Cherokee PA28-180 Checklist
PIPER PA-28-180 · Checklist
Overview
The Cherokee PA28-180 checklist provides a comprehensive guide for pilots to follow during various phases of flight, including preflight checks, engine start procedures, takeoff, landing, and emergency situations. It includes critical speeds and operational procedures to ensure safe flight operations.
- Preflight inspection must be complete before engine start.
- Check oil levels between 6-8 quarts.
- Throttle settings vary for different phases of flight.
- Best rate of climb speed is 85 MPH.
- Emergency frequency is 121.5 and transponder code is 7700.
- Flaps should be set to 40° on final approach if permissible.
- Fuel selector should always be on the fullest tank.
- Mixture should be set to rich for takeoff.
Document
Source
Originally published by flyingscool.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type ·
- Checklist
- File size ·
- 81 KB
- Publisher ·
- flyingscool.com
- Language ·
- en
Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
Performance
- Ifr approach mph ·
- 92
- Enroute climb mph ·
- 100
- Final approach mph ·
- 80
- Best glide angle mph ·
- 80
- Best rate of climb mph ·
- 85
- Best angle of climb mph ·
- 74
- Stall wings level no flaps mph ·
- 68
- Stall wings level full flaps mph ·
- 61
V-speeds
- VA_MPH ·
- 127
- VX_MPH ·
- 74
- VY_MPH ·
- 85
- V_E_MPH ·
- 150
- VA_HOT_MPH ·
- 134
- V_GLIDE_MPH ·
- 80
What is the Cherokee PA28-180 Checklist?
The Cherokee PA28-180 Checklist is a checklist for the PIPER PA-28-180.
Where does the Cherokee PA28-180 Checklist come from?
This copy of the Cherokee PA28-180 Checklist was originally published by flyingscool.com and is hosted on Sprinkle as a free, searchable reference copy.
Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the PIPER PA-28-180.
- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins on file
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
More PIPER PA-28-180manuals & documents
In this document
Before Engine Start
Complete preflight inspection, check oil, adjust seat belts, and ensure fuel selector is on the fullest tank.
Engine Start Procedures
Includes priming, setting throttle, and checking oil pressure after starting the engine.
Normal Takeoff
Throttle should be full, and rotate at 80+ MPH.
Landing Procedures
Includes steps for downwind, base, and final approach with specific speeds and flap settings.
Emergency Procedures
Outlines steps for engine failure, engine fire, and electrical fire in flight.
Go-Around Procedures
Throttle should be set to full and flaps retracted slowly.
Safety notes
- Always communicate your emergency to ATC.
- In case of engine failure, trim to 80 MPH and check fuel selector.
- For engine fire on the ground, continue cranking and set mixture to idle cutoff.
- In flight engine fire, land immediately after shutting off fuel and throttle.
- For electrical fire in flight, turn off the master switch and open vents.
Full document text
CHEROKEE PA28-180 CHECKLIST Nashua ATIS 125.1 Manchester Tower 121.3 Manchester Ground 121.9 Nashua Ground 321.8 Manchester ATIS 119.55 Manchester Approach 124.9 Nashua Tower 133.2 GFW 122.85 Boston Center 123.75 ALL SPEEDS MPH Vx- 74 Vy- 85 Vglide- 80 Vie- 150 Va- 127 Va- 127 CHEROKEE PA28-180 CHECKLIST Nashua ATIS 125.1 Manchester Tower 121.3 Manchester Ground 121.9 Nashua Ground 321.8 Manchester ATIS 119.55 Manchester Approach 124.9 Nashua Tower 133.2 GFW 122.85 Boston Center 123.75 ALL SPEEDS MPH Vx- 74 Vy- 85 Vglide- 80 Vie- 150 Va- 127 Va- 134 BEFORE ENGINE START 1. Preflight Inspection........... COMPLETE 2. Check Oil .........................6-8 QUARTS 2. Seat belts/Harness ................... ADJUST 4. Hobbs...................... CHECK IN BOOK 3. Fuel Selector ............. FULLEST TANK 4. Electrical Equipment.......................OFF 5. Brakes .............................. TEST & SET 6. Circuit Breakers .................. CHECK IN 7. Carb Heat ........................................OFF ENGINE START 1. Prime....................................... 7 Strokes 2. Throttle ...................... 1/4 in, ½ in HOT 3. Mixture ..............................FULL RICH 4. Master Switch .................................. ON 5. Carb Heat ........................................OFF 5. Fuel Pump........................................ ON 6. Fuel Flow +..............FUEL PUMP OFF 7. Throttle ............................... CRACKED 8. Propeller Area ........................... CLEAR 9. Ignition Switch.......................... START 10. Oil Pressure............................ CHECK 11. Flashing Beacon............................. ON STARTING ENGINE WHEN HOT 1. Throttle .................................. 1/2 WAY 2. Master Switch .................................. ON 3. Fuel Pump........................................ ON 4. Mixture ........................IDLE CUT OFF 5. Ignition Switch.......................... START 6. Engine Starts............ MIXTURE RICH 7. Oil Pressure.............................. CHECK 8. Flashing Beacon............................... ON STARTING ENGINE WHEN FLOODED 1. Throttle ....................................... OPEN 2. Master Switch ................................. ON 3. Fuel Pump.......................................OFF 4. Mixture .........................IDLE CUTOFF 5. Ignition Switch.......................... START 6. Engine Starts............. MIXTURE RICH 7. Throttle .................................. RETARD 8. Oil Pressure............................. CHECK 9. Flashing Beacon............................... ON LANDING Downwind 1. Fuel Pump .................................... ON 2. Flaps............... 10° BELOW 115 mph 3. Throttle............................. 1700 RPM 4. Speed.................................... 95 MPH Base 1. Flaps............................................. 20° 2. GUMP a. Fuel Selector...... FULLEST TANK b. Fuel Pump ..................CHECK ON c. Mixture....................... FULL FWD 3. Speed...............................80-95 MPH Final 1. Speed...............................80-95 MPH 2. Flaps.......................40° if permissible 3. Throttle......... out just before numbers GO-AROUND 1. Throttle.........................................FULL 2. Flaps....................RETRACT SLOWLY 4. Positive Rate ......................... GEAR UP AFTER LANDING 1. Flaps..................................................UP 2. Transponder ........................ STANDBY 3. Fuel Pump ...................................... OFF 4. Strobes/Landing Light.................... OFF SHUTDOWN 1. Throttle............................... FULL IDLE 2. Electrical Equipment...................... OFF 3. Mixture........................ LEAN CUTOFF 4. Master Switch ................................ OFF 5. Magnetos.............OFF, REMOVE KEY 6. Instrument Panel ...................... COVER 7. Control Lock ......................... INSTALL 8. Door ............................................ LOCK 9. Baggage Cmprtmnt ..................... LOCK 10. Tiedown ..........................COMPLETE 11. Flight Plan............................... CLOSE BEFORE TAKEOFF 1. Parking Brake................................. SET 2. Flight Controls ......FREE & CORRECT 3. Instruments................... CHECK & SET 4. Fuel Selector..............FULLEST TANK 5. Mixture......................................... RICH 6. Elevator and Rudder Trim.............. SET 7. Throttle................................. 2000 RPM a. Magnetos .............................. CHECK b. Carb Heat ............................. CHECK c. Engine Instruments. .............. CHECK d. Alternator ................. CHECK LOAD e. Vacuum .....................................5” ±1 e. Fuel Pump....... OFF, CHECK PRESS 8. Throttle................................. 1000 RPM 9. Radios ............................................ SET 10. Mixture......................................... SET 11. Carb Heat ..................................... OFF 12. Seat belts/Harness .................. CHECK 13. Door and Window ............. LATCHED LORAN: ENTER ROUTE 1. Mode ............................................. WPT 2. Turn DATA ............. SELECT REGION 3. Turn LIST..................... SELECT DEST 4. Press ................................................. TO 5. Mode ............................................. WPT 6. Turn LIST..................SELECT DEP PT 7. Press ........................................... FROM 8. Mode .............................................NAV LOCAL FLIGHTS 1. Mode .............................................. POS 4. Press ................................................. TO SET WAYPOINTS 1. Mode ............................................. WPT 2. Turn DATA ............. SELECT REGION 3. Turn LIST......................CCW 1 CLICK 4. Press ............................................... SEL 5. Turn DATA ........... SELECT 1ST CHAR 6. REPEAT AS NEEDED 7. Press ..........................................ENTER
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NORMAL TAKEOFF 1. B Fuel (Boost) Pump.......................ON 2. L Lights/Strobes...............................ON 3. Transponder .....................................ON 4. Throttle.........................................FULL 5. Rotate .....................................80+ MPH 6. Accelerate to...........................100 MPH @500’ - 1000’ AGL, 100 MPH 1. Fuel Pump ...................................... OFF CLIMB 1. Throttle.........................................FULL CRUISE 1. Throttle.......................................... 2350 2. Mixture.............. LEAN ABOVE 3000’ ...................... OR BELOW 75% POWER 3. Fuel Selector ..CHECK EVERY 30 min DESCENT 1. Throttle......................................... 17-19 IN RANGE 1. Altimeter ........................................ SET 2. Fuel Selector .............FULLEST TANK 3. Mixture.........................AS REQUIRED 4. Seat belts/Harness ...................ADJUST 5. Fuel Pump ........................................ON PERFORMANCE Best Rate of climb ......85 MPH (74 Knots) Best Angle of Climb...74 MPH (64 Knots) Enroute Climb ..........100 MPH (87 Knots) Best Glide Angle ........80 MPH (70 Knots) Final Approach...........80 MPH (70 Knots) IFR Approach.............92 MPH (80 Knots) Stall wings level, no flaps ...................................68 MPH (59 Knots) Stall wingsl level, full flaps ...................................61 MPH (53 Knots) CHEROKEE PA28-180 CHECKLIST Nashua ATIS 125.1 Manchester Tower 121.3 Manchester Ground 121.9 Nashua Ground 321.8 Manchester ATIS 119.55 Manchester Approach 124.9 Nashua Tower 133.2 GFW 122.85 Boston Center 123.75 ALL SPEEDS MPH Vx- 74 Vy- 85 Vglide- 80 Vie- 150 Va- 127 Va- 134 BEFORE ENGINE START 1. Preflight Inspection........... COMPLETE 2. Check Oil .........................6-8 QUARTS 2. Seat belts/Harness ................... ADJUST 4. Hobbs...................... CHECK IN BOOK 3. Fuel Selector ............. FULLEST TANK 4. Electrical Equipment.......................OFF 5. Brakes .............................. TEST & SET 6. Circuit Breakers .................. CHECK IN 7. Carb Heat ........................................OFF ENGINE START 1. Prime....................................... 7 Strokes 2. Throttle ...................... 1/4 in, ½ in HOT 3. Mixture ..............................FULL RICH 4. Master Switch .................................. ON 5. Carb Heat ........................................OFF 5. Fuel Pump........................................ ON 6. Fuel Flow +..............FUEL PUMP OFF 7. Throttle ............................... CRACKED 8. Propeller Area ........................... CLEAR 9. Ignition Switch.......................... START 10. Oil Pressure............................ CHECK 11. Flashing Beacon............................. ON STARTING ENGINE WHEN HOT 1. Throttle .................................. 1/2 WAY 2. Master Switch .................................. ON 3. Fuel Pump........................................ ON 4. Mixture ........................IDLE CUT OFF 5. Ignition Switch.......................... START 6. Engine Starts............ MIXTURE RICH 7. Oil Pressure.............................. CHECK 8. Flashing Beacon............................... ON STARTING ENGINE WHEN FLOODED 1. Throttle ....................................... OPEN 2. Master Switch ................................. ON 3. Fuel Pump.......................................OFF 4. Mixture .........................IDLE CUTOFF 5. Ignition Switch.......................... START 6. Engine Starts............. MIXTURE RICH 7. Throttle .................................. RETARD 8. Oil Pressure............................. CHECK 9. Flashing Beacon............................... ON CHEROKEE PA28-180 EMERGENCY CHECKLIST REMEMBER ALWAYS COMMUNICATE YOUR EMERGENCY TO ATC !! EMERGENCY FREQUENCY - 121.5 TRANSPONDER CODE - 7700 ENGINE FAILURE - IN FLIGHT 1. Flaps................................................. UP 2. Airspeed ....................TRIM to 80 MPH 3. Fuel Selector .............FULLEST TANK 4. Fuel Pump ........................................ON 5. Mixture......................................... RICH 6. Alternate Air.....................................ON 7. Carb Heat .........................................ON 9. Engine Gauges.......................... CHECK 10. Ignition Switch ....................... CHECK 11. Throttle, Mixture ................. CHANGE If Power is Restored 9. Alternate Air................................... OFF 10. Fuel Pump .................................... OFF If Power is NOT Restored 1. Mixture......................... IDLE CUTOFF 2. Fuel Selector .................................. OFF 3. Ignition Switch ............................... OFF 5. Wing Flaps ...................AS REQUIRED 6. Doors..............................UNLATCHED 7. Master Switch................................. OFF 8. Final Approach.........................80 MPH ENGINE FIRE ON GROUND 1. Cranking............................ CONTINUE 2. Mixture......................... IDLE CUTOFF 3. Throttle........................................ OPEN If Engine Starts - Continue operating to try pulling the fire into the engine. If Engine Fails to Start 1. Fire Extinguisher.....................OBTAIN 2. Fuel Selector .................................. OFF 3. Mixture......................... IDLE CUTOFF ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT 1. Fuel Selector .................................. OFF 2. Throttle...................................... CLOSE 3. Mixture......................... IDLE CUTOFF 4. Heater ............................................. OFF 5. Defroster......................................... OFF 6. Land ......................... IMMIEDIATELY ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT 1. Master Switch ................................ OFF 2. Vents ........................................... OPEN 3. Cabin Heat ..................................... OFF 4. Land ......... AS SOON AS PRACTICAL GO-AROUND 1. Throttle.........................................FULL 3. Flaps...................................... SLOWLY ALTERNATOR FAILURE 1. Ensure ............INDICATION READS 0 2. Reduce ...............ELECTRICAL LOAD 3. Circuit Breakers ....................... CHECK 4. Master Switch .............. OFF THEN ON BEFORE TAKEOFF 1. Parking Brake................................. SET 2. Flight Controls ......FREE & CORRECT 3. Instruments................... CHECK & SET 4. Fuel Selector..............FULLEST TANK 5. Mixture......................................... RICH 6. Elevator and Rudder Trim.............. SET 7. Throttle................................. 2000 RPM a. Magnetos .............................. CHECK b. Carb Heat ............................. CHECK c. Engine Instruments. .............. CHECK d. Alternator ................. CHECK LOAD e. Vacuum .....................................5” ±1 e. Fuel Pump....... OFF, CHECK PRESS 8. Throttle................................. 1000 RPM 9. Radios ............................................ SET 10. Mixture......................................... SET 11. Carb Heat ..................................... OFF 12. Seat belts/Harness .................. CHECK 13. Door and Window ............. LATCHED LORAN: ENTER ROUTE 1. Mode ............................................. WPT 2. Turn DATA ............. SELECT REGION 3. Turn LIST..................... SELECT DEST 4. Press ................................................. TO 5. Mode ............................................. WPT 6. Turn LIST..................SELECT DEP PT 7. Press ........................................... FROM 8. Mode .............................................NAV LOCAL FLIGHTS 1. Mode .............................................. POS 4. Press ................................................. TO SET WAYPOINTS 1. Mode ............................................. WPT 2. Turn DATA ............. SELECT REGION 3. Turn LIST......................CCW 1 CLICK 4. Press ............................................... SEL 5. Turn DATA ........... SELECT 1ST CHAR 6. REPEAT AS NEEDED 7. Press ..........................................ENTER