N8255J Piper Dakota 235 - Checklist
Piper PA-28 Dakota · Checklist
Overview
This document is a checklist specifically for the Piper PA-28 Dakota 235, designated N8255J. It serves as a comprehensive guide for pilots to ensure all necessary preflight, in-flight, and post-flight procedures are followed. The checklist covers various operational aspects, including cockpit checks, preflight inspections, engine start procedures, takeoff, landing, and emergency protocols. It is designed to enhance safety and efficiency during flight operations, providing pilots with a structured approach to aircraft management.
- Engine oil level should be between 9 to 12 quarts.
- Initial climb speed (VX) is 73 KTS; climb speed (VY) is 85 KTS.
- Never exceed speed is 172 KIAS; maneuvering speed at 3000 lbs is 124 KIAS.
- Before starting the engine, ensure the mixture is full rich and the throttle is cracked.
- During an engine power loss, maintain best glide airspeed of 85 KIAS.
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Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the Piper PA-28 Dakota.
- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
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- Piper PA-28 Main Gear Fairing Installation and Maintenance ManualSupplemental Type Certificate
- Piper Aircraft PA-28-236 Maintenance ManualPilot's Operating Handbook
- EMERGENCY PROCEDURES PIPER PA28/236 DAKOTA (AFM 02.02.1981)Emergency Procedures
- PIPER PARTS CATALOGParts Catalog
- Blue Sky Aviation New Aircraft CheckoutSystems Description
- DAKOTA INFORMATION MANUALPilot's Operating Handbook
- DAKOTA PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK AND FAA APPROVED AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUALPilot's Operating Handbook
- NORMAL PROCEDURESNormal Procedures
In this document
Cockpit Checks
This section outlines the necessary checks to be performed in the cockpit before flight. Key items include ensuring all switches are off, setting the mixture to idle cut-off, turning on the master switch, and checking fuel quantity gauges and the annunciator panel.
Preflight Inspection
The preflight inspection checklist includes verifying the condition of the wings, ailerons, fuel drains, landing gear, and other critical components. Specific checks include ensuring fuel caps are secure, checking oil levels, and confirming that the propeller and spinner are undamaged.
Engine Start Procedures
Before starting the engine, pilots must ensure the mixture is set to full rich, the throttle is cracked, and the propeller area is clear. After engaging the starter, oil pressure must be monitored, and the engine should be set to 1000-1200 RPM.
Takeoff Procedures
During takeoff, the checklist specifies maintaining directional control, monitoring airspeed, and retracting flaps after clearing obstacles. Initial climb speed (VX) is set at 73 KTS, while climb speed (VY) is 85 KTS.
Emergency Procedures
This section provides protocols for various emergency situations, including engine power loss during takeoff and in-flight. It details actions to take based on whether there is sufficient runway remaining and emphasizes maintaining airspeed above stall.
Safety notes
- Always ensure the propeller area is clear before starting the engine.
- Maintain directional control during takeoff and landing procedures.
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N8255J Piper Dakota 235 - Checklist WEATHER CHECK .......................................................................... EQUIPMENT REQUIRED CHECK .................................................. WEIGHT & BALANCE CHECK ........................................................ PERFORMANCE FIGURES CHECK ............................................... AIRCRAFT CLIPBOARD & KEYS CHECK ....................................... COCKPIT REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE ............................................ HOBBS/TACH RECORD ................................................................ ALL SWITCHES OFF ....................................................................... MIXTURE IDLE CUT-OFF ................................................................. MASTER ON ................................................................................... MANIFOLD PRESSURE SHOWING OUTSIDE PRESSURE ............ FUEL QUANTITY GAUGES CHECK .............................................. ANNUNCIATOR PANEL CHECK ...................................................... ROTATING BEACON CHECK .......................................................... STROBES CHECK ........................................................................... NAV LIGHTS CHECK (NIGHT OPS) ................................................. LANDING LIGHT CHECK ................................................................. STALL WARNING CHECK .............................................................. PITOT HEAT CHECK ....................................................................... MASTER SWITCH OFF .................................................................. FLAPS DOWN ................................................................................ PITOT AND STATIC SYSTEMS DRAIN ............................................ PREFLIGHT Berkshire Aviation LLC V1.3 of 1 20 N8255J Piper Dakota 235 - Checklist RIGHT WING FLAP SECURE & UNDAMAGED .................................................. AILERON FREE & CORRECT ....................................................... AILERON COUNTERWEIGHT FREE ............................................ WING TIP & LIGHT UNDAMAGED ................................................ FUEL DRAIN SAMPLE .................................................................. FUEL QUANTITY CHECK ............................................................. FUEL CAP SECURE ........................................................................ FUEL VENT CLEAR ........................................................................ LANDING GEAR/TIRE UNDAMAGED ............................................ BRAKES CHECK ............................................................................. AIR INLET CLEAR ........................................................................... NOSE WINDSHIELD CLEAN & UNDAMAGED ........................................ ENGINE OIL LEVEL 9 TO 12 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 ................................................ Berkshire Aviation LLC V1.3 of 2 20 N8255J Piper Dakota 235 - Checklist AILERON FREE ............................................................................. AILERON COUNTERWEIGHT FREE ............................................. FLAP SECURE & UNDAMAGED .................................................. EMPENNAGE STABILATOR & TRIM CHECK ......................................................... RUDDER CHECK ............................................................................ VERTICAL STABILIZER CHECK ..................................................... ANTENNAS CHECK ........................................................................ FRESH AIR INLET CLEAR .............................................................. FUSELAGE ANTENNAS CHECK ........................................................................ LEFT STATIC PAD CLEAR .............................................................. RIGHT STATIC PAD CLEAR ............................................................ BAGGAGE DOOR CLOSED & SECURE ...................................... PREFLIGHT INSPECTION COMPLETE ....................................... Berkshire Aviation LLC V1.3 of 3 20 N8255J Piper Dakota 235 - Checklist PASSENGER BRIEFING COMPLETE ............................................ FLAPS RETRACTED .....................................................................
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SEATS, BELTS ADJUSTED, LOCKED ............................................ DOOR LATCHED ........................................................................... AVIONICS MASTER OFF .............................................................. FUEL SELECTOR LOWEST TANK .............................................. CIRCUIT BREAKERS CHECK ...................................................... CONTROLS CHECK ...................................................................... PARKING BRAKE SET .................................................................... MIXTURE FULL RICH .................................................................... PROPELLER FULL FORWARD ...................................................... CARBURETOR HEAT OFF ............................................................ MASTER SWITCH ON .................................................................... ANTI-COLLISION LIGHTS ON ........................................................ FUEL PUMP ON ............................................................................ FUEL PRESSURE CHECK ............................................................ PRIME AS REQUIRED .................................................................. THROTTLE CRACKED .................................................................. TOE BRAKES APPLY ...................................................................... PROPELLER AREA CLEAR ............................................................ STARTER ENGAGE ...................................................................... OIL PRESSURE (30/WARM & 60/COLD) CHECK ......................... ENGINE SET 1000 - 1200 RPM ................................................... FUEL PUMP OFF ............................................................................ AVIONICS/RADIOS ON ................................................................. TRANSPONDER ALT & 1200 ........................................................ G550W/450W VERIFY DATABASE ................................................. BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ENGINE START Berkshire Aviation LLC V1.3 of 4 20 N8255J Piper Dakota 235 - Checklist DO NOT RIDE THE BRAKES GBR UNICOM 122.8 RADIO CHECK .............................................. ALTIMETER SET ............................................................................. FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS CHECK .................................................... 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 ................................................................... MIXTURE FULL RICH ................................................................... FUEL SELECTOR FULLEST TANK .............................................. THROTTLE 2000 RPM ................................................................... MAGNETOS (175 RPM MAX DROP, 50 RPM DIFF.) CHECK ....... CARBURETOR HEAT CHECK ....................................................... PROPELLER EXERCISE ................................................................ ENGINE INSTRUMENTS IN GREEN ........................................... FUEL PRESSURE CHECK ............................................................. AMMETER CHECK .......................................................................... VACUUM GAUGE 4.5 – 5.2 ........................................................... ANNUNCIATOR 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 5 20 N8255J Piper Dakota 235 - Checklist DOOR CLOSED & LOCKED .......................................................... WINDOW SECURE ......................................................................... SEAT LOCKED IN PLACE ............................................................... SEAT BELTS FASTENED ................................................................ LANDING LIGHT ON ....................................................................... FUEL PUMP ON .............................................................................. PROPELLER FULL FORWARD ...................................................... MIXTURE FULL RICH (OR SET FOR ALTITUDE) .................................... FLAPS SET ...................................................................................... TRIM TAB SET TO NEUTRAL ........................................................ COURSE SET SET .......................................................................... TIME OFF NOTED ........................................................................... DEPARTURE BRIEFING BRIEFED ................................................. BEFORE TAKEOFF Berkshire Aviation LLC V1.3 of 6 20 N8255J Piper Dakota 235 - 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 7 20 Risk Profile Moderate High Moderate Low N8255J Piper Dakota 235 - Checklist FLAPS UP ....................................................................................... ROTATE 60 - 65 KTS ..................................................................... FLAPS 25° ...................................................................................... POSITION ALL AVAILABLE RUNWAY ............................................ BRAKES HOLD ................................................................................ THROTTLE FULL OPEN ............................................................... ENGINE MAX STATIC POWER ....................................................... BRAKES RELEASE ......................................................................... ROTATE 50 - 60 KTS ..................................................................... INITIAL CLIMB SPEED (VX) 73 KTS ............................................... FLAPS UP - CLEAR 50’ OBSTACLE ............................................... CLIMB SPEED (VY) 85 KTS ............................................................. THROTTLE FULL ............................................................................ FLAPS RETRACT CLEAR OBSTACLES ........................................ CRUISE CLIMB 100 KTS ................................................................. PITCH SET ...................................................................................... THROTTLE SET PER POWER TABLE ........................................ PROPELLER 2400 RPM ................................................................. TRIM SET ....................................................................................... FUEL SELECTOR PROPER TANK ................................................. FUEL PUMP OFF ............................................................................ LANDING LIGHT OFF ..................................................................... MIXTURE LEAN AS REQ ............................................................... NORMAL TAKEOFF SHORT-FIELD TAKEOFF CLIMB CRUISE Berkshire Aviation LLC V1.3 of 8 20 N8255J Piper Dakota 235 - Checklist Berkshire Aviation LLC V1.3 of 9 20 POWER SETTINGS TABLE N8255J Piper Dakota 235 - Checklist THROTTLE SET FOR 500 - 1000 FPM .......................................... AIRSPEED 137 KTS ........................................................................ MIXTURE AS REQ .......................................................................... CARBURETOR HEAT AS RQ ......................................................... 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 FULL .................................................................................... PROPELLER FULL FORWARD ON FINAL ..................................... AIRSPEED 72 KTS .......................................................................... DESCENT APPROACH BEFORE LANDING NORMAL LANDING Berkshire Aviation LLC V1.3 of 10 20 N8255J Piper Dakota 235 - Checklist THROTTLE FULL FWD ................................................................... PROPELLER FULL FWD ................................................................. CARB HEAT OFF ............................................................................. PITCH UP ........................................................................................ FLAPS RETRACT TO 25° ............................................................... AIRSPEED (VX) PITCH FOR 73 KTS .............................................. POSITIVE RATE OF CLIMB CONFIRM .......................................... FLAPS RETRACT AT SAFE ALTITUDE .......................................... AIRSPEED (VY) PITCH FOR 85 KTS .............................................. GO AROUND Berkshire Aviation LLC V1.3 of 11 20 N8255J Piper Dakota 235 - Checklist FLAPS RETRACT ............................................................................ CARB HEAT OFF ............................................................................. LANDING LIGHT AS REQ ............................................................... STROBES OFF ................................................................................ FUEL PUMP OFF ............................................................................ MIXTURE LEAN FOR TAXI ............................................................ TAXI CLEARANCE BRIEF ............................................................... THROTTLE 1000 - 1200 RPM ......................................................... TRANSPONDER STANDY & 1200 .................................................. LANDING LIGHTS OFF ................................................................... AVIONICS/RADIOS OFF ................................................................. PROPELLER FULL INCREASE ...................................................... THROTTLE FULL AFT ..................................................................... MIXTURE IDLE CUT-OFF ............................................................... MAGNETOS OFF ............................................................................ MASTER OFF .................................................................................. KEY REMOVED ............................................................................... WINDOW CLOSED .......................................................................... FLIGHT CONTROLS SECURED .................................................... COCKPIT CLEAN OF DEBRIS ........................................................ PARKING BRAKE OFF .................................................................... HOBBS/TACH RECORDED ............................................................ COWL COVERS INSTALLED .......................................................... PITOT COVER INSTALLED ............................................................. DOOR CLOSED ............................................................................... CHOCK AS REQ .............................................................................. POST-FLIGHT WALK AROUND COMPLETE ................................. CLEAR OF RUNWAY SHUTDOWN SECURING Berkshire Aviation LLC V1.3 of 12 20 N8255J Piper Dakota 235 - Checklist SPEEDS STALL SPPEDS 3000 LBS. (0° FLAP) 65 KIAS ........................................................ 3000 LBS. (FULL FLAP) 56 KIAS .................................................... MANUEVERING SPEEDS 3000 LBS. 124 KIAS ........................................................................ 1761 LBS. 96 KIAS .......................................................................... NEVER EXCEED SPEED 172 KIAS ............................................... POWER OFF GLIDER SPEED 3000 LBS. (0° FLAP) 85 KIAS ......................................................... ENGINE INOPERATIVE PROCEDURES ENGINE POWER LOSS DURING TAKEOFF (NOT AIRBORNE) SUFFICENT RUNWAY REMAINING: THROTTLE CLOSE ......................................................................... BRAKES APPLY AS REQUIRED ..................................................... STOP STRAIGHT AHEAD ............................................................... INSUFFICENCT RUNWAY REMAINING: THROTTLE CLOSE ......................................................................... BRAKES APPLY AS REQUIRED ..................................................... MIXTURE IDLE CUT OFF ............................................................... FUEL SELECTOR OFF .................................................................... MASTER OFF .................................................................................. MAGNETOS OFF ............................................................................ MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND MANEUVER TO AVOID OBSTACLES Berkshire Aviation LLC V1.3 of 13 20 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES N8255J Piper Dakota 235 - Checklist ENGINE POWER LOSS DURING TAKEOFF (AIRBORNE) SUFFICENT RUNWAY REMAINING: AIRSPEED MAINTAIN ABOVE STALL ............................................ DIRECTIONAL CONTROL MAINTAIN ............................................. LAND STRAIGHT AHEAD ............................................................... INSUFFICENCT RUNWAY REMAINING: AIRSPEED MAINTAIN ABOVE STALL ............................................ THROTTLE CLOSE ......................................................................... MIXTURE IDLE CUT OFF ............................................................... FUEL SELECTOR OFF .................................................................... MASTER OFF .................................................................................. MAGNETOS OFF ............................................................................ FLAPS AS REQUIRED .................................................................... DIRECTIONAL CONTROL MAINTAIN ............................................. IF SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO ATTEMPT RESTART: AIRSPEED SAFE AIRSPEED .......................................................... FUEL SELECTOR SWITCH TANKS ................................................ FUEL PUMP ON ............................................................................ MIXTURE RICH ............................................................................. CARBURETOR HEAT ON ............................................................. ENGINE GAUGES CHECK ............................................................. PRIMER IN & LOCKED ................................................................. IGNITION LEFT/RIGHT/BOTH ........................................................ IF POWER NOT REGAINED PROCEED WITH POWER OFF LANDING Berkshire Aviation LLC V1.3 of 14 20 N8255J Piper Dakota 235 - Checklist ENGINE POWER LOSS IN FLIGHT AIRSPEED 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 ........................................................ IF POWER IS RESTORED: CARBURETOR HEAT AS REQ ......................................................... FUEL PUMP AS REQ ..................................................................... MIXTURE SET AS REQ .................................................................... LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE ....................................................... IF POWER IS NOT RESTORED PREPARE FOR POWER OFF LANDING POWER OFF LANDING AIRSPEED 85 KIAS ........................................................................ 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 72 KIAS ................................................................... EXIT AIRCRAFT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE ..................................... Berkshire Aviation LLC V1.3 of 15 20 N8255J Piper Dakota 235 - Checklist FIRE ENGINE FIRE DURING START STARTER CONTINUE CRANKING ................................................ MIXTURE IDLE CUT-OFF ............................................................... THROTTLE OPEN ........................................................................... FUEL PUMP OFF ............................................................................ FUEL SELECTOR OFF .................................................................... IF FIRE CONTINUES EVACUATE ................................................... FIRE IN FLIGHT SOURCE OF FIRE CHECK ............................................................. ELECTRICAL FIRE (SMOKE IN CABIN) MASTER OFF .................................................................................. VENTS OPEN .................................................................................. CABIN HEAT OFF ........................................................................... ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT OFF .................................................... LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE .................................................... ENGINE FIRE FUEL SELECTOR OFF .................................................................... THROTTLE CLOSED .................................................................... MIXTURE IDLE CUT-OFF ............................................................... FUEL PUMP OFF ............................................................................ CABIN HEAT OFF ........................................................................... DEFROSTER OFF ........................................................................... AIRSPEED PITCH FOR EMERGENCY DESCENT ........................ PROCEED WITH POWER OFF LANDING Berkshire Aviation LLC V1.3 of 16 20 N8255J Piper Dakota 235 - Checklist 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 ................................................... ELECTICAL FAILURES ALT ANNUNCIATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED: AMMETER VERIFY INOP. ALT ........................................................ IF AMMETER SHOWS ZERO: ALT. OFF .......................................................................................... ELECTRICAL LOAD REDUCE ........................................................ CIRCUIT BREAKERS CHECK & RESET ........................................ ALTERNATOR OFF (FOR 1 SECOND), THEN ON ......................... IF POWER NOT RESTORED THEN: ALTERNATOR OFF ......................................................................... ELECTRICAL LOAD REDUCE ........................................................ LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL ................................................... ELECTICAL OVERLOAD ALTERNATOR OVER 20 AMPS ABOVE KNOWN ELECTRICAL LOAD: ALT SWITCH ON ............................................................................ BAT SWITCH OFF ........................................................................... Berkshire Aviation LLC V1.3 of 17 20 N8255J Piper Dakota 235 - Checklist IF ALTERNATOR LOADS ARE REDUCED: ELECTICAL LOAD MINIMIZE .......................................................... LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL IF ALTERNATOR LOADS ARE NOT REDUCED: ALT SWITCH OFF ........................................................................... BAT SWITCH AS REQ. .................................................................... LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL. ANTICIPATE COMPLETE ELECTRICAL FAILURE SPIN RECOVERY THROTTLE IDLE ............................................................................. AILERONS NEUTRAL ..................................................................... RUDDER OPPOSITE ROTATION ................................................... CONTROL WHEEL FULL FORWARD ............................................. RUDDER NEUTRAL (WHEN ROTATION STOPS) ........................ CONTROL WHEEL SMOOTHLY REGAIN LEVEL FLIGHT ............ OPEN DOOR AIRSPEED SLOW TO 83 KIAS ...................................................... CABIN VENTS CLOSE .................................................................... STORM WINDOW OPEN ................................................................ SLIP IN DIRECTION OF DOOR ...................................................... DOOR LATCH CLOSED .................................................................. CARBURATOR ICING CARBURETOR HEAT ON ............................................................... MIXTURE ADJUST FOR MAX. SMOOTHNESS ............................. Berkshire Aviation LLC V1.3 of 18 20 N8255J Piper Dakota 235 - Checklist 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 PROPELLER OVERSPEED THROTTLE RETARD ....................................................................... OIL PRESSURE CHECK ................................................................. PROP CONTROL FULL DECREASE RPM ..................................... THEN SET IF CONTROL AVAILABLE ............................................ AIRSPEED REDUCE ....................................................................... THROTTLE AS REQUIRED ............................................................ TO MAINTAIN BELOW 2400 RPM ................................................. Berkshire Aviation LLC V1.3 of 19 20 N8255J Piper Dakota 235 - Checklist PERFORMANCE* Takeoff Ground Run (minimum) 886 ft ............................................. Takeoff Distance Over 50-ft Obstacle (25 ° flaps) 1216 ft ................ Rate of Climb (ft per min) 660 ft ....................................................... Service Ceiling 17,500 ft .................................................................. Landing Roll (flaps down) 825 ft ...................................................... Landing Roll Over 50-ft Obstacle (flaps down) 1725 ft .................... Vso 56 kts ........................................................................................ Vs 65 kts .......................................................................................... Vx 73 kts .......................................................................................... Vy 85 kts .......................................................................................... Vfe 102 kts ....................................................................................... Va 96 - 124 kts ................................................................................. Vno 137 kts ...................................................................................... Vne 173 kts ...................................................................................... Vbg 85 kts ........................................................................................ Max. Gross Weight 3000 lbs ............................................................ Useful Load 1175 lbs ....................................................................... Max. Baggage 200 lbs ..................................................................... Fuel Full 77 gals ............................................................................... Usable 72 gals ................................................................................ Tabs 50 gals .................................................................................... Oil 10 - 12 quarts ............................................................................. Avg. Fuel Burn 10.0 - 14.0 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 20 20