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PA-28-161 Warrior II Emergency Procedures Checklist

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Overview

This document is an emergency procedures checklist specifically for the Piper PA-28-161 Warrior II. It provides pilots with critical procedures to follow in various emergency situations, ensuring safety and effective response during flight. The checklist covers scenarios such as engine failure, electrical fires, and other in-flight emergencies. It is designed for pilots to quickly reference necessary actions to take in the event of an emergency, emphasizing memory items and critical decision-making processes. The document is structured to facilitate quick access to essential procedures, making it a vital tool for both training and actual flight operations.

  • Best glide speed is 73 KIAS during engine failure.
  • In case of electrical fire, turn off all electrical devices and master switch.
  • For engine fire in flight, turn off fuel selector and throttle.
  • During spin recovery, use opposite rudder and neutralize controls after spin stops.
  • Maintain control of the aircraft and follow checklist procedures in emergencies.

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Originally published by aviation.nosloop.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.

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Checklist
Year
2003
Pages
2
File size
53 KB
Publisher
aviation.nosloop.com
Documentation completeness
5/7

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Engine Failure During Takeoff

In the event of an engine failure during takeoff, maintain control of the aircraft and pitch for the best glide speed of 73 KIAS. The fuel selector should be turned off, and the mixture set to full lean or idle cutoff. Other actions include turning off the master switch, lowering the flaps, and unlatching the cockpit door.

Power Loss in Flight

If experiencing power loss in flight, pitch for the best glide speed of 73 KIAS and select a landing site while noting wind direction and velocity. Ensure the fuel is from the proper tank, check the mags, and set the mixture to full rich. The throttle should be pumped, and carb heat turned on.

Electrical Fire in Flight

In case of an electrical fire, all electrical devices should be turned off, and the master switch should be turned off as well. Cabin air and heat should be turned off, and if the fire is out and critical, the master can be turned back on. Vents should be opened, and essential electrical devices can be turned on one at a time.

Engine Fire in Flight

For an engine fire in flight, check the source of the fire, turn off the fuel selector, and close the throttle. The mixture should be set to full lean or idle cutoff, and the fuel pump turned off. The master switch should also be turned off, and cabin air and heat should be turned off.

Spin Recovery

To recover from a spin, throttle should be set to idle, ailerons kept neutral, and the rudder should be applied in the opposite direction of the spin. Once the spin stops, the rudder should be neutralized, and the pitch should be lowered to break the stall.

Safety notes

  • Always maintain control of the aircraft during emergencies.
  • Follow checklist procedures precisely to ensure safety.

Full document text

PA-28-161WarriorII EmergencyProceduresChecklist PA-28-161WarriorII EmergencyProceduresChecklist aviation.nosloop.com PA-28-161 Piper Warrior II EMERGENCY Checklist Indicates Memory Item(s) V/R ENGINE FAILURE DURING T/O Aircraft Control MAINTAIN Maintain BEST GLIDE 73 KIAS Fuel Selector OFF Mags OFF Mixture FULL LEAN/IDLE CUTOFF Master OFF Flaps DOWN Cockpit Door UNLATCH V/R POWER LOSS IN FLIGHT Pitch for BEST GLIDE 73 KIAS Pick Landing Site COMPLETE Note Wind Direction & Velocity COMPLETE Clean the Aircraft – DRAG COMPLETE Fuel Proper Tank CHECK/SWITCH Mags CHECK BOTH Fuel Primer LOCKED (Try Reprime) Mixture FULL RICH Throttle PUMP Carb Heat ON Master ON Fuel Pump ON V/R NO RESTART & TIME PERMITS Maintain BEST GLIDE 73 KIAS Squawk 7700 COMPLETE Declare Emergency TWR, UNICOM, 121.5 Seatbelts / Harness CHECK ELT ON Fuel Selector OFF Mags OFF Mixture FULL LEAN/IDLE CUTOFF Master OFF Avionics OFF Flaps AS NEEDED Cockpit Door UNLATCH PROTECT BODY COMPLETE V/R ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT All Electrical Devices OFF Master OFF Cabin Air and Heat OFF IF Fire OUT and critical, MASTER ON Vents OPEN One Essential Electrical Device at time ON Circuit Breaker if Critical RESET LAND ASAP COMPLETE V/R ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT Source of Fire CHECK Fuel Selector OFF Throttle CLOSED Mixture FULL LEAN/IDLE CUTOFF Fuel Pump OFF Master OFF Cabin Air and Heat OFF Vents OPEN Increase Speed extinguish AS NEEDED LAND ASAP COMPLETE V/R ENGINE FIRE DURING START Ignition CONTINUE CRANKING IF Engine Does Start: Run Couple of Seconds COMPLETE Engine SHUTDOWN If Engine Does NOT Start: Ignition CONTINUE CRANKING Mixture IDLE CUTOFF Throttle FULL OPEN Fire Extinguisher OBTAIN Master OFF Fuel Pump OFF Ignition/Mags OFF Fuel Selector OFF If Fire continues EVACUATE Fire Extinguisher USE V/R AIRSPEED INDICATOR FAILURE Predetermined Pitch and Power USE V/R ALTERNATOR FAILURE Reduce Electrical Load COMPLETE Circuit Breaker CHECK Overvoltage Relay RESET ALT Switch OFF then ON WAIT 1 SECOND LAND ASAP COMPLETE V/R ENGINE ROUGHNESS Carb Heat ON If Roughness contines after 1 minute: Carb Heat OFF Adjust Mixture MAX SMOOTHNESS Fuel Pump ON Fuel Proper Tank CHECK/SWITCH Engine Gauges CHECK Mags L – R – BOTH V/R FLUTTER Throttle FLIGHT IDLE Pitch UP to Slow Down COMPLETE NOTE: Caused from Imbalanced Airfoils. Speed Amplifies problem! V/R SEVERE VIBRATION Throttle FLIGHT IDLE Pick Suitable Landing Field COMPLETE LAND ASAP COMPLETE NOTE: Usually Prop-Tip Separation. Reduce RPM’s so that engine will not separate from mounts. V/R SPIN RECOVERY Throttle IDLE Ailerons NEUTRAL Rudder Direction OPPOSITE OF ROTATION Rudder Direction when Spin Stop NEUTRAL Pitch Forward to Break Stall COMPLETE Pull Back to Recover from Dive COMPLETE Power 2400RPM PA-28-161WarriorII EmergencyProceduresChecklist PA-28-161WarriorII EmergencyProceduresChecklist Emergencies Mayday, Mayday, Mayday: • Identify Aircraft • Nature of Problem • Current Position • Description of Aircraft • Assistance Required • Number of Souls onboard • Intentions Engine Out: • On ROLL ‡ cut power ‡ Brake Straight Ahead • AFTER ROTATE ‡ cut power ‡ Land Straight Ahead • On Climbout/OFF AIRPORT Property ‡ o Cut power o Pitch for Best Glide 73KIAS o Avoid Obstacles o Make minor corrections • On Climbout/over 1000Ft ‡ o We have a chance to make it back to the field. o Pitch for Best Glide 73KIAS Proper Exchange of Flight Controls: Instructor to Student ‡ I have the controls Student to Instructor ‡ You have the controls Instructor to Student ‡ I have the controls Student to Instructor ‡ You have the controls Instructor to Student ‡ I have the controls Student to Instructor ‡ You have the controls Emergencies: In the Event of an emergency, the Instructor has the controls, the student has the checklists, we work as a team! Revised 30 August 2003 http://aviation.nosloop.com/ V/R EMERGENCY IMC Attitude Indicator STRAIGHT AND LEVEL Bank Angle 15° 60 Second Turn COMPLETE NOTE: AI – Master Instrument AI – 90% of scan AI – Emphasize in times of Vertigo AI – Always Transition with it, utilizing predetermined pitch and bank angles. Control – AI / Power Indication (Tach) Performance – (primary) Numerical value trying to maintain. V/R RADIO OUT Circuit Breakers CHECK Volume CHECK Recycle Alternator Switch COMPLETE Transponder 7600 SET Fly Over TPA by 500’ COMPLETE Look for Light Gun Signals COMPLETE In Flight Steady Green Cleared to Land Flashing Green Return for Landing Steady Red Give way to other aircraft, Continue to Circle Flashing Red Airport Unsafe Flashing Green and Red Use Extreme Caution On Ground Steady Green Cleared for Takeoff Flashing Green Cleared to Taxi Steady Red Stop Flashing Red Clear the Active Runway Flashing Green and Red Use Extreme Caution Flashing White Return to Starting Point V/R EMERGENCY DECENT Throttle IDLE Within White Arc (below Vfe) 40° FLAPS Pitch Vfe Bank Angle 45° NOTE: 100+KIAS creates incombustible Mixture for engine fires THEORY: Decrease Thrust, Increase Drag, Reduce Lift to drop like a Rock! V/R LOST PROCEEDURES Climb COMPLETE Communicate COMPLETE Confess COMPLETE Comply COMPLETE Conserve COMPLETE Triangulate CENTER CDI w/ FROM Indication Use Freq. 114.5,109.4,117.9,112.9 V/R DOOR AJAR FLY THE AIRPLANE! COMPLETE Slow Aircraft 89KIAS Cabin Vents CLOSE Storm Window OPEN If Upper Latch is Open LATCH If Side Latch is Open PULL ARMREST/LATCH If Both Latches Open LATCH SIDE LATCH TOP V/R ICING Pitot Heat ON Carb Heat ON or AS REQUIRED Cabin Air and Heat MAXIMUM 180 degree turn STRONLY CONSIDER Attain Higher or Lower Altitude COMPLETE Increase Engine Speed COMPLETE Flaps NOT RECOMMENDED Land Faster COMPLETE