PA28-161 CHECKLIST
Piper PA-28 Cadet · Checklist
Overview
This document is a checklist specifically for the Piper PA-28-161 aircraft. It provides a comprehensive set of procedures for pilots to follow during various phases of flight, including pre-flight checks, engine start, taxiing, takeoff, in-flight operations, and emergency procedures. The checklist is designed to ensure that all necessary systems are checked and operational before and during flight, enhancing safety and efficiency. It is intended for use by pilots operating the PA-28-161, ensuring they adhere to standard operating procedures and maintain awareness of critical aircraft parameters.
- Ensure all internal power checks are completed before engine start, including setting RPM to 1200 and 2000 as required.
- During pre-departure checks, confirm fuel is on and the fuel pump is operational, with magnetos set to both.
- In case of engine failure after takeoff, maintain best glide speed of 73 KTS and select a suitable landing area ahead.
- After landing, ensure the fuel pump is off and the carburetor heat is set to cold before securing the aircraft.
- Familiarize yourself with critical airspeeds: VR at 25° flap, VX at 63 KTS, and VY at 79 KTS.
Document
Source
Originally published by www.redhillaviation.co.uk. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
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- Checklist
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- www.redhillaviation.co.uk
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- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
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In this document
Internal Power Checks
This section outlines the initial checks before starting the engine, including adjusting seats and harnesses, setting the parking brake, and ensuring that all instruments are legible and serviceable. Specific RPM settings are provided, such as setting the RPM to 1200 and then to 2000 during various checks. The section emphasizes checking fuel levels and ensuring the master switch is off before proceeding with further checks.
Pre-Departure Checks
This part of the checklist includes checks that must be completed before taxiing. It covers ensuring the fuel is on, the fuel pump is operational, and that the magnetos are set to both. The checklist also includes checks for the cabin air controls, throttle friction, and ensuring that all instruments are set correctly.
Emergency Procedures
The emergency procedures section details actions to take in the event of an engine fire during start, engine failure after takeoff, and electrical fires in flight. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining best glide speed and selecting a suitable landing area. Specific actions such as shutting off fuel and mixture settings are outlined to mitigate risks.
After Landing Checks
This section provides a checklist for actions to take after landing, including ensuring the fuel pump is off, checking that the carburetor heat is cold, and securing the aircraft. It also includes reminders to tidy up the cockpit and complete the technical log.
Speeds
The checklist specifies critical airspeeds for various configurations of the aircraft, including VR (rotation speed), VX (best angle of climb speed), and VY (best rate of climb speed). These speeds are essential for safe takeoff and climb performance.
Safety notes
- Always check T's & P's (temperatures and pressures) within limits before starting the engine.
- In case of an engine fire, continue cranking the starter and open the throttle to assist in extinguishing the fire.
- During emergency procedures, maintain awareness of the aircraft's glide speed and landing area.
Full document text
PA28-161 CHECKLIST INTERNAL POWER CHECKS: Seats Adjusted & Locked Position Into Wind, Check All Round Hatch / Harnesses Adjusted & Secure Parking Brake ON Set 1200 RPM Parking Brake Reset & ON Fuel CHANGE to Fuller Tank Master Switch OFF T’s & P’s Within Limits Instruments Legible, Serviceable, within limits RPM Set 2000 RPM, Brakes Holding Flying Controls Full & Free, Correct Sense Carb. Heat Set HOT, RPM Drop Apprx.75 Trimmers Full & Free, Set for T/O Set COLD, RPM Restored to 2000 Flaps Check in Stages, Select UP Magnetos Check L/R, Max drop 175 RPM Cabin Air Controls Closed Max Difference 50 RPM Throttle Friction Checked & Loose Suction 3”-5” Throttle Full & free, Set ¼” Open Ammeter Charging Mixture Full & Free, Set RICH T’s & P’s Within Limits Carb. Heat Full & Free, Set COLD RPM IDLE, 500-700, Reset 1200 RPM Master Switch ON PRE-DEPARTURE CHECKS Circuit Beakers IN Trimmers Set for Take Off Beacon (Strobe) ON Throttle Friction Set, finger tight Fuel ON, Tank with LOWEST contents Magnetos ON, BOTH Fuel pump ON, check pressures in green, OFF Pitot Heat As Required Primer Prime as Required, & LOCKED Primer Locked Lookout Look & “CLEAR PROP” Fuel Confirm endurance Magnetos Operate Starter Fuel Pump ON AFTER START Flaps AS required & symmetrical RPM Set 1200, Brakes Holding Instruments Checked & SET, QNH, DI Starter Warning Light OUT, if NOT Shut Down T’s & P’s Within Limits Oil Pressure Green Arc within 30 seconds Hatches Door & Window Secure Alternator / Ammeter ON / Charging Harness & Seat Secure Avionics Master Switch ON Carb. Heat Check if required, Set COLD Suction Registering Controls Full & Free Movement Magnetos Check LINING UP Flight Instruments Check & Set as Required Landing Light ON (leave on) TAXYING Transponder On Brakes CHECK ASAP X Rudder Nose Wheel Steering, Check X Flight Instruments Check during Turns X PA28-161 CHECKLIST FREDA / CRUISE & REJOIN CHECKS SHUT DOWN CHECKS Fuel ON, Sufficient for DIV, G/A etc. Parking Brake ON Fuel Pump OFF (above 1500’) Landing light Off Radios On & Set RPM 1200, (Min 30 secs.) Engine, CHECK: Carb. Heat ON, T’s & P’s, Ammeter Magnetos Check Suction, Carb. Heat, RPM restored Avionics Master switch OFF DI Sync. With Compass x x Altimeter Check Mixture ICO x After engine stops: x Throttle Closed PRE-LANDING CHECKS Magnetos OFF, REMOVE KEY Carb. Heat ON, Check Drop in RPM Avionics Master OFF Brakes OFF Aware Box OFF Mixture RICH Master switch OFF Fuel ON Fuller Tank, Sufficient Fuel Leave ON Fuel Pump ON Harnesses Leave Tidy Flaps As Required Tech Log & Oil Complete Instruments T’s & P’s, Altimeter, DI Hatches Closed Carb. Heat COLD, RPM restored Aircraft Secured & covered Harness / Hatches Secure SPEEDS Landing Light On VR 25° flap x VR No flap AFTER LANDING CHECKS VX No flap 25° flap 63 Kts Vacate Runway & stop VX 25° Flap No flap Carb. Heat COLD VY 79 Kts Flaps UP VS1 Throttle friction Loose VS0 Fuel Pump OFF V glide Pitot Heat OFF VFE 103 Kts Lights Non-Essential OFF VA 111 Kts Radios As Required Final APC 40° flap 63 Kts Transponder Standby X-wind 17 Kts X PA28-161 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES (1) ENGINE FIRE DURING START ENGINE FAIL AFTER TAKE OFF Starter CONTINUE CRANKING PITCH NOSE DOWN, BEST GLIDE SPEED (73 KTS) Throttle OPEN SELECT LANDING AREA AHEAD Mixture ICO USE FLAPS AS REQUIRED Fuel Pump OFF Fuel OFF Fuel OFF VACATE TO SAFE DISTANCE UPWIND & Mixture ICO TAKE FIRE EXTINGUISHER Magnetos OFF x x Radio Call IF TIME ALLOWS Master Switch OFF ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT Passengers Brief Mixture ICO HARNESS TIGHT Fuel OFF UNLATCH DOOR Fuel Pump OFF DO NOT TURN BACK Master Switch OFF Notes: Magnetos OFF Throttle CLOSE IF FIRE NOT EXTUINGIUSHED ATTEMPT TO INCREASE AIRFLOW OVER ENGINE Follow Power off landing x ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT Master Switch OFF Vents OPEN Cabin Heat OFF LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL x PA28-161 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES (2) ENGINE FAIL AT ALTITUDE RADIO FAIL IMMEDIATE ACTIONS: Radio Check ON, Freq. Attain & Maintain Best Glide speed-TRIM (Kts) Volume, Squelch Assess Surface Wind, Select Landing Area Headset Connections Plan Approach Pattern Use Spare if Available CHECK FOR CAUSE OF FAILURE Electrics Ammeter, Master Switch Carb. Heat ON (HOT) CB’s Reset ONCE Only Fuel CHANGE TANK (?) Transponder Set 7600 Fuel Pump ON x Mixture Check RICH Transmit BLIND, Follow Radio Fail Procedures Primer LOCKED x Magnetos Check L / R BOTH ELECTRICAL FAILURE If FIRES, Leave on ONE Electrical Load Reduce Load, Lights Throttle CHECK ONE Radio ONLY x Circuit Breakers Check IF time permits, attempt re-start. If NOT: Ammeter Check Follow power OFF Landing Procedure Voltage WNG Light Check NO OUTPUT RESET MASTER SWITCH POWER OFF LANDING OFF for 2 secs & ON Fuel OFF OUPUT RESTORED Restore ESSENTIAL Mixture ICO services ONLY Magnetos OFF In event of repeated / continued electrical failure: Harnesses TIGHT Select only ESSENTIAL electrical services, Doors RELEASE Divert if applicable Crew / Px BRIEF x R / T & Transponder MAYDAY / 7700 Note: Radios makes a HEAVY drain on Battery. Master Switch OFF Turn all not in use Radios off individually