Piper Dakota (PA-28-236)

Piper PA-28 Dakota · Emergency Procedures

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Overview

This document serves as the Emergency Procedures manual for the Piper PA-28 Dakota (PA-28-236). It provides critical information for pilots on how to handle various emergency situations that may arise during flight operations. The manual outlines procedures for engine failure, loss of fuel pressure, low oil pressure, high temperature, and other emergencies. It is designed to ensure safety and preparedness, offering step-by-step instructions for pilots to follow in the event of an emergency. The procedures are structured to be clear and concise, enabling quick reference during high-stress situations.

Maintain airspeed Vg (85 KIAS) during engine failure and forced landings.
In case of low oil pressure or high temperature, land as soon as practical.
For engine roughness, apply full carb heat and check magneto switches.
In the event of a fire during start, continue cranking and set mixture to idle cutoff.
For ditching, approach the water into the wind or parallel to swells depending on conditions.

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Originally published by www.flying20club.org. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.

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Document details

Type: Emergency Procedures
Year: 2019
Pages: 2
File size: 204 KB
Publisher: www.flying20club.org

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Engine Failure

The manual details procedures for handling engine failure during different phases of flight. During takeoff, pilots should reduce throttle to idle and apply maximum brakes. Immediately after takeoff, maintain an airspeed of Vg (85 KIAS). In-flight, the procedures include setting the mixture to rich, turning on the fuel pump, switching fuel tanks, and applying carb heat.

Loss of Fuel Pressure

In the event of a loss of fuel pressure, the recommended actions are to turn on the fuel pump and select the fullest fuel tank to ensure adequate fuel supply to the engine.

Low Oil Pressure / High Temperature

If low oil pressure or high temperature is detected, the pilot should land as soon as practical to prevent engine damage.

Engine Roughness

For engine roughness, the manual suggests applying full carb heat, turning on the fuel pump, adjusting the mixture, switching fuel tanks, and checking both magneto switches.

Fires During Start on Ground

In case of a fire during engine start on the ground, the pilot should continue cranking the engine, set the mixture to idle cutoff, open the throttle fully, turn off the fuel pump, and switch the fuel selector off.

Forced Landings Without Power

For forced landings without power, maintain an airspeed of Vg (85 KIAS), set the mixture to idle cutoff, and switch the fuel selector off.

Ditching Procedures

In ditching scenarios, maintain an airspeed of Vg (85 KIAS), set the mixture to idle cutoff, and approach the water by landing into the wind in high winds or parallel to swells in light winds.

Safety notes

Always review emergency procedures before departure to ensure readiness.
Maintain situational awareness and follow checklist protocols during emergencies.

Full document text

Piper Dakota (PA-28-236) 2019-12-26 Property of the Flying 20 Club, Inc. 1 PREFLIGHT CABIN 1. Magneto Switches OFF 2. Pitot/Static Drains Drained WALKAROUND Right Wing 3. Tie Down / Chock Removed 4. Fuel Drain Sample Clean 5. Fuel Quantity Visual Verify 6. Fuel Cap Secure 7. Strut, Tire & Brakes ~4.5”, 40 psi Nose 8. Oil >8 Qt (12 max) Cap Secure 9. Strut & Tire ~3.25”, 30 psi 10. Wheel Chock Removed 11. Engine Cooling Inlet Unobstructed 12. Main Fuel Strainer Sample L & R Left Wing 13. Strut, Tire & Brakes ~4.5”, 40 psi 14. Pitot/Static Mast Unobstructed 15. Fuel Drain Sample Clean 16. Fuel Quantity Visual Verify 17. Fuel Cap Secure 18. Tie Down / Chock Removed Empennage 19. Tail Tie Down Removed 20. Baggage Door Secure ENGINE START & PRE-TAXI 1. Passenger Briefing Completed 2. Prop Area Clear 3. Oil Pressure In the green 4. Mixture LEANED 5. Flight Controls Free, Correct PRE-DEPARTURE 1. Run-up Completed 2. Primer In & Locked 3. Mixture Set for T/O 4. Emergency Procedures Reviewed 5. Departure Briefing Completed Check THAT Setup (Xpdr, Heading, Alt, Talk) TAKEOFF 1. Propeller Full RPM 2. Carb Heat COLD (off) 3. All Exterior Lights ON Lights 4. Transponder ALT Camera 5. Fuel Pump ON Action 6. Timer Start 7. Engine Instruments Verify in the green • Climb Speed Vy (85 KIAS) ENROUTE CLIMB 1. Airspeed 100 KIAS 2. Throttle FULL 3. Mixture LEAN +5000’ MSL CRUISE 1. Power 75% or less 2. Trim Adjusted 3. Mixture LEAN as req’d LANDING 1. Approach Procedures Reviewed 2. Seats & Belts Secured 3. Fuel Selector Fullest Tank 4. Fuel Pump ON G 5. Mixture RICH M 6. Propeller Full RPM P AFTER LANDING 1. Fuel Pump OFF 2. Carb Heat COLD (off) 3. Elevator Trim Set to NEUTRAL SHUTDOWN 1. Mixture IDLE CUTOFF 2. Magneto Switches OFF 3. Master & Alternator OFF 4. Flight Plan Closed Piper Dakota (PA-28-236) 2019-12-26 Property of the Flying 20 Club, Inc. 2 ENGINE FAILURE TAKEOFF RUN 1. Throttle IDLE 2. Brakes Maximum IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF 1. Airspeed Vg - 85 KIAS DURING FLIGHT (Restart) 1. Airspeed Vg - 85 KIAS 2. Mixture RICH 3. Fuel Pump ON 4. Fuel Selector Switch Tanks 5. Carb Heat ON 6. Magneto Switch Try L, R ENGINE PROBLEMS LOSS OF FUEL PRESSURE 1. Fuel Pump ON 2. Fuel Selector Fullest Tank LOW OIL PRESSURE / HIGH TEMP LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL ENGINE ROUGHNESS 1. Carb Heat FULL ON 2. Fuel Pump ON 3. Mixture Adjust 4. Fuel Selector Switch Tanks 5. Magneto Switch Try L, R MISCELLANEOUS CO ALERT 1. Heater / Defroster OFF 2. Storm Window Open OPEN DOOR • With passenger: a. Airspeed <= 83 KIAS b. Passenger to latch door • Without passenger: a. Land when practical PROPELLER OVERSPEED 1. Throttle < 2470 RPM 2. Oil Pressure Check if Normal FIRES DURING START ON GROUND 1. Cranking CONTINUE 2. Mixture IDLE C/OFF 3. Throttle FULL OPEN 4. Fuel Pump OFF 5. Fuel Selector OFF DURING FLIGHT (ENGINE) 1. Mixture IDLE C/OFF 2. Fuel Pump OFF 3. Fuel Selector OFF LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE DURING FLIGHT (ELECTRICAL) 1. Master & Alternator OFF 2. Vents, Cabin Air, Heat Closed 3. Fire Extinguisher Activate FORCED LANDINGS WITHOUT POWER 1. Airspeed Vg - 85 KIAS 2. Mixture IDLE C/OFF 3. Fuel Selector OFF PRECAUTIONARY WITH POWER 1. Airspeed Vg - 85 KIAS 2. Landing Assured: a. Mixture IDLE C/OFF DITCHING 1. Airspeed Vg - 85 KIAS 2. Mixture IDLE C/OFF 3. Approach: a. High winds Land into Wind b. Light winds Parallel to Swells

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