Pilot's Operating Handbook

"FOR HEADING CHANGES: PRESS DISENGAGE SWITCH ON CONTROL WHEEL. CHANGE HEADING, RELEASE DISENGAGE SWITCH." 9. In full view of the pilot: "Utility Category Only." Acrobatic maneuvers are limited to the following: A. Non Air Conditioned Models Spins (Flaps Up). Steep Turns. Lazy Eights Chandelles. Entry Speed Stall 129 mph 129 129 B. Air Conditioned Models Entry Speed Steep Turns Lazy Eights. 129 mph 129 Chandelles. 129 10. On the instrument panel in full view of the pilot when the Auto Flite II is installed: 9/1/71 12/10/71 PREPARED HECKED OVED Placards (Cont'd) Airspeed Instrument Markings Air Conditioned Airplanes PIPER AIRCRAFT CORP. DEVELOPMENT CENTER, VERO BEACH, FLA. REPORT VB-355 Airplane Flight Manual Model PA-28-180 PAGE 6 of 10 "TURN AUTOFLITE ON. ADJUST TRIM KNOB FOR MINIMUM HEAD- ING CHANGE. FOR HEADING CHANGE, PRESS DISENGAGE SWITCH ON CONTROL WHEEL, CHANGE HEADING, RELEASE SWITCH. ROTATE TURN KNOB FOR TURN COMMANDS. PUSH TURN KNOB IN TO ENGAGE TRACKER. PUSH TRIM KNOB IN FOR HI SENSITI- VITY. LIMITATIONS AUTOFLITE OFF FOR TAKEOFF AND LAND- ING." 11. On the instrument panel in full view of the pilot when the supplement- ary white strobe lights are installed: "WARNING-TURN OFF STROBE LIGHTS WHEN TAXIING IN VICINITY OF OTHER AIRCRAFT, OR DURING FLIGHT THROUGH CLOUD, FOG OR HAZE." RED radial line Never Exceed YELLOW arc Caution Range (Smooth Air Only) GREEN arc Normal Operating. Range Flap Down Range WHITE arc 171 mph (148 knots) 140 to 171 mph (121 to 148 knots) 67 to 140 mph (58 to 121 knots) 57 to 115 mph (50 to 100 knots) Air conditioner must be off for takeoff and landing. 2. Procedures Section 1. The stall-warning system is inoperative with the master switch off. 2. Electric fuel pump must be on for both landing and takeoff. 3. The PA-28-180 airplane is approved under FAA Regulation CAR 3 which prohibits intentional spins for normal category operation. The following information is noteworthy: a. The stall characteristics of the PA-28-180 are normal with the nose pitching down moderately following the stall, occa- sionally with a moderate roll which can be corrected by normal use of ailerons and rudder against the roll. FAA APPROVED 9/1/71 REVISED 12/10/71 PREPARED CHICKED OVED Procedures Section (Cont'd) PIPER AIRCRAFT CORP. DEVELOPMENT CENTER, VERO BEACH, FLA. REPORT VB-355 Airplane Flight Manual Model PA-28-180 PAGE 7 of 10 b. Prolonged use of full rudder during stall practice may result in a rapid roll followed by a spin and should be avoided. Recovery from an incipient spin may be effected in less than one additional turn by use of opposite rudder followed by full forward control wheel. C. In the event that a fully developed spin is inadvertently experi- enced, recovery is best made by using full opposite rudder followed by full forward wheel and full opposite aileron. The control positions against the spin should be maintained during the entire recovery, which may require several turns and a substantial loss of altitude if the airplane is loaded heavily with a rearward center of gravity. 4. Except as noted above, all operating procedures for this airplane are normal. 5. (Electric Pitch Trim Installation Only with Pitch Trim Switch) The following emergency information applies in case of electric pitch trim malfunction: a. In case of malfunction, disengage electric pitch trim by pushing pitch trim switch on instrument panel to OFF position. b. In an emergency, electric pitch trim may be overpowered using manual pitch trim. C. In cruise configuration, malfunction results in 10° pitch change and 30 ft. altitude variation. 6. (Autoflite Installation Only) The following emergency information applies in case of autoflite malfunction: a. In case of malfunction PRESS disconnect switch on pilot's control wheel. FAA APPROVED REVISED b. Rocker switch on instrument panel - OFF. C. Unit may be overpowered manually. 9/1/71 12/10/71 PREPARED CHECKED Procedures Section (Cont'd) PIPER AIRCRAFT CORP. DEVELOPMENT CENTER, VERO BEACH, FLA. REPORT VB-355 Airplane Flight Manual Model PA-28-180 PAGE 8 of 10 d. In cruise configuration malfunction, 3 seconds delay results in 60° bank, and 100 ft. altitude loss. e. In approach configuration malfunction, 1 second delay results in 10° bank and 0 ft. altitude loss. 7. (AutoControl III Installation Only) I. Limitations: Autopilot off during takeoff and landing. II. Procedures: a. Normal Operation • Refer to Manufacturer's Operation Manual. b. Emergency 1. In case of malfunction, turn off autopilot. 2. 3. In emergency, autopilot may be overpowered manually. In cruise configuration malfunction, 3 seconds delay results in 60° bank and 100 ft. altitude loss. 4. In approach configuration malfunction, 1 second delay results in 10° bank and 0 ft. altitude loss. 8. (Auto Flite II Installation Only) I. Limitations: AutoFlite off for takeoff and landing. II. Procedures: a. Normal Operation - Refer to Manufacturer's Operation Manual. b. Emergency 1. In case of malfunction PRESS disconnect switch on pilot's control wheel. 2. Rocker switch on instrument panel - OFF. 9/1/71 FAA APPROVED REVISED 12/10/71 PREPARED CHECKED PIPER AIRCRAFT CORP. DEVELOPMENT CENTER, VERO BEACH, FLA. REPORT VB-355 Airplane Flight Manual Model PA-28-180 PAGE 9 of 10 Procedures Section (Cont'd) 3. Autopilot may be overpowered manually. 4. In cruise configuration malfunction, 3 seconds delay results in 60° bank, and 100' altitude loss. 5. In approach configuration malfunction, 1 second delay results in 10° bank and 0' altitude loss. 9. (Air Conditioned Models Only) Prior to takeoff, the air conditioner should be checked for proper operation as follows: a. Check aircraft master switch on 3. Performance Section b. Turn the air conditioner control switch to "AIR COND" the "AIR COND DOOR OPEN" warning light will turn on, thereby indicating proper air conditioner condenser door actuation. C. Turn the air conditioner control switch to OFF - the "AIR COND DOOR OPEN" warning light will go out, thereby indicating the air conditioner condenser door is in the up position. d. If the "AIR COND DOOR OPEN" light does not respond as specified above, an air conditioner system or indicator bulb malfunction is indicated and further investigation should be conducted prior to flight. The above operational check may be performed during flight if an inflight failure is suspected. 10. Air Conditioned Models only: Warning The air conditioner must be off to insure normal takeoff performance. The following performance figures were obtained during FAA type tests and may be realized under conditions indicated with the airplane and engine in good condition and with average piloting technique. All perfor- mance is given for 2400 pounds. FAA APPROVED REVISED 9/1/71 12/10/71 PREPARED CHECKED APPROVED 3. Performance Section (continued) PIPER AIRCRAFT CORP. DEVELOPMENT CENTER, VERO BEACH, FLA. REPORT VB-355 Airplane Flight Manual Model PA-28-180 PAGE 10 of 10 Loss of altitude during stalls varied from 125 to 200 feet, depending on configuration and power. Stalling speeds, in mph, power off, versus angle of bank (Calibrated Airspeed): FAA APPROVED REVISED Angle of bank 0 Flaps Up 67 Flaps Down 57 26: 20 40 69 471 76 1853 50 60 94 1 Air Conditioned Models only: When the full throttle position is not used or in the event of a malfunction which causes the compressor to operate and the condenser door to remain extended, a decrease in rate of climb of as much as 100 fpm can be expected at all altitudes. 12/10/71