A8EA - Rev - 25
A8EA - Rev - 25
                                                                                                                                 A8EA
                                                                                                                           Revision 25
                                                                                                                     Piper Aircraft, Inc
                                                                                                                        PA-31P
                                                                                                                        PA-31T
                                                                                                                        PA-31T1
                                                                                                                        PA-31T2
                                                                                                                        PA-31T3
                                                                                                                        PA-31P-350
This data sheet which is a part of type certificate No. A8EA prescribes conditions and limitations under which the product for
which the type certificate was issued meets the airworthiness requirements of the Federal Aviation Regulations.
Type Certificate Holder Record             The New Piper Aircraft, Inc transferred TC A8EA to Piper Aircraft, Inc on August 7,
                                           2006.
I. - Model PA-31P (Pressurized Navajo), 6 - 8 PCLM (Normal Category). Approved November 26, 1969.
     Engine Limits                         3200 r.p.m. (2133 propeller r.p.m.) 425 hp, from sea level to 15,000 ft. altitude.
                                           Full throttle operations at all altitudes.
                                           Maximum 45.5 inches Hg. manifold pressure.
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   Airspeed Limits (CAS)        *VNE    (Never exceed)                                 283 mph (246 knots)
                                *VNO    (Maximum structural cruise)                    230 mph (200 knots)
                                 VA     (Maneuvering)
                                         Minimum weight - 6000 lb.                     180 mph (156 knots)
                                         Maximum weight - 7800 lb.                     198 mph (172 knots)
                                VFE     (Flaps extended)
                                         15° Flaps - Takeoff range                     200 mph (174 knots)
                                         Full flaps                                    150 mph (130 knots)
                                VLO     (Landing gear operating)
                                         Extend                                        180 mph (156 knots)
                                         Retract                                       150 mph (130 knots)
                                VLE     (Landing gear extended)                        180 mph (156 knots)
                                VMC     (Minimum control speed) - 15° Flaps              95 mph (83 knots)
                                *See NOTE 9 for variation of VNE and VNO at altitudes of 13,000 ft. and above.
                                                    7500
                                                                          125
                                                    7000
                                  Aircraft Weight
                                        (lb.)
                                                    6500
                                                                   122
                                                    6000
5500
Maximum Baggage 400 lb. (200 lb. at +30, 200 lb. at +225)
   Oil Capacity                 36 quarts at (+83.0)        (4.5 gallons each engine - 5 quarts unusable each engine)
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    Serial Numbers Eligible            31P-1 through 31P-80 and 31P-7300110 through 31P-7730012 (See NOTE 7 and 8 for
                                       airworthiness certification eligibility in the United States).
II. - Model PA-31T (Cheyenne/Cheyenne II), 6 - 9 PCLM (Normal Category), Approved May 3, 1972.
    Engine                             Two Pratt Whitney of Canada Ltd. PT6A-28 (TC No. E4EA) or Two Pratt & Whitney
                                       PT6A-28 (TC No. E2NE).
    Fuel                               If fuel PWA 522 is not available, Aviation Gasoline MIL-G-5572, all grades, may be
                                       used for maximum of 150 hours between overhauls.
Oil UACL PT6 Service Bulletin No. 1 lists approved brand oils.
    Engine Limits (2000 r.p.m.)        Static Sea Level Ratings PT6A-28, Special Configuration - Ref. Piper Drawing No. 51670
                                       (See Equipment Items 13 and 17)
                                                                                                              Maximum
                                                                                                              Permissible
                                                                               Equiv.                           Turbine
                                                     Shaft           Jet        Shaft       Prop Shaft         Interstage
                                                  Horsepower       Thrust        hp           Speed           Temp. (°C)
                     Takeoff                          620**          80          652          2200*               750
                     Maximum Cont.                    620**          80          652          2200*               750
                     Strtg. Trans. (2 Sec.)                                                                       1090
                     Maximum Reverse                  200                                     1920
                                       *See NOTE 6
                                       **Available to ISA + 18°C
   Airspeed Limits              VMO (Maximum operating - up to 12,000 ft.)            283 mph    (246 knots)
                                     See VMO Chart for speeds above 12,000 ft. in Flight Manual
                                VA  (Maneuvering)
                                     Minimum weight - 5,195 lb.                       168 mph    (146 knots)
                                     Maximum weight - 9,000 lb. - up to 26,900 ft.    207 mph    (180 knots)
                                      See VMO Chart for speeds above 26,900 ft. in Flight Manual
                                VFE (Flaps extended)
                                      15° flaps                                       200 mph    (174 knots)
                                      Full flaps                                      165 mph    (144 knots)
                                VLO (Landing gear - operating)
                                      Extended                                   180 mph    (156 knots)
                                      Retracted                                  150 mph    (143 knots)
                                VLE (Landing gear extended)                      180 mph    (156 knots)
                                VMC (Minimum control speed)                      110 mph     (96 knots)
   C.G. Range (Gear Extended)   (+131.9) to (+138.0) at 9000 lb.                      (S/N 31T-7400002 through 31T-7720069)
                                (+129.6) to (+138.0) at 8500 lb.                      (S/N 31T-7400002 through 31T-8120104)
                                (+126.0) to (+138.0) at 7170 lb. or less              (S/N 31T-8020001 through 31T-8120104)
                                (+125.0) to (+138.0) at 6800 lb. or less              (S/N 31T-7400002 through 31T-7920094)
                                Straight line variation between points given.
8500 129.6
8000
                                                  7500
                                                                       126.0
                                                  7000              125.0
                                Aircraft Weight
                                      (lb.)
                                                  6500
6000
5500
   Maximum Baggage              500 lb. (300 lb. at +30, 200 lb. at +255)
                                Piper Kit No. 760 987 required for S/N 31T-7400002 through 31T-7520050 if more than
                                     200 lb. forward baggage capacity is used.
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Oil Capacity 26 quarts at (+91.8) (13 quarts each engine - 3 quarts unusable each engine)
III. - Model PA-31T1 (Cheyenne I/IA), 6 - 7 PCLM (Normal Category), Approved March 6, 1978.
    Fuel                                If fuel PWA 522 is not available, Aviation Gasoline MIL-G-5572, all grades, may be
                                        used for maximum of 150 hours between overhauls.
Oil UACL PT6 Service Bulletin No. 1 lists approved brand oils.
   Airspeed Limits (CAS)        VMO (Maximum operating -without tip tanks)               265 mph (230 knots)
                                VMO (Maximum operating - with tip tanks -                283 mph (246 knots)
                                     up to 9,500 ft.) (For speeds above 9,500 ft., see Flight Manual)
                                VA  (Maneuvering - without tip tanks)
                                     Minimum weight - 5,195 lb.                          168 mph (146 knots)
                                     Maximum weight - 8,700 lb. - up to                  207 mph (180 knots)
                                      24,600 ft. (For speeds above 24,600 ft., see Flight Manual.)
                                VA  (Maneuvering - with tip tanks)
                                     Minimum weight - 5,195 lb.                          168 mph (146 knots)
                                     Maximum weight - 8,700 lb.--up to                   207 mph (180 knots)
                                     27,700 ft. (For speeds above 27,700 ft., see Flight Manual.)
                                VFE (Flaps extended)
                                     15° Flaps                                           200 mph (174 knots)
                                     Full Flaps                                          165 mph (143 knots)
                                VLO (Landing gear - operating)
                                     Extend                                              180 mph (156 knots)
                                     Retract                                             165 mph (143 knots)
                                VLE (Landing gear extended)                              180 mph (156 knots)
                                VMC (Minimum control speed)                              104 mph      (90 knots)
                                                    9000                            130.5
                                                                                                  136.0
                                                    8500                          129.6
8000
7500
                                                    7000                  126.5
                                  Aircraft Weight
                                        (lb.)
                                                    6500
6000
5500
Oil Capacity 26 quarts at (+91.8) (13 quarts each engine - 3 quarts unusable each engine)
IV. - Model PA-31T2 (Cheyenne IIXL), 6 - 10 PCLM (Normal Category), Approved February 12, 1981.
    Fuel                            If fuel PWA 522 is not available, Aviation Gasoline MIL-G-5572, all grades, may be
                                    used for maximum of 150 hours between overhauls (See PWA Service Bulletin No.
                                    1244).
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   Oil                               CPW 202 or PWA 521 Type II (See PWA PT6 Service Bulletin No. 1001 for approved
                                     brands.)
   Airspeed Limits (CAS)             VMO    (Maximum operating - up to 12,000 ft.)               283 mph       (246 knots)
                                             (For speeds above 12,000 ft., see Flight Manual)
                                     VA     (Maneuvering)
                                             Minimum weight - 5,704 lb.                          176 mph       (153 knots)
                                             Maximum weight - 9,474 lb. - up to 25,300 ft.       215 mph       (187 knots)
                                               (See VMO chart for speeds above 25,300 ft. in Flight Manual)
                                     VFE    (Flaps extended)
                                             15° Flaps                                           200 mph       (174 knots)
                                             Full Flaps                                          166 mph       (144 knots)
                                     VLO    (Landing gear operating)
                                              Extend                                             180 mph       (156 knots)
                                              Retract                                            165 mph       (143 knots)
                                     VLE    (Landing gear extended 200 lb. at (+255))            180 mph       (156 knots)
                                            (Nitrogen system)                                    138 mph       (120 knots)
                                     VMC    (Minimum control speed)                              110 mph        (96 knots)
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C.G. Range (Gear Extended   (+124.0) to        (+136.0)    at     5850 lb. and less
                            (+129.5) to        (+136.0)    at     9474 lb.
                            Straight line variation between points given.
                            Location of datum is 137.0 inches forward of the main spar centerline.
9000
8500
8000
7500
                                                6000
                                                                   124.0
5500
                                                5000
                                                            115    120     125   130   135      140
                            6 - 8 Seats    (2 at +95.0)
                                           (2 at +130.9)
                                           (2 at +165.9)
                                           (1 at +229.0)
                                           (1 at +242.0)
                            6 - 10 Seats * (2 at +95.0)
                                           (2 at +130.9)
                                           (2 at +165.6)
                                           (2 at +196.5)
                                           (1 at +229.0)
                                           (1 at +242.0)
                            *For aircraft modified per Piper Dwg. No. 02252. See Equipment Item No. 23.
    Serial Numbers Eligible            31T-8166001 through 31T-8166076, and 31T-1166001 through 31T-1166008
                                       (See NOTE 7 and 8 for airworthiness certification eligibility in the United States).
V. - Model PA-31T3 (T-1040), 9 - 11 PCLM (Normal Category), Approved February 25, 1982.
    Fuel                               If fuel PWA 522 is not available, Aviation Gasoline MIL-G-5572, all grades, may be
                                       used for maximum of 150 hours between overhauls.
Airspeed Limits (CAS)        VMO     (Maximum operating - up to 12,000 ft.)           265 mph (230 knots)
                                      (See VMO chart for speeds above 12,000 ft. in Flight Manual)
                             VA      (Maneuvering)
                                      Minimum weight - 4924 lb.                       166 mph (144 knots)
                                      Maximum weight - 9000 lb.                       210 mph (183 knots)
                                      (Up to 23,600 ft., see VMO chart for speeds above 23,600 ft. in Flight Manual)
                             VFE     (Flaps extended)
                                      15° flaps                                       200 mph (174 knots)
                                      Full flaps                                      165 mph (143 knots)
                             VLO     (Landing gear operating)
                                       Extend                                         180 mph (156 knots)
                                       Retract                                        165 mph (143 knots)
                             VLE     (Landing gear extended)                          180 mph (156 knots)
                             VMC     (Minimum control speed)                          103 mph      (90 knots)
8500
8000
7500
7000
5500
5000 120.0
                                                   4500
                                                             115       120   125   130   135   140
                                                             C.G. Location (Inches Aft of Datum)
    Fuel Capacity (Standard)         300 gallons maximum at (+135.9) (150 gallons each wing)
                                     See NOTE 1 for unusable fuel data.
Oil Capacity 26 quarts at (+91.8) (13 quarts each engine - 3 quarts unusable each engine)
VI. - Model PA-31P-350 (Mojave), 6 - 7 PCLM (Normal Category), Approved June 9, 1983.
    Engine Limits                    2600 r.p.m., 42 in. Hg., 350 hp. to 18,000 ft.
                                     Above 18,000 ft., 2600 r.p.m., reduce manifold pressure to 33.6 in. Hg. at 25,000 ft.
                                     (Straight line variation between 18,000 ft. and 25,000 ft.)
Airspeed Limits (CAS)        VNE       (Never exceed- up to 12,264 ft.)         271 mph      (236 knots)
                                        For speeds above 12,264 feet, see Flight Manual
                             VNO       (Maximum structural cruise speed)        215 mph      (187 knots)
                             VA        (Maneuvering speed at maximum
                                         gross weight)                          188 mph      (164 knots)
                             VFE       (Flaps extended)
                                         15°                                    184 mph      (160 knots)
                                         Full flaps                             150 mph      (130 knots)
                             VLO       (Landing gear operating)
                                         Extend                                 180 mph      (156 knots)
                                         Retract                                150 mph      (130 knots)
                             VLE       (Landing gear extended)                  180 mph      (156 knots)
                             VMC       (Minimum control speed)                   85 mph       (74 knots)
126.4 134.5
7000
                               Aircraft Weight
                                     (lb.)        6000
123.0
                                                  5000
                                                             120      124   128   132    136
                                                           C.G. Location (Inches Aft of Datum)
   Fuel Capacity                242 gallons maximum at (+134.9) (12.5 gallons each wing)
                                See NOTE 1 for unusable fuel data.
Leveling Means Top of two rivnuts on right side of nose near access door.
   Certification Basis          Type Certificate No. A8EA issued February 24, 1966, reissued June 25, 1966 and October
                                25, 1972, obtained by the manufacturer under the delegation option authorization.
                                Date of Type Certificate application March 15, 1962.
                                CAR 3 effective May 15, 1956, through Amendment 3-8, effective December 18, 1962;
                                and FAR 23.205, 23.1545, 23.1563 and 23.1585 as amended by Amendment 23-3,
                                effective November 11, 1965; and FAR 23.1557(c) as amended by Amendment 23-7,
                                effective September 14, 1969.
                                Eastern Region Engineering and Manufacturing Branch letter of December 6, 1965,
                                addresses the showing of equivalent safety with regard to CAR 3.682, 3.771 and 3.772.
In addition:
                                Model PA-31T: Special Conditions Nos. 23-3-EA-1 Docket No. 9245 including
                                Amendment No. 1 and AEA-210 letter of November 11, 1971, and FAR 23.991 as
                                amended by Amendment 23-7, effective September 14, 1969.
                                Model PA-31T1: Special Conditions No. 23-3-EA-1 Docket No. 9245 including
                                Amendment No. 1 and AEA-210 letter of November 11, 1971, as amended by AEA-210
                                letter of February 1, 1978, referring to Amendment 23-14 and FAR 23.991 as amended
                                by Amendment 23-7, effective September 14, 1969, and SFAR 27 (Fuel Venting).
                                Model PA-31T2: Special Conditions No. 23-3-EA-1 Docket No. 9245 including
                                Amendment No. 1 and AEA-210 letter of November 11, 1971, as amended by AEA-210
                                letter of February 1, 1978, referring to Amendment 23-14 and FAR 23.991 as amended
                                by Amendment 23-7, effective September 14, 1969.
                                      Noise Certification - FAR 36 up to Amendment 10, as applicable.
                                      Fuel Venting Emissions - SFAR 27 up to Amendment 3, as applicable.
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Certification Basis   Model PA-31T3: Special Conditions No. 23-3-EA-1 Docket No. 9245 including
                      Amendment No. 2 and AEA-210 letter of November 11, 1971, as amended by AEA-210
                      letter of February 1, 1978, referring to Amendment 23-14 and FAR 23.991 as amended
                      by Amendment 23-7, effective September 14, 1969.
                            Noise Certification - FAR 36 up to Amendment 10, as applicable.
                            Fuel Venting Emissions - SFAR 27 up to Amendment 3, as applicable.
                      Model PA-31P-350: FAR 23.75(a) and 23.77 as amended by Amendment 23-7, effective
                      September 14, 1969, and FAR 23.145, 23.161, 23.173, and 23.175 as amended by
                      Amendment 23-14, effective December 20, 1973.
                      Noise Certification - FAR 36 up to Amendment 12, as applicable.
Production Basis Approved for manufacture of spare parts only under Production Certificate No. 206.
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:
   Equipment (cont.)                  19. D.O.A. No. EA-1 Approved Pilot's Operating Handbook per Piper Report 2272
                                          dated May 26, 1981, for Model PA-31T2, S/N 31T-8166001 through
                                          31T-8166076, and 31T-1166001 through 31T-1166008.
                                      20. D.O.A. No. EA-1 Approved Pilot's Operating Handbook per Piper Report 2297
                                          dated February 25, 1982, for Model PA-31T3, S/N 31T-8275001 through
                                          31T-8475001, and 31T-5575001.
                                      21. D.O.A. No. EA-1 Approved Pilot's Operating Handbook per Piper Report 2311
                                          dated May 6, 1983, for Model PA-31T1, S/N 31T-8304001 through
                                          31T-8304003, and 31T-1104004 through 31T-1104017.
                                      22. D.O.A. No. EA-1 Approved Pilot's Operating Handbook per Piper Report
                                          Number 2313, dated June 9, 1983, for Model PA-31P-350, S/N 31P-8414001
                                          through 31P-8414050.
                                      23. When Model PA-31T2, S/N 31T-8166001 through 31T-8166076, and 31T-1166001
                                          through 31T-1166008 are modified per Piper Dwg. No. 02252, Piper Supplement 8
                                          Report 2272 dated July 6, 1983, must be added to the basic Pilot's Operating
                                          Handbook.
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 certification.
                All of the fuel and oil can be drained. However, the certificated empty weight and corresponding center of
                gravity location must include unusable fuel of 36 lb. at (+129.0) for Model PA-31P; 54 lb. at (+129.0) for
                Models PA-31T and PA-31T1; 54 lb. at (+133.0) for Model PA-31T2; 54 lb. at (+125.0) for Model
                PA-31T3; 30 lb. at (+125.1) for Model PA-31P-350.
NOTE 2 All placards required in the approved Airplane Flight Manual must be installed in the appropriate locations.
In addition, the following placard must be displayed in full view of the pilot:
NOTE 3          For Models PA-31T, PA-31T1, PA-31T2 and PA-31T3, the elevator downspring, P/N 51484, must be
                replaced upon the accumulation of 2,000 hours time-in-service, and thereafter at every 2000 hours time-in-
                service.
NOTE 6          The maximum propeller shaft overspeed limit is 110% of all ratings and may be employed for sustained
                periods in emergencies. 100% propeller shaft speed is defined as 2200 r.p.m. and is the operating limit. Gas
                generator speeds up to 102.5% are permissible for 10 seconds and to 101.5% for unlimited periods subject to
                applicable temperature and other limits. 100% gas generator speed is defined as 37,500 r.p.m..
NOTE 7          Any aircraft with a letter prefix on the serial number is not eligible for Airworthiness Certification in the
                United States; for example, AR31-XXXXXXX.
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NOTE 8 The following S/N are not eligible for Airworthiness Certification in the United States:
          PA-31P:
              31P-7400211, 31P-7400213, 31P-7400219, 31P-7400230, 31P-7530016, and 31P-7530021.
          PA-31T:
              31T-7920017, 31T-7920031, 31T-7920033, 31T-7920050, 31T-7920076, 31T-7920080, 31T-7920085,
              31T-8020013, 31T-8020028, 31T-8020040, 31T-8020047, 31T-8020054, 31T-8020077, 31T-8020079,
              31T-8020092, 31T-8120015, 31T-8120032, 31T-8120037, 31T-8120047, 31T-8120051, 31T-8120062,
              and 31T-8120064.
          PA-31T1:
              31T-7904045.
          PA-31T2:
              31T-8166019, 31T-8166035, 31T-8166053, 31T-8166059,and 31T-8166073.
NOTE 9 For Model PA-31P - Reduce VNO and VNE speeds as follows:
NOTE 10   Refer to Type Certificate Data Sheet No. A20SO for Models PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325, and
          PA-31-350. Models PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325 and PA-31-350, originally produced under this type
          certificate are now under Type Certificate A20SO. Information pertaining to these model aircraft is
          published on Type Certificate Data Sheet A20SO. This applies to the following serial numbered aircraft:
          This NOTE reflects a split in the original Type Certificate for administrative purposes. All serial numbered
          aircraft subsequent to the above are manufactured under Type Certificate A20SO. Refer to Type Certificate
          Date Sheet A20SO for all information pertaining to Models PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325, and PA-31-350.
NOTE 11   The maximum propeller shaft overspeed limit is 110% of all ratings and may be employed for sustained
          periods in emergencies. 100% propeller shaft speed is defined as 33,000 r.p.m. power turbine and 1900
          r.p.m. propeller speed. This is the normal steady state operating limit. Gas generator speeds up to 102.6%
          are permissible for 2 seconds and to 101.5% for unlimited periods subject to applicable temperature and
          other limits. 100% gas generator speed (Ng) is defined at 37,500 r.p.m..
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