Piper Archer II Normal Checklist (Rev. 1.1 24AUG21)
Piper PA-28 Archer II · Checklist
Overview
This document is a checklist for the Piper PA-28 Archer II, designed to assist pilots in conducting pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight procedures. It provides a structured format to ensure that all critical tasks are completed before and during flight operations. The checklist covers various phases of flight including engine start, taxiing, takeoff, climb, cruise, descent, landing, and securing the aircraft after landing. Each section includes specific actions and checks that must be performed to ensure safety and compliance with operational standards.
- Initial climb speed: 76 KTS
- Enroute climb speed: 87 KTS
- Maximum ramp weight: 2558 lbs
- Maximum baggage weight: 200 lbs
- Power setting during cruise: 2300 RPM
Document
Source
Originally published by www.andrews.edu. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type
- Checklist
- Year
- 2021
- Pages
- 2
- File size
- 199 KB
- Publisher
- www.andrews.edu
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- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
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In this document
Before Starting Engine
This section outlines the necessary steps to prepare the aircraft for engine start. Key actions include completing a passenger briefing, verifying weight and balance limits, adjusting and locking seats, fastening seatbelts, and ensuring the parking brake is engaged. The mixture should be set to rich, and the throttle opened ¼ inch before turning on the battery and fuel pump.
Engine Start Procedures
The checklist provides detailed procedures for starting the engine under normal, cold, hot, and flooded conditions. For normal starts, the propeller area must be clear, and the ignition switch turned to start. Oil pressure should be checked within 30 seconds of starting. For hot starts, the throttle is opened ½ inch, and for flooded starts, the throttle is fully open.
Before Taxi
Before taxiing, the avionics master should be turned on, and the transponder set. The mixture should be leaned out for taxi, and the landing light turned on. The parking brake must be released, and brakes and steering checked.
Before Takeoff
This section includes critical checks before the first takeoff, such as verifying the master switch is on, checking flight instruments, and ensuring the fuel selector is set to the fullest tank. Flaps should be set appropriately, and the takeoff briefing completed.
After Landing
Post-landing procedures include setting the trim to neutral, retracting flaps, leaning the mixture, and turning off the fuel pump. The strobe lights and transponder code should be adjusted as required.
Safety notes
- Ensure oil pressure is checked within 30 seconds of engine start.
- Starter manufacturers recommend limiting cranking periods to 30 seconds with a 2-minute rest between periods.
Full document text
Piper Archer II Normal Checklist (Rev. 1.1 24AUG21) BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Passenger Briefing ..................................... COMPLETE Weight and Balance ......................... VERIFY IN LIMITS Seats .......................................... ADJUSTED & LOCKED Seatbelts/Harnesses ................................... FASTENED Prayer ........................................................ AS DESIRED Circuit Breakers ............................................ CHECK IN Avionics Master .................................................... OFF Carb Heat .................................................... OFF/COLD Fuel Selector ........................................ FULLEST TANK Alternate. Static Source ........................................ OFF Parking Brake ......................................................... ON Mixture ................................................................ RICH Throttle ................................................... OPEN ¼ inch BATT/ALT Switch .................................................... ON Fuel Pump Switch ................................................... ON Strobe Switch ......................................................... ON Prime ......................................... AS REQ’D THEN LOCK NOTE For starting with external power, refer to POH (4-5) ENGINE START – NORMAL, COLD Propeller Area ................................................ “CLEAR” Ignition Switch .................................................. START Power ................................. ADJUSTED 800-1000 RPM Oil Pressure ....................................................... CHECK NOTE Starter manufacturers recommend that cranking periods be limited to 30 seconds with a 2-minute rest between cranking periods. Longer cranking periods will shorten the life of the starter. ENGINE START – HOT Throttle ................................................... OPEN ½ inch Fuel Pump .............................................................. ON Mixture ....................................................... FULL RICH Propeller Area ................................................ “CLEAR” Ignition Switch .................................... ENGAGE/BOTH ENGINE START – FLOODED Throttle ...................................................... FULL OPEN Fuel Pump ............................................................. OFF Mixture .................................................. IDLE/CUTOFF Ignition Switch .................................... ENGAGE/BOTH BEFORE TAXI Avionics Master ..................................................... ON Transponder ........................................ALT / SET CODE Mixture ................................... LEAN OUT 1” FOR TAXI Landing Light .......................................................... ON Parking Brake ........................................................ OFF Brakes & Steering .............................................. CHECK WARM UP As soon as the engine starts the oil pressure should be checked. If no pressure is indicated within 30 seconds, stop the engine and determine the trouble. (In cold weather, it will take a few seconds longer to get an oil pressure indication.) Warm up the engine at 800 – 1000 RPM. GROUND CHECK Parking Brake ......................................................... SET Fuel Selector ........................................ FULLEST TANK Mixture ..................... ADJUST FOR D.A. & ELEVATION Throttle ....................................................... 2000 RPM Carburetor Heat .............................. CHECK, THEN OFF Ignition Switch .................................................. CHECK MAX DROP 175/MAX DIFFERENCE 50 RPM Fuel Pump ............................................................. OFF Verify engine operation Fuel Pressure..................................................... CHECK Oil Temp ............................................................ CHECK Oil Pressure ....................................................... CHECK Vacuum .......................................................... 4.9 - 5.1 Ammeter ....................................................... POSITIVE Throttle ................................................................ IDLE THEN 1000 RPM BEFORE TAKEOFF – FIRST TAKEOFF Annunciator Panel ............................... PRESS TO TEST Master Switch ............................................ VERIFY ON Flight Instruments ......................................CHECK/SET Flight Controls ..............................FREE AND CORRECT Fuel Selector ........................................ FULLEST TANK Flaps ......................... 0° NORMAL/25° SHORT or SOFT Trim ................................................. SET FOR TAKEOFF Carburetor Heat .................................................... OFF Mixture ..................... ADJUST FOR D.A. & ELEVATION Fuel Pump .............................................................. ON Landing Light .......................................................... ON Primer .....................................................IN & LOCKED Door/Window .................................LATCHED/CLOSED Seats .......................................... ADJUSTED & LOCKED Seatbelts ..................................................... FASTENED Empty Seats ..................................................SECURED Takeoff Briefing .......................................... COMPLETE CLIMB Initial Climb ....................................................... 76 KTS Fuel Pump ........................................ OFF AT 1000 AGL Flaps ........................................................................ UP Enroute Climb ................................................... 87 KTS CRUISE Landing Light ......................................................... OFF Power ................................................... SET 2300 RPM
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Mixture ........................................................... ADJUST Heading Indicator.............. CHECK EVERY 15 MINUTES DESCENT – (within 10 miles) Radios & Avionics ............................... CHECK AND SET Landing Light .......................................................... ON Altimeter ................................................................ SET Heading Indicator................................................... SET Mixture ........................................................... ADJUST Fuel Selector ........................................ FULLEST TANK Seats/Seatbacks .................... ADJUSTED AND LOCKED Seatbelts/Harnesses ................................... FASTENED Approach Briefing ...................................... COMPLETE BEFORE LANDING Fuel Selector ........................................ FULLEST TANK Mixture ....................................................... FULL RICH Fuel Pump .............................................................. ON Landing Light .......................................................... ON AFTER LANDING Trim ........................................................ SET NEUTRAL Flaps .............................................................. RETRACT Mixture ................................................... LEAN 1 INCH Fuel Pump ............................................................. OFF Strobe Lights ................................................ AS REQ’D Transponder Code........................................ AS REQ’D BEFORE TAKEOFF - SUBSEQUENT TAKEOFFS Trims ...................................................................... SET Flaps ....................................................................... SET Carburetor Heat .................................................... OFF Mixture .................................................................. SET Fuel Pump .............................................................. ON Landing Light .......................................................... ON Flight Instruments ......................................CHECK/SET STOPPING ENGINE Parking Brake ............................................... AS REQ’D Landing Light ......................................................... OFF Fuel Pump ............................................................. OFF Avionics ................................................................. OFF Throttle ....................................................... 1000 RPM Ignition Switch .................................. GROUND CHECK Mixture ................................................. IDLE CUT-OFF Ignition ....................................... OFF / KEY REMOVED Strobe.................................................................... OFF Battery Master Switch .......................................... OFF LEAVING AIRCRAFT Parking Brake .............................................. AS REQ’D Flaps .................................................. VERIFY RETRACT Control Wheel .......................... SECURED WITH BELTS Passenger and Baggage Door .......................... LOCKED Chocks ........................................................ INSTALLED Pitot Cover ................................................. INSTALLED QUICK REFERENCES SPEEDS Power off Glide ............................................... 76 KIAS Vx…(flaps up) ................................................... 64 KIAS Vx…(flaps 25°) .................................................. 54 KIAS Vy…(flaps up) ................................................... 76 KIAS Vso ...................................................................................................... 49 KIAS Vs ........................................................................................................ 55 KIAS Vfe .................................................................................................... 102 KIAS Vo (@2550 lbs) .............................................. 113 KIAS Vo (@1634 lbs) ................................................. 89 KIAS Vno ................................................................ 125 KIAS Vne ................................................................ 154 KIAS WEIGHTS Normal Utility Maximum Ramp ................ 2558 lbs ............... 2138 lbs Maximum Weight ............. 2550 lbs ............... 2130 lbs Maximum Baggage ............ 200 lbs ..................... 0 lbs