PIPER Pilot Checklist Archer II MODEL PA28-181

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

Control Wheel...... Release Restraints
Master Switch...... ON
Fuel Quantity Gauges...... check
Master Switch...... OFF
Ignition...... OFF
Exterior...... check for Damage
Control Surfaces...... check for interference

-Free of Ice, Snow, Frost

Hinges...... check for interference
Wings...... Free of Ice, Snow, Frost
Stall Warning...... check
Navigation Lights...... check
Fuel tanks...... check supply

-Visually secure caps

Fuel tank sumps...... drain & check for water, sediment, and proper fuel
Fuel Vents...... open
Main Gear Struts...... proper inflation 4.50”
Tires...... check
Brake Blocks...... check
Pitot head...... remove cover- holes clear
Windshield...... clean
Propeller & Spinner...... check
Fuel & Oil...... check for leaks
Oil...... check level
Dipstick...... properly seated
Cowling...... secure
Inspection Covers...... secure
Nose Wheel Tire...... check
Nose Gear Strut...... proper inflation 3.25”
Air Inlets...... clear
Alternator belt...... check tension
Tow bar & Control Locks...... stow
Baggage...... stowed properly-secure
Baggage door...... close & secure
Fuel strainer...... drain
Primary flight controls...... proper operation
Cabin door...... close & secure
Required papers...... on board
Seat belts & harness...... fastened/adjust

-Check inertial reel

Before Starting Engine

Brakes...... set
Carb heat...... full COLD
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

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

Starting Engine When Flooded

Throttle...... open FULL
Master switch...... ON
Electric fuel pump...... ON
Mixture...... idle cut-off
Starter...... engage
Mixture...... advance
Throttle...... retard
Oil pressure...... check

Warm-Up

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

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

Short Field, Obstacle Clearance

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

Soft Field

Flaps...... 250
Accelerate to...... 41-49 KIAS
Control wheel...... back pressure to rotate to climb attitude
After breaking ground, accelerate to 45-54 KIAS depending on weight
Accelerate to...... 76 KIAS
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

Parking Brake...... set
Control Wheel...... secured w/seatbelts
Flaps...... Full up
Wheel chocks...... in place
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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