Piper Dakota (PA-28-236)

Piper PA-28 Dakota · Pilot's Operating Handbook

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Overview

This document is the Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) for the Piper PA-28 Dakota, specifically the PA-28-236 model. It serves as a comprehensive guide for pilots operating this aircraft, detailing preflight procedures, engine start, takeoff, landing, and emergency procedures. The handbook includes critical performance data, operational limits, and safety protocols to ensure safe and efficient flight operations. It is intended for both experienced pilots and those new to the Dakota, providing essential information for flight planning and execution.

Oil capacity: 8-9 quarts normal, 12 quarts max.
Engine start requires mixture full rich and throttle 1/2" hot or 1/4" cold.
Normal takeoff rotation speed: 60-65 KIAS; short field: 50-60 KIAS.
Vx: 73 KIAS, Vy: 85 KIAS, Vs: 65 KIAS, Vno: 137 KIAS, Vne: 173 KIAS.
Maximum demonstrated crosswind: 17 KIAS.

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Type: Pilot's Operating Handbook
Year: 2025
Pages: 14
File size: 595 KB
Publisher: www.flying20club.org

Specifications & performance

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Specifications

Engine (hp): 235
Engine model: Lycoming O-540-J3A5
Fuel capacity (gal): 72

Performance

Max crosswind (kt): 17
Best glide speed (kt): 85
Stall speed clean (kt): 65
Stall speed landing (kt): 56

V-speeds

VR: 60
VX: 73
VY: 85
VFE: 102
VNE: 173
VNO: 137
VS1: 65
VSO: 56
VREF: 72

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Type Certificate (TCDS)

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Cabin Preflight

The cabin preflight checklist includes verifying that the Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) and other documents are in the copilot seatback, ensuring the magneto switch is OFF, and checking the engine temperatures (CHT/Oil Temp) are at least 40°F. Fuel gauges should be verified for accuracy, and the operation of the pitot heat and light switches should be confirmed.

Engine Start Procedures

Before starting the engine, the throttle should be set to 1/2 inch hot or 1/4 inch cold. The propeller should be in the full forward position, and the mixture should be set to full rich. After turning on the master and alternator switches, the fuel pump should be activated until fuel pressure is stable. The engine is started by turning the magneto switch to START, and the throttle should be adjusted to maintain 1000-1200 RPM after starting.

Takeoff Procedures

During takeoff, ensure all doors are closed and latched, and all exterior lights are ON. The throttle should be set to full open, and the engine instruments must be verified to be in the green. For normal takeoff, the rotation speed is between 60-65 KIAS. For short field takeoff, flaps should be set to 25 degrees, and the rotation speed is 50-60 KIAS.

Emergency Procedures

In the event of an engine failure during takeoff, the throttle should be set to idle, and brakes applied as necessary. If there is insufficient runway remaining, the mixture should be set to idle cutoff, and the master switch turned OFF. After takeoff, if an engine failure occurs, maintain airspeed at Vg (85 KIAS) and follow the emergency checklist.

V-Speeds

The V-speeds for the Piper PA-28 Dakota include Vx at 73 KIAS, Vy at 85 KIAS, and Vs at 65 KIAS. The maximum demonstrated crosswind is 17 KIAS, and the approach speed (Vapp) varies based on weight, with 72 KIAS at 3000 lbs.

Safety notes

Verify engine temperatures are ≥ 40°F before engine start.
Ensure all doors are closed and latched before takeoff.
Monitor fuel pressure and engine instruments during flight.

Full document text

Piper Dakota (PA-28-236) 2025-12-22 Property of the Flying 20 Club, Inc. 1 1. Oil ……… (8-9 Qt Normal, 12 Max) …... Add oil when <8 Qt, Verify Cap is Secure CABIN PREFLIGHT 1. POH & Documents ………………….…. In Copilot Seatback 2. Magneto Switch ……………...….……. OFF 3. Pitot & Static Drains ….……………….. Push to Drain 4. Avionics/Electrical Switches …………... OFF, except BEACON 5. Master Switch …………………………. ON 6. Engine Temperatures …………………. CHT/Oil Temp ≥ 40F 7. Fuel Gauges …………………………..... Verify Accurate 8. Pitot Heat & Light Switches …………... ON; Verify Operation 9. Stall Warning Horn ………………….…. Verify Operation 10. Pitot Heat & Light Switches …………... OFF, except BEACON 11. Annunciator Panel ……………………... PRESS TO TEST 12. Hobbs & Tachometer ………………… Record 13. Master Switch …………………………. OFF 14. Flaps ……………………………………. Full DOWN (3) WALKAROUND Right Wing 1. Flap & Aileron ………………………… Check Skin & Hinges 2. Wing Surfaces ………………………… No Contamination 3. Wing Tie Down & Chock ……...……… Removed 4. AoA Probe …………………………….. (5) Openings Clear 5. Fuel Vent ……………………………… Unobstructed 6. Fuel Drain ……… Sample Clean …….. No Leaks 7. Fuel Tank ………Quantity Verified …. Cap Secure 8. Main Gear Strut ………………………. 4.25”-4.75” extension 9. Tire & Brakes …………………………. 35-40 psi, No Leaks Nose 1. Cowling ……………………………….. (4) Latches Secure 2. Prop & Spinner ……………………….. Good Condition 3. Alternator Belt …………………….…. Check Secure 4. Engine Cooling Inlet ...…………….…. Unobstructed 5. Air Filter Inlet ...…………….…………. Unobstructed 6. Nose Wheel Strut …………….............. 3.0”-3.5” extension 7. Nose Wheel Tire ……………................ 29-33 psi 8. Nose Wheel Chock ………………....… Removed Piper Dakota (PA-28-236) 2025-12-22 Property of the Flying 20 Club, Inc. 2 9. Main Fuel Strainer …………………… L & R Sample Clean Left Wing 1. Wing Surfaces ………………………… No Contamination 2. Main Gear Strut …………………......... 4.25”-4.75” extension 3. Tire & Brakes …………………............. 35-40 psi, No Leaks 4. Wing Tie Down & Chock …...………… Removed 5. Fuel Vent ………………...……………. Unobstructed 6. Fuel Drain ……… Sample Clean …….. No Leaks 7. Fuel Tank ………Quantity Verified …. Cap Secure 8. Pitot/Static Mast ……………………... (3) Openings Clear 9. Flap & Aileron ………………………… Check Skin & Hinges Fuselage 1. Empennage …………………………… No Contamination 2. Left Static Port ……………………….. (3) Openings Clear 3. Tail Tie Down …………………………. Removed 4. Rudder & Stabilator ………………….. Check Skin & Hinges 5. Right Static Port ……………………… (3) Openings Clear 6. Baggage Door ………………………… Closed & Latched BEFORE ENGINE START 1. Flaps …………………………………... RETRACTED (0) 2. Parking Brake ……………………….... Set 3. Seats & Belts ………………………….. Adjusted & Secure 4. PASSENGER BRIEFING ➢ No Smoking ➢ Turn cell phones OFF or activate “airplane” mode ➢ Seatbelts must be worn during taxi, takeoff, & landing ➢ Explain door operation ➢ Sterile cockpit during taxi, takeoff, and landing ➢ Fire extinguisher location ➢ Help point out other nearby air traffic 5. Circuit Breakers ………………………. Check Closed 6. Carb Heat …………………………...… COLD (off) 7. Avionics/Electrical Switches …………. OFF, except BEACON 8. AoA Switch …………………………… ON 9. Display Backup Switch ……………….. AUTO 10. Fuel Selector ………………………….. Lowest/RIGHT Tank Piper Dakota (PA-28-236) 2025-12-22 Property of the Flying 20 Club, Inc. 3 ENGINE START 1. Throttle …………… OPEN …………… 1/2” hot, 1/4” cold 2. Propeller ………………………………. Full FORWARD 3. Mixture ………………………………… FULL RICH 4. Master & Alternator Switches ………… Both ON 5. Engine Monitor ………........................... Fuel Quantity SET, MAIN PAGE selected 6. Nav & Beacon Lights …………………... ON 7. Fuel Pump ……………………………… ON, Fuel press. stable 8. Primer …………………………….……. 4-6 shots 9. Prop Area ……………………………… Clear 10. Magneto Switch ………………………. START 11. Throttle ………………………………… 1000-1200 RPM 12. Oil Pressure ………Within 30 Sec …… 25 psi minimum 13. Fuel Selector …………………………… Fullest/LEFT Tank 14. Fuel Pump ……………………………… OFF 15. Mixture ………………………………… LEANED (Max RPM) BEFORE TAXI 1. Fuel Quantity …………………………. Sufficient for flight 2. Avionics Master ………………………. ON 3. AoA Indicator …………………………. Press TEST: Bars Lit 4. Transponder ………………………….. Code & Mode Set 5. Nav/GPS/Radios ……………………..... Programmed & Set 6. ADI/HSI Crew Profile …………………. Load Desired Profile 7. Elevator Trim …………………………. Set to NEUTRAL 8. Flight Controls ...……………….…...... Free and Correct ENGINE RUNUP 1. Parking Brake ……………………….... Set – Guard w/ Feet 2. Seats & Belts ……………………….…. Check Secured 3. FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS a. A.H. …………………………… ~5° nose-up b. Both Altimeters ……………… Baro Set; +/- 75 feet c. VSI ……………………………. Check Zero d. Heading ………………………. Correct & Bug Set e. Turn & Bank ………………….. No Flags 4. Primer …………………………...…... In and Locked Piper Dakota (PA-28-236) 2025-12-22 Property of the Flying 20 Club, Inc. 4 5. Mixture …………………………...…. RICH / leaned >5000’ 6. Throttle ……………………………… 2000 RPM a. Oil Pressure ………………… In the Green b. Magneto Check …. ……. ....... 10-170 RPM Drop, < 50 RPM Difference c. Propeller ……………………. Exercise (<500 RPM drop), then Full RPM d. Ammeter ……………………. Check w/ Load e. Carb Heat …………………… ON w/ Carb Temp Rise f. Throttle ……………………... IDLE g. Carb Heat …………………… COLD w/ RPM Rise 7. Throttle ……………………………… 1000-1200 RPM 8. Engine Monitor ……………………... MAIN PAGE selected 9. ADI & HSI Check …………………….. Review messages, No yellow/red battery icon 10. Departure Briefing ………………….. Completed (see p. 7) Check THAT Setup (Transponder, Heading, Altimeter, Talk) TAKEOFF 1. Doors ……………………………….… Closed & Latched 2. All Exterior Lights ...………...………… ON [Lights] 3. Transponder …………………………. ALT [Camera] 4. Fuel Pump ……………………………. ON [Action] 5. Timer ….……………………….……… Start NORMAL: 1. Flaps …………………………………... RETRACTED (0) 2. Throttle ……………………………….. FULL OPEN 3. Engine Instruments ……….…………. Verify in the green 4. Rotate ………………………………… 60-65 KIAS SHORT FIELD, OBSTACLE CLEARANCE: 1. Flaps …………………………………... 25-degrees (2) 2. Brakes ………………………………… Hold 3. Throttle …………………...................... FULL OPEN

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4. Engine Instruments……....................... Verify in the green 5. Brakes ………………………………… RELEASE @ full power 6. Rotate …………………........................ 50-60 Kts, accel to 73 7. Flaps ……………………....................... Retract After 85 Kts • Climb Speed …… to 1000’ AGL …….... Vy (85 KIAS) Piper Dakota (PA-28-236) 2025-12-22 Property of the Flying 20 Club, Inc. 5 ENROUTE CLIMB 1. Airspeed ………………………………. 100 KIAS 2. Throttle ……………………………….. FULL OPEN 3. Propeller ……………………………… FULL FORWARD 4. Landing Light …………………………. OFF abv 3000’ AGL 5. Mixture ………………….……………. LEAN abv 5000’ MSL CRUISE 1. Fuel Pump …………….….…….….…. OFF 2. Fuel Pressure …………………………. Verify in the green 3. Power …………………………………. 75% or less 4. Trim …………………………………… Adjusted 5. Mixture ……………………………….. LEAN as required BEFORE LANDING (~12 nm / IAF) 1. ATIS & Altimeter …………..… Obtained & Set [WIR] 2. Landing Light ……………..…. ON [E] 3. Seats & Belts ……………........ Secured 4. Fuel Pump …………………… ON 5. Fuel Selector ……….….….…. Fullest Tank 6. Approach Procedures ….….... Reviewed Piper Dakota (PA-28-236) 2025-12-22 Property of the Flying 20 Club, Inc. 6 LANDING (Pattern / FAF) 1. Fuel Pump ………………………….…. ON [G] 2. Mixture …………………………….…. RICH [M] 3. Propeller ……………………………… FULL FORWARD [P] PATTERN: 1. Downwind ……………………………. 95 Kts (Flaps 10° - 1) 2. Base …………………………………… 80 Kts (Flaps 25° - 2) 3. Final …………………………………… 73 Kts (Flaps 40° - 3) 4. Short Final ……………………………. AoA reference speed SHORT FIELD (AFTER TOUCHDOWN): 4. Brakes ………………...………….…… Max as Needed 5. Flaps …………………………………... RETRACTED (0) 6. Control Yoke ………………………….. Full Aft AFTER LANDING 1. Fuel Pump …………………………….. OFF 2. Landing Light …………………………. OFF 3. Carb Heat ……………………………... COLD (off) 4. Flaps …………………………………... RETRACTED (0) 5. Elevator Trim …………………………. Set to NEUTRAL SHUTDOWN 1. Parking Brake ………………………… As Needed 2. Throttle ……………………………….. IDLE 3. Avionics/Electrical Switches a. Avionics ………………………. OFF b. Strobe Lights …………............ OFF 4. Mixture ……………………………….. IDLE CUTOFF 5. Magneto Switches ………………....… OFF 6. Tach time ……………………………... Recorded 7. Exterior Lights ………………………... OFF, except BEACON 8. Master & Alternator Switches …….…. OFF 9. ADI & HSI power ……………………... OFF 10. Flight Plan ………………………….…. Closed Piper Dakota (PA-28-236) 2025-12-22 Property of the Flying 20 Club, Inc. 7 COMMUNICATION DXR ATIS 127.75 Flight Services 122.20 DXR Ground 121.60 Air-to-air 122.75 DXR Tower 119.40 Helicopter Air-to-air 123.02 V-SPEEDS Vx 73 KIAS Vs 65 KIAS Vy 85 KIAS Vs0 56 KIAS Vfe 102 KIAS 1.3 Vs0 73 KIAS Va – 3000 lbs 124 KIAS Vapp – 3000 lbs 72 KIAS Va – 1761 lbs 96 KIAS Vapp – 2500 lbs 66 KIAS Vne 173 KIAS Vapp – 2000 lbs 59 KIAS Vno 137 KIAS Max Demonstrated Crosswind – 17 KIAS Vg 85 KIAS USABLE FUEL 2 @ tabs: 50 gal 1 tab, 1 full: 61 gal 2 full: 72 gal • Add 2.5 gal per side (5 gal total) for total fuel capacity OIL OPERATING RANGES Idle Normal Max Operating Pressures 25-60 PSI 60-90 PSI 100 PSI Operating Temperature 180 – 210 F Departure Briefing o Takeoff Abort Point ……….. 60 Kts before 50% takeoff roll o Safety Altitude …………….. At least 1000’ AGL o Initial Departure Heading …. Review o Initial Departure Altitude ….. Review Abbreviations WIRE Weather, Instruments, Radios, Everything else GUMPS Gas, Mixture, Prop, Switches GAS Gas, Air, Spark Piper Dakota (PA-28-236) 2025-12-22 Property of the Flying 20 Club, Inc. 8 Lycoming O -540 -J3A5, 235 HP @ 2400 RPM 85% (~1 7+ GPH) 2400 25.5 25.3 25.0 24.7 F.T. NOTES • There are no MP limits for 2300 -2400 RPM • Lower RPM = lower CHTs ____________ & oil temp • Max cruise CHT < 400F • Max climb CHT < 430F 2300 26.4 26.1 25.8 F.T. 2200 27.2 26.9 F.T. 75% (~14.5 GPH ) 2400 23.1 22.9 22.6 22.4 22.1 21.9 21.7 21.5 F.T. 2300 23.9 23.6 23.4 23.1 22.8 22.6 22.3 F.T. 2200 24.6 24.3 24.1 23.8 23.5 23.2 F.T. MAP Adjustments Each + 6C/11F = +0.2” Each - 6C/11F = -0.2” 65% (~12.5 GPH) 2400 21.0 20.8 20.6 20.4 20.2 20.0 19.7 19.5 19.3 19.1 18.9 F.T. 2300 21.7 21.5 21.2 21.0 20.8 20.5 20.3 20.1 19.9 19.7 19.4 F.T. 2200 22.4 22.2 21.9 21.7 21.4 21.2 21.0 20.7 20.5 20.2 F.T. 2100 23.2 22.9 22.7 22.4 22.1 21.9 21.6 21.3 21.1 F.T. 55% (~10.5 GPH) 2400 18.7 18.5 18.3 18.1 17.9 17.7 17.5 17.3 17.2 17.0 16.8 16.6 16.4 16.2 16.0 15.8 F.T. 2300 19.4 19.2 19.0 18.8 18.5 18.3 18.1 17.9 17.7 17.5 17.2 17.0 16.8 16.6 16.4 F.T. 2200 20.0 19.8 19.5 19.3 19.1 18.9 18.6 18.4 18.2 18.0 17.7 17.5 17.3 17.0 F.T. 2100 20.8 20.5 20.3 20.0 19.8 19.5 19.3 19.1 18.8 18.6 18.3 18.1 17.8 F.T. Std. Temp C/F 15/59 13/55 11/52 9/48 7/45 5/41 3/37 1/34 -1/34 -3/27 -5/23 -7/19 -9/16 -11/12 -13/9 -15/5 -17/1 P. Alt 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000 13000 14000 15000 16000 Piper Dakota (PA-28-236) 2025-12-22 Property of the Flying 20 Club, Inc. 9 ENGINE FAILURE TAKEOFF RUN 1. Throttle ………………………………... IDLE 2. Brakes …………………………………. As Required 3. If insufficient runway remaining: a. Mixture ……………………...... IDLE CUTOFF b. Master Switch ………………… OFF c. Magneto Switch ……….……... OFF d. Fuel Selector ……………….…. OFF IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF 1. Airspeed …………………………….…. Vg - 85 KIAS 2. Mixture ………………………………... IDLE CUTOFF 3. Master Switch …………………………. OFF 4. Magneto Switch .......………….………. OFF 5. Fuel Selector …………………………... OFF 6. Flaps …………………………………… As Required 7. Cabin Door ………………………….…. Unlatched & Opened 8. LAND STRAIGHT AHEAD DURING FLIGHT (Restart Procedure) 1. Airspeed ………………….……………. Vg - 85 KIAS 2. Mixture ………………………………... RICH [G] 3. Fuel Pump ……………………………... ON 4. Fuel Selector …………………………... Switch tanks 5. Carb Heat ……………………………… ON [A] 6. Magneto Switch ……………….……… BOTH, or START [S] 7. If no restart, see FORCED LANDINGS on pages 12 & 13 ENGINE PROBLEMS LOSS OF FUEL PRESSURE 1. Fuel Pump ……………………………... ON 2. Fuel Selector …………………………... Select fullest tank 3. Fuel Pressure Indicator ……………….. Cross-check fuel flow 4. If fuel flow is abnormal AND/OR loss of power is experienced: a. LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL Piper Dakota (PA-28-236) 2025-12-22 Property of the Flying 20 Club, Inc. 10 LOW OIL PRESSURE / HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE 1. Throttle ………………………………... Minimum Power 2. LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL HIGH CHT (>430F) 1. Mixture ………………………………... RICH 2. Airspeed ……………………………...... 100+ KIAS 3. Throttle ………………………………... Reduce Power ENGINE ROUGHNESS / LOSS OF POWER 1. Primer …………………………………. Verify In & Locked 2. Carb Heat ……………………………… FULL ON 2. If problem continues after 2 minutes: a. Mixture …………………...…… Adjust [G] b. Fuel Pump ………………...…... ON c. Fuel Selector ……………...…... Switch Tanks d. Carb Heat ………………...…… OFF [A] e. Magneto Switch ...….…...……. Try LEFT, RIGHT [S] 3. If problem remains: LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL FIRES ENGINE FIRE – DURING START 1. Starter …………………….……...……. Continue cranking 2. Throttle ………………………………... FULL OPEN 3. Mixture ………………………………... IDLE CUTOFF 4. Fuel Pump ……………………………... OFF 5. Fuel Selector ……………………...…… OFF 6. Magneto Switch ……………...….......... OFF 7. Master Switch……………. …................ OFF 8. EVACUATE AIRCRAFT ENGINE FIRE – DURING FLIGHT 1. Mixture ………………………………... IDLE CUTOFF 2. Fuel Pump ……………………………... OFF 3. Fuel Selector ...………………………… OFF 4. Heater & Defroster ……………………. OFF 5. LAND IMMEDIATELY Piper Dakota (PA-28-236) 2025-12-22 Property of the Flying 20 Club, Inc. 11 ELECTRICAL FIRE 1. Master & Alternator Switches ...……... OFF 2. Vents, Cabin Air, Heat ………………… Closed 3. Fire Extinguisher ……………………… Use As Necessary 4. Avionics/Electrical Switches …………... OFF 5. If fire appears out & electrical equipment necessary: a. Master Switch ………...………. ON b. Circuit Breakers …………...…... Check, Don’t Reset c. Avionics / Electrical Switches .... ON, one at a time ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ALTERNATOR FAILURE (ALT annunciator illuminated) 1. Alternator Switch ……………………... OFF 2. ALTNTR FIELD Circuit Breaker ……….. Check IN 3. Alternator Switch ……………………... ON 4. If alternator still inoperative: a. Follow ELECTRICAL OVERLOAD Checklist Below ELECTRICAL OVERLOAD 1. Nonessential Electrical Equipment …... OFF 2. If loads are not reduced: a. Alternator …………………...… OFF b. LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL MISCELLANEOUS CO ALERT 1. Heater & Defroster …………………… OFF 2. Storm Window & Vents ………………. Open 3. Aircraft Heading ……………………….. Change by 90-180° 4. If alert doesn’t stop after 2 minutes: a. Altitude ………………………... Lowest Safe Altitude b. LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL LOSS OF PRIMARY ADI 1. Standby HSI.……………………………. Verify on ADI Page If manual reversion required: Display Backup Switch …………… ON Piper Dakota (PA-28-236) 2025-12-22 Property of the Flying 20 Club, Inc. 12 OPEN DOOR • With Passenger: 1. Airspeed …………………………….…. Slow to 83 KIAS 2. Cabin Vents ……………………………. Closed 3. Storm Window ………………………… Open 4. If side latch open: a. Pull on armrest to close door b. Move handle to latched position If upper latch open: a. Pull on armrest to close door If both latches open: a. Latch side latch, then upper latch • Without Passenger: 1. Land as soon as practical ICING CONDITIONS 1. Pitot & AoA Heat ……………………… ON (2 switches) 2. Exit icing conditions as soon as possible! 3. Carb Heat & Defroster ………………… FULL ON 4. Maintain airspeed – stall speed may be greatly increased! PROPELLER OVERSPEED 1. Throttle …...……… REDUCE ………… Maintain < 2470 RPM 2. Oil Pressure ……………………….…… Check If Normal 3. Propeller …………………………….…. FULL DECREASE 4. Airspeed ……………………………….. Reduce FORCED LANDINGS LANDING WITHOUT POWER 1. Airspeed ………………………...…...… Vg - 85 KIAS 2. Seats, Belts, Harnesses …………….…. Secured 3. Mixture ……………………………….... IDLE CUTOFF 4. Master Switch …………………………. OFF 5. Magneto Switch …………………….… OFF 6. Fuel Selector …………………………... OFF 7. Flaps …………………………………… As Required 8. If time permits: (flip page for continuation) Piper Dakota (PA-28-236) 2025-12-22 Property of the Flying 20 Club, Inc. 13 a. Transponder ……………….…. 7700 b. Radio ………………………….. Mayday (121.5) 9. Prior to touchdown: a. Cabin Door ...…………...……... Unlatched & Opened PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WITH POWER 1. Airspeed …………………………......… Vg - 85 KIAS 2. Seats, Belts, Harnesses …………….…. Secured 3. Landing Site …………………………… Overfly, noting conditions 4. If time permits: a. Transponder ……………….…. 7700 b. Radio ………………………….. Mayday (121.5) 5. When landing is assured: a. Mixture …………………….…. IDLE CUTOFF b. Master Switch ………………… OFF c. Magneto Switch ……………… OFF d. Fuel Selector ……………….…. OFF e. Flaps …………………………... As Required 6. Prior to touchdown: a. Cabin Door ...…………...……... Unlatched & Opened DITCHING (WITH OR WITHOUT POWER) 1. Airspeed ………………………...…...… Vg - 85 KIAS 2. Seats, Belts, Harnesses …………….…. Secured 3. Heavy Objects …………………………. Secure or jettison 4. Mixture ……………………………...… IDLE CUTOFF 5. Master Switch …………………………. OFF 6. Magneto Switch …………………….… OFF 7. Fuel Selector …………………………... OFF 8. Flaps …………………………………… As Required 9. If time permits: a. Transponder ……………….…. 7700 b. Radio ………………………….. Mayday (121.5) 10. Approach: a. High Winds, Heavy Seas ……… Land into Wind b. Light Winds, Heavy Swells …… Parallel to Swells 11. Prior to touchdown: a. Cabin Door ...…………...……... Unlatched & Opened Piper Dakota (PA-28-236) 2025-12-22 Property of the Flying 20 Club, Inc. 14 MAXIMUM GLIDE (~7:1) ALTITUDE (AGL) GLIDE DISTANCE 1000 1.2 nm Vg – 85 KIAS 2000 2.4 nm 3000 3.6 nm Propeller Wind-milling 4000 4.8 nm 5000 6.0 nm Flaps RETRACTED (0) 6000 7.2 nm 7000 8.4 nm Zero Wind 8000 9.6 nm 9000 10.8 nm 3000 lbs. 10000 12.0 nm 11000 13.2 nm 12000 14.4 nm 13000 15.6 nm 14000 16.8 nm 15000 18.0 nm 16000 19.2 nm

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