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Piper Archer III (P28A-180) Quick Reference Handbook

Piper PA-28 Archer III · Normal Procedures

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This document is a Quick Reference Handbook for the Piper PA-28 Archer III, providing pilots with essential normal procedures for operating the aircraft. It includes detailed checklists for pre-flight inspections, engine start procedures, taxiing, takeoff, and landing. The handbook is designed to assist pilots in ensuring safety and compliance with operational standards. It emphasizes memory items and critical checks that must be performed before and during flight, making it a vital resource for both new and experienced pilots.

  • Ensure fuel gauges are checked and quantity is sufficient before flight.
  • Perform a thorough pre-flight inspection including all control surfaces and lighting systems.
  • Follow the engine starting procedures carefully, especially regarding throttle and mixture settings.
  • Conduct taxi checks to confirm all instruments are operational and within limits before takeoff.
  • Complete shutdown checks to secure the aircraft properly after landing.

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Pre-Flight

The Pre-Flight section outlines the necessary checks before starting the engine, including cockpit setup, exterior inspections of the wings and fuselage, and ensuring all equipment is secure. Specific checks include verifying fuel quantity, checking the condition of control surfaces, and ensuring that all lights and systems are operational.

Before Starting Engine

This section details the steps to prepare the aircraft for engine start, including setting the fuel selector, checking the battery master switch, and priming the engine. It emphasizes the importance of ensuring that all electrical equipment is off and provides warnings about starter engagement duty cycles.

Taxi Checks

Taxi Checks ensure that the aircraft is ready for takeoff. This includes checking brakes, flight instruments, and ensuring that the aircraft is properly configured for departure. It also stresses the importance of verifying that the oil temperature and pressure are within acceptable limits before proceeding.

Before Takeoff

The Before Takeoff section outlines critical checks such as setting the parking brake, selecting the appropriate fuel tank, and ensuring that all flight instruments and radios are set. It includes specific RPM settings for engine run-ups and checks for magneto performance.

Shutdown Checks

Shutdown Checks provide a checklist for safely shutting down the aircraft after landing. This includes turning off the electric fuel pump, radios, and avionics, as well as ensuring the throttle is fully aft and the mixture is set to ICO.

Safety notes

  • Care should be taken when performing operational checks of the heated pitot head to avoid overheating.
  • Do not pump throttles during starting procedures to prevent engine damage.
  • Maximum starter engage duty cycle is 30 seconds on, followed by a minimum of two minutes off.

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Piper Archer III (P28A-180) Quick Reference Handbook Version 1.0 ALL GREY SHADED AREAS ARE MEMORY ITEMS Normal Procedures Pre-Flight .......................................................................................... N-1 Cockpit....................................................................................... N-1 Right Wing ................................................................................. N-2 Nose Section ............................................................................. N-3 Left Wing ................................................................................... N-4 Fuselage .................................................................................... N-4 Miscellaneous ............................................................................ N-4 Before Starting Engine...................................................................... N-5 Flooded Engine ................................................................................ N-6 Starting With External Power Source ................................................ N-6 After Start Checks ............................................................................ N-7 Taxi Checks...................................................................................... N-7 Before Takeoff .................................................................................. N-7 Line Up Checks ................................................................................ N-9 Rolling Checks ................................................................................. N-9 After Takeoff Checks ........................................................................ N-9 Top Of Climb .................................................................................... N-9 Top Of Descent .............................................................................. N-10 Before Landing Checks .................................................................. N-10 Final Checks................................................................................... N-10 After Landing Checks ..................................................................... N-11 Shutdown Checks........................................................................... N-11 Securing Aeroplane ........................................................................ N-11 Pre-Flight COCKPIT Control Wheel .................................................... Release Restraints Parking Brake ............................................................................ Set Avionics ...................................................................................... Off All Switches ................................................................................ Off Mixture ...................................................................................... ICO Magneto Switches....................................................................... Off Battery Master Switch ................................................................. On Fuel Gauges ............................................................Check Quantity Annunciator Panel.................................................................. Check Interior Lights ................................................................ On – Check Pitot Heat .................................................................................... On Pitot Heat OFF/INOP Annunciator ...............................Extinguished CAUTION Care should be taken when an operational check of the heated pitot head is being performed. The unit becomes very hot. Ground operation should be limited to THREE minutes to avoid damaging the heater elements. NOTE Secure and adjust all unused seat belts and shoulder harnesses to prevent control interference or passenger injury during flight in turbulent conditions. Exterior Lighting Switches ........................................................... On Exterior Lighting ..................................................................... Check N-1 Pitot Head ................................................................... Check Warm Stall Warning Horn ................................................................. Check All Lighting Switches ................................................................... Off Pitot Heat Switch......................................................................... Off Pitot Heat OFF/INOP Annunciator .................................. Illuminated Battery Master Switch ................................................................. Off Flaps ..................................................................................... Extend Primary Flight Controls.......................................... Proper Operation Trim ..................................................................................... Neutral Pitot and Static Systems ......................................................... Drain Windows ......................................................................Check Clean Required Papers and POH ....................................Check On Board Tow Bar and Baggage ................................ Stow Properly – Secure Baggage Door......................................................Close and Secure RIGHT WING Surface Condition ............................... Clear of Ice, Frost and Snow Flaps and Hinges ................................................................... Check Aileron and Hinges................................................................. Check Static Wicks ............................................................Check – Secure Wing Tip and Lights ............................................................... Check Fuel Tank ............................. Check Quantity Visually – Secure Cap Fuel Tank Vent ....................................................................... Clear

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Fuel Tank Drains .................................. Drain and Check for Water, Sediment and Proper Fuel Tie Down and Chock...........................................................Remove N-2 Main Gear Strut ....................................................... Proper Inflation (4.5in ± 0.25in) Tire ........................................................................................Check Brake Block and Disc ............................................................. Check Fresh Air Inlet ......................................................................... Clear NOSE SECTION General Condition .................................................................. Check Cowling .................................................................................Secure Windshield ............................................................................. Clean Propeller and Spinner ............................................................ Check Air Inlets.................................................................................. Clear Engine Baffle Seals................................................................ Check Chock .................................................................................Remove Nose Gear Strut ....................................................... Proper Inflation (4.5in ± 0.25in) Nose Wheel Tire .................................................................... Check Oil ............................................................................Check Quantity Dipstick .................................................................. Properly Seated Oil Filler Cap .........................................................................Secure Fuel Strainer ........................................................................... Drain N-3 LEFT WING Surface Condition ............................... Clear of Ice, Frost and Snow Fresh Air Inlet ......................................................................... Clear Fuel Tank Drains .................................. Drain and Check for Water, Sediment and Proper Fuel Fuel Tank Vent ....................................................................... Clear Main Gear Strut ....................................................... Proper Inflation (4.5in ± 0.25in) Tire ........................................................................................Check Brake Block and Disc ............................................................. Check Tie Down and Chock...........................................................Remove Fuel Tank ............................. Check Quantity Visually – Secure Cap Pitot/Static Head ................................ Remove Cover – Holes Clear Wing Tip and Lights ............................................................... Check Flap and Hinges ..................................................................... Check Static Wicks ...............................................................Check Secure FUSELAGE Antennas ...............................................................................Check Empennage ........................................ Clear of Ice, Frost and Snow Stabilator and Trim Tab.......................................................... Check Tie Down ............................................................................Remove MISCELLANEOUS Passengers ............................................................................ Board Door ................................................................. Closed and Latched Seats ............................................ Adjusted and Locked In Position Seat Belts and Harnesses ......................................... Fasten/Adjust Check Inertia Reel N-4 Before Starting Engine Pre-Flight and Passenger Brief .........................................Complete Flight Authorisation ...........................................................Complete Documentation And M/R ............................. Completed And Signed Fuel Selector........................................ Desired Tank (Left or Least) Master Switch ............................................................................. On Prime .............................................. 1-3 Seconds (Cold) None (Hot) Electric Fuel Pump ...................................................................... On Fuel Pressure ............................................................. Check Green Electric Fuel Pump ...................................................................... Off Magnetos ................................................................ LH Selected On Radios and Avionics ................................................................... Off Carburettor Heat .............................................................. Off – Cold Mixture ......................................................................................Rich Throttle ..................................... 1/4 inch (Cold) 1/2 inch (Hot) Open Parking Break ....................................................................... Set On WARNING Do not pump throttles during or prior to the starting procedures. CAUTION Maximum starter engage duty cycle is 30 seconds on, followed by a minimum of two minutes off. Proceed with After Start Checks N-5 Flooded Engine Throttle ............................................................................ Open Full Master Switch ............................................................................. On Electric Fuel Pump ...................................................................... Off Mixture ...................................................................................... ICO Starter ..................................................................................Engage Mixture ............................................................................... Advance Throttle ................................................................................. Retard Oil Pressure ......................................................... Checked – Green Proceed with After Start Checks Starting with External Power Source Master Switch ............................................................................. Off All Electrical Equipment .............................................................. Off Terminals ............................................................................Connect External Power Plug .........................................Insert Into Fuselage Proceed with Normal Start Throttle ......................................................... Lowest Possible RPM External Power Plug ..............................Disconnect From Fuselage Master Switch ................................................ On – Check Ammeter Oil Pressure ......................................................... Checked – Green N-6 After Start Checks Starter ..................................................................................Engage Throttle ...............................................Adjust for 1000 RPM or Less Oil Pressure ........................................................ Checked – Green Magnetos ................................................ LH and RH On – Checked Avionics and Intercom ...................................... On – Set – Checked Alternator .......................................................................... Charging Mixture ................................................................................. Leaned Throttle ................................................................ 800 to 1200 RPM Oil Pressure ........................................................................... Green Lights ............................................................................... Taxi – On Flaps ................................................................................ Retracted Taxi Checks Brakes ............................................................................... Checked Instruments ............................... AH, DI, TC and Compass Checked Navaids .............................................................................. Checked Before Takeoff Parking Break ....................................................................... Set On Fuel Selector................................................... Right or Fullest Tank Primer .................................................................................. Locked Master Switch ............................................................................. On Magnetos ................................................................................. Both Flight Instruments .....................................................Checked – Set Radios, Navaids and Avionics ...................................Checked – Set Throttle Friction .................................................................. Set Firm Mixture ............................................................................... Full Rich N-7 NOTE Do not proceed with engine run-ups unless the oil temperature and pressure are in the green operating range. Throttle ........................................................................... 2000 RPM Oil Temperature and Pressure ............................. Checked – Green Fuel Pressure ...................................................... Checked – Green Annunciator Panel..................................................... Press-To-Test Magnetos ..................................................................... Check Drop ......................... 175 RPM maximum drop, within 50 RPM of each other Vacuum ...............................................................5.0 in Hg (±0.1 in) Alternator .......................................................................... Charging Carburettor Heat .................................................. Check RPM Drop Throttle ................................................. Idle – Checked > 600 RPM Throttle ........................................................................... 1000 RPM Air Conditioning (If Fitted) .................................................. Checked Electric Fuel Pump ...................................................................... On Controls ........................................................ Full, Free and Correct Flaps .......................................................................... Set 0° or 25° Trim ..........................................................................Set for Takeoff Seat Backs.............................................................................. Erect Belts and Harnesses ................................... Fastened and Adjusted Empty Seats ..................................... Seat Belts – Snugly Fastened Doors ............................................................... Closed and Latched Departure Brief .................................................................Complete Takeoff Safety Brief ..........................................................Complete N-8 Line Up Checks Pitot Heat ................................................................................... A/R Instruments ............................................................. Green / Aligned Switches ....................................................... Lights On / Pumps On Transponder ............................................................................. ALT Trim ........................................................................................... Set Altimeter ............................................................... Within Tolerance Rolling Checks Power ............................................................................ Static RPM Engine Instruments ................................................................ Green Airspeed ................................................................................ Rising After Takeoff Checks Gear........................................................................................ Fixed Flaps ................................................................................ Retracted Power ........................................................................................ Full Temperatures & Pressures .........................................Green Range Switches ..................................................................................... Off Mixture ............................................................................... Set Rich Centre Line .......................................................................... Aligned Top of Climb Fuel...........................................................................Checked – Set Mixtures ............................................................................... Leaned QNH................................................................................ Area QNH DI / Compass ....................................................................... Aligned Cowl Flaps ................................................................... As Required Aids / Audio...............................Source / Tuned / Identified / Tested Radio .........................................................................Set / Checked N-9 Top of Descent Fuel...........................................................................Checked – Set Mixtures ............................................................................... Leaned QNH................................................................................ Area QNH DI / Compass ....................................................................... Aligned Cowl Flaps ................................................................... As Required Aids / Audio...............................Source / Tuned / Identified / Tested Radio .........................................................................Set / Checked Before Landing Checks Brakes ............................................Park Brake Off/Check Pressure Undercarriage ............................................................... Fixed Down Mixture ......................................................................................Rich Fuel...........................................................................On – Sufficient Instruments ............................................................... Green/Aligned Switches ......................................................... Lights On / Pump On Hatches & Harnesses ...........................................................Secure Pilot Activated Lighting ............................... AD Lighting Considered Final Checks Pitch........................................................................................ Fixed Undercarriage ......................................................................... Fixed Flaps .......................................................................................Down Carburettor Heat ...................................................................... Cold Clearance ......................................................................... Obtained Windsock ........................................................................... Checked N-10 After Landing Checks Electric Fuel Pump ...................................................................... Off Transponder ....................................................................... Standby Mixture ................................................................................. Leaned Strobes and Landing Light .......................................................... Off Taxi Light .................................................................................... On Flaps ................................................................................ Retracted Trim ..................................................................................... Neutral Shutdown Checks Electric Fuel Pump ...................................................................... Off Radios and Avionics ................................................................... Off Throttle ........................................................................... 1000 RPM Magnetos ........................................................................... Checked Throttle ................................................................................. Full Aft Mixture ...................................................................................... ICO Magnetos .................................................................................... Off Master Switch ............................................................................. Off Securing Aeroplane Control Wheel .....................................................................Secured Throttle Lock .............................................................................. Set Flaps ................................................................................ Retracted Documentation ..................................................................Complete Wheel Chocks..................................................................... In Place Tie Downs .............................................................................Secure Covers ..................................................................................Secure N-11 N-12 Emergency Procedures Engine Emergencies ........................................................................ E-1 Engine Fire During Start............................................................. E-1 Engine Fire (In Flight) ................................................................ E-1 Electrical Fire.................................................................................... E-1 Engine Fire ....................................................................................... E-1 Engine Power Loss During Takeoff................................................... E-2 Sufficient Runway Remaining .................................................... E-2 Insufficient Runway Remaining .................................................. E-2 Sufficient Altitude To Attempt Restart......................................... E-2 Spin Recovery .................................................................................. E-3 Loss Of Oil Pressure/High Oil Temp ................................................. E-3 Loss Of Fuel Pressure ...................................................................... E-3 Engine Failure In Flight ..................................................................... E-3 Engine Emergencies ENGINE FIRE DURING START Starter ................................................................ Continue To Crank Mixture ...................................................................................... ICO Throttle ................................................................................... Open Electric Fuel Pump ...................................................................... Off Fuel Selector............................................................................... Off Abandon if fire continues ENGINE FIRE (IN FLIGHT) Source of Fire ........................................................................ Check Electrical Fire Master Switch ............................................................................. Off Air Vents ................................................................................. Open Cabin Heat .................................................................................. Off Land as soon as practical Engine Fire Fuel Selector............................................................................... Off Throttle ................................................................................. Closed Mixture ...................................................................................... ICO Electric Fuel Pump .................................................... Checked – Off Heater and Defroster .................................................................. Off Proceed with power off landing procedure. E-1 Engine Power Loss During Takeoff SUFFICIENT RUNWAY REMAINING Nose ...................................................................................... Lower Flaps .......................................................................................... Full Land Straight Ahead Brakes .......................... Full with Increasing Control Back Pressure INSUFFICIENT RUNWAY REMAINING Nose ............................................. Lower to Glide Speed (76 knots) Pick landing area 30°either side of the nose Flaps ............................................................................ As Required Land in the selected field SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO ATTEMPT RESTART Airspeed ....................................... Maintain Glide Speed (76 knots) Fuel Selector.................................. Switch To Tank Containing Fuel Fuel Pump .................................................................................. On Mixture ......................................................................................Rich Carburettor Heat ......................................................................... On Engine Gauges ............................................. Check for Indication of Cause of Power Loss E-2 Spin Recovery Throttle ...................................................................................... Idle Ailerons ................................................................................ Neutral Rudder ................................... Full Opposite to Direction of Rotation Control Wheel .............................................................. Full Forward Rudder ............................................. Neutral (When Rotation Stops) Wing Flaps .................................................................................. Up Control Wheel ........................................... As Required to Smoothly Regain Level Flight Loss of Oil Pressure / High Oil Temperature Land as soon as possible and investigate Prepare for power off landing Loss of Fuel Pressure Electric Fuel Pump ...................................................................... On Fuel Selector.................................................Check on Fullest Tank Engine Failure In Flight Fuel Selector................................... Switch to Tank Containing Fuel Electric Fuel Pump ...................................................................... On Mixture ......................................................................................Rich Carburettor Heat ................................................................On – Hot Engine Gauges ............................................. Check for Indication of Cause of Power Loss Primer ....................................................................... Check Locked If no fuel pressure is indicated, check tank selector position to confirm that it is on a tank containing fuel. E-3 IF POWER IS RESTORED Carburettor Heat ......................................................................... Off Electric Fuel Pump ...................................................................... Off If power is not restored prepare for power off landing and trim 76 KIAS POWER OFF LANDING Fuel Selector............................................................................... Off Mixture ...................................................................................... ICO Magnetos .................................................................................... Off Master Switch ............................................................................. Off Seatbelts and Harnesses ........................................ Secured Tightly E-4 Abnormal Procedures Electrical Abnormalities .................................................................... A-1 Suspected Electrical Failure ....................................................... A-1 Electrical Overload ..................................................................... A-1 Open Door ........................................................................................ A-2 Engine Abnormalities ........................................................................ A-2 Engine Roughness..................................................................... A-2 Carburettor Icing ........................................................................ A-2 Electrical Abnormalities SUSPECTED ELECTRICAL FAILURE ALT Annunciator Light Illuminated: Ammeter ............................... Check to Verify Inoperative Alternator If Ammeter Shows Zero: ALT Switch.................................................................................. Off Reduce Electrical Loads to a Minimum ALT Circuit Breaker........................... Check and Reset as Required ALT Switch.................................................................................. On If Power Not Restored: ALT Switch.................................................................................. Off If alternator output cannot be restored, reduce electrical load and land as soon as practical. ELECTRICAL OVERLOAD (ALT >20 AMPS ABOVE KNOWN ELECTRICAL LOAD) ALT Switch.................................................................................. On BATT Switch ............................................................................... Off If Alternator Loads are Reduced: Electrical Loads ............................................. Reduced to Minimum Land as soon as practical If Alternator Loads are Not Reduced: ALT Switch.................................................................................. Off BATT Switch ................................................................ As Required A-1 Open Door Airspeed ................................................................ Slow to 87 KIAS Cabin Vents .......................................................................... Closed Storm Window ........................................................................ Open If upper latch is open............................................................... Latch If side latch is open .............................. Open Top Latch, Push Door Further Open, Close Rapidly, Move Latch Handle to Latched Position If both latches are open....................... Latch Side then Latch Upper Engine Abnormalities ENGINE ROUGHNESS Carburettor Heat ................................................................On – Hot If Roughness Continues for 1 Minute: Carburettor Heat .............................................................. Off – Cold Mixture ..................................................Adjust for Max Smoothness Electrical Fuel Pump ................................................................... On Fuel Selector............................................................... Switch Tanks Engine Gauges ........................................................ Check – Green Magneto Switches ................................... Left then Right, then Both If operation is satisfactory on either magneto, then continue on that magneto at reduced power and full rich mixture to closest airport. Prepare for Power Off Landing CARBURETTOR ICING Carburettor Heat ................................................................On – Hot Mixture ..................................................Adjust for Max Smoothness A-2 Supplemental Information Passenger Brief ................................................................................ S-1 Takeoff Safety Brief .......................................................................... S-1 Departure And Approach .................................................................. S-1 Sample Passenger Brief ................................................................... S-2 Standard Flow Procedure ................................................................. S-3 Cruise Performance.......................................................................... S-4 Aircraft Summary .............................................................................. S-7 PASSENGER BRIEF • No smoking in aircraft • Proper use and adjustment of seat belts • Location and proper operation of emergency exits • Location of life jackets, first aid kits and fire extinguishers, and if required, survival kits and life rafts. • Requirement of a passenger occupying a control seat, not to interfere with the controls during the flight • Operation of ventilation system • Proper stowage of passengers’ carry on items during critical phases of flight • Seat backs must be upright for takeoff and landing • Mobile phones and electronic devices must be off at all times TAKEOFF SAFETY BRIEF • If there is an engine failure, fire or abnormality whilst on the runway I will close the throttle and brake as required. • If there is an engine failure or major abnormality shortly after take- off with sufficient runway or overrun remaining, I will lower the nose, select full flap, land and brake as required • If the engine fails with insufficient runway or overrun, I will lower the nose, maintain (…) knots (best glide speed), select a suitable field 30 degrees either side of the nose, extend flaps as required and land. • I will only turn back to the runway if I am at 1000 feet AGL or on the downwind leg DEPARTURE AND APPROACH • Charts • Terrain • Weather • Operational Considerations • Any additional items you deem are threats S-1 S-1 SAMPLE PASSENGER BRIEF “Welcome aboard your flight, my name is _______________ your pilot. Today you’ll be flying in a _______________. Our airplane has _______________doors. You can close the door by _______________if you need to open the door, such as in the unlikely event of an emergency, you can open the door by _______________To adjust your seat, there will be a lever underneath the seat. Each seat in the airplane is equipped with an adjustable seatbelt. Fasten your seatbelt by inserting the clasp into the buckle. Pull the shoulder harness over your shoulder and clip it on to the clasp. You can adjust the seatbelt at any time by pulling the strap. You can undo your seatbelt by lifting the flap. Please ensure that you wear your seatbelt throughout the flight. Please ensure that all bags or loose items are either placed on the rear seat or in the baggage compartment and secured. You can adjust the Ventilation Outlets and Controls by _______________. Please do not touch any part of the dashboard or controls and please keep your feet away from the pedals. Please note that smoking on board the airplane is not permitted at any time. In the unlikely event of an emergency, please exit the airplane and leave any luggage behind. We will meet at the rear of the airplane.” Where applicable – show use: • Lift Vest • Lift Raft • ELT • Oxygen “Our destination for today’s flight is _______________ and our Estimated Time of Arrival is _______________The weather for our flight today is expected to be _______________. Please sit back, relax and enjoy your flight.” S-2 S-2 Standard Flow Procedure Below is an illustration of the standardised flow employed for do and check operations. Abnormal and emergency procedures are conducted as a check and do system. S-3 S-3 PA-28-181, ARCHER III SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE Pressure Altitude Feet Sea Level 2000 Engine I Cruise Performance for Non-ISA OAT* RPM for Constant 55 % Power Fuel Flow: Best Economy Mixture, 8.2 GPH Indicated Outside Air Temperature oc ISA-15 ISA ISA +10 ISA +20 ISA +30 ISA-15 oc 0 15 25 35 45 op 32 59 77 95 113 Engine Speed RPM 2245 2265 2275 2285 2295 2265 2280 2295 2305 True Air Speed Knots** 105 106 106 -4 11 21 31 41 25 52 70 88 106 2315 107 ..-------· ISA lSA +10 ISA +20 1SA +30 JSA -15 18 45 63 81 99 ·---------·2285 I 06 4000 • ' t . .,. . : ~ 6000 8000 9000 10000 ISA ISA +10 ISA +20 ISA +30 ISA-15 ISA ISA +IO ISA+20 ISA+30 ISA-15 ISA ISA +10 ISA +17.5 ISA -15 ISA ISA +8.5 ISA - 15 ISA -8 7 17 27 37 -12 3 13 23 33 -16 -1 9 16.5 -18 -3 5.5 -20 -5 10 37 55 73 91 3 30 48 62 0 27 42 -4 23 2300 2315 2325 2335 2305 2320 2330 2345 2355 2320 2340 2350 2360 2330 2350 2360 2340 2360 108 107 108 107 108 107 108 107 108 NOTE: * Aircraft weight 2550 Lbs., Wheel pants and strut fairings installed ** Subtract 3 KTAS if wheel pants are removed. ENGINE/CRUISE PERFORMANCE (55o/o) Figure 5-20 ISSUED: JULY 12, 1995 REPORT: VBwl611 5*21 l f fr Ir Ir t S-4 I f" : j i . I Ii . ~ I I I li I l I! I I I~ l I I II I I I t .·., .· \: ·. ffECTION 5 PE:RFORIVIANCE ________,___RA~28-181, ARCH~R III Pressure Altitude Feet Sea Level 2000 4000 .. _....- -.-·- 6000 8000 9000 10000 NOTE: * ** --------------··-·----------- Engine I Cruise Performance for Non-ISA OAT* RPM for Constant <>5% Power Fuel Flow: Uest Economy Mixture, 9.5 GPH Indicated Outside Air Temperature Engine oc oc op ru;eed ~M ISA-15 0 32 2385 ISA 15 59 2405 ISA +10 25 77 2415 ISA +20 35 95 2430 ISA +30 45 113 2440 ISA - 15 -4 25 2405 ISA 11 52 2425 ISA +10 21 70 2440 ISA +20 31 88 2450 ISA +30 41 106 2465 . ISA-15 -8 18 2430 ISA 7 45 2450 ISA +10 17 63 2460 ISi\ +20 27 81 2475 ISA +30 37 99 248.'> True Air ~ecd ots ** 113 116 114 117 115 118 ·--- ----· -·--·-----·--.....•w___ _ _______ _ ISA - 15 - 12 10 2450 116 ISA 3 37 2470 lSA +IO 13 55 2485 ISA +20 2'.3 73 2495 ISA +30 33 91 2510 119 ISA-15 -16 3 2475 117 JSA - 1 30 2495 ISA +10 9 48 2505 ISA +17.5 16.5 62 2515 119 ISA-15 -18 0 2485 117 ISA -3 27 2505 ISA +8.5 5.5 42 2515 119 ISA -15 -2 0 -4 2495 118 ISA -5 23 2515 119 Aircraft weight 2550 Lbs., Wheel pants and stmt fairings installed Subtract 3 KTAS if wh eel pants are removed. ENGINE/CRUISE PERFORMANCE (65 % ) Figure 5-20a REPORT: VB-1611 5 ..22 ISSUED: JULY 12, 1995 / 'C':'",,. ,,,\ t ~ \~ S-5 I ; J l'l (~ ...-... ,' . \J PAM28·18'.l, ARCHER III SECTlON5 PERFORMANCE Pressure Altitude Feet Sea Level 2000 3000 . . ., .. 4000. .' ·'!' ·. • . , 5000 6000 7000 Engine I Cruise Performance for Non-ISA OAT* RPM for Constant 75% Power Fuel Flow: Best Economy Mixture, 11.0 GPH Indicated Outside Air Temperature Engine Speed oc oc op RPM ISA-15 0 32 2485 ISA 15 59 2515 ISA +10 25 77 2535 ISA +20 35 95 2550 ISA +30 45 113 2565 ISA-15 -4 25 2520 ISA 11 52 2545 ISA +10 21 70 2565 ISA +20 31 88 2580 ISA +30 41 106 2600 ISA-15 -6 21 2535 ISA 9 48 2560 ISA +10 19 66 2580 ISA +20 29 84 2595 ISA +30 39 102 2615 ISA-15 -8 18 2550 ISA 7 45 2575 ISA +10 17 63 2595 ISA +20 27 81 2610 ISA +30 37 99 2630 ISA-15 -10 14 2565 ISA 5 41 2590 ISA +10 15 59 2610 ISA +20 25 Tl 2625 ISA +25 30 86 2635 ISA-15 -12 10 2580 ISA 3 37 2605 ISA +10 13 55 2625 ISA +15 18 64 2635 ISA-15 -14 6.8 2595 ISA 1 34 2625 ISA +7.5 8.5 47 2635 True Air Speed Knots** 119 124 121 126 122 127 123 128 124 128 125 128 126 128 NOTE:* Aircraft weight 2550 Lbs., Wheel pants and strut fairings installed **Subtract 3 KTAS if wheel pants are removed. ENGINE/CRUISE PERFORMANCE (75%) Figure 5-20b ISSUED: JULY 12, 1995 REVISED: DECEMBER 6, 1999 REPORT: VB..1611 5 ..23S-6 Basair Australia Pty Ltd Operations Manual Part B — Specific Aircraft Operating Procedures Section B36 — Piper PA28-181 Archer III Operating Data B36 Piper PA28-181 Archer III Operating Data The Aircraft will be operated in accordance with the Piper Pilot Operating Manual and the Aircraft Flight Manual. B36.1 DESCRIPTION The aircraft is an all-metal, four-place, low-wing, single engine aeroplane equipped with fixed tricycle undercarriage and designed for general utility purposes. It is fitted with a Lycoming O-360-A4M engine rated at 180 HP at 2700 RPM. B36.2 AIRSPEEDS Never Exceed Speed (VNE) 154 KIAS Max. Structural Cruise (VNO) 125 KIAS Manoeuvring Speed (VA) 113 KIAS Max. Flap Extended (VFE) 40o flap 102 KIAS Max crosswind component take-off and landing 17 Kts B36.3 FUEL Approved 100 grade aviation fuel (green) or 100LL (Blue). Main Tanks – Total 189 litres / Usable 181 litres B36.4 OIL Capacity – 7.6 litres (8 Quarts) Grade – SAE 20W-50 Ashless dispersant aviation oil Note – Do not operate engine with less than 6 quarts. B36.5 WEIGHT AND BALANCE Max. Take-off Weight (MTOW) 1157 kg Max. Landing Weight (MLW) 1157 Kg Basic empty weight Refer to AFM Aircraft is to be loaded in accordance with the Aircraft Flight Manual weight and balance chart. S-7 Basair Australia Pty Ltd Operations Manual Part B — Specific Aircraft Operating Procedures Section B36 — Piper PA28-181 Archer III Operating Data B36.6 NORMAL OPERATIONS Operations shall be conducted as per the AFM and Pilots Operating Handbook (POH), except as follows: Cold Start Throttle closed for start Prime 5 seconds Once started set 1000 RPM All other starts as per the Pilot Operating Handbook (POH) Normal Take-off Advance throttle to full power at normal rate and accelerate to 60 KIAS. Static RPM at MSL in ISA conditions – 2340-2240RPM All other take-off procedures as per the Pilot Operating Handbook (POH) B36.7 NORMAL POWER SETTINGS Climb Maintain full power for climb RPM should not exceed 2700 RPM, it is generally around 2500 RPM Fuel flow, only lean mixture to remove rough running at high altitude. IAS 87 KIAS Cruise Power is set as per power table Figure 5-20a in the POH to achieve 65% power. Fuel Flow - Lean for best power, 100F rich of peak EGT TAS – 115KTs Descent RPM – 2500 RPM. Fuel Flow – Rich Mixture IAS – 122 KIAS Normal Approach Downwind 110 KTS 2300 RPM Base 75 KTS 1500 RPM Short Final 66 KTS 1500 RPM All other approaches as per the POH Taxiing As per pilots operating handbook. Shut Down Magnetos are to be checked at 1000 RPM prior to shut down. Temperatures and pressures are to be checked. Ensure the engine has adequate time to cool down prior to shut down. S-8 Basair Australia Pty Ltd Operations Manual Part B — Specific Aircraft Operating Procedures Section B36 — Piper PA28-181 Archer III Operating Data B36.8 FUEL FLOW Airspeeds TAS 115 Kts (including climb, cruise & descent) Fuel Management Block fuel flow of 42 litres per hour. Holding Power setting as per power setting table in the POH, 55% power, fuel flow 32 litres per hour, and the engine is leaned to peak EGT. Fixed Reserve 32L Taxi All airports – 9 litres B36.9 CHECK LISTS Pilot check list are available in all aircraft. S-9