, prescribes conditions and limitations under which the product for
which the Type Certificate was issued meets the Airworthiness Requirements of the Federal Aviation Regulations.
I. Aerostar Model PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600) (Normal Category) Approved March 28, 1968
(See Note 2 & 4)
Engines: Two Lycoming IO-540-G1B5, IO-540-K1F5, IO-540-K1J5 (with Bendix fuel injector servos
2524491- ); IO-540-S1A5 or IO-540-P1A5 (with Bendix fuel injector servos 2524491- ).
NOTE: IO-540-S1A5 or IO-540-P1A5 engines are optional and installed per AAC Option 35.
Engine Limits: *2575 RPM. 29.5 in. Hg. MAP (290 HP) for all operations
**2575 RPM, 29.5 in. Hg. MAP (290 HP) Maximum Continuous Power for takeoff, obstacle
clearance, and emergency operations only.
(No time limit.)
2520 RPM, 29.5 in. Hg. MAP (284 HP) Maximum Normal Operating Power for noise
certification and for all other operations.
(See "Noise Characteristics" paragraph)
Diameter: 78 inches
No cutoff for repairs permitted.
(c) Propeller Governor - Hartzell F-6-5A, F-6-35, F-6-35Z, F-6-36, F-6-36Z, F-8-35,
F-8-35Z, F-8-45, or F-8-45Z.
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NOTE: If modified in accordance with AAC Option 64, Synchrophaser, Governor for right
engine is F-8-35 or F- 8-35Z.
If modified in accordance with AAC Option 150, Synchrophaser, Governor for right
engine is F-8-45 or F-8-45Z.
*For S/N 60-0001 thru 60-0014, 60-0015-26 thru 60-0056-128, 60-0130-057 thru 60-0355-127. The
flap speeds for these S/N aircraft may be increased from 130 KCAS and 156 KCAS to 149 KCAS and
174 KCAS respectively when modified in accordance with AAC Option No. 131.
C.G. Range
4600 lbs. 157.66 (12.2% MAC) 166.00 (25.5% MAC) (3) 60-0001 thru
4600 157.66 (12.2% MAC) 167.88 (28.5% MAC) (3) 60-0824-8061236
5500 159.58 (15% MAC) 167.88 (28.5% MAC)
5500 159.58 (15% MAC) 166.00 (25.5% MAC) (2) (3)
2 96 (CREW)
2 132
2 165*
*When bench seat is fitted, three occupants may be accommodated provided that
the maximum weight of 380 lbs. is not exceeded. See Flight Manual for loading
instructions.
Fuel Capacity Wing Total Capacity (65 gals. each)........ 130 gals.
Wing Total Usable (62 gals each)........... 124 gals.
Fuselage Total Capacity............................ 43.5 gals.
Fuselage Total Usable............................ 41.5 gals.
Aircraft Total Capacity................................. 173.5 gals.
Aircraft Total Usable................................. 165.5 gals.
(See Note 1 for unusable fuel)
Control Surface
Movement Wing Flaps* Down 45 °+ 3°
Main Surfaces
Aileron** Up 25° + 1° Down 15° + 1°
Elevator Up 30° + 1° Down 10° + 1°
Rudder Right 30° + 1° Left 30° + 1°
***Right 35° + 1°
- 0°
*Flaps must be rigged so that at 20° flap setting, R.H. flap must not be more 1.0° lower or
4.0° above the L.H. flap.
**Ailerons are rigged 2° down. Movements are measured from this neutral position. Elevator
and rudder movements are measured from a faired neutral position.
***For aircraft with Aerostar Kit 764 969V (ventral rudder) installed.
Serial Numbers 60-0001 thru 60-0014, 60-0015-26 thru 60-0056-128, 60-0130-057 thru 60-0933-8161262,
Eligible 60-8261001 and subsequent. (See Note 4)
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II Aerostar Model PA-60-601 (AEROSTAR 601) (Normal Category) Approved November 8, 1968.
(See Note 2 and 4)
*These aircraft require P/N 2524491 Bendix fuel injector servos when modified in accordance with
AAC Option 93.
Engine Limits *2575 RPM, 29.5 in. Hg. MAP (290 HP) for all operations.
**2575 RPM, 29.5 in. Hg. MAP (290 HP) Maximum Continuous Power for takeoff, obstacle
clearance, and emergency operations only. (No time limit).
2475 RPM, 29.5 in. Hg. MAP (278 HP) Maximum Normal Operating Power for noise
certification and for all other operations.
(See "Noise Characteristics" paragragh).
Propeller Limits
a.) Pitch settings at 30 in. sta.
Low 14°+ 0.1°, High 18° -21°
Feather 82.5°+ 1.0°
Diameter: 78 inches
No cutoff for repairs permitted.
c.) Propeller Governor - Hartzell F-6-5A, F-6-35, F-6-35Z, F-6-36, F-6-36Z, F-8-35, F-8- 35Z,
F-8-45, F-8-45Z.
NOTE: If modified in accordance with AAC Option 64, Synchrophaser, Governor for
right engine is F-8-35 or F-8-35Z.
If modified in accordance with AAC Option 150, Synchrophaser,
Governor for right engine is F-8-45 or F-8-45Z.
Reduce Vne and Vno (5 MPH) 4 knots for each 1,000 feet above 24,000 feet.
*For S/N 61-0001 thru 61-0352-114 and 62-001. The flap speeds for these S/N aircraft may be
increased from 130 KCAS and 156 KCAS to 149 KCAS and 174 KCAS respectively when modified in
accordance with AAC Option No. 131.
C.G. Range
LANDING GEAR EXTENDED OR RETRACTED
4600 lbs. 157.66 (12.2% MAC) 166.00 (25.5% MAC) (6) 61-0001 thru
4600 157.66 (12.2% MAC) 167.88 (28.5% MAC) 61-0334-111 and
5700 160.03 (15.7% MAC) 167.88 (28.5% MAC) 62-001
5700 160.03 (15.7% MAC) 166.00 (25.5% MAC) (5) (4) (6)
4600 157.66 (12.2% MAC) 166.00 (25.5% MAC) (6) 61-0342-112 thru
4600 157.66 (12.2% MAC) 167.88 (28.5% MAC) 61-0806-8062151
6000 160.67 (17% MAC) 167.88 (28.5% MAC)
6000 160.67 (17% MAC) 166.00 (25.5% MAC) (5) (2) (6)
(4) The maximum weight of these S/N aircraft may be increased to 6000 lbs. when modified in
accordance with AAC Option No. 93.
(5) For aircraft equipped for Flight into known Icing (AAC Option No. 196).
(6) For aircraft with Aerostar Kit 764 969V (ventral rudder) installed.
Maximum Weight
6025 lbs. MAX RAMP (S/N 61-0838-8162152 and subsequent)
6000 lbs. MAX TAKEOFF (S/N 61-0342-112 and subsequent)
5700 lbs. MAX TAKEOFF (S/N 61-0001 thru 61-0334-111and 62-001)*
*The maximum weight of these S/N aircraft may be increased to 6000 lbs. when
modified in accordance with AAC Option No. 93 which extends each wing tip 15 inches
2 96 (CREW)
2 132
2 165*
*When bench seat is fitted, three occupants may be accommodated provided the
the maximum weight of 380 lbs. is not exceeded. See Flight Manual for loading
instructions.
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Fuel Capacity Wing Total Capacity (65 gals. each).......... 130 gals
Wing Total Usable (62 gals. each)............ 124 gals
Fuselage Total Capacity.............................. 43.5 gals
Fuselage Total Usable................................ 41.5 gals
Aircraft Total Capacity................................... 173.5 gals
Aircraft Total Usable................................... 165.5 gals
Oil Capacity
Total Capacity two engines @ sta. +145.. 24 qts.
Capacity each engine @ sta. +145............ 12 qts.
Usable each engine..................................... 9 1/4 qts.
Maximum Operating
Altitude 30,000 feet
Control Surface
Movement Wing Flaps* Down 45 °+ 3°
Main Surfaces
Aileron** Up 25° + 1° Down 15° + 1°
Elevator Up 30° + 1° Down 10° + 1°
Rudder Right 30° + 1° Left 30° + 1°
***Right 35° +1°
- 0°
*Flaps must be rigged so that at 20° flap setting, R.H. flap must not be more than 1.0° lower
or 4.0° above the L.H. flap.
**Ailerons are rigged 2° down. Movements are measured from this neutral position. Elevator
and rudder movements are measured from a faired neutral position.
***For aircraft with Aerostar Kit 764 969V (ventral rudder) installed.
Serial Numbers
Eligible 61-0001 thru 61-0002-19 thru 61-0070-129, 61-0132-071 thru 61-0880-8162157,
60-82620001 and subsequent and 62-0001-013.
(See Note 4)
III Aerostar Model PA-60-601P (AEROSTAR 601P) (Normal Category) Approved November 14, 1973
(See Note 2, 3, and 4)
Engines Two Lycoming IO-540-P1A5, IO-540-S1A5 modified to incorporate automatic controlled
turbochargers in accordance with RAJAY STC SE60WE with Bendix fuel injector servos
2524477- for S/N 61P-0157-001 thru 61P-0211-021* and
2524491- for S/N 61P-0213-022 thru S/N 61P-0455-176**
or
*These aircraft require P/N 2524491 Bendix fuel injector servos when modified in accordance
with AAC Option 93.
**These aircraft incorporate turbochargers per AAC STC SE81WE when modified in
accordance with AAC Option 155.
Engine Limits *2575 RPM, 29.5 in. Hg. MAP (290 HP) for all operations.
**2575 RPM, 29.5 in. Hg. MAP (290 HP) Maximum Continuous Power for takeoff, obstacle
clearance, and emergency operations only. (No time limit).
2475 RPM, 29.5 in. Hg. MAP (278 HP) Maximum Normal Operating Power for noise
certification and for all other operations. (No time limit) (See "Noise Characteristics" paragraph).
Propeller Limits
a.) Pitch settings at 30 in. sta.
Low 14°+ 0.1°, High 18°-21°
Feather 82.5°+ 1.0°
Diameter: 78 inches
No cutoff for repairs permitted
c.) Propeller Governor - Hartzell F-6-5A, F-6-35, F-6-35Z, F-6-36, F-6-36Z, F-8-35, F-8-35Z, F-8-
45, F-8-45Z.
Reduce Vne and Vno (5 MPH) 4 knots for each 1,000 feet above 24,000 feet.
*For S/N 61P-0157-001 thru 61P-0354-109. The flap speeds for these S/N aircraft may be
increased from 150 MPH CAS and 180 MPH CAS to 172 MPH CAS and 200 MPH CAS
respectively when modified in accordance with AAC Option No. 131.
C. G. Range
LANDING GEAR EXTENDED OR RETRACTED
4600 lbs. 157.66 (12.2% MAC) 166.00 (25.5% MAC) (6) 61P-0157-001 thru
4600 157.66 (12.2% MAC) 167.88 (28.5% MAC) 61P-0211-021;
5700 160.03 (15.7% MAC) 167.88 (28.5% MAC)
5700 160.03 (15.7% MAC) 166.00 (25.5% MAC) (5) (4) (6)
4600 157.66 (12.2% MAC) 166.00 (25.5% MAC) (6) 61P-0213-022 thru
4600 157.66 (12.2% MAC) 167.88 (28.5% MAC) 61P-0825-8063433;
4600 lbs. 157.66 (12.2% MAC) 166.00 (25.5% MAC) (6) 61P-0826-8163434
4600 157.66 (12.2% MAC) 167.88 (28.5% MAC) and subsequent
6000 160.67 (17% MAC) 167.88 (28.5% MAC)
6025 160.72 (17.1% MAC) 167.88 (28.5% MAC)
6000 160.67 (17% MAC) 166.00 (25.5% MAC) (5) (6)
6025 160.72 (17.1% MAC) 166.00 (25.5% MAC) (5) (6)
Maximum Weight
*The maximum weight may be increased from 5700 lbs. to 6000 lbs. when modified in
accordance with AAC Option No. 93 which extends each wing tip 15 inches.
2 96 (crew)
2 132
2 165*
*When bench seat is fitted, three occupants may be accommodated provided that
the maximum weight of 380 lbs. is not exceeded.
See Flight Manual for loading instructions.
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Fuel Capacity Wing Total Capacity (65 gals. each).......... 130 gals
Wing Total Usable (62 gals. each)............ 124 gals
Fuselage Total Capacity.............................. 43.5 gals
Fuselage Total Usable................................. 41.5 gals
Aircraft Total Capacity................................ 173.5 gals
Aircraft Total Usable................................. 165.5 gals
(See Note 1 for unusable fuel)
Maximum Operating
Altitude 25,000 feet (30,000 feet when equipped with AAC Option 262, and 264.)
Maximum Cabin
Operating Pressure 4.25 PSI (5.50 PSI when equipped with AAC Option 262.)
Control Surface
Movement Wing Flaps* Down 45 °+ 3°
Main Surfaces
Aileron** Up 25° + 1° Down 15° + 1°
Elevator Up 30° + 1° Down 10° + 1°
Rudder Right 30° + 1° Left 30° + 1°
***Right 35° + 1°
- 0°
*Flaps must be rigged so that at 20° flap setting, the R.H. flap must not be more
than 1.0° lower or 4.0° above the L.H. flap.
**Ailerons are rigged 2° down. Movements are measured from this neutral
position. Elevator and rudder movements are measured from a faired neutral
position.
***For aircraft with Aerostar Kit 764 969V (ventral rudder) installed
Serial Numbers
Eligible 61P-0157-001 thru 61P-0860-8163455, 60-8263001 and subsequent.
(See Note 4)
IV - Aerostar Model PA-60-602P (AEROSTAR 602P) (Normal Category) Approved October 30,1980
(See Note 2, 3, & 4)
Engines Two Lycoming IO-540-AA1A5 engines incorporating Bendix fuel injector servos Bendix P/N
2524846-1 and automatically controlled turbochargers Aerostar Kits P/N 300076-515 (LH
engine) and P/N 300076-517 (RH engine).
Engine Limits 2425 RPM, 37 in. Hg. MAP (290 HP) for all operations.
Reduce Vne and Vno (5 MPH) 4 knots for each 1,000 feet above 24,000 feet.
C. G. Range
2 96 (crew)
2 132
2 165*
*When bench seat is fitted, three occupants may be accommodated provided that
the maximum weight of 380 lbs. is not exceeded.
See Flight Manual for loading instructions.
Fuel Capacity Wing Total Capacity (65 gals. each).......... 130 gals
Wing Total Usable (62 gals. each)............ 124 gals
Fuselage Total Capacity.............................. 43.5 gals
Fuselage Total Usable................................. 41.5 gals
Aircraft Total Capacity................................ 173.5 gals
Aircraft Total Usable................................. 165.5 gals
Oil Capacity 12 qts. per engine (9.25 qts. per engine usable) (See Note 1 for undrainable oil).
Maximum Operating
Altitude 25,000 feet (30,000 feet when equipped with AAC Options 262, and 264.)
Maximum Cabin
Operating Pressure 4.25 PSI (5.50 PSI when equipped with AAC Option 262.)
Control Surface
Movement Wing Flaps* Down 45 °+ 3°
Main Surfaces
Aileron** Up 25° + 1° Down 15° + 1°
Elevator Up 30° + 1° Down 10° + 1°
Rudder Right 30° + 1° Left 30° + 1°
***Right 35° + 1°
- 0°
*Flaps must be rigged so that at 20° flap setting R.H. flap must not be more than
1.0° lower or 4.0° above the L.H. flap.
**Ailerons are rigged 2° down. Movements are measured from this neutral
position. Elevator and rudder movements are measured from a faired neutral
position.
***For aircraft with Aerostar Kit 764 969 V (ventral rudder) installed.
Serial Numbers
Eligible 62P-0750-8165001, 62P-0861-8165002 thru 62P-0932-8165055, 60-8265001
and subsequent.
(See Note 4)
V-Model PA-60-700P (AEROSTAR 700P) (Normal Category) Approved May 24, 1983.
(See Notes 2 & 3)
Same as PA-60-602P except engines, propellers, maximum weights, increase zero fuel weight,
flight envelope shifted forward, added elevator gap seals, elevator bob weight, cowl flaps, stall
warning system, increase span on elevator and rudder trim tabs, and other minor changes.
Engines 1 Lycoming LTIO-540-U2A and 1 TIO-540 U2A engine incorporating Bendix fuel
injector servos Bendix P/N 2549056 and automatically controlled turbochargers
Aerostar Kits P/N 300154-1 (LH engine) and P/N 300154-501 (RH engine).
Engine Limits 2500 RPM, 42 in. Hg. MAP (350 HP) Sea level to 16,500 feet.
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C.G. Range
LANDING GEAR EXTENDED OR RETRACTED
WEIGHT
(LBS.) FWD (1) AFT (1) SERIAL NUMBER
(1) Straight line variation between points. Moment change due to retracting landing gear (-206 in. lbs.).
Empty Weight
C.G. Range None
2 96 (crew)
2 132
2 165*
* When bench seat is fitted, three occupants may be accommodated provided that
the maximum weight of 380 lbs. is not exceeded.
See Flight Manual for loading instructions.
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Fuel Capacity Wing Total Capacity (65 gals. each).......... 130 gals
Wing Total Usable (62 gals. each)............ 124 gals
Fuselage Total Capacity.............................. 43.5 gals
Fuselage Total Usable................................. 41.5 gals
Aircraft Total Capacity................................... 173.5 gals
Aircraft Total Usable................................... 165.5 gals
Oil Capacity 12 qts. per engine (9.25 qts. per engine usable) (See Note 1 for undrainable oil.)
Maximum Operating
Altitude 25,000 feet (30,000 feet when equipped with AAC Options 262, and 264)
Maximum Cabin
Operating Pressure 4.25 PSI (5.50 PSI when equipped with AAC Option 262).
Control Surface
Movement Wing Flaps* Down 45° + 3°
Main Surfaces
Ailerons** Up 25° + 1° Down 15° + 1°
Elevator Up 29° + 1°, -0° Down 11° + 1°, -0°
Rudder Right 30° + 1° Left 30° + 1°
*Flaps must be rigged so that at 20° flap setting, the right and left flaps agree within
+ 1° of each other.
**Ailerons are rigged 2° down. Movements are measured from this neutral position.
Elevator and rudder movements are measured from a faired neutral position.
Serial Numbers
Eligible 60-8223001, 60-8423001 and up.
Leveling Means Across and along floor seat tracks (use bubble scale)
Certification Basis
Models PA-60-600, PA-60-601, PA-60-601P, PA-60-602P
FAR Part 23 effective February 1, 1965 with Amendments 23-1 through 23-6 effective August
1, 1967. In addition, aircraft modified with Aerostar Kit 764 969V (ventral rudder) comply with
the following paragraphs: 23.207 of Amendment 7 and 23.201, 23.203 and 23.205 of
Amendment 14. No exemptions.
Compliance with ice protection requirements has been shown in accordance with FAR
23.1091 of Amendment 23-7 effective August 13, 1969; FAR 23.929 and 23.1419 of
Amendment 23-14 effective November 19, 1973; FAR 23.1093 and 23.1193 of Amendment
23-18 effective March 17, 1977; and FAR 23.1416 of Amendment 23-23 effective December
1, 1978 when AAC Option No. 196 is installed.
For Model 602P, compliance with engine cooling requirments has been shown in accordance
with FAR 23.1041 of Amendment 23-7 effective August 13, 1969 and 23.1043 of
Amendment 23-21 effective January 6, 1978 applied per 21.101 (b).
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Reference Engine Lycoming IO-540- Type Certificate Data Sheet No. 1E4.
FAR Part 36 "Noise Standard" Amendments 36-1 through 36-9 effective April 3, 1978.
For Models 601P and 602P Special Condition No. 23-48-WE-15 dated February 7, 1973
(pertaining to doors and exits, and oxygen system).
Model PA-60-700P
FAR Part 23 effective February 1, 1965, as amended by Amendments 23-1 through 23-6,
and the following Amendments: FAR 23.75,23.207, 23.909, 23.1041, 23.1091,
23.1563 of Amendment 7; FAR 23.201, 23.203,23.205, 23.1435, of Amendment 14; FAR
23.1143 of Amendment 17; FAR 23.901, 23.959, 23.1093, 23.1193, 23.1305 of Amendment 18;
FAR 23.1301, 23.1351, 23.1357, of Amendment 20; FAR 23.1043, 23.1047, 23.1583, and
23.1585, of Amendment 21. In addition, when the aircraft is fitted with optional equipment and
approved for flight into known icing, the following regulations apply: FAR 23.929, 23.1419 of
Amendment 14; FAR 23.1325 of Amendment 20; and FAR 23.1416 of Amendment 23. No
exemptions. No equivalent safety findings.
FAR Part 36 "Noise Standard" Amendments 36-1 through 36-12 effective April 1, 1981.
Special Condition No. 23-48-WE-15 amended February 23, 1983 (Pertaining to doors and
exits, and oxygen system).
Production Basis None. Spare parts only are produced under license.
Equipment The basic required equipment as prescribed in the applicable Airworthiness Regulations (See
Certification Basis) must be installed in the aircraft for certification. In addition, the following items
of equipment are required.
The approved types of operation were established during the Type Certification and are valid `
only when the required equipment specified in the Required Operating Equipment List of the
FAA Approved Airplane Manual is installed and operating.
Noise
Characteristics: The corrected noise level of the Models 600/601/601P is 80.0 dBA at the Maximum Normal Operating
Power at 2520 RPM (Model 600) and 2475 RPM (Models 601/601P) (top of the green arc on the RPM
indicator). A 2.4 dBA (Model 600) and 1.4 dBA (Models 601/601P) credit was also allowed for the takeoff
and climb performance at a takeoff gross weight of 5500 pounds (Model 600) and 6000 pounds (Models
601/601P). The corrected noise level of the Model 602P is 79.4 dBA at Maximum continuous Power at
2425 RPM. A 2.5 dBA credit was also allowed for the takeoff and climb performance at a takeoff gross
weight of 6000 pounds. The noise level stated above has been verified by and approved by the Federal
Aviation Administration in noise level test flights conducted in accordance with FAR 36, "Noise Standards :
Aircraft Type and Airworthiness Certification." The aircraft noise is in compliance with FAR 36 noise
standards applicable to this type.
The corrected noise level of the Model 700P is 78.8 dBA at the Maximum Normal Operating Power at 2500
RPM. A 2.0 dBA credit was also allowed for the takeoff and climb performance at a takeoff gross weight of
6315 pounds. The noise level stated above has been approved by the Federal Aviation Administration in
noise level test flights conducted in accordance with FAR 36, "Noise Standards : Aircraft Type and
Airworthiness Certification." The aircraft noise is in compliance with FAR 36 noise standards applicable to
this type.
Note 1. Current weight and balance report including list of equipment included in certificated empty weight,
and loading instructions, when necessary, must be provided for each aircraft at the time of original
certificaton.
The certified empty weight and corresponding center of gravity locations must include
undrainable system oil of 7.5 lbs. at (+145) and unusable fuel of 24 lbs. at (+204.4).
The full amount of usable fuel is based on the airplane sitting on a level ramp, laterally level,
and longitudinally level (approximately 1 1/2° nose up) with each tank fueled to 0.6 in. below
filler neck.
NOTE: The wing tanks are extremely sensitive to attitude and if not level, they cannot be
fueled to the full usable capacity.
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Note 2. All required placards listed in the limitations section of the AFM must be installed in the appropriate
locations. The following placards must be placed in clear view of the pilot.
(1) This airplane must be operated as a normal category airplane in compliance with the
operating limitations stated in the form of placards, markings, and manuals.
(2) This airplane approved for day/night VFR/IFR non-icing flight when equipped in accordance
with the Airplane Flight Manual. No acrobatic maneuvers, including spins, approved.
(3) For airplanes equipped with AAC Option No. 196: This airplane approved for day/night
VFR/IFR icing flight when equipped in accordance with the Airplane Flight Manual. No
acrobatic maneuvers, including spins, approved.
Note 4. The change to the model designation and serial number format are shown in (1) and (2) below:
(a) The first two digits or two digits plus letter indicates the model number:
(b) The last dash number of the airplane serial number indicates the factory airframe
number, model year and Piper Model Code.
(c) The largest number of the second or third set of numbers is always the airframe
number. If there are only two sets of numbers, the second set of numbers indicates the
model sequence number.
(d) If the last numbers are more than four digits, the first digits indicate the model year,
the second, two digits indicate a Piper Model Code, and the last three digits indicate
the model sequence number.
60-XXYYZZZ
(a) The first two digits (60) indicate the basic type certificate designations.
(b) The second two digits (XX) indicate the year model.
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(c) The third two digits (YY) indicate the Piper model code:
(d) The final three digits (ZZZ) indicate the model sequence number in the given
model year.
NOTE 5. The following aircraft were the last serial numbers manufactured at Santa Maria, California:
Model S/N
PA-60-600 60-0933-8161262
PA-60-601 61-0880-8162157
PA-60-601P 61P-0860-8163455
PA-60-602P 62P-0932-8165055
NOTE 6. When the optional 40 gallon fuselage fuel tank is installed per AAC STC SA5492SW, the amount of aft
baggage that can be carried must be reduced to comply with the baggage placard part No. NAYAK
35049-20.
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