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LAUSANNE AEROCLUB - PA28-236 PIPER DAKOTA II - HB-PMP

Piper PA-28 Dakota · Checklist

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This document is a checklist for the Piper PA-28 Dakota II, specifically tailored for pilots operating the aircraft. It provides a comprehensive series of checks to be performed before and after engine start, during taxi, takeoff, and landing. The checklist is designed to ensure that all necessary safety and operational procedures are followed, enhancing the safety and efficiency of flight operations. It includes specific operational parameters, such as fuel management, engine performance checks, and preflight inspections, making it a vital tool for pilots to reference during their flight preparations and operations.

  • Max Takeoff Mass: 3000 lbs (1361 kg)
  • Fuel Capacity: 72 USG usable, 36 USG per wing tank
  • Oil Capacity: Max 12 Qts, Min 6 Qts (1 Qt = 0.95 L)
  • Cruise Power Setting: 65% at 2300 RPM
  • Max RPM Drop during Magneto Check: 175 RPM, Max Difference: 50 RPM

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Preflight Check (Inside)

The preflight check inside includes critical steps such as turning the master switch ON, checking fuel endurance, setting the parking brake, and ensuring the mixture is at idle cut-off. Flaps should be set to full down, and pitot and static drains should be pushed to drain.

Preflight Check (Outside)

The outside preflight check involves inspecting the general condition of the aircraft, ensuring fuel caps are closed, and checking oil levels (maximum 12 quarts, minimum 6 quarts). It also includes checking the pitot heater and stall warning systems.

Engine Start

During engine start, the propeller area must be checked, and the primer should be injected 4-5 times (2 times if hot) before locking it. The starter should be engaged until the engine starts, with a maximum engagement time of 30 seconds. Oil pressure must be checked to be within the green range within 30 seconds.

Check Before Taxi

Before taxiing, flight controls must be free, and the propeller should be set to high RPM. Fuel quantity and mixture settings must be verified, and the autopilot and trims should be checked and set to takeoff position.

Cruise Check

In cruise, power should be set to 65% at 2300 RPM, with specific manifold pressures and true airspeeds noted for different altitudes. Fuel management and engine instruments must be monitored to ensure they remain in the green range.

Safety notes

  • Ensure all checks are completed before engine start and taxiing.
  • Monitor fuel pressure and engine instruments during flight.

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LAUSANNE AEROCLUB - PA28-236 PIPER DAKOTA II - HB-PMP LAUSANNE AEROCLUB - PA28-236 PIPER DAKOTA II - HB-PMP fe / english version 3 - 08/20 fe / english version 3 - 08/20 PREFLIGHT CHECK inside 1. Master switch …………………………… ON 2. Fuel ………….…………………………… Endurance (X hours X minutes) 3. Master switch …………………………… OFF 4. Magnetos …………………………… Off 5. Mixture …………………………… Idle cut-off 6. Flaps …………………………… FULL DOWN 7. Parking brake …………………………… SET 8. Pitot and Static Drains ………………... PUSH to drain PREFLIGHT CHECK outside Lights - Pitot heater - Stall warning 9. General condition ……………….. Checked (+ Pitot cover - chocks - tow bar) 10. Fuel ………………………………………. Fuel caps closed + 3 drains 11. Oil ………………………………………. Checked (Max 12 Qts - Min 6 Qts) (1Qts=0,95L) PREFLIGHT CHECK COMPLETED CHECK BEFORE ENGINE START 1. Flaps………………………………………. UP 2. Parking brake …………………………… Set 3. Radio Power Switch ……………….. Off 4. All Electrical switches ……………….. Off 5. Circuit breakers ……………….. In 6. ELT ………………………………………. Position Armed 7. Master (Bat + Alt.) ……………….. ON 8. Electric Fuel pump ……………….. ON - Fuel pressure checked 9. Fuel Quantity …………………………… Endurance (X Hours X minutes) 10. Fuel Selector …………………………… ON (Fullest tank) 11. Mixture …………………………… FULL RICH 12. Carburettor Heat ……………….. Off 13. Propeller …………………………… High RPM CHECK BEFORE ENGINE START COMPLETED ENGINE START 1. Propeller Area …………………………… Left wing to Right wing checked / Feet on brakes 2. Primer …………………………… 4-5 INJECT (Hot 2 INJECT) then LOCKED 3. Starter …………………………… ENGAGE until engine starts (Max 30’’) 4. Throttle …………………………… 1000 - 1200 RPM 5. Oil Pressure …………………………… Green Range (within 30 seconds) ENGINE START COMPLETED NOTES: 2 Wing Tanks FULL (36/36) 72USG usable / Filler Neck (25/25) 50USG Fuel consumption at 65% = 13USG/h (52L/h) / Xwind demonstrated. 17kts VA 124kts at 3000lbs (113kts / 2500lbs - 102kts / 2000lbs) Max T/O Mass 3000lbs (1361kg) / Max Baggage Mass 200lbs (90,7kg) CHECK AFTER ENGINE START 1. Electric Fuel pump …………………. OFF - Fuel pressure checked 2. AMMETER …………………………….. Positive 3. Radio Power / Nav Aids ……… ON and SET - Volume checked 5. Transponder…………………………….. ALT - 7000 6. ATIS …………………………….. Noted CHECK AFTER ENGINE START COMPLETED CHECK BEFORE TAXI (CHETIFS if by heart) 1. Flight Controls …………………. FREE (Autopilot OFF) 2. Propeller (Hélice) …………………. High RPM 3. Fuel (Essence) Quantity ……… Endurance (X Hours X minutes) Selector ……… On (Fullest tank) Mixture ……… Full rich Carburettor Heat ……… Off Primer …………………. Locked 4. Autopilot & Trims …………………..... Checked / Trims SET T/O position 5. Flight Instruments …………………. Checked / Alarm lights tested 6. Flaps …………………………….. Checked Symmetrical (3 positions) / UP 7. Security …………………………….. Seats Locked - Belts Fastened - Door Closed CHECK BEFORE TAXI COMPLETED TAXI CHECK 1. Brakes …………………………….. Checked 2. Compass / Gyro …………………. Right turn Hdg incr. - Left turn Hdg decr. 3. Turn coordinator …………………. Tilt in turn direction, ball opposite 4. Attitude Indicator (Horizon) ……… Stable TAXI CHECK COMPLETED RUN UP (Note: not longer then 10’’ on one Magneto) 1. Parking Brake …………………. Set 2. Oil Pressure and Temperature ……… Green range 3. Throttle …………………………….. 2000 RPM 4. Magnetos (Left - Both - Right - Both) . Checked (Max drop 175 RPM / Max ∆ 50 RPM) 5. Carburettor Heat …………………. ON then OFF (Min drop 100 RPM) 6. Mixture …………………………….. Checked (EGT) 7. Propeller (Max Drop 500RPM)…….. DECREASE then INCREASE (Low Oil T° = 3x) 8. Throttle …………………………….. IDLE Checked (600-700 RPM) then 1000 RPM RUN UP COMPLETED LAUSANNE AEROCLUB - PA28-236 PIPER DAKOTA II - HB-PMP LAUSANNE AEROCLUB - PA28-236 PIPER DAKOTA II - HB-PMP fe / english version 3 - 08/20 fe / english version 3 - 08/20 CHECK BEFORE DEPARTURE 1. Take OFF Briefing ………………... Completed (VBest glide clean 85kts) 2. Electric Fuel pump ………………... ON - Fuel pressure checked 3. Landing + Anti Col. + Nav Lights …….. ON 4. FLARM ........................................ ON / NORMAL 5. Flaps……………………………………….. 2nd Notch SET (25°) CHECK BEFORE DEPARTURE COMPLETED LINE UP CHECK (Before line-up) 1. Approach free ……………………………. Checked 2. Runway ……………………………. XX Identified (On Centerline) 3. Runway Heading (Compass/Gyro) …... Checked 4. Wind ……………………………………….. Checked within limits READY FOR DEPARTURE CLIMB CHECK 1. Climb Power ……………………………. Set 2. Flaps……………………………………….. Up 3. Electric Fuel pump ………………... OFF - Fuel pressure CHECKED 4. LIGHTS ……………………………. Set as Required CLIMB CHECK COMPLETED CRUISE CHECK 1. Power ……………………………. 65% Set at 2300RPM 4000ft = 21,0MP TAS 124kts 6000ft = 20,3MP TAS 130kts 8000ft = 19,9MP TAS 134kts 2. Mixture ……………………………. Set (EGT) 3. FUEL Management ………………... Check Balance (Fuel pump ON when switching) 4. Engine Instruments ………………... Green Range 5. Altimeter ……………………………. Set (QNH or STD 1013,2 hPa for FL) 6. Transponder ……………………………. ALT - CODE Checked CRUISE CHECK COMPLETED CHECK FOR APPROACH (GAREL) 1. ATIS …………………………….. Noted 2. Approach Briefing …………………. Completed 3. Gyro / ESP …………………………….. Synchronised / ESP ......... DISABLE on PFD 4. Altimeter …………………………….. QNH Set - Reading XXXX feet 5. Radio - Nav Aids …………………. Set - Volume Checked 6. FUEL (Essence) Electric pump ……… ON - Fuel pressure CHECKED Quantity ……… Endurance (X Hours X minutes) Selector ……… ON Fullest tank Mixture ……… Full rich Carburetor Heat ….... As Required 7. Lights …………………………….. LANDING LIGHT ON 8. FLARM ........................................... On / APPROACH CHECK FOR APPROACH COMPLETED FINAL CHECK 1. Autopilot …………………………….. Off (ESP Disabled) 2. Final Approach …………………. Stabilized (Centerline - Glidepath - Speed) 3. Configuration …………………. Full Flaps (3rd Notch / 40°) / or as required 4. Carburettor Heat …………………. OFF (or as Required) 5. Propeller …………………………….. HIGH RPM FINAL CHECK COMPLETED CHECK AFTER LANDING 1. Lights …………………………….. ANTI COLLISION OFF 2. FLARM ........................................... OFF 3. Carburettor Heat …………………. Off

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4. Electric Fuel Pump …………………. OFF - Fuel pressure checked 5. Trims …………………………….. SET NEUTRAL 6. Flaps …………………………….. UP CHECK AFTER LANDING COMPLETED PARKING CHECK 1. Throttle …………………………….. 1000 - 1200RPM 2. Parking Brake ……………….... SET 3. LANDING LIGHT …………………. OFF 4. Radio Power Switch …………………. OFF 5. All Electrical switches ……… OFF 6. Mixture …………………………….. IDLE CUT-OFF 7. Magnetos …………………………….. OFF - Key OUT 8. Master (Bat + Alt.) …………………. OFF PARKING CHECK COMPLETED

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