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PA-28-161 Piper Warrior II Checklist

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Overview

This document is a checklist specifically designed for the Piper PA-28 Warrior II, model PA-28-161. It provides a comprehensive guide for pilots to ensure all necessary pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight procedures are followed. The checklist is organized into sections that cover various phases of flight, including engine start, taxi, takeoff, and emergency procedures. It is intended for use by pilots to enhance safety and operational efficiency, ensuring that critical checks are not overlooked during flight operations.

  • Vr (Rotation Speed): 55 Kts
  • Vx (Best Angle of Climb Speed): 63 Kts
  • Vy (Best Rate of Climb Speed): 79 Kts
  • Vso (Stall Speed in Landing Configuration): 44 Kts
  • Va (Maneuvering Speed): 88-111 Kts
  • Vne (Never Exceed Speed): 160 Kts
  • Vfe (Maximum Flap Extended Speed): 103 Kts

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Checklist
Year
2003
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2
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69 KB
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Before Start

This section outlines the necessary checks and preparations before starting the engine. It includes verifying the fuel selector position, ensuring the mixture is in the cut-off position, and checking that the throttle is adjusted appropriately. Pilots are reminded to minimize electrical load and ensure the carburetor heat is off before starting.

Preflight Inspection

The preflight inspection section details the checks that must be performed on the aircraft before flight. This includes checking the fuel quantity, inspecting the airframe for any damage, and ensuring that all control surfaces are free and correct. Pilots should also verify that the landing gear and tires are in good condition.

Engine Start

During the engine start phase, the checklist emphasizes the importance of following the correct sequence: turning on the fuel pump, setting the mixture to full rich, and engaging the starter. It also includes checks for engine instruments to ensure they are functioning properly.

Before Taxi

This section covers the checks that should be completed before taxiing, including ensuring that the parking brake is released, the fuel pump is off, and the throttle is set to idle. Pilots should also check the flight instruments and ensure that the transponder is set to the appropriate code.

Emergency Procedures

The emergency procedures section provides critical actions to take in various emergency situations, such as engine failure, electrical overload, and cabin fire. It includes specific steps for pilots to follow to ensure safety and effective response to emergencies.

Safety notes

  • Evacuate if fire continues during engine start.
  • Land as soon as possible in case of engine failure.
  • Minimize electrical load during emergencies.

Full document text

Engine instr. In green Mixture Leaned Hobbs Time Record Carb heat on Chk drop Lights Off Electrical Equip. Off Charts Available Throttle idle Fuel pump Off Avionics Master Off Seats Adjust & lock Carb heat Off Flaps Up Circuit Breakers In Restraints Fastened Throttle 1000 RPM Trims Set Master Switch On Radio and elect. Off Mixture As required Annunciators Chk on Comm. radio Monitor 121.5 Turn Coordinator Chk flag Brakes Set Circuit breakers Chk in Avionics Off Fuel Gauges Chk qty. Carb heat Off Flight instr. Chk & set Electr. equip. Off Fuel Selector Low tank Mixture Full rich Comm. radio Set tower Throttle Idle Static/Pitot Drain Master switch On Pitot heat Load test Magnetos Chk GND Fuel Pump - On Chk press. Fuel pump On Primer In & locked Throttle 1200 RPM Lights Chk Prime 3 times Flaps Set Mixture Idle Cutoff Master Switch Off Tail beacon On Trims Set both Magnetos/keys Off & out Trims Chk Propellor Clear! Controls Free & crct Master switch Off!!!! Flaps Down Starter Engage Doors / window Secured Hobbs/Tach Record Aircraft Docs AROW Throttle Pump twice Seats belts Secured Vr 55 Throttle 1000 RPM Briefing Complete Vx 63 Flap Chk Oil temperature Chk Air conditioner Off Vy 79 Aileron Chk Oil pressure Chk Autopilot Off Climb 87 Wingtip / lights Chk Ammeter Chk Tower Clearance Vs 50 Leading edge Chk clean Vacuum Chk Vso 44 Fuel quantity Chk Annunciators Out Brakes Off Va 88-111 Fuel vent Clear Mixture Lean for taxi "Lights" On Vfe 103 Fuel strainer Sample Fuel pump off Chk press. "Camera" Xpdr ALT Vno 126 Landing gear/tire Chk "Action" Vne 160 Air inlet Clear Flaps Up Mixture Full rich Glide 73 Avionics On Fuel pump On Max dem.XW 17 Engine condition R Chk Transponder 1200, stdby Compass & DG Chk rwy hdg. Vapp (flaps) 63 Oil quantity Chk ATIS Copy Time off Noted Prop and spinner Chk Altimeter Set & chk ATIS 120.6 Alternator belt Chk Hdg indicator Set Flaps Up GND 125.0 Air inlets Clear Parking brake Release Fuel pump Off - chk pres. TWR 118.6 Exhaust stacks Chk Ground control Clearance Landing light Chk Landing lights Off ATIS 125.9 Nose gear, tire Chk Brakes Chk R & L Throttle As req. GND 121.6 Engine condition L Chk Turn coord. Chk in turn Mixture Leaned TWR 119.0 Brake reservoir Chk Directional gyro Chk in turn Compass Chk in turn Comm. radios Set UNICOM 122.8 As per right wing plus: Attitude indic. No D in turn Flight instrmts. Chk & set Pitot / static mast Clear Fuel selector Best tank ATIS 119.65 Stall horn Chk audio Brakes Set Fuel pump On GND 121.6 Nose fuel drain Chk (2x) Mixture Full rich Mixture Full rich TWR 118.1 Fuel pump On Landing light On Antennas Chk Fuel selector Switch tank Brakes Chk Frequency 121.5 Air inlet Chk Fuel pump - Off Chk press. Seats belts Secured Transponder 7700 Stabilator & trim Chk Throttle 2000 RPM Jackscrew Chk Magnetos <175, <50 dif Throttle 1000 RPM 0.5 30 deg. Rudder / stab stops Chk Vacuum Chk (4.9-5.1) Transponder Standby 0.7 45 deg. Roll & "Big picture" Chk Annunciators Test Carb heat Off 0.9 60 deg. PAO Shutdown After Takeoff Cruise Before Takeoff SQL EMERGENCY LVK HAF After Landing Left Wing Fuselage & Empennage Approach Cleared for Takeoff PA-28-161 Piper Warrior II Checklist Before Start Preflight Inspection Cockpit Xwind Component Engine Start Before Taxi Taxi Run-Up Right Wing Nose Starter Engage Fuel pump On Ammeter Verify inop. Mixture Cut-off Fuel selector Opp. tank Glide 73 Kts Throttle Open Alternator Off Landing Site Select Fuel Pump Off Carb heat On Electrical load Minimize Mixture Cut-off Fuel Selector Off Alt. circ. brkr. Chk & reset Master Switch Off Carb heat Off Alternator On Magnetos Off Mixture Adjust Fuel Selector Off Airplane Stop Fuel pump On Alternator Off Mixture Cut-off Fuel selector Opp. tank Electrical load Minimize Fuel Selector Opp. tank Fuel Selector Off Engine instr. Chk Fuel Pump On Master switch Off Magnetos Chk Carb Heat On Alternator Off Mixture Full rich Battery On Throttle Adjust Mixture Cut-off Land as soon as possible Primer Locked Fuel selector Off Prepare for engine failure Electrical load Minimize Magnetos Check Glide 73 Kts Glide 73 Kts Mayday Transmit Throttle Idle Transponder 7700 Ailerons Neutral Alternator Off Magnetos Off Rudder Against spin Battery As required Mayday Transmit Master switch Off Yoke Full forward Transponder 7700 Mixture Cut-off Master switch Off Rudder Neutral Carb heat On Fuel Selector Off Electrical equip. Off Yoke Neutral Mixture Adjust Magnetos Off Cabin heater Off Pitch Level Master Switch Off Vents Open Throttle As required Load is zero? Power not restored? Land as soon as possible Engine Fire During Start Evacuate if fire continues! May 1, 2003 - Use at own Risk! Electrical Overload Loads reduced? Land as soon as possible Not reduced? PA-28-161 Piper Warrior II Emergency Procedures Essential equipment only! Carburetor Icing PA-28-161 Checklist V1.8 Electrical Failure Altitude for restart?? or High Oil Temperature Engine Fire In Flight Cabin Fire in Flight Spin Recovery Rotation stopped? Engine Fire During Taxi Evacuate Aircraft Still rough after 1 min? Loss of Oil Pressure Engine restarted? NO Low Fuel Pressure Engine Roughness Engine Failure NO YES

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