PIPER Pilot Checklist Archer II MODEL PA28-181

QUICK REFERENCE

Speeds

•Never exceed speed (VNE) ..... 154 KIAS

•Max structural cruising speed (VNO) 125 KIAS

•Design maneuvering speed (VA)

At 2550 lbs. G.W. .. 113 KIAS

At 1634 lbs. G.W. ... 89 KIAS

•Best rate of climb speed (VY) .... 76 KIAS

•Best angle of climb speed (VX) ... 64 KIAS

•Rotation speed (VR) ...... app. 57 KIAS

•Turbulent air operating speed ... 113 KIAS

•Maximum flap speed (VFE) .... 102 KIAS

•Initial final approach speed ...... 75 KIAS

•Final approach speed (Flaps 40º) .. 66 KIAS

•Maximum demonstrated crosswind . 17 KTS

•Best glide speed (VGLIDE) ..... 76 KIAS

•Stall speeds

•2550 lbs. (0ºflaps) ...... 50 KIAS

•2550 lbs. (Full flaps) ...... 45 KIAS

Weights

•Maximum Ramp ...... 2558 lbs.

•Maximum Weight ...... 2550 lbs.

•Maximum Baggage ...... 200 lbs.

Fuel Limitations

•Total capacity ...... 50 U.S. GAL

•Unusable fuel ...... 2 U.S. GAL

•Usable fuel ...... 48 U.S. GAL

Performance

•Best economy mixture ... lean to peak EGT

•Best power mixture ...... 100ºF rich of peak EGT

NORMAL PROCEDURES

Preflight Inspection

Interior

  1. Control Wheel...... Release Restraints
  2. Master Switch...... ON
  3. Fuel Quantity Gauges...... check
  4. Master Switch...... OFF
  5. Ignition...... OFF
  6. Exterior...... check for Damage
  7. Control Surfaces...... check for interference

-Free of Ice, Snow, Frost

  1. Hinges...... check for interference
  2. Wings...... Free of Ice, Snow, Frost
  3. Stall Warning...... check
  4. Navigation Lights...... check
  5. Fuel tanks...... check supply

-Visually secure caps

  1. Fuel tank sumps...... drain & check for water, sediment, and proper fuel
  2. Fuel Vents...... open
  3. Main Gear Struts...... proper inflation 4.50”
  4. Tires...... check
  5. Brake Blocks...... check
  6. Pitot head...... remove cover- holes clear
  7. Windshield...... clean
  8. Propeller & Spinner...... check
  9. Fuel & Oil...... check for leaks
  10. Oil...... check level
  11. Dipstick...... properly seated
  12. Cowling...... secure
  13. Inspection Covers...... secure
  14. Nose Wheel Tire...... check
  15. Nose Gear Strut...... proper inflation 3.25”
  16. Air Inlets...... clear
  17. Alternator belt...... check tension
  18. Tow bar & Control Locks...... stow
  19. Baggage...... stowed properly-secure
  20. Baggage door...... close & secure
  21. Fuel strainer...... drain
  22. Primary flight controls...... proper operation
  23. Cabin door...... close & secure
  24. Required papers...... on board
  25. Seat belts & harness...... fastened/adjust

-Check inertial reel

Before Starting Engine

  1. Brakes...... set
  2. Carb heat...... full COLD
  3. Fuel selector...... desired tank

NOTE:If engine does not start within 10 seconds. Prime and repeat starting procedure

Starting Engine When Cold

1.Throttle ...... 1/4”open

2.Battery master switch ...... ON

3.Anti-Collision Lights...... ON

4.Electric fuel pump ...... ON

5.Mixture ...... full RICH

6.Propeller Area...... Clear

7.Starter .... engage (max 10 second crank)

8.Throttle .... adjust to maintain 1000 RPM

9.Oil pressure ...... check

Starting Engine When Hot

  1. Throttle...... 1/2” open
  2. Master Switch...... ON
  3. Electric fuel pump...... ON
  4. Mixture...... full RICH
  5. Starter...... engage
  6. Throttle ..... adjust to maintain 1000 RPM
  7. Oil pressure...... check

Starting Engine When Flooded

  1. Throttle...... open FULL
  2. Master switch...... ON
  3. Electric fuel pump...... ON
  4. Mixture...... idle cut-off
  5. Starter...... engage
  6. Mixture...... advance
  7. Throttle...... retard
  8. Oil pressure...... check

Warm-Up

  1. Throttle...... 800-1200 RPM

Taxiing

1.Chocks...... removed

2.Taxi area ...... clear

3.Throttle...... apply slowly

4.Brakes ...... check

5.Steering ...... check

Ground Check

1.Throttle ...... 2000 RPM

2.Magnetos ...... max drop 175 RPM

max differential 50 RPM

3.Vacuum ...... 5.0”Hg.+ 0.1

4.Oil temperature ...... check

5.Oil pressure ...... check

6.Air conditioner (if installed) ...... check

7.Annunciator panel ...... check

8.Carburetor heat .... approx. 75 RPM drop

NOTE: Engine is warm for takeoff when throttle can be opened without engine faltering

9.Electric fuel pump ...... OFF

10.Fuel pressure ...... check

11.Throttle...... retard

Before Takeoff

1.Master Switch...... ON

2.Flight instruments ...... check and set

3.Fuel selector ...... proper tank

4.Electric fuel pump ...... ON

5.Anti-Collision Lights...... set

6.Transponder...... set

7.Engine gauges ...... check

8.Carburetor heat ...... OFF

9.Seat backs ...... erect

10.Mixture ...... set

11.Primer...... locked

12.Belts/harness ...... fastened/check

13.Empty seats...... seat belts/snugly fasten

14.Flaps ...... set

15.Trim ...... set

16.Flight controls ...... free and correct

17.Doors ...... latched

18.Air conditioner (if installed) ...... OFF

Takeoff

Normal

  1. Flaps...... set
  2. Tab...... set
  3. Accelerate to...... 52-65 KIAS
  4. Control Wheel...... back pressure to rotate to climb attitude

Short Field, Obstacle Clearance

  1. Flaps...... 25o
  2. Accelerate to...... 41-49 KIAS
  3. Control Wheel...... back pressure to rotate to climb attitude
  4. After breaking ground accelerate to 45-54 KIAS depending on weight.
  5. Accelerate to...... 64 KIAS
  6. Flaps...... slowly retract
  7. Accelerate to...... 76 KIAS

Soft Field

  1. Flaps...... 250
  2. Accelerate to...... 41-49 KIAS
  3. Control wheel...... back pressure to rotate to climb attitude
  4. After breaking ground, accelerate to 45-54 KIAS depending on weight
  5. Accelerate to...... 76 KIAS
  6. Flaps...... retract slowly

Climb

1.Best rate (flaps up) ...... 76 KIAS

2.Best angle (flaps up) ...... 64 KIAS

3.En route climb ...... 87 KIAS

4.Electric fuel pump . OFF at desired altitude

Cruising

NOTE:Reference performance charts and Avco-Lycoming Operator’s Manual

1.Normal max power...... 75%

2.Power ...... set per power table

3.Mixture ...... adjust

Pre-Maneuver (I.P.3 C’s)

1.Instruments ...... checked

2.Position ...... nearest emergency landing

3.Configuration ...... check

4.Fuel ...... fullest tank

5.Fuel pump ...... ON

6.Mixture ...... full rich

7.Ignition ...... both

8.Landing/anti-collision ...... ON

9.Clearing turns & Call...... performed

Post-Maneuver

1.Landing light ...... OFF

2.Electric fuel pump ...... OFF

3.Mixture ...... adjust

4.Engine gauges ...... check

Descent

Normal

1.Throttle ...... max 2500 RPM

2.Airspeed ...... max 126 KIAS

3.Mixture ...... RICH

4.Carburetor heat ...... ON (if required)

Power Off

1.Carburetor heat ...... ON (if required)

2.Throttle ...... closed

3.Airspeed ...... as required

4.Mixture ...... as required

5.Power verify with throttle every 30 seconds

Approach and Landing

1.Fuel selector ...... proper tank

2.Seat backs ...... erect

3.Belts/harness ...... fasten/adjust

4.Electric fuel pump ...... ON

5.Mixture ...... set

6.Flaps ...... set - 102 KIAS max

7.Air conditioner (if installed) ...... OFF

8.Trim to...... 75 KIAS

9.Final approach speed (flaps 40º) . 66 KIAS

Engine Shutdown

1.Flaps ...... retract

2.Electric fuel pump ...... OFF

3.Air conditioner (if installed) ...... OFF

4.Radios...... OFF

5.Throttle ...... full aft

6.Mixture ...... IDLE cut-off

7.Magnetos ...... OFF

8.Battery master switch ...... OFF

Parking

  1. Parking Brake...... set
  2. Control Wheel...... secured w/seatbelts
  3. Flaps...... Full up
  4. Wheel chocks...... in place
  5. Tie downs...... secure

ABNORMAL & EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Engine Fire During Start

1.Starter ...... crank engine

2.Mixture ...... idle cutoff

3.Throttle ...... open

4.Electric fuel pump ...... OFF

5.Fuel selector ...... OFF

6.Abandon if fire continues

Engine Power Loss During Takeoff

1.If sufficient runway remains for a normal landing

2.Land straight ahead.

If insufficient runway remains:

1.Maintain safe airspeed

2.Make only shallow turns to avoid obstructions

3.Flaps as situations requires

If sufficient altitude has been gained to attempt a restart:

1.Maintain safe airspeed ...... VGLIDE 76 KIAS

2.Fuel selector ..... switch tanks (with fuel)

3.Electric fuel pump ...... check ON

4.Mixture ...... check RICH

5.Carburetor heat ...... ON

6.If power is not regained, proceed with power off landing

Engine Power Loss in Flight

1.Fuel selector ..... switch tanks (with fuel)

2.Electric fuel pump ...... ON

3.Mixture ...... RICH

4.Carburetor heat ...... ON

5.Engine gauges ...... check

If no fuel pressure is indicated, check tank selector position to be sure it is on a tank containing fuel.

When power is restored:

1.Carburetor heat ...... OFF

2.Electric fuel pump ...... OFF

If power is not restored, prepare for power off landing.

Power off Landing

1.Trim for 76 KIAS

2.Locate suitable field

3.Establish spiral pattern

4.1000 feet above field at downwind position for normal landing approach

5.When field can be easily reached, slow to 66 KIAS for shortest landing

6.Touchdown should normally be made at lowest possible airspeed with full flaps

When committed to landing:

1.Flaps ...... as desired

2.Throttle ...... Close

3.Mixture ...... idle cutoff

4.Magnetos ...... OFF

5.Battery master switch ...... OFF

6.Alternator switch ...... OFF

7.Fuel selector ...... OFF

8.Seat belt and harness ...... tight

Fire in Flight

1.Source of fire ...... check

Electrical fire (smoke in cabin):

1.Battery master switch ...... OFF

2.Alternator switch ...... OFF

3.Vents ...... open

4.Cabin heat ...... OFF

5.Land as soon as practicable

Engine Fire:

1.Fuel selector ...... OFF

2.Throttle ...... CLOSED

3.Mixture ...... idle cutoff

4.Electric fuel pump ...... check OFF

5.Heater/defroster ...... OFF

6.Proceed with power off landing procedure

Loss of Oil Pressure

1.Land as soon as possible and investigate cause.

2.Prepare for a power off landing.

Loss of Fuel Pressure

1.Electric fuel pump...... ON

2.Fuel selector ...... check on full tank

High Oil Temperature

1.Land at nearest airport and investigate the problem.

2.Prepare for a power off landing.

Alternator Failure

1.Verify failure

2.Reduce electrical load as much as possible

3.Alternator circuit breakers ...... check

4.Alt switch ....OFF(for 1 second), then ON

If no output:

1.Alt switch ...... OFF

Reduce electrical load and land as soon as practical

Spin Recovery

1.Rudder ..... full opposite of rotation

2.Yoke ...... full forward

3.Ailerons ...... neutral

4.Throttle ...... idle

5.Rudder .... neutral (when spin stops)

6.Yoke . as required to regain level flight

Open Door

If both upper and side latches are open, the door will trail slightly open and airspeeds will be reduced slightly.

To close the door in flight:

1.Slow airspeed ...... 87 KIAS

2.Cabin vents ...... close

3.Storm window ...... open

If upper latch is open...... latch

If side latch is open pull on armrest whilemoving latch handle to latched position

If both latches are open secure side latchthen top latch

Carburetor Icing

1.Carburetor heat ...... ON

2.Mixture ...... adjust for max smoothness

Engine Roughness

1.Carburetor heat ...... ON

If roughness continues after one minute:

1.Carburetor heat ...... OFF

2.Mixture ...... adjust for max smoothness

3.Electric fuel pump ...... ON

4.Fuel selector ...... switch tanks

5.Engine gauges ...... check

6.Magneto switch .... check Left then Right

If operation is satisfactory on either one, continue on that magneto at reduced power and full “RICH”mixture to first airport.

Prepare for power off landing.

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