N7520R Cherokee 140 - Checklist
Piper PA-28 Cherokee 140 · Checklist
Overview
This document is a checklist specifically designed for the Piper PA-28 Cherokee 140, identified by the tail number N7520R. It serves as a comprehensive guide for pilots to ensure all necessary preflight, in-flight, and post-flight procedures are followed. The checklist includes critical items such as weather checks, equipment requirements, weight and balance considerations, and performance figures. It is structured to facilitate a systematic approach to flight operations, enhancing safety and efficiency. The checklist is divided into sections that cover cockpit preparations, preflight inspections, engine start procedures, takeoff, landing, and emergency protocols, making it a vital tool for pilots operating this aircraft model.
- Max Gross Weight: 2150 lbs
- Useful Load: 794 lbs
- Fuel Capacity: 50 gallons (usable 48 gallons)
- Rate of Climb: 660 ft/min
- Takeoff Distance Over 50-ft Obstacle: 1700 ft (25° flaps)
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In this document
Cockpit Preparation
This section outlines the necessary checks before engine start, including ensuring required documents are available, checking fuel quantity gauges, and verifying that all lights are operational. The master switch must be turned on, and the fuel pump activated to check fuel pressure.
Preflight Inspection
Pilots must conduct a thorough preflight inspection, checking the condition of the wings, ailerons, flaps, and fuel drains. The engine oil level should be between 6 to 8 quarts, and all external components must be undamaged and secure.
Before Starting Engine
Before starting the engine, the checklist specifies actions such as setting the mixture to full rich, ensuring the throttle is cracked, and confirming that the propeller area is clear. The pilot must also check the oil pressure after starting.
Takeoff Procedures
The takeoff section includes critical speeds such as a rotation speed of 55-60 MPH and a climb speed (Vy) of 85 MPH. It emphasizes maintaining directional control and managing the throttle effectively during the takeoff roll.
Emergency Procedures
This section provides guidelines for various emergency scenarios, including engine failure during takeoff and electrical fires. It outlines immediate actions to be taken, such as switching fuel selectors and preparing for a forced landing.
Safety notes
- Ensure all checks are completed before flight to enhance safety.
- Monitor oil pressure and fuel levels continuously during flight.
Full document text
N7520R Cherokee 140 - Checklist WEATHER CHECK .......................................................................... EQUIPMENT REQUIRED CHECK .................................................. WEIGHT & BALANCE CHECK ........................................................ PERFORMANCE FIGURES CHECK ............................................... AIRCRAFT CLIPBOARD & KEYS CHECK ....................................... COCKPIT REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE ............................................ HOBBS/TACH RECORD ................................................................ MASTER ON ................................................................................... FUEL QUANTITY GAUGES CHECK .............................................. ROTATING BEACON CHECK .......................................................... STROBES CHECK ........................................................................... LANDING LIGHT CHECK ................................................................. NAV LIGHTS CHECK (NIGHT OPS) ................................................. MASTER SWITCH OFF .................................................................. FLAPS DOWN ................................................................................ RIGHT WING FLAP SECURE & UNDAMAGED .................................................. AILERON FREE & CORRECT ....................................................... WING TIP & LIGHT UNDAMAGED ................................................ FUEL DRAIN SAMPLE .................................................................. FUEL QUANTITY CHECK ............................................................. FUEL CAP SECURE ........................................................................ PREFLIGHT Berkshire Aviation LLC V1.3 of 1 15 N7520R Cherokee 140 - Checklist FUEL VENT CLEAR ........................................................................ LANDING GEAR/TIRE UNDAMAGED ............................................ BRAKES CHECK ............................................................................. AIR INLET CLEAR ........................................................................... NOSE WINDSHIELD CLEAN & UNDAMAGED ........................................ ENGINE OIL LEVEL 6 TO 8 QTS .................................................. ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK SECURED .............................................. PROPELLER & SPINNER CHECK .................................................. COWLING CHECK .......................................................................... LANDING LIGHT CHECK ................................................................ NOSE GEAR & TIRE CHECK ......................................................... TOW BAR REMOVED & STOWED ............................................... CHOCKS REMOVED ..................................................................... ALTERNATOR BELT TENSION ..................................................... FUEL SUMP DRAIN SAMPLE ....................................................... LEFT WING AIR INLET CLEAR ......................................................................... FUEL DRAIN SAMPLE ................................................................... FUEL QUANTITY CHECK .............................................................. FUEL CAP SECURE ...................................................................... FUEL VENT CLEAR ........................................................................ LANDING GEAR & TUBE CHECK .................................................. PITOT COVER REMOVED .............................................................. PITOT MAST UNDAMAGED ......................................................... STALL WARNING INDICATOR CHECK .......................................... WING TIP & LIGHT UNDAMAGED ................................................ AILERON FREE ............................................................................. FLAP SECURE & UNDAMAGED .................................................. EMPENNAGE STABILATOR & TRIM CHECK ......................................................... RUDDER CHECK ............................................................................ VERTICAL STABILIZER CHECK ..................................................... ANTENNAS CHECK ........................................................................ Berkshire Aviation LLC V1.3 of 2 15 N7520R Cherokee 140 - Checklist PASSENGER BRIEFING COMPLETE ............................................ FLAPS UP ...................................................................................... SEATS, BELTS ADJUSTED, LOCKED ............................................ DOOR LATCHED ........................................................................... RADIOS OFF ................................................................................... TRANSPONDER OFF .................................................................... FUEL SELECTOR LOWEST TANK .............................................. CIRCUIT BREAKERS CHECK ...................................................... CONTROLS FREE & CORRECT .................................................. PARKING BRAKE SET .................................................................. MIXTURE FULL RICH .................................................................... CARBURETOR HEAT OFF ............................................................ MASTER SWITCH ON .................................................................... ROTATING BEACON ON ................................................................ FUEL PUMP ON ............................................................................ FUEL PRESSURE CHECK ............................................................ PRIME AS REQUIRED ..................................................................
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THROTTLE CRACKED .................................................................. PROPELLER AREA CLEAR ............................................................ MAGNETOS TURN TO BOTH ......................................................... STARTER BUTTON ENGAGE ........................................................ OIL PRESSURE (30/WARM & 60/COLD) CHECK ......................... ENGINE < 1000 RPM .................................................................... FUEL PUMP OFF ............................................................................ RADIOS ON ................................................................................... TRANSPONDER ALT & 1200 ........................................................ BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ENGINE START Berkshire Aviation LLC V1.3 of 3 15 N7520R Cherokee 140 - Checklist DO NOT RIDE THE BRAKES GBR UNICOM 122.8 RADIO CHECK .............................................. ALTIMETER SET ............................................................................. FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS CHECK .................................................... LANDING LIGHTS AS REQUIRED ................................................. AIRPORT DIAGRAM AVAILABLE .................................................... TAXI AREA CLEAR CLEAR ............................................................. STERILE COCKPIT NO NON-ESSENTIAL CONVERSATION ....... BRAKES TEST ................................................................................ AIRCRAFT POSITION INTO THE WIND ......................................... PARKING BRAKE SET ................................................................... FUEL SELECTOR FULLEST TANK .............................................. MIXTURE FULL RICH ................................................................... THROTTLE 2000 RPM ................................................................... MAGNETOS (175 RPM MAX DROP, 50 RPM DIFF.) CHECK ....... CARBURETOR HEAT CHECK ....................................................... ENGINE INSTRUMENTS IN GREEN ........................................... FUEL PRESSURE CHECK ............................................................. VACUUM GAUGE 4.5 – 5.2 ........................................................... AMMETER CHECK .......................................................................... THROTTLE IDLE ........................................................................... CARBURETOR HEAT CHECK ....................................................... THROTTLE < 1000 RPM ............................................................... PRIMER LOCKED ........................................................................... FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS CHECK .................................................... FLIGHT CONTROLS FREE & CORRECT ..................................... THROTTLE FRICTION LOCK ADJUSTED .................................... TRANSPONDER ON-ALT .............................................................. TAXI RUN UP Berkshire Aviation LLC V1.3 of 4 15 N7520R Cherokee 140 - Checklist DOOR CLOSED & LOCKED .......................................................... WINDOW SECURE ......................................................................... SEAT LOCKED IN PLACE ............................................................... SEAT BELTS FASTENED ................................................................ FLAPS SET ...................................................................................... TRIM TAB SET TO NEUTRAL ....................................................... LANDING LIGHT ON ....................................................................... STOBE LIGHTS ON ......................................................................... FUEL PUMP ON .............................................................................. MIXTURE CONFIRM FULL RICH (OR SET FOR ALTITUDE) .................. TIME OFF NOTED ........................................................................... DEPARTURE BRIEFING BRIEFED ................................................. BEFORE TAKEOFF Berkshire Aviation LLC V1.3 of 5 15 N7520R Cherokee 140 - Checklist • Wind Direction & Speed • Runway Abort Point • Climb Speed • Best Glide Speed • Known Obstructions & Terrain • Decision Height/Altitude • Landing Options • Airplane Configured (W.H.A.T. - I.F.) 1.TAKE OFF ROLL Power To Idle Maintain Directional Control Stop 2.RUNWAY REMAINING Pitch Down Power To Idle Land Straight Ahead 3.INITIAL CLIMB Pitch Down Establish Best Glide Land Within a Widening Pie Slice Land Into Wind 4.DEPARTURE CLIMB Pitch Down Establish Best Glide Select Best Landing Spot Land Into Wind Systems Off Crack Open Doors DEPARTURE BRIEFING Berkshire Aviation LLC V1.3 of 6 15 Risk Profile Moderate High Moderate Low N7520R Cherokee 140 - Checklist FLAPS UP ....................................................................................... ROTATE 55-60 MPH ...................................................................... CLIMB SPEED (VY) 85 MPH ............................................................ FLAPS 25° ...................................................................................... POSITION ALL AVAILABLE RUNWAY ............................................ BRAKES HOLD ................................................................................ THROTTLE FULL OPEN ............................................................... ENGINE MAX STATIC POWER ....................................................... BRAKES RELEASE ......................................................................... ROTATE 55-60 MPH ...................................................................... INITIAL CLIMB SPEED (VX) 74 MPH .............................................. FLAPS UP CLEAR 50’ OBSTACLE ................................................. CLIMB SPEED (VY) 85 MPH ............................................................ THROTTLE FULL ............................................................................ FLAPS RETRACT CLEAR OBSTACLES ........................................ CRUISE CLIMB SET PITCH ............................................................ PITCH SET ...................................................................................... THROTTLE 2200-2500 RPM ......................................................... TRIM SET ....................................................................................... FUEL SELECTOR PROPER TANK ................................................. FUEL PUMP OFF ............................................................................ MIXTURE LEAN AS REQ ............................................................... LANDING LIGHT OFF ..................................................................... NORMAL TAKEOFF SHORT-FIELD TAKEOFF CLIMB CRUISE Berkshire Aviation LLC V1.3 of 7 15 N7520R Cherokee 140 - Checklist ATIS/AWOS CHECK ....................................................................... ALTIMETER SET ............................................................................ AIRPORT DIAGRAM CHECK .......................................................... LANDING LIGHT ON ....................................................................... MIXTURE ADJUST .......................................................................... APPROACH BRIEFED .................................................................... POWER AS REQUIRED .................................................................. MIXTURE RICH ............................................................................... CARB HEAT AS REQ ...................................................................... FUEL PUMP ON .............................................................................. LANDING LIGHT ON ....................................................................... FUEL SELECTOR PROPER TANK ................................................. SEAT BELTS FASTENED ................................................................ FLAPS AS REQ ............................................................................... FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS CHECK .................................................... FLAPS AS REQ ............................................................................... AIRSPEED 0° FLAPS 85 MPH ....................................................... 10° FLAPS 82 MPH ........................................................................ 25° FLAPS 79 MPH ........................................................................ 40° FLAPS 76 MPH ....................................................................... FLAPS 40° FLAPS ........................................................................... AIRSPEED 76 MPH ......................................................................... FLAPS RETRACT AFTER TOUCH DOWN ..................................... BRAKES APPLY .............................................................................. APPROACH BEFORE LANDING NORMAL LANDING SHORT-FIELD LANDING Berkshire Aviation LLC V1.3 of 8 15 N7520R Cherokee 140 - Checklist THROTTLE FULL FWD ................................................................... CARB HEAT OFF ............................................................................. PITCH UP ........................................................................................ FLAPS RETRACT TO 25° ............................................................... AIRSPEED (VX) PITCH FOR 74 MPH ............................................. POSITIVE RATE OF CLIMB CONFIRM .......................................... FLAPS RETRACT AT SAFE ALTITUDE .......................................... CLIMB (VY) 85 MPH ........................................................................ FLAPS RETRACT ............................................................................ CARB HEAT OFF ............................................................................. LANDING LIGHT AS REQ ............................................................... STROBES OFF ................................................................................ FUEL PUMP OFF ............................................................................ MIXTURE LEAN FOR TAXI ............................................................. TAXI CLEARANCE BRIEF ............................................................... THROTTLE < 1000 RPM ................................................................. TRANSPONDER 1200 ..................................................................... LANDING LIGHTS OFF ................................................................... STROBES OFF ............................................................................... NAV LIGHTS OFF ............................................................................ ROTATING BEACON OFF .............................................................. RADIOS OFF ................................................................................... MIXTURE IDLE CUTOFF ................................................................ MASTER OFF .................................................................................. MAGNETOS OFF ............................................................................ KEY REMOVED ............................................................................... GO AROUND CLEAR OF RUNWAY SHUTDOWN Berkshire Aviation LLC V1.3 of 9 15 N7520R Cherokee 140 - Checklist WINDOW CLOSED .......................................................................... FLIGHT CONTROLS SECURED .................................................... COCKPIT CLEAN OF DEBRIS ........................................................ PARKING BRAKE OFF .................................................................... HOBBS/TACH RECORDED ............................................................ COWL COVERS INSTALLED .......................................................... PITOT COVER INSTALLS ............................................................... DOOR CLOSED ............................................................................... CHOCK AS REQ .............................................................................. POST-FLIGHT WALK AROUND COMPLETE ................................. SECURING Berkshire Aviation LLC V1.3 of 10 15 N7520R Cherokee 140 - Checklist ENGINE FIRE DURING START ON GROUND CRANKING CONTINUE ................................................................ THROTTLE OPEN ........................................................................... MIXTURE IDLE CUT-OFF ............................................................... FUEL PUMP OFF ............................................................................ FUEL SELECTOR OFF .................................................................... IF FIRE CONTINUES EVACUATE ................................................... IF ENGINE STARTS: POWER 1800 RPM – 2 MIN .......................................................... ENGINE SHUTDOWN & INSPECT ............................................... FUEL SELECTOR OFF .................................................................. MASTER SWITCH OFF ................................................................. IGNITION SWITCH OFF ................................................................ ENGINE POWER LOSS DURING TAKE-OFF AIRSPEED PITCH FOR BEST GLIDE ............................................ FUEL SELECTOR SWITCH TANKS ............................................... FUEL PUMP ON .............................................................................. MIXTURE CONFIRM RICH ............................................................. CARBURETOR HEAT ON ............................................................... ENGINE FAILURE AIRSPEED PITCH FOR BEST GLIDE ............................................ SUITABLE FIELD SELECT .............................................................. FUEL SELECTOR SWITCH TANKS ................................................ FUEL PUMP ON ............................................................................ MIXTURE RICH ............................................................................. CARBURETOR HEAT ON ............................................................. ENGINE GAUGES CHECK ............................................................. PRIMER IN & LOCKED ................................................................. IGNITION LEFT/RIGHT/BOTH ........................................................ ENGINE GAUGES CHECK ............................................................. Berkshire Aviation LLC V1.3 of 11 15 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES N7520R Cherokee 140 - Checklist IF POWER IS RESTORED: FUEL PUMP AS REQ ..................................................................... MIXTURE SET AS REQ .................................................................... CARBURETOR HEAT AS REQ ......................................................... LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE ....................................................... IF POWER IS NOT RESTORED: POWER OFF LANDING AIRSPEED PITCH FOR BEST GLIDE ........................................... SUITABLE FIELD SELECT .............................................................. TRANSPONDER 7700 ..................................................................... COMMUNICATE MAYDAY (121.5) .................................................. WHEN COMMITTED TO LANDING: IGNITION SWITCH OFF ................................................................ MASTER SWITCH OFF ................................................................. FUEL SELECTOR VALVE OFF ..................................................... MIXTURE IDLE CUT-OFF ............................................................. SEAT BELTS SECURE .................................................................... PASSENGERS BRIEFED ................................................................ DOOR OPEN ................................................................................. FLAPS AS REQ .............................................................................. TOUCHDOWN LOWEST AIRSPEED POSSIBLE ........................... EXIT AIRCRAFT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE ..................................... ENGINE ROUGHNESS CARBURETOR HEAT ON ............................................................... MIXTURE ADJUST FOR MAX. SMOOTHNESS ............................. FUEL PUMP ON .............................................................................. FUEL SELECTOR SWITCH TANKS ................................................ ENGINE GAUGES CHECK ............................................................. PRIMER CONFIRM IN & LOCKED ................................................. MAGNETOS CHECK LEFT - RIGHT - BOTH .................................. IF ROUGHNESS PERSISTS, PREPARE FOR PRECAUTIONARY LANDING Berkshire Aviation LLC V1.3 of 12 15 N7520R Cherokee 140 - Checklist FIRE ELECTRICAL FIRE (SMOKE IN CABIN) MASTER OFF .................................................................................. VENTS OPEN .................................................................................. CABIN HEAT OFF ........................................................................... ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT OFF .................................................... LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE .................................................... ENGINE FIRE MIXTURE IDLE CUT-OFF ............................................................... FUEL SELECTOR OFF .................................................................... FUEL PUMP OFF ............................................................................ MASTER OFF ................................................................................. MAGNETOS OFF ............................................................................ THROTTLE CLOSED .................................................................... AIRSPEED PITCH FOR EMERGENCY DESCENT ........................ LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE/HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL ................................................... PREPARE FOR IMMINENT ENGINE FAILURE LOSS OF FUEL PRESSURE FUEL PUMP ON .............................................................................. FUEL SELECTOR CHECK ON FULL TANK .................................... LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL ................................................... ALTERNATOR FAILURE LOAD METER CHECK .................................................................... ALTERNATOR OFF ......................................................................... ELECTRICAL LOAD REDUCE ........................................................ CIRCUIT BREAKERS CHECK & RESET ........................................ ALTERNATOR ON ........................................................................... Berkshire Aviation LLC V1.3 of 13 15 N7520R Cherokee 140 - Checklist IF POWER NOT RESTORED THEN: ALTERNATOR OFF ......................................................................... ELECTRICAL LOAD REDUCE ........................................................ LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL ................................................... SPINS THROTTLE IDLE ............................................................................. AILERONS NEUTRAL ..................................................................... RUDDER OPPOSITE ROTATION ................................................... CONTROL WHEEL FULL FORWARD ............................................. OPEN DOOR AIRSPEED SLOW TO 100 MPH IAS ............................................... CABIN VENTS CLOSE .................................................................... STORM WINDOW OPEN ................................................................ SLIP IN DIRECTION OF DOOR ...................................................... DOOR LATCH CLOSED .................................................................. PERFORMANCE* Takeoff Ground Run (minimum) 800 ft ............................................. Takeoff Distance Over 50-ft Obstacle (25 ° flaps) 1700 ft ................ Berkshire Aviation LLC V1.3 of 14 15 N7520R Cherokee 140 - Checklist Rate of Climb (ft per min) 660 ft ....................................................... Service Ceiling 14,300 ft .................................................................. Landing Roll (flaps down) 535 ft ...................................................... Vso 55 mph ...................................................................................... Vs 64 mph ........................................................................................ Vx 74 mph ........................................................................................ Vy 85 mph ........................................................................................ Vfe 115 mph ..................................................................................... Va 129 mph ...................................................................................... Vno 140 mph .................................................................................... Vne 171 mph .................................................................................... Vbg 83 mph ..................................................................................... Max. Gross Weight 2150 lbs ............................................................ Useful Load 794 lbs ......................................................................... Max. Baggage 200 lbs ..................................................................... Fuel Full 50 gals ............................................................................... Usable 48 gals ................................................................................ Tabs 36 gals .................................................................................... Oil 6 - 8 quarts ................................................................................. Avg. Fuel Burn 8.5 GPH ................................................................... *Please reference specific aircraft POH for flight planning. The pilot is responsible for verifying all documents prior to flight! For more detailed information on operating each aircraft and its systems, please refer to each aircraft’s specific POH and W&B. Berkshire Aviation LLC V1.3 of 15 15
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