Piper PA-28 Checklist

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This document is a checklist for the Piper PA-28-161 Warrior II, providing essential procedures and checks for pilots before, during, and after flight. It includes preflight checks, engine start procedures, takeoff, landing, and emergency protocols. The checklist is designed to ensure safety and compliance with operational standards, making it a vital tool for pilots operating this aircraft model. The document is structured to guide pilots through each phase of flight, emphasizing critical actions and safety checks necessary for the safe operation of the aircraft.

Usable fuel capacity: 48 USG (182 L)
Max takeoff weight: 2325 lbs (1054 kg)
Stall speed (landing configuration): Vso 44 KIAS
Best rate of climb airspeed: Vy 79 KIAS
Max flap extension speed: Vfe 103 KIAS
Engine RPM after start: Set to 1200 RPM
Max crosswind: 17 KIAS

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Type: Checklist
Year: 2013
Pages: 9
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Preflight Check

The preflight check includes removing tie downs and chocks, ensuring control locks and covers are stowed, and checking the avionics are off. The pilot must verify fuel quantity, check external electrical switches, and inspect the aircraft's exterior for damage. Specific checks for the wings, undercarriage, and engine compartment are detailed, including checking oil levels and ensuring all surfaces are clear of ice or snow.

Starting the Engine

The checklist outlines procedures for cold starts, hot starts, and starting when flooded. It emphasizes the importance of throttle and mixture settings, as well as the need for a clear area before engaging the starter. Specific RPM settings are provided for starting and after the engine is running.

Takeoff and Landing Procedures

The takeoff section includes vital actions such as setting the trimmers, mixture, and fuel pump, as well as ensuring the flaps are set as required. The landing checklist emphasizes securing hatches and harnesses, checking fuel levels, and ensuring the carburettor heat is on before landing.

Emergency Procedures

Emergency procedures cover engine fire during startup, power loss during takeoff, and in-flight engine power loss. Each scenario includes steps for maintaining control, checking fuel selectors, and preparing for a power-off landing. The checklist also addresses electrical fires and oil pressure loss, providing clear actions for pilots to follow.

Safety notes

Aerobatics and spinning prohibited
Ensure oil pressure rises to green arc within 30 seconds after start
If engine fails to start, do not engage starter for more than 10 seconds continuously

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WARRIOR PA28-161 CHECK LIST GoFly Hangar 1, Old Sarum Airfield, SALISBURY SP4 6DZ O1722 444890 www.goflyuk.com Usable fuel capacity 48USG/182 L. Tabs.34 USG / 130 litres Fuel consumption/hour 10 USG/38L Per hour without leaning OIL 5-7 QTS American quart=approx.1 litre Max. take off weight 2325lbs/1054kg Check weight and balance if 3 pob. G limits 4.4 - 0 Aerobatics and spinning prohibited Vso 44 kts IAS Stall speed, landing configuration Vs1 50 kts IAS Stall speed without flap Vr 55 kts IAS Not applicable to grass runway Vy 79 kts IAS Best rate of climb airspeed Vx 63 kts IAS Best angle of climb airspeed Vat Full 65 kts IAS Final approach speed with flap Vat Flapless 70 kts IAS Final approach speed without flap Vat perf 60 kts IAS Final approach short runway V best glide 73 kts IAS Glide speed for best range Vfe 103 kts Max. flap extension speed Max. cross wind 17 kts As demonstrated by expert pilot! Piper PA-28 Checklist ………..…………PA-28-161-Warrior II Copyright GoFly March 2013 PREFLIGHT CHECK Tie down and chocks……………………………………………………………………….…..REMOVE Control locks and covers……………………………………………..……REMOVE AND STOW Avionics………………………………………………………………………………………………………..OFF Park Brake………………………………………………………………………………………………… ON Ignition…………………………………………………………………………………………OFF/ KEY OUT Master switch……………………………………………………………………………………………….ON Annunciator panel (if equipped)………………………………………………………………CHECK Fuel quantity gauges…………….……………….…..check, on tank with lowest content External electrical switches…………………………………………………………………….ALL ON Navigation lights………………………………………………………………………………………CHECK Strobes…………………………………………………………………………………………………….CHECK Landing light…………………………………………………………………………………………… CHECK Stall Warner…………………………………………………………………………………….…….. CHECK Pitot heat………………………………………………………………………………….. CHECK Anti-collision beacon………………………………………….………………………………….. CHECK External electrical switches.(except anti-collision beacon)…………………….ALL OFF Master switch………………………………………………………………………………………………OFF First aid kit…………………………………………………………………………….In position, secure Fire extinguisher………………………………..………………………………… In position, secure Cockpit…………………………………...……..Check for & remove/stow any loose items Flaps………………………………………………………………………………………………………SET 25° EXTERNAL Check all of exterior and all surfaces for damage, interference, ice, snow, frost STARBOARD WING Flap…………………………..…………………….. Linkages, hinges, condition (free of mud) Aileron………….……………………..…………… . Linkages, hinges, full & free movement Wing tip………………………………..…………………. Condition, security, navigation light Wing surface………………………..…………… …… ...Condition, upper & lower surfaces Leading edge…………………………………………………………………………….Check for dents Fuel tank………………………………………..Contents visually checked, fuel cap secure, Fuel drain………………………………………………...Examine sample, check fully closed. Fuel vent.…………………………………..………………………………………………………………Open STARBOARD UNDERCARRIAGE Tyre………………………….……………..……...Condition, inflation, creep marks aligned Hydraulic lines…………………………………………………………………….…..Conditions, leaks Disc brake block…………………………………………………………………….…………..Condition Oleo/Strut…………………………………………….Normal extension (approx.4.5 inches) Torque link………………………………………..…………………….Nuts and split pins secure FRONT FUSELAGE & ENGINE Starboard cowling……………………………………………………….…Check oil level (6 qts.) Engine compartment…………Check for leaks, contamination, loose connections. Secure cowling Windscreen………………………………………..……………………..CLEAN, OAT probe secure Nose leg……..………Oleo/strut extension (3.25inch), torque link, nuts & split pins Nosewheel…………………………………...…..Condition, inflation, creep marks aligned Front cowling…………………………..…..……...Condition & security, air intakes clear Propeller……………………………………………Check Condition, especially leading edge Port Cowling………………………………………………………………..…Check brake fluid level Engine compartment…………………….Check for leaks, contamination, loose leads Secure cowling Fuel drain……………………………………………………Examine sample, check fully closed PORT UNDERCARRIAGE Tyre………………………….…………..………...Condition, inflation, creep marks aligned Hydraulic lines…………………………………………………………………….…..Conditions, leaks Disc brake block…………………………………………………………………….…………..Condition Oleo/Strut…………………………………………….Normal extension (approx.4.5 inches) Torque link………………………………………..…………………….Nuts and split pins secure PORT WING Flap…………………………..…………………….. Linkages, hinges, condition (free of mud) Aileron………….……………………..…………… . Linkages, hinges, full & free movement Wing tip………………………………..…………………. Condition, security, navigation light Wing surface………………………..…………………....Condition, upper & lower surfaces Leading edge…………………………………………………………………………….Check for dents Fuel tank………………………………..……..Contents visually checked, fuel cap secure, Fuel drain………………………………………………...Examine sample, check fully closed. Fuel vent.…………………………………..………………………………………………………………Open PORT FUSELAGE Windows…………………………………………………………..……..…………….………………..Clean Skin…………………………………………………………………………………… Examine condition Aerials……………………………………………………………………………….……………………Secure Tail Fin………………………………………. condition & security, fairings, aerials, beacon Rudder……………………………………. condition, linkages, nuts & split pins, nav. light Stabilator………………………………….…. condition, linkages, full and free movement Anti-balance tab ……………………………………………………...condition, hinges, linkage. STARBOARD FUSELAGE Skin…………………………………………………………………………………… Examine condition Aerials……………………………………………………………………………………….…………….Secure Windows…………………………………………………………….…………………………………..…Clean Baggage door………………………………..………………………………………Closed and secure Doors………………………………………………….………………..…………Latch & Hinges secure INTERNAL Mobile phones…………………………………………………………………OFF / FLIGHT MODE Passenger brief…………………………………………………………………………………If required Seats…………………………………………………………………………….………..Adjusted &locked Hatches & harnesses………………………………Closed and latched: tight and locked Parking Brake………………………………………………….…………………………….……………..ON Radios………………………………………………………………….........................................OFF

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Instruments……………………………….…..Legible, serviceable, readings within limits Flying Controls……………………………….……….Full & free movement, correct sense Trimmers…………………………………….……….Full & free movement, set for take-off Flaps……………………………………………………………………..……Check in stages, select up Cabin air controls………………………………………………….………………………...Closed (Off) Fuel………………………………..………….…….…….On, select tank with lowest contents START COLD START Throttle………………………………Operate full & free movement, set 1/2 inch open Mixture………………………………………….…………….….Full & free movement, set rich Throttle friction………………………………………..………………..Operate and check loose Carburettor heat………………………………………..…...Full & free movement, set cold Master switch……………………………………………..………………………………………………ON Circuit breakers/fuses………………………………………………………………….........In/secure Beacon……………………………………………………………….………………….………..Confirm ON Fuel pump……………………………………….…..………ON, check fuel pressure, then OFF Primer…………………………………………………..………….…Prime (2-6 strokes*) &LOCK Lookout…………………………………................Good look around, call “CLEAR PROP” Starter……………………………………………...........................................................Engage RPM on start-up……………………………………….…………Avoid high revs. Set 1200 rpm * Depending on ambient temperature STARTING ENGINE WHEN HOT As detailed above except:- Initially avoid priming. If unsuccessful try 2 strokes of primer. DO NOT pump with the throttle. DO NOT engage starter motor for more than 10 secs. continuous. STARTING ENGINE WHEN FLOODED Brakes………..…..…………………………………….Park brake ON. Brake pedals covered Throttle…………………………………………………………………………………….………Fully open Master switch………………………………………………………….………………………………….ON Electric fuel pump……………………………………………………………………………………….OFF Mixture…………………………………………………………………………………………….Idle cut-off Lookout………………………………….............…Good look around, call “CLEAR PROP” Starter………………………………………………………………………………………………...ENGAGE When engine fires:- Mixture………………………………………………………………………………………………..Advance Throttle…………………………………………………………………………………………………..Retard STARTING WITH EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE Master switch……………………………………………………………………………………………..OFF All electrical equipment……………………………………………………………………………….OFF External power plug………………………………………………………………..Insert in fuselage Proceed with normal start: after engine is running:- Throttle…………………………………………………………………………….Lowest possible RPM External power plug…………………………………………………..Disconnect from fuselage Master switch………………………..……………………………………………………………..……..ON Ammeter……………………………………………if no reading do not proceed with flight AFTER START RPM…………………………………………………………………………………...…….Set to 1200 rpm Brakes………………………………………………………………………………….…….Check holding Starter warning light…………………..………………….………………………………………...OUT * Oil Pressure………………….........…………….……..Rising to green arc within 30 secs. * Ammeter…………………………………………………………………..……………….…………Charging Suction…………………………………………………………………………………...………..Registering Magnetos…………………………………………………………………..…………………………..CHECK Flight Instruments……………………………………………………..………………Set as required Radios……………………………….…………………..Tuned / checked /airfield information Taxi clearance…………………………………………………………….…………………….If required * If not close down engine immediately. TAXYING Brakes……………………………………………………...………….Checked as soon as possible Rudder………………….…………….…Full Movement & nose wheel steering checked Differential braking…………………………………………………….…………………………Checked Flight instruments*…………………………………………………………………Checked in turns * HI, Compass, Turn Co-ordinator, Attitude Indicator POWER CHECKS Position………………………………..…….Into wind, check clear all round, esp. behind Parking brake………………………………………………………………..………………………………ON Throttle…………………………………………………………………………………………1200 rpm set Fuel…………………………………………………………………..…Note time and change tanks Engine temp. & press……………………….…………………………..……………..Within limits Throttle……………………………………………...……SET 2000rpm – check brakes holding Carb. Heat…ON for 15 secs.…………….., drop approx. 75 rpm, steady, SET COLD Magnetos…………………………………………………Check left & right & back to BOTH Max. Drop 175rpm, max. Difference between mags. 50 rpm Engine temp. & pressures (oil and fuel).……………………………….……….Within limits Ammeter……………………………………………………………………….……………..………Charging Suction……………………………………………………………………………………………………….3”-5” Throttle fully closed………………….……………..……………………………….. 500 – 700rpm Throttle…………………………………………………………………………………….Reset 1200rpm PRE TAKE OFF CHECKS – VITAL ACTIONS T Trimmers……………………………………………...........................………set for take-off T Throttle Friction…………………………………….……………………..…....Set finger tight M Mixture……………………………………………………………..……………….……...……….RICH M Magnetos…………………………………………………………………………………..….ON BOTH M Master switch ………………………………………………………..………………………………ON P Pitot Heater…(if flight temp.<5° in visible moisture)……………………………….ON P Primer……………………………………..……………………………….……………………….Locked F Fuel…………………………………………….……….………..Sufficient and on correct tank F Fuel pump ……………………………………………………………..………………………………ON F Flaps……….………………………….…………………….….As required (25 ° short field) G Gauges (Instruments)……………………......... HI, AI, altimeter: Checked and set H Hatches……………………………………….………….………..Doors and windows secure H Harnesses…………………………………………………………….…………………….……..Secure C Carburettor heat……………………………………….Re-check if necessary, set COLD C Controls………………………………………………………………..Full and free movement Transponder………………………………………………………………………….…………………on ALT Strobes …………………………………………………………………………………………………………ON Landing light……………………………………………………………………………………….……… ON TAKE-OFF LOOKOUT…………………………....….…Runway, approach and departure paths clear Radio………………………………………………….……………………….Call Ready for departure On runway…………………..………….……….Check HI and compass and runway QDM Throttle…………………………………………………………………………………………….Full power Engine……………………………..………………………..Temp. and Press. rpm within limits Airspeed……………………………………….………………………………………………….Increasing AFTER TAKE-OFF Flaps (at safe height / airspeed)…………………………………………...Up in stages Engine………………………………….……….Temp. and Press. Steady within limits Radios……………………………………………………………………….…calls as necessary Altimeter………………………………………………Check QFE/QNH set as required Fuel pump……………………………………...………….……OFF once above 1000’ AGL Landing light………………………………………..……………OFF when clear of circuit DESCENT CRUISE (at 500 fpm rate of descent) Throttle………………………….……………………………………………………Reduce by 250 rpm Airspeed………………………….……………………………..……….….…… 100 KIAS maintained Mixture………………………….………………………………………………………………….…………Rich Carburettor heat………………………….………………………………………………ON if required POWER OFF Carburettor heat………………………….………………………………………………………………ON Throttle……………………….…………………………………………………………………………..Closed Airspeed……………………….……………………………………………………………….………73 KIAS Mixture……………………….……………………………………………………………………………..Rich Power………………….………………………….……………Verify with throttle every 1000 ft. CRUISE CHECKS F.R.E.D.A F Fuel……………………………………pump off, mixture leaned, correct tank in use. R Radios….……………………………………………………….current and next frequency set E Engine………….….Temp. and Press., Mixture, Carb. Ht, ammeter and suction D Direction………………………………..…………………….HI synchronized with compass A Altimeter……………………………………………………….……….QNH/QFE set as required Carb.heat …………………………………………………………………………………………………….OFF PRE-STALL/AEROBATICS CHECKS H.A.S.E.L.L H Height……………………………………………………..sufficient to recover by 3000ft AGL A Airframe………………………………………………………………………...……Flaps if required S Security…………….Hatches and harnesses tight and secure, no loose articles. E ENGINE…..Mixture rich, carb heat ON, fuel pump ON, Ts. And Ps. checked L Location……………………..………...........………………………………………….…..A,B,C,D * L LOOKOUT……………………..….Turn to check for other aircraft, especially below *Airfields Built-up areas Clouds/Controlled airspace Danger Areas CONTINUED STALL/H.E.L.L. CHECKS As above but omitting formal Airframe and Security checks. PRE-LANDING CHECKS (Ensure good look-out all round) B Brakes…………………………………………….………………………….…………………………...OFF U (Undercarriage……………………………………………….……………………….…Fixed/down) M Mixture………………………………………………………………………………….………..….RICH F Fuel pump………………………………………………………………………………………………….ON F Fuel……………………………………………….….on fuller tank/sufficient for go-around F Flaps………………………………………………….………………………………….…..As required P (Pitch……………………………………………….……………………………………………….….Fixed) I Instruments……………………………….………..….T.s and P., ammeter, suction QFE C Carburettor heat…..…………………………………………….……ON for at least 20 secs. H Hatches……………………………………………………….……………………………………..Secure H Harnesses……………………………………………………….…………All occupants / Secure GO AROUND Throttle………………………………………………………….………Full power, correct for yaw Carburettor heat…………………………………………….………………….…………………….COLD Flaps…………………………………………………….………….Retract in stages at safe height Radio……………………………………………….……..…………………….…..call ’Going-around’ AFTER LANDING Clear runway as soon as is safe and stop: brake on, set 1200rpm Carburettor heat………………………………………………….………………………..…………COLD Flaps…………………………………………………………………………………………………….………..UP Trimmers……………………………………………………………………...………………SET NEUTRAL Throttle Friction…………………………………………………………………………..……….LOOSEN Fuel pump………………………………………………………………………...………………….…….OFF Electrics………………………………………………………………….………….NON-ESSENTIAL OFF Radios…………………………………………………………….…..…………….NON-ESSENTIAL OFF Transponder…………………………………………………………………………………………..to STBY SHUT DOWN Position……………………………………………………..……..Into wind, nosewheel straight Parking brake……………………………………………………………………………………….……….ON RPM……………………………………………..………………………………..……….12OO for 30 secs Magnetos………………………………………….…………….……….…..Check: “Drop no Stop” Radio…………………………………………………………………………………..……………………..OFF Throttle………………………………………………………………………………………Set at 1200rpm Mixture………………………………………………………………………………………….….. Fully lean AFTER ENGINE STOPS Magnetos…………….……………………………………………………………….……..OFF, KEY OUT Electrics (except anti collision beacon)………………………………………………………..OFF Master switch…………………………………………………………………………………..………..OFF Fuel…………………………………………………………………………….……………………………..OFF* Harnesses……………………………………………………………………………………….…….Left tidy Hatches………………………………………………...…………….….Doors and windows closed Aircraft………………………………………………………….….…………Secured as appropriate * GoFly policy is to leave fuel ON. Ensure you are thoroughly familiar with the technique for turning fuel to OFF in an emergency situation. EMERGENCIES ENGINE FIRE DURING START-UP Starter…………………………………………………………….………………………...….Crank engine Mixture………………………………………………………….……………………………......Idle cut-off Throttle………………………………………………………………….………………………………….OPEN Electrical Fuel Pump………………………………………………….………………………………….OFF Fuel Selector……………………………………………………………………………….……………….OFF Abandon if fire continues leaving hand brake off and taking the fire- extinguisher if possible. Alert the ground crew. ENGINE POWER LOSS DURING TAKE OFF If sufficient runway remains for a normal landing, land straight ahead If insufficient runway remains: Maintain safe airspeed by lowering the nose. Make only shallow turn to avoid obstructions Flaps as situation requires . Do not turn back if on initial climb-out If sufficient altitude has been gained to attempt a restart Maintain safe airspeed Fuel selector…………………………………………..…………………………………Change tanks Electric Pump…………………………………………………………………………..………Check ON Mixture………………………………………………………………………………………...Check RICH Carburettor Heat……………………………………………………………………………………....ON Primer…………………………………………………………………………………………….……LOCKED If power is not regained, proceed with power off landing . MASTER SWITCH OFF / FUEL OFF /MAYDAY IF TIME PERMITS ENGINE POWER LOSS IN FLIGHT Individual circumstances will vary but generally below 2,500 ft. AGL GoFly recommends the following;_ Turn Down -wind (increases your glide range). Establish a glide attitude and trim. Select a field towards the wing-tip if possible –left or right. Plan the pattern of your approach using “constant aspect” technique. Then check for cause of power loss if this is not obvious. Fuel Selector……………………………………………..………………….….……Switch fuel tanks. Electric fuel pump………………………………………………………………………………….……..ON Mixture………………………………………………………………….…………………….…..………..RICH Carburettor heat………………………………………………………….…………..……………………ON Engine gauges……………………..….……..Check for indication of cause of power loss Primer………………………………………….…………………………………………….….Check locked If no fuel pressure is indicated, check tank selector position to be sure it is on a tank containing fuel. When power is restored: Carburettor heat………………………………………………………………………………….….…..OFF Electric fuel pump…………………………………………………………………………………..……OFF If power is not restored prepare for power off landing. MAYDAY call and set 7700 unless already allocated a squawk. Touchdowns should normally be made at lowest possible airspeed with full flaps. When committed to landing: F Fuel ………………………………………………………………………………………………….………OFF. I Ignition ………………………………………………………………………………………………….….OFF E Electrics (master switch) ………………………………………..………………………….ALL OFF L Lap strap ……………………………………….………………………………….………………….TIGHT. D Door ……………………………………………………………………………..……..CRACKED OPEN FIRE IN FLIGHT Electrical fire (smoke in cabin): Master switch……………………………………………………………………………………………..OFF Vents………………………….…………………………………………………………………..…………OPEN Cabin heat…………………….………………………………………………………………….………….OFF Fire extinguisher……………………………………………..Use only if absolutely necessary If source of fire is apparent restore the other services. Land as soon as practicable. Engine fire: Fuel selector…………………………………………………………………….…………………………..OFF Throttle……………………………………………………………………………….…………………CLOSED Mixture………………………………………………………………………………….…….……Idle cut off Fuel pump..…………………………………………………………………………………….….Check OFF Heater………………………………………………………………………………………….………………OFF Defroster……………………………………………………………………………………………………..OFF Do not attempt restart Proceed with POWER OFF LANDING procedure. LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE Check oil temp. gauge. If remaining normal suspect pressure gauge failure. Land as soon as possible and investigate cause. Prepare for POWER OFF LANDING. HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE Check Oil Pressure. If low/zero prepare for POWER OFF LANDING. If Oil Pressure is normal:- Reduce power and richen mixture. Increase airspeed if in the climb. Land at nearest airport and investigate the problem. Prepare for POWER OFF LANDING ALTERNATOR FAILURE ALT annunciator light illuminated / low voltage light flashing. Ammeter……………………………………………….Check to verify inoperative alternator. Ammeter shows zero………………………………………….……………Check circuit breaker. If circuit breaker normal:- ALT switch……………………………………………………………………………………………………OFF After 5 seconds ALT switch……………………………………………………………….………………………..ON AGAIN If power not restored: ALT switch…………………………………………………………………………………………………. OFF Electrical loads…………………………………………………..Reduce to minimum essential Land as soon as practicable. Battery is the only remaining source of power. Advise nearest Air Traffic Unit or 121.50. Anticipate complete electrical failure. Be aware that radio transmission makes a heavy drain on battery. Reference to the circuit breakers will give an indication of individual current loads. RADIO FAILURE Radio……………………...………………………………….Check frequency, volume, squelch, switches, ( individual and Radio Master) Headset…………………………………………………Check plugs secure, change headsets, Check ammeter, master switch, circuit breakers – reset once only Transponder………………………………………………………………............................Set 7600 Speechless/transmit blind/non-radio procedure as appropriate

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