THE AIRCRAFT

1974 Piper PA‑28‑140 · N8491F

A 160 HP, Garmin-equipped Piper Cherokee based at KWDR for approved renters, personal flying, and time building.

Representative Piper PA-28 Cherokee parked on an airfield — This is representative Piper PA-28 photography. Photos of N8491F will replace it after the aircraft is acquired.

RENTAL PLATFORM

Useful performance with a modernized panel.

N8491F is a 1974 Piper PA-28-140 powered by a 160 HP Lycoming O-320-E2A. It offers three seats, a 950-pound useful load, 50 gallons of fuel, and an approximately 115-knot cruise speed.

Aircraft1974 Piper PA-28-140

RegistrationN8491F

EngineLycoming O-320-E2A · 160 HP

Seating3 seats

Useful Load950 lb

Fuel Capacity50 gallons

Cruise Speed115 knots

Home AirportKWDR · Barrow County Airport

Ramp LocationTie-down spot #10

AvionicsDual Garmin G5s, GTN 650Xi, GNX 375, JPI EDM-730, BendixKing KAP 100 autopilot, Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out, and Garmin audio panel

ComfortAir conditioning

RENTER REQUIREMENTS

Approval before access.

Tyler reviews every applicant and personally approves each reservation. Meeting the minimums does not guarantee approval.

Pilot minimums

At least a Private Pilot certificate, 75 hours total time, and age 16 or older.

Medical and insurance

A valid third-class medical or BasicMed and active renter’s insurance are required.

Documents and checkout

Provide insurance and medical documentation, show photo ID, bring your logbook for review, and complete a check flight with Tyler.

OPERATING POLICIES

Know the expectations before each flight.

Return to KWDR

The aircraft must return to KWDR after each flight unless Tyler approves another arrangement.

Reservations

A one-hour daily minimum applies, and at least 45 minutes must remain between reservations.

Overnight and no-shows

Overnight rental is available at an increased cost with approval. No-shows are subject to a $50 fee.

Aircraft care

No grass strips. Renters who return the aircraft with trash or excessive mess may be charged a $50 cleaning fee.

Weather decisions remain the renter’s responsibility as pilot in command and must stay within applicable regulations, aircraft limitations, and the pilot’s personal minimums.

AIRCRAFT GALLERY

Representative Piper Cherokee photography.

These public-domain images show the aircraft type and will be replaced with photographs of N8491F after acquisition.

Representative Piper PA-28 Cherokee exterior — Representative exterior profile

Representative Piper PA-28 cockpit — Representative panel

Representative Piper PA-28 Cherokee landing — Representative aircraft in operation

Representative Piper Cherokee fuselage and wing detail — Fuselage and wing detail

Representative Piper PA-28 instrument detail — Instrument detail

NEXT STEPS

Ready to apply for access?

Review the requirements, submit your renter application, and complete Tyler’s document review and aircraft check flight.

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