PA28-181 PIPER ARCHER III PREFLIGHT

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Overview

This document serves as a preflight checklist for the Piper PA-28 Archer III, specifically the PA-28-181 model. It is designed for pilots to ensure all necessary checks and procedures are completed before flight. The checklist includes various sections covering cockpit safety checks, engine start procedures, and emergency protocols. It provides detailed instructions on checking fuel levels, flight controls, and other critical systems to ensure the aircraft is ready for safe operation. The document is dated November 1, 2019, and is attributed to East Coast Aero Club, with contributions from Scott Pace and Marc Nathanson.

Fuel selector should be set to the lowest tank or either tank before engine start.
Mixture should be set to rich below 5000 feet.
Throttle should be set to 800 RPM after engine start.
Check oil pressure immediately after starting the engine.
Maintain a climb airspeed of 87 KIAS for best performance.

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Type: Checklist
Year: 2019
Pages: 2
File size: 923 KB
Publisher: eastcoastaeroclub.com

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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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Preflight Inspection

The preflight inspection section outlines the necessary checks before starting the engine. Pilots are instructed to check the fuel gauges, ensure the mixture is in cutoff, and verify that the throttle is closed. The checklist emphasizes checking the general condition of the aircraft, including the wings, fuselage, and control surfaces, as well as ensuring that all necessary documents are on board.

Engine Start Procedures

This section details the steps for starting the engine, including setting the mixture to rich, engaging the starter, and monitoring oil pressure. It specifies that the throttle should be set to 800 RPM after starting and that the fuel pump should be turned off after checking pressure.

Emergency Procedures

The emergency procedures section provides guidance on handling various in-flight emergencies. It includes steps for engine power loss, electrical fires, and rough engine operation. Pilots are reminded to refer to the Pilot Operating Handbook (POH) for additional procedures.

Takeoff and Climb

This section outlines the procedures for takeoff and initial climb. It specifies the airspeeds for rotation and climb, as well as the proper configuration of flaps and mixture settings. The checklist emphasizes maintaining situational awareness and monitoring engine performance during these critical phases.

Landing Procedures

Landing procedures detail the airspeeds for approach and landing configurations. It includes instructions for managing flaps and mixture settings during descent and landing, ensuring that pilots are prepared for a safe touchdown.

Safety notes

Always check the Pilot Operating Handbook (POH) for additional emergency procedures.
Ensure all safety checks are completed before engine start.

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EAST COAST AERO CLUB PA28-181 PIPER ARCHER III PREFLIGHT THANKS TO Scott Pace MARC NATHANSON 01 NOV 2019 PREFLIGHT PA28-181 PIPER ARCHER III PREFLIGHT BED ATIS ..................... …………124.6 GROUND .......................….121.7 TOWER ...................... …….118.5 BOS APP ........................…124.4 Signature ........................ 130.8 ......................... or 781-274-0010 OWD ATIS ..................... ……….119.95 GROUND .......................….121.8 TOWER ...................... …….126.0 BOS APP ......................…..124.1 ASH ATIS .................. ………125.1 GROUND .......................….121.8 TOWER ...................... …….133.2 BOS APP ......................…..124.9 Practice area-ALL ............ 123.5 Emergency (guard) ......... 121.5 Magnetos ............... OFF, KEYS OUT Mixture ............................... CUTOFF Throttle ..............................CLOSED Hobbs & tach ........................ RECORD Documents (AROW) ................. CHECK Flight controls ...................... RELEASE Parking brake ............... AS REQUIRED Avionics/Radio master .................. OFF Electrical switches ....................... OFF Master switch (UPPER PANEL) ........ ON Fuel gauges ............................ CHECK Annunciator panel ..................... TEST Aux vacuum pump ................... CHECK Pitot heat ................. ON, CHECK, OFF Exterior lights (Upper Panel) . ON, CHECK, OFF Stall horn ............................... CHECK Annunciator Panel………………………CHECK Master switch.............................. OFF Altimeter .................FIELD ELEVATION Magnetic compass ................... CHECK Pitot & static drains ................. DRAIN Flight controls ......................... CHECK Flaps ................................... EXTEND Fire extinguisher ..................... CHECK Windows ............... CLEAN NO CRACKS General condition ........CHECK & CLEAR Flap ...................................... CHECK Aileron .................................. CHECK Wingtip.................................. CHECK Tie down/chock .................... REMOVE Fuel tank vent ............CHECK & CLEAR Fuel tank sump……..DRAIN & NO DRIPS Fuel tank ................ CHECK QUANTITY Fuel cap & vent....................... CHECK Main gear .............................. CHECK Fresh air inlet ......................... CHECK General condition & leaks ......... CHECK Cowling ................................ SECURE Oil (max 6,min 5.5)................. CHECK Propeller & spinner .................. CHECK Prop Lock (if installed) …. ....... REMOVE Alternator belt ........................ CHECK Air inlets ................................ CHECK Nose gear .............................. CHECK Chock .................................. REMOVE Fuel Strainer ………..DRAIN & NO DRIPS General condition .................... CHECK Fresh air inlet .............CHECK & CLEAR Main gear .............................. CHECK Fuel tank vent…………… .CHECK & CLEAR Fuel tank sump……..DRAIN & NO DRIPS Fuel tank ................ CHECK QUANTITY Fuel cap & vent....................... CHECK Tie down/chock .................... REMOVE Pitot Tube 3 Holes .......CHECK & CLEAR Wingtip.................................. CHECK Aileron .................................. CHECK Flap ...................................... CHECK General condition .................... CHECK Antennas ............................... CHECK Fresh air inlet .............CHECK & CLEAR Stabilator ............................... CHECK Trim tab ................................ CHECK Rudder .................................. CHECK Antennas ............................... CHECK Tie down.............................. REMOVE General condition .................... CHECK Antennas ............................... CHECK Baggage area ........................ SECURE Baggage door…. .. Unlocked & LATCHED Tail Lock…………………………….IN COCKPIT Flaps .................................. RETRACT Passenger briefing.............. COMPLETE Seats & seat belts .................. SECURE Alternate Static Source ………………….OFF Fuel selector .. LOWEST TANK or EITHER TANK Circuit breakers ....................... CHECK Strobes ....................................... ON Carb heat ................................... OFF Brakes ........................... SET & HOLD Throttle .................. ¼” COLD, ½” HOT Master Switch ............................ ON Alternator Switch ...................... ON Fuel pump(UPPER PANEL)..ON, Check Pressure Mixture .................................... RICH Prime (UPPER PANEL)….. ... 3-5 Seconds MAX Propeller area ......................... CLEAR LEFT MAG (Upper Panel)…. .................. ON Starter ............................... ENGAGE RIGHT MAG (Upper Panel)…. ............... ON Throttle.. 800 RPM (No Higher Than 1000) Oil pressure ............................ CHECK Fuel pump .................................. OFF Mixture .................................... LEAN Avionics/Radio master ................... ON Autopilot Tests ……………………….…CHECK Transponder (1200 VFR or IFR code). ALT Radios ....................................... SET ATIS ...................................... CHECK Flight instruments ....................... SET Lights ..................... AS APPROPRIATE Navigation ... INPUT FLT PLAN GPS/VPR Radio ................ CLNC, GROUND/CTAF #2 Radio………………… . ..MONITOR 121.5 Parking Brake …………………………RELEASE Brakes ................................... CHECK Flight instruments ................... CHECK Brakes ........................... SET & HOLD Oil Temp……………………… . IN THE GREEN Fuel selector .................OTHER TANK Mixture (below 5000’) ................ RICH Throttle ..............................2000 RPM Mags (drop 175,diff 50) ............ CHECK Vacuum (4.8-5.2”) .................. CHECK Engine gauges ........................ CHECK Annunciator panel ..................... TEST Load meter.. . CHARGING LTS & pitot on/off Carb heat (max drop 75 RPM) ........ ON

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Throttle (min 500 RPM) ............... IDLE Carb heat ................................... OFF Throttle ..............................1000 RPM Flight controls .......... CHECK VISUALLY Fuel pump ...... ON – CHECK PRESSURE Pitot heat ..................... AS REQUIRED Flight instruments ................... CHECK Trims (Aileron & Rudder) ....... TAKEOFF Flaps .... NORMAL 0°, SHORT/SOFT 25° Seats & seat belts..UPRIGHT & SECURE Door & window ...................... SECURE Lights ......................................... ON Takeoff briefing .................. COMPLETE Radio ............................ TOWER/CTAF FREQUENCIES PREFLIGHT COCKPIT SAFETY CHECK RIGHT WING NOSE LEFT WING LEFT FUSELAGE EMPENNAGE RIGHT FUSELAGE BEFORE ENGINE START ENGINE START BEFORE TAXI TAXI ENGINE RUNUP BEFORE TAKEOFF FLIGHT PA28-161 PIPER ARCHER III FLIGHT FLIGHT PA28-161 PIPER ARCHER III FLIGHT Mixture (below 5000’) ................ RICH Throttle ..................................... FULL Power (2240-2340 RPM=STATIC) . CHECK Engine gauges ........................ CHECK Airspeed................................. CHECK Rotate (0°/25°)................. 60/55KIAS Flaps…RETRACT AT SAFE SPEED (60KIAS) Airspeed (cruise climb) ........... 87 KIAS - 500’ per MINUTE Fuel pump .................................. OFF Fuel & Oil pressure .................. CHECK Power ................. (POH) AS REQUIRED Mixture ................ LEAN AS REQUIRED Fuel pump ................................... ON Fuel selector ............... DESIRED TANK Fuel pressure .......................... CHECK Fuel pump .................................. OFF Power .......................... AS REQUIRED Fuel pump ................................... ON Mixture ........................ AS REQUIRED Carb heat ..................... AS REQUIRED Seats & seat belts..UPRIGHT & SECURE Downwind ..............................90 KTS Fuel selector ................ FULLEST TANK Mixture (below 5000’) ................ RICH Carb heat ..................... AS REQUIRED Flaps (<102 KIAS) ......... AS REQUIRED Landing (0°) ......................... 75 KIAS Landing (40°) ....................... 66 KIAS RPM………………………………… …………….1000 Radio .......................... GROUND/CTAF Flaps .................................. RETRACT Fuel pump .................................. OFF Carb heat ................................... OFF Mixture .................................... LEAN Pitot Heat………………………………………..OFF Transponder ............................. 1200 Call for fuel to tabs .............. AS REQUIRED Avionics/Radio master ......................... OFF Throttle ............................................ IDLE Mixture ....................................... CUTOFF Magnetos (UPPER PANEL) ............................ OFF Electrical switches .............................. OFF Master & Alt switches (UPPER PANEL)............ OFF Hobbs & tach ............................... RECORD Flight controls .............................. SECURE Tie downs .................................... SECURE Cover ......................................... ON Vg (0°) ................................. 73 KIAS .... glide distance approx 1 NM per 550’ Va ..................................... 113 KIAS Vfe..................................... 103 KIAS Vy (0°) ................................. 76 KIAS Vx (0°) ................................. 64 KIAS Vx (25°) ............................... 60 KIAS Vs0 ...................................... 44 KIAS Vs1 ...................................... 50 KIAS Usable fuel tabs/full ................ 34/50g Taxi fuel…………………………….Approx 1.4g Climb fuel ........................... 12.0 GPH Crosswind .............................. 17 KTS Maneuvers .............. 2200 RPM/90 KTS Cruise 3000’@70% . 2520 RPM/109KTS Cruise GPH@70% (leaned) ........... 10.3 BED ATIS ..................... …………124.6 GROUND ...................... ….121.7 TOWER ..................... …….118.5 BOS APP ....................... …124.4 Signature......................... 130.8 ............... or phone 781-274-0010 OWD ATIS .....................……….119.95 GROUND ...................... ….121.8 TOWER ..................... …….126.0 BOS APP ..................... …..124.1 ASH ATIS...................………125.1 GROUND ...................... ….121.8 TOWER ..................... …….133.2 BOS APP ..................... …..124.9 Practice area-ALL ............. 123.5 Emergency (guard) ......... 121.5 EMERGENCIES NOTE: NOT ALL EPs are here CHECK POH FOR ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES Starter ......... CONTINUE CRANKING Mixture ............................... CUTOFF Throttle ................................. OPEN Fuel pump ................................ OFF Fuel selector ............................. OFF Report Issues to Operations (781) 274-6322 Fuel selector ................ FULLEST TANK Fuel pump ................................... ON Mixture .................................... RICH Carb heat .................................... ON Magnetos ................................. BOTH Engine gauges ........................ CHECK Trim for best glide .............. 76 KIAS Landing area ....................... IDENTIFY Radio ................................... MAYDAY Transponder ............................. 7700 Final approach (40°) .............. 66 KIAS Magnetos ................................... OFF Master switch.............................. OFF Alternator switch ......................... OFF Fuel selector ............................... OFF Mixture ................................ CUTOFF Seatbelts .............................. SECURE Door .................................. UNLATCH Carb heat .................................... ON If still rough after ONE MINUTE: Carb heat ................................... OFF Mixture ......... ADJUST TO SMOOTHEST Fuel pump ................................... ON Fuel selector ............... SWITCH TANKS Engine gauges ........................ CHECK Magnetos ............ CHECK SMOOTHEST Mixture .................................... RICH Land ............. AS SOON AS PRACTICAL Fuel selector ............................... OFF Throttle ................................ CLOSED Mixture ................................ CUTOFF Fuel pump .................................. OFF Heater & defroster ....................... OFF Speed ........INCREASE TO EXTINGUISH Land ............................ IMMEDIATELY Fuel pump ................................... ON Fuel selector ......CHECK ON FULL TANK Master switch.............................. OFF Alternator switch ......................... OFF Vents ....................................... OPEN Heater & defroster ....................... OFF Fire extinguisher ......... AS NECESSARY Land ............. AS SOON AS PRACTICAL TAKEOFF CLIMB CRUISE FUEL TANK SWITCH DESCENT APPROACH & LANDING AFTER LANDING SHUTDOWN WHEN PROP STOPS SPEEDS SPECS FREQUENCIES ENGINE FIRE DURING START ENGINE POWER LOSS IN FLIGHT POWER OFF LANDING ENGINE ROUGHNESS ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT LOSS OF FUEL PRESSURE ELECTRICAL (CABIN) FIRE

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