PA-28-140 CHECKLIST
Piper PA-28 Cherokee 140 · Checklist
Overview
This document is a checklist specifically designed for the Piper PA-28 Cherokee 140. It provides essential procedures and emergency protocols for pilots operating this aircraft. The checklist covers various scenarios, including engine failure, electrical issues, and fire emergencies, ensuring that pilots have a quick reference to manage critical situations effectively. The content is structured to guide pilots through necessary actions step-by-step, enhancing safety and operational efficiency during flight.
- Monitor altitude for engine restart capability during failure.
- Select the fullest fuel tank and turn on the electric fuel pump.
- In a spin, establish a glide and manage control surfaces appropriately.
- For engine fires, shut off fuel and master switch, and evacuate if necessary.
- Reduce electrical loads during electrical failures and land as soon as practical.
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In this document
Engine Failure
This section outlines the steps to take in the event of an engine failure. Key actions include checking altitude for restart capability, selecting a landing site, and managing fuel settings. Pilots are instructed to turn on the electric fuel pump, set the mixture to full rich, and select the fullest tank. If the engine does not restart, further emergency procedures are provided.
Spin Recovery
In the event of a spin, pilots are advised to establish a glide and select a landing site. The checklist includes steps for managing the aircraft's controls, such as setting the throttle to idle and ensuring the ailerons and rudder are in the correct positions for recovery.
Engine Fire Procedures
This section details the procedures for handling engine fires during various phases of flight, including start, taxi, and in-flight. Key actions include shutting off the fuel selector and master switch, and evacuating the aircraft if necessary.
Electrical Failures
Pilots are guided on how to respond to electrical failures, including reducing electrical loads and managing the alternator. The checklist emphasizes the importance of landing as soon as practical if issues persist.
Flooded Engine Start
Instructions for starting a flooded engine are provided, including adjusting the mixture and engaging the starter while monitoring oil pressure.
Safety notes
- Always monitor engine instruments for signs of failure or roughness.
- In case of an engine fire, evacuate the aircraft immediately if conditions worsen.
Full document text
please monitor our website http://www.dauntless-soft.com for modifications and updates to this checklist as well as for other neat aviation stuff. Engine Failure Altitude Sufficient For Restart? Landing Site Electric Fuel Pump Mixture Fuel Selector Glide Establish Select On Full Rich Fullest Tank Carb Heat On Primer Magnetos Throttle Set Locked Check Engine Restarted? Mixture Master Switch Magnetos Off Off Fuel Selector Off Mayday Transmit 121.5 Cut-Off Yes No Leave fuel selector on present tank. Land as soon as possible. Yes Ailerons Rudder Control Wheel Throttle Idle Neutral Opposite dir of rotation Full Forward Pitch Rudder and Control Wheel Neutral when rotation stops. Level Spin Recovery Glide Landing Site Establish Select Mixture Cut-Off Mayday Transmit 121.5 Magnetos Off Master Switch Off Fuel Selector Off Engine Fire In Flight Cabin Fire In Flight Electrical Equipment Vents Open Master Switch Off Off Loss of Fuel Pressure Fuel Selector Electric Fuel Pump On Opposite Tank Loss of Oil Pressure / High Oil Temperature Land as soon as practical. Prepare for imminent engine failure. Electric Fuel Pump Throttle 1800 RPM Off Fuel Selector Off Starter Engage Mixture Cut-Off Evacuate if fire continues Engine Fire During Start Engine Fire During Taxi Mixture Fuel Selector Master Switch Off Off Airplane Stop Cut-Off Evacuate Aircraft Electric Fuel Pump Mixture On Full Rich Throttle 1/2" Open Starter Engage Throttle 1000 RPM Oil Pressure Check Master Switch On Hot Engine Start Carb Heat Cut-Off Carb Heat On Mixture Adjust Fuel Selector Opposite Tank Engine Instruments Check If roughness continues after one minute: Engine Roughness Electric Fuel Pump On Magnetos Check If operation on either mag- neto is satisfactory, con- tinue on that magneto at reduced power with mixture full rich. Land as soon as practical. Carburetor Icing Mixture Carb Heat On Adjust Electric Fuel Pump Mixture Off Cut-Off Throttle Full Forward Starter Engage Throttle 1000 RPM Oil Pressure Check Master Switch On Flooded Engine Start Mixture (when Full Rich engine fires) Battery If alternator loads are reduced, reduce electrical loads to a minimum, land as soon as pracical. Otherwise: Alternator Off Alternator Off Battery As Required Leave battery on only if needed to power essential electrical equipment. Land as soon as practical. Electrical Overload On Alternator Reduce electrical load to min Off Load Meter Verify Inop Alternator Fld Check Alternator On If power is not restored If load meter indicates zero Electrical Failure & Reset Circuit Breaker Alternator Off Reduce electrical loads to a minimum, land as soon as practical. PA-28-140 CHECKLIST Mixture Master Switch Magnetos Cut-Off Off Off Fuel Selector Off Landing Site Glide Establish Select No
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