Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee Checklist
Piper PA-28 Cherokee 140 · Checklist
Overview
This checklist is designed for pilots operating the Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee aircraft at Coventry Aeroplane Club. It provides a comprehensive guide to normal and emergency procedures tailored to the club's specific operational needs. The checklist includes essential information on loading, speeds, limitations, and inspection procedures, ensuring pilots adhere to safety protocols and operational guidelines. It emphasizes that the Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) remains the authoritative document for any discrepancies or suggestions for improvement. The checklist is structured to facilitate quick reference during pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight operations, making it an invaluable tool for safe flying.
- Maximum ramp weight: 2150 lbs
- Best rate of climb (VY): 85 MPH
- Maximum demonstrated crosswind component: 17 KTS
- Normal cruise speed: 115 MPH
- Pre-flight oil level: 6-8 quarts
Document
Source
Originally published by www.covaero.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type
- Checklist
- Year
- 2023
- Pages
- 15
- File size
- 107 KB
- Publisher
- www.covaero.com
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In this document
Loading
The checklist includes specific loading information for the Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee, detailing the aircraft's basic empty weight (BEW) of 1449 lbs, with an arm of 87.59 inches and a moment of 126914. It also outlines the altimeter setting procedures for take-off, en route, and landing.
Speeds
The checklist provides critical airspeed information for various phases of flight. For take-off, the rotation speed is 73-85 MPH depending on flap settings. The best angle of climb (VX) is 74 MPH, and the best rate of climb (VY) is 85 MPH. Normal cruise speed is 115 MPH, while the landing speeds vary from 75 MPH with 40° flaps to 90 MPH with no flaps.
Limitations
Key limitations for the Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee include a maximum ramp weight of 2150 lbs and a maximum baggage weight of 200 lbs. Airspeed markings indicate a maximum never exceed speed (VNE) of 178 MPH and a maximum normal operating speed (VNO) of 143 MPH. The maximum demonstrated crosswind component is 17 knots.
Inspection
The checklist outlines a detailed pre-flight inspection procedure, including checks for cockpit readiness, fuel quantity, and control surfaces. Specific items include ensuring the parking brake is set, the battery switch is on, and the fuel selector is on the lowest tank. It also emphasizes the importance of checking the oil level, which should be between 6-8 quarts.
Emergency Procedures
Emergency procedures are included for various scenarios such as engine fire during start, power loss during take-off, and electrical failure. Each procedure outlines critical actions to take, such as switching off the fuel selector and mixture during an engine fire, or minimizing electrical load during an electrical overload.
Safety notes
- The POH remains the authoritative document for discrepancies or suggestions.
- Emergency procedures are suggested actions only and do not substitute for sound judgment.
Full document text
COVENTRY FLYING SCHOOL LTD Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee Checklist 1st Edition July 2023 Coventry Aeroplane Club Est 1932 DO NOT REMOVE FROM AIRCRAFT INTRODUCTION This checklist is to be used by all pilots flying Coventry Aeroplane Club Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee aircraft. REFERENCE Useful operational information. Operating speeds and limitations are for maximum weight unless otherwise stated. NORMAL PROCEDURES The normal procedures are based on the POH but have been tailored to suit Coventry Aeroplane Club procedures and aircraft systems. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES The emergency procedures are based on the POH but are suggested actions only and no substitute for sound judgement and common sense. Checks in bold are memory items. 1 THE POH REMAINS THE AUTHORITATIVE DOCUMENT Any discrepancies or suggestions for improvement should be communicated to the Head of Training as soon as possible. LOADING ALTIMETER SETTING PROCEDURE PASSENGER SAFETY BRIEF AIRCRAFT BEW (LBS) ARM (IN) MOMENT G-BOFY 1449 87.59 126914 ALTIMETER 1 Take-off QNH En route QNH/Regional QNH/1013 Landing QNH S SEATS, BELTS A AIR VENTILATION F FIRST AID KIT, FIRE EXTINGUISHER E EXITS, EVACUATION, EQUIPMENT T TRAFFIC, TALKING Y YOUR QUESTIONS 2 SPEEDS TAKE-OFF (ROTATE & CLIMB) Flap 0° 73, 85 MPH ..................................................................................... CLIMB Best angle (VX) 74 MPH .............................................................................. Best rate (VY) 85 MPH ................................................................................. En route 100 MPH ...................................................................................... CRUISE Normal 115 MPH ........................................................................................ DESCENT Normal 115 MPH ........................................................................................ Best glide 83 MPH ...................................................................................... CIRCUIT Normal 115 MPH ........................................................................................ LANDING Flap 40° 75 MPH ......................................................................................... Flap 25° 85 MPH ......................................................................................... Flap 0° 90 MPH ........................................................................................... 3 LIMITATIONS WEIGHT Maximum ramp weight 2150 LBS .............................................................. Maximum weight 2150 LBS ........................................................................ Maximum baggage weight 200 LBS ........................................................... AIRSPEED MARKINGS Maximum never exceed speed (VNE) 178 MPH .......................................... Maximum normal operating speed (VNO) 143 MPH .................................... Manoeuvring speed (VA) 131 MPH ............................................................. Maximum flap extension speed (VFE) 116 MPH .......................................... Stall speed flap 0° (VS1) 64 MPH ................................................................. Stall speed flap 40° (VS0) 54 MPH ............................................................... WIND Maximum demonstrated crosswind component 17 KTS ........................... 4 INSPECTION COCKPIT Chocks REMOVE & STOW ............................................. ............................ Tie downs REMOVE & STOW ......................................... ............................ Pitot cover REMOVE & STOW ........................................ ............................ Parking brake SET ................................... ................................................... Magnetos OFF, KEY OUT ......................................... .................................. Control wheel FULL, FREE ................................... ...................................... Trims CHECK, NEUTRAL ................................................. ........................... Flaps CHECK, UP ................................................. ...................................... Carbon monoxide detector TEST .............. ................................................. Fire extinguisher CHECK ............................... ............................................. First aid kit CHECK ........................................ ............................................. Personal locator beacon CHECK .................. ............................................. BAT switch ON ....................................... .................................................... Fuel selector LOWEST TANK ..................................... ................................ Lights CHECK, OFF ............................................... .................................... Pitot heat CHECK, OFF .......................................... .................................... Stall warning TEST ..................................... ................................................. BAT switch OFF ....................................... .................................................. Circuit breakers CHECK ................................ ............................................. RIGHT WING Flap CHECK .................................................. ............................................. Aileron CHECK .............................................. ............................................. Fuel QUANTITY, DRAIN, VENT .................................................. ................ Landing gear CHECK .................................... ............................................. NOSE Oil 6-8 QUARTS ..................................................... ....................................
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Cowlings SECURE .......................................... ........................................... Propeller CHECK ........................................... ............................................. 5 Landing gear CHECK .................................... ............................................. Fuel drain CHECK ......................................... ............................................. LEFT WING Landing gear CHECK .................................... ............................................. Fuel QUANTITY, DRAIN, VENT .................................................. ................ Stall warning tab CHECK .............................. ............................................. Pitot head CHECK ......................................... ............................................. Aileron CHECK .............................................. ............................................. Flap CHECK .................................................. ............................................. TAIL Stabilator CHECK .......................................... ............................................. Rudder CHECK (DO NOT PUSH) ............................................. ................. 6 BEFORE START Door SECURE ................................................. ........................................... Seat belts SECURE ......................................... ........................................... Passengers BRIEF ...................................... ............................................... BAT/ALT switch ON ................................ .................................................... Navigation lights ON ............................... .................................................... Anti-collision light ON ............................. .................................................... START Fuel selector LOWEST TANK ..................................... ................................ Fuel pump ON ........................................ .................................................... Throttle ¼ INCH OPEN ............................................. .................................. Mixture RICH ............................................. ................................................. Propeller CLEAR ........................................... .............................................. Prime AS REQUIRED ................................................ ................................. Magnetos KEY IN, START ......................................... ................................. Throttle 800-1200 RPM ............................................. ................................. Starter DISENGAGED .............................................. .................................. Oil pressure INDICATED WITHIN 30 SEC ...................................... ............ Fuel pump OFF ........................................ .................................................. AFTER START Radios ON .............................................. .................................................... Transponder STBY ..................................... ................................................ Flight instruments SET ............................. ................................................... Altimeter SET QNH, CHECK LEVEL ........................................... ................ 7 TAXI Brakes CHECK .............................................. ............................................. Steering CHECK ............................................ ............................................. Instruments CHECK ...................................... ............................................. POWER Fuel selector SWITCH TANK ..................................... ................................. Throttle 2000 RPM ............................................. ........................................ Carburettor heat CHECK ............................... ............................................. Magnetos MAX DROP 175, MAX DIFF 50 ......................................... ........ Gauges CHECK ............................................. ............................................. Ammeter CHECK ........................................... ............................................. Throttle IDLE, SET 800-1200 RPM ............................................. ................ BEFORE TAKE-OFF Flight instruments SET ............................. ................................................... Fuel pump ON ........................................ .................................................... Control wheel FULL, FREE ................................... ...................................... Trims SET FOR TAKE-OFF ................................................. ........................ Flaps SET FOR TAKE-OFF ................................................. ........................ Entering runway: Landing light ON ..................................... .................................................... Pitot heat ON .......................................... .................................................... Transponder ALT ..................................... ................................................... 8 CRUISE Fuel TANK, PUMP .................................................. .................................... Radios COM, TRANSPONDER .............................................. .................... Engine GAUGES, CARB HEAT .............................................. ..................... Electrics LIGHTS, AMMETER ............................................ ......................... Direction DI, COMPASS ........................................... .................................. Altimeters SET, LEVEL ......................................... ...................................... BEFORE LANDING Brakes PRESSURE, OFF .............................................. ............................. Mixture RICH ............................................. ................................................. Fuel pump ON ........................................ .................................................... Landing light ON ..................................... .................................................... Seat belts SECURE ......................................... ........................................... AFTER LANDING Flaps UP ................................................. .................................................... Carburettor heat OFF ............................... .................................................. Fuel pump OFF ........................................ .................................................. Landing light OFF ..................................... .................................................. Pitot heat OFF .......................................... .................................................. Transponder STBY ..................................... ................................................ 9 SHUTDOWN Parking brake SET ................................... ................................................... Throttle 800-1200 RPM ............................................. ................................. Radios OFF .............................................. .................................................. Throttle CLOSED ............................................. ........................................... Mixture IDLE CUT-OFF ............................................. ................................. After engine stops: Magnetos OFF, KEY OUT ......................................... .................................. Anti-collision light OFF ............................. .................................................. Navigation lights OFF ............................... .................................................. BAT/ALT switch OFF ................................ .................................................. Fuel selector OFF ..................................... .................................................. PARKING Chocks AS REQUIRED ............................................. ................................. Tie downs AS REQUIRED ......................................... ................................. Pitot cover AS REQUIRED ........................................ ................................. 10 ENGINE FIRE DURING START Starter CRANK ENGINE ............................................. .............................. Mixture IDLE CUT-OFF ............................................ ................................ Throttle OPEN ............................................ ............................................... Fuel pump OFF ....................................... .................................................. Fuel selector OFF ................................... .................................................. Abandon if fire continues ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT Fuel selector OFF ................................... .................................................. Throttle CLOSED ............................................ .......................................... Mixture IDLE CUT-OFF ............................................ ................................ Fuel pump OFF ....................................... .................................................. Heater OFF .............................................. .................................................. Defroster OFF ......................................... .................................................. Proceed with power off landing ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT BAT/ALT switch OFF .............................. .................................................. Vents OPEN ................................................ ............................................... Cabin heat OFF ........................................ .................................................. Land as soon as possible 11 ENGINE POWER LOSS DURING TAKE-OFF Airspeed 83 MPH Land into wind with full flap if possible Fuel selector SWITCH TANK ..................................... ................................. Fuel pump ON ........................................ .................................................... Mixture RICH ............................................. ................................................. Carburettor heat ON ............................... .................................................... If power is not restored: Proceed with power off landing ENGINE POWER LOSS IN FLIGHT Airspeed 83 MPH Land into wind with full flap if possible Fuel selector SWITCH TANK ..................................... ................................. Fuel pump ON ........................................ .................................................... Mixture RICH ............................................. ................................................. Carburettor heat ON ............................... .................................................... Gauges CHECK ............................................. ............................................. If power is restored: Carburettor heat OFF ............................... .................................................. Fuel pump OFF ........................................ .................................................. If power is not restored: Proceed with power off landing 12 POWER OFF LANDING Magnetos OFF ......................................... .................................................. BAT/ALT switch OFF ................................ .................................................. Fuel selector OFF ..................................... .................................................. Mixture IDLE CUT-OFF ............................................. ................................. Seat belts TIGHT ......................................... ............................................... LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE / HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE Land as soon as possible Prepare for engine failure LOSS OF FUEL PRESSURE Fuel pump ON ........................................ .................................................... Fuel selector CHECK ..................................... ............................................. ROUGH RUNNING Carburettor heat ON ............................... .................................................... If rough running continues after one minute: Carburettor heat OFF ............................... .................................................. Mixture MAX SMOOTHNESS ............................................. ........................ Fuel pump ON ........................................ .................................................... Fuel selector SWITCH TANK ..................................... ................................. Gauges CHECK ............................................. ............................................. Magnetos MAX SMOOTHNESS ......................................... ........................ Land as soon as possible Prepare for engine failure 13 ALTERNATOR FAILURE ALT switch OFF ........................................ .................................................. Alternator circuit breaker CHECK .................. ............................................. ALT switch ON ........................................ .................................................... If alternator is not restored: ALT switch OFF ........................................ .................................................. Electrical load MINIMISE ................................... ......................................... Land as soon as possible Prepare for complete electrical failure ELECTRICAL OVERLOAD ALT switch OFF ........................................ .................................................. Electrical load MINIMISE ................................... ......................................... Land as soon as possible Prepare for complete electrical failure SPIN RECOVERY Throttle CLOSED ............................................ .......................................... Ailerons NEUTRAL ........................................... ........................................ Rudder FULL OPPOSITE TO ROTATION ............................................. .... Elevator RAPIDLY FULL FORWARD ........................................... ............ When rotation stops: Rudder NEUTRAL ............................................. ........................................ Ailerons/Elevator STRAIGHT & LEVEL FLIGHT ............................ ......... 14
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