Ron Natalie wrote:
: I've flown and spun 150/160s that were approved for spins in the
: Utility Category.

: Let me be more exact. The PA-28-150 and PA-28-160 are NOT
: certficated in the utility category, hence no spins. The PA-28-151
: and PA-28-161 are certificated in the utility category.

Hrmm... sounds illegal to me then?

: The PA-28-140, -180, -181 are certificated in the utility category

: For those models that are certificated with for utility category operations.
: 1. You have to get the CG in the utility envelope.
Of course.

: 2. You have to not have the 2150 gross weight increase.on the -140.
Probably not too many of them left.

: 3. There is a serial number limit on the -180 for utility category operations.
Probably the old (non-clamshell cowling) version?

: 4. You can only use the two front seats.
Of course

Mine need not legally apply since the engine upgrade expressly
says Normal only.

Thanks for the info though... I would think it's pretty much a legal
issue. The important thing would be to keep it loaded in the Utility CG
range. Other than that there's no real difference between the airframes.

-Cory

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