1965-1986 Piper Cherokee Six PA-32-260/PA-32-300/PA-32R-300 Service Manual
Complete service documentation for PA-32-260 (1965-1982), PA-32-300 (1965-1986), and PA-32R-300 (1976-1986) Cherokee Six aircraft. Covers airframe structures, landing gear systems, hydraulics, engine specifications, electrical systems, and complete rigging procedures.
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Piper Models Covered & Key Technical Specifications
Models: Piper Cherokee Six PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-32R-300
Sub-models / Variants: PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-32R-300
Trade Names: Cherokee Six
Build Years: 1965–1986
Serial Numbers: 32-1 to 32-7140086, 32-7200001 to 32-7840222, 32-7940001 and up, 32R-7680001 to 32R-7880068
Technical Data:
- Engine displacement: 540 cubic inches
- Engine power: 260 hp at 2700 rpm (PA-32-260), 300 hp at 2700 rpm (PA-32-300 / PA-32R-300)
- Oil sump capacity: 12 U.S. quarts
- Fuel capacity (total/usable): 84/83.5 gallons (PA-32-260/300), 98/94 gallons (PA-32-300 S/N 32-7940001 and up, PA-32R-300)
- Main landing gear strut extension: 4.50 inches (PA-32-260/300), 4.00 inches (PA-32R-300)
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Piper Cherokee Six 1965–1986 Service Manual Coverage
- Covers the 1965–1986 Piper Cherokee Six PA-32-260, PA-32-300, and PA-32R-300 aircraft, documenting airframe, engine, landing gear, and electrical systems.
- Original Piper Aircraft Corporation publication 753 690, incorporating revisions through May 6, 1987.
- Contains 80+ maintenance-related illustrations, exploded-view diagrams, system schematics, and comprehensive nut-torque tables.
- Accessible from your device as soon as the order is placed.
- No DRM restrictions on the print function.
- This official Piper Cherokee Six service publication provides the factory-authorized maintenance data required for airframe inspection and component adjustment routines.
Document Structure and Coverage
The 1965–1986 Piper Cherokee Six service manual is organized into thirteen distinct sections across three aerofiche cards, covering everything from initial setup to specific subsystem maintenance. The content includes general handling, servicing procedures, and detailed inspection protocols for the structure, surface controls, landing gear, and electrical systems. It provides descriptive information on the wing, fuselage, and cabin heater systems, along with instrument and autopilot integration details, acting as a reference for authorized maintenance personnel performing authorized work on the PA-32 aircraft family.
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This Piper Cherokee Six service publication contains extensive maintenance data, including oil sump capacities of 12 quarts and specific fuel system storage details for the PA-32-260 and PA-32-300 variants. Cylinder head bolt torque is documented in multi-stage sequences, and various nut torque requirements are provided for fine and coarse thread series in the included tables. The manual also details landing gear oleo strut extension measurements, with the PA-32-260 main gear listed at 4.50 inches ±.25 inches. Note: understanding how factory workshop documentation is structured assists owners in utilizing these technical values correctly during routine maintenance. Reference only — always consult a certified technician before performing service on this equipment.
An official 721-page Piper Aircraft Corporation OEM service manual covering the 1965–1986 PA-32-260, PA-32-300, and PA-32R-300, documenting engine, chassis, landing gear, and electrical system specifications for the Cherokee Six series.
Document Reference: Piper Aircraft Corporation publication 753 690, revised through May 6, 1987
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