Piper Cherokee PA-28-180 N8338W
PIPER PA-28-180 · Checklist
Overview
This document is a checklist for the Piper Cherokee PA-28-180 aircraft, detailing pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight procedures. It includes safety protocols, operational checks, and emergency procedures to ensure safe operation of the aircraft.
- Perform thorough pre-flight checks including fuel and oil levels.
- Ensure all safety equipment is secured before takeoff.
- Monitor engine performance during run-up and before landing.
- Follow specific procedures for power loss and engine fires.
- Maintain proper flap settings during various phases of flight.
- Record Hobbs/Tach time after each flight.
- Secure the aircraft and close the flight plan after landing.
- Use best glide speed of 80 MPH in case of power loss.
Document
Source
Originally published by nehemiahaviation.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type ·
- Checklist
- Year ·
- 2017
- File size ·
- 113 KB
- Publisher ·
- nehemiahaviation.com
- Language ·
- en
Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
V-speeds
- VX_MPH ·
- 74
- VY_MPH ·
- 85
- VFE_MPH ·
- 115
- VNE_MPH ·
- 171
- VS0_MPH ·
- 57
- VS1_MPH ·
- 67
- VROTATE_MPH ·
- 55
- GLIDE_MAX_GROSS_MPH ·
- 80
What is the Piper Cherokee PA-28-180 N8338W?
The Piper Cherokee PA-28-180 N8338W is a checklist for the PIPER PA-28-180, dated 2017.
Where does the Piper Cherokee PA-28-180 N8338W come from?
This copy of the Piper Cherokee PA-28-180 N8338W was originally published by nehemiahaviation.com and is hosted on Sprinkle as a free, searchable reference copy.
What year was the Piper Cherokee PA-28-180 N8338W published?
The Piper Cherokee PA-28-180 N8338W — the PIPER PA-28-180 checklist on file — is dated 2017.
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 Entering Aircraft
Check flaps, master switch, pitot heat, stall indicator, lights, and fuel gauges.
Runup
Set throttle to 2000 RPM, check mag drop, and verify fuel pressure.
Before Landing
Ensure brakes are set, landing light is on, and carb heat is checked.
Power Loss After Takeoff
Follow procedures for best glide speed and secure engine.
Electrical Fire in Flight
Turn off all electrics and master switch; use cabin heat/air as needed.
Engine Fire During Start
Continue cranking the engine and prepare for evacuation if necessary.
Safety notes
- Always check fuel quantity and quality before flight.
- Ensure all doors and windows are secured before takeoff.
- Monitor oil pressure and fuel pressure during flight.
- In case of engine failure, prepare for a forced landing.
- Use caution when handling electrical systems to prevent fires.
Full document text
Piper Cherokee PA-28-180 N8338W INTERIOR BEFORE ENTERING AIRCRAFT RUNUP BEFORE LANDING Flaps - Extend Flaps - Symmetric Brakes - Set / Held Landing Light - On Master - On Tie Downs - Removed Throttle - 2000 RPM Belts/Harness - Secure Pitot Heat - Test Tow Bar - Removed Mag Check - ~125 drop Mixture - Best Power Stall Indicator - Test Chocks - Removed Carb Heat - Check Carb Heat - As Required Lights - Check Taxi Route - Clear Vacuum - Check 5 ±.1 Fuel Pump - On Fuel Gauges - Verify Prop Blast - Clear Ammeter - Check Fuel Tank - As Required Master - Off Fuel Pressure - Check Flaps - As Required INTERIOR Oil Check - Pressure EXTERIOR INSPECTION Passengers - Brief - Temp AFTER LANDING Door - Hinges, latches Hobbs/Tach - Record Throttle - Idle Check Flaps - Up Right Wing: Check Fuel Selector - Desired Tank Throttle Friction - As desired Carb Heat - Off Flaps - Hinges, screws Circuit Breakers - In Fuel Pump - Off Aileron - Hinges, screws Brakes - Check pressure BEFORE TAKEOFF Lights - Off Wingtip - Light, condition Seat Adjustment - Locked Fuel - Desired Tank Pitot Heat - Off Fuel Sump - Quality All Avionics - Off Fuel Pump - On Trim - Takeoff - No leaks Carb Heat - Off Carb Heat - Off Fuel Quantity - Check Beacon - On Pitot Heat - As Required SHUTDOWN - Cap Secure Flaps - As Desired Avionics - Off Tie Down - Remove START Trim - Takeoff Mixture - Idle cutoff Strut - 4.5" extension Mixture - Full Rich Flight Controls Mags - Off after prop stop Wheel Throttle - Slight - Free & Correct Master - Off - General Condition Primed - As Required Instruments - Check Hobbs/Tach - Record - Inflation Brakes - Set / Hold Transponder - Code Secure Aircraft Brake - Pad wear Propeller - Clear Primer - In & Locked - No hyd leak Master - On Doors/Windows - Secured Close Flight Plan Nose Fuel Pump - On Brief - Accomplish Oil Qty - Min 2 Qts (5 rec) Mags - Both Landing Light - As Desired - Door secure Start Button - Start Cowling - Secure After Start: TAKEOFF Belt - Tension, Condition Oil Pressure - Indication Throttle - Full Strut - 3.25" extension Fuel Pump - Off - 2300 RPM Min Tire - Condition, inflation Fuel Pressure - Check Oil Pressure - Rise Propeller - No nicks, dents Lights - As Required Flaps - Up Air intakes - Clear Mixture - As Required Windshield- Clean, clear CLIMB Fuel Sump - Quality BEFORE TAXI Climb - 100 MPH cruise Exhaust - Secure Belts/Harness - Secure Power/Mixture - As Required Left Wing: Check Flaps - Up Fuel Pump - Off Same as Right Heat / Vents - As Required Landing Light - Off Pitot Vane Avionics - On, Set Tail Condition of: Transponder - ALT CRUISE - Beacon ATIS/AWOS - Obtain Power/Mixture - As Required - Rudder Altimeter - Set Instruments - Check - Stabilator Attitude Indic. - Set Fuel Tank - As Required - Trim tab Hdg Indicator - Compass - Tie Down Removed Brakes - Check DESCENT Fuselage - Condition Mixture - Rich - Top Surface Carb Heat - As Required - Underside Fuel Tank - As Required Antennas - Secure ATIS/AWOS- Obtain Baggage Instruments - Check Check Door - Secure Piper Cherokee PA-28-180 N8338W POWER LOSS AFTER TAKEOFF ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT Best Glide - 80 MPH All Electrics - Off Secure Engine Master Switch - Off Mixture - Cutoff Cabin Heat / Air - Off Fuel Pump - Off If electrics required to recover: Fuel Selector - Off Master - On Mags - Off Equipment: Flaps - As Required - On, one at a time Master - Off Doors - Unlatch ENGINE FIRE DURING START Continue Cranking Engine POWER LOSS IN FLIGHT If engine no start: Best Glide - 80 MPH Continue Cranking Engine Prepare for Landing Mixture - Cutoff Attempt Restart Fuel Selector - Off Carb Heat - On Throttle - Max Mixture - Full Rich Mags - Off Fuel Pump - On Master - Off Primer - In/Locked Aircraft - EVACUATE Fuel Selector - On If engine starts Magnetos - Both Run / Shutdown / Inspect Master - On Forced Landing - Accomplish Aircraft Data ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT Vrotate 55 mph Secure Engine Vx 74 mph Mixture - Idle Cutoff Vy 85 mph Fuel Pump - Off Vs0 57 mph Fuel Selector - Off Vs1 67 mph Mags - Off Glide (max gross) Cabin Heat / Air - Off 80 mph Master - Off Vne 171 mph Forced Landing - Accomplish Vfe 115 mph FORCED LANDING Final 85 mph Best Glide - 80 MPH Squawk - 7700 ELT - On Secure Engine Mixture - Cut off Fuel Pump - Off Fuel Selector - Off Mags - Off Flaps - As Required Master - Off Doors - Unlatch Revision 2. support@nehemiahaviation.com 13-Aug-17