The Archer III is powered by a 180hp O-360-A4M and is fixed pitch. Is there a later model to which you refer?
Refer http://www.newpiper.com/aircraft/archer~iii/specifications.asp John Martindale 29 Jane Circuit TOORMINA NSW 2452 AUSTRALIA phone: 61 2 66584767 (H) 61 2 66869075 (W) mobile: 0403 049990 email: johnja...@optusnet.com.au web: www.members.optusnet.com.au/johnjanet/Martindale.htm snip......... ----- Original Message ----- From: "Colin Rainey" <brokerpi...@bellsouth.net> To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net> Sent: Friday, December 15, 2006 4:17 PM Subject: KR> Retracts > I have already illustrated a factual circumstance of a certified plane > (which some believe is the benchmark we are all measured by), that were > identical except for the systems and equipment necessary for retractable > gear: The Piper Archer PA28, constant speed prop with 201 hp Lycoming > engine, and The Piper Arrow constant speed prop with 201 Lycoming engine, > and retracts. More fuel, more empty weight, and better speed due to lower > weight for same load, and longer > range.......................................