In a previous article, "Marco Leon" said:
Just read the article on the new sweepstakes plane. What stood out was the
700 lbs.+ full-fuel payload on the early Archers. Is that right?? Is anyone
seeing that kind of payload? It's hard to believe it has the same if not
better load-carrying capability than some Sixes/Saratogas.

In the last 10 years, our flying club has owned 5 different PA28-181
Archers, all mid-1970s vintages. In every case, the no-fuel payload has
been around 900-1050 pounds. Subtracting the 288 pounds for fuel, gives a
600-750 pound full fuel payload.


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