PIPER WARRIOR CHECK LIST

Seats and Seat Belts …………. Adjusted and fitted Cabin Door ……………………... Closed, 2 latches away from each other Flying Controls ………………… Full and free, correct sense Trimmers (Elevator and rudder) Check operation – set neutral Nav Lights………………………. ON (Left rotary switch click UP) Altimeter (analogue) …….……. Set airfield elevation (or 0ft for circuits) Carb Heat ………………………. Check full movement then OFF Circuit Breakers ……………….. All made (IN) Vent Fan (if fitted) ……………… OFF (switch centre) Heating & Demist ……………… Both OFF (fully left) STARTING ENGINE Battery & Alternator Switches .. Both ON Mixture …………………………. Check operation – Set RICH Engine Primer …………………. WARM: no primes required. Check locked COLD: 6-8 primes. Check locked Throttle …………………………. Set CLOSED Avionics/Radios …………………OFF Propeller Area …………………. Check surrounding area clear Call ……………………………… “CLEAR PROP” Start Key…………...…………… Inserted. Turn BOTH/START (turn & push XAVI, CLEA, TOES). Max 20 secs cranking. If engine fails to start try once more then rest for 5 minutes AFTER START R RPM ……………………… Smoothly set 1200RPM O Oil Pressure ……………. Rising (within 30 secs) S Starter warning light …. OUT (if fitted) A Alternator ……………….. Charging M Magnetos ……………….. DROP not STOP Issued May 2022 5 AFTER START (CONTINUED) Avionics switch ………………... ON Fuel pressure ………………….. ½ - 8 psi Low Volt Warning Light ………. OUT Transponder ……………………. SBY, set 7000 Taxy Clearance ………………… Obtained Altimeters ……………………….. Set QNH/QFE x2 and crosscheck TAXYING CHECK Brakes …………………………… Check immediately after moving off When in a clear area: Instruments ……………………… Checked and working Compass moving, HSI moving, TC wing moving, balance ball moving, AI stable Rudder …………………………… Full movement Issued May 2022 6 ENGINE RUN-UP STOP AIRCRAFT INTO WIND. IF OIL TEMPERATURE COLD, SET 1500RPM UNTIL TEMP IN THE GREEN. Parking Brake …………………… ON RPM ……………………………… Set 1200RPM Fuel Selector ……………………. Change to other tank Oil Temperature ……………….. In GREEN (IF NOT WAIT until in GREEN) Brakes …………………………… Footbrakes covered with feet Check clear behind …………….. Hold control wheel Throttle …………………………... LOOKOUT, set 2000RPM – check brakes holding Carb Heat ……………………….. ON for 10 sec – rpm drop, stabilise – OFF Magnetos ………………………… Check: Max 175 rpm drop, 50 rpm between Ts & Ps …………………………... In GREEN sectors Alternator ………………………… Charging, max 48 amps Throttle …………………………… Smoothly fully close – check rpm stable, then set 1200RPM PRE TAKE-OFF CHECK Trimmers ………………………………… Neutral Flaps ……………………………………... As required Seats & Harnesses ……………………... Secure Cabin Door/ DV Window ………………. Closed and Locked (2 Latches) Autopilot ……………….......................... OFF/TESTED (G-VICC ONLY, p17) Flight Instruments ………………………. QNH/QFE Set x2 Check DI aligned with compass, set first heading on bug Radio frequencies pre-selected Timer pre-selected (if required) IRR set up (if required, see p8) Warning Lights …………………………… TESTED (x3 – Low volt, annunciator panel & starter) Fuel Primer ………………………………. LOCKED Mixture ……………………………………. FULL RICH Carb Heat ………………………………… OFF Rotate IAS & Take off Emergencies ….. Briefed Transponder ………………………….. Code set (Kemble ccts 7010), ALT selected Fuel Pump …………………………….. ON (check pressure) Landing Light ……………………..….. ON (check ammeter) Anti-Collision Lights ………………… ON (check ammeter) Pitot Heater (if required) ……………. ON (check ammeter) ATC Take Off Clearance ……………….. Obtained, acknowledged Issued May 2022 7 AFTER LANDING CHECKS If parked up - parking brake ON, set 1200RPM. Flaps ……………………………………... UP Fuel Pump ………………………………. OFF Landing Light ……………………………. OFF Anti-Collision Lights …………………….. OFF Pitot Heater ……………………………… OFF Carb Heat ……………………………….. OFF Throttle Friction …………………………. OFF Transponder …………………………….. Set 7000 and SBY Auto Pilot ………………………………… OFF (G-VICC ONLY) SHUT DOWN Parking Brake …………………………… ON Throttle …………………………………… Set 1200RPM Avionics Master …………………………. OFF Magnetos ………………………………… Check DROP not STOP Mixture …………………………………… CUT OFF (leave throttle at 1200RPM) Magnetos/key ……………………………. OFF, KEYS OUT Battery & Alternator Switches …………. OFF Vent Fan …………………………………. OFF Trimmers ………………………………… NEUTRAL Checklist …………………………………. Leave in Aircraft! LEAVING THE AIRCRAFT Control Wheel ……………………………. Locked with seat strap, if parking outside Aircraft cover ……………………………. Fitted, if parking outside Nav Lights …………………………….…. Check off Issued May 2022 8 IRR SET UP - *IRR ONLY* Garmin 650 self-test …………………… Check localiser (LCDI) half left/no flag Check glideslope (VCDI) half up/no flag Flight Plan ………………………………. SET Procedure ………………………………. Load Approach RAIM (utilities section) ………………… Check (RNP approaches only) Default Nav ……………………………... Set GPS/VLOC as required Comm frequencies …………………….. Pre-selected comm 1 and comm 2 Nav frequencies ……………………….. Pre-selected nav 1 and nav 2 DME …………………………………….. Pre-selected Timer ……………………………………. Pre-selected (on transponder) Altimeter ………………………………… Set QNH x2 and crosschecked HSI ……………………………………… Set course, set heading bug Set bearing/single needle pointer to GPS Issued May 2022 9 DURING TAKE-OFF RUN RPM …………………………………… 2350-2450RPM Ts & Ps ……………………………….. In Limits/GREEN IAS …………………………………….. Increasing AFTER TAKE-OFF CHECK (min 300ft AGL) Ts & Ps ………………………………… In GREEN Carb Heat……………………………… OFF Flaps …………………………………… UP (if more than 70kts) TOP OF CLIMB, IN-FLIGHT & RECOVERY FREDAC F Fuel ………………………… Sufficient – balanced If changing tanks, fuel pump ON Fuel Pump OFF above 1000ft agl R Radio ……………………… Frequency in use & next frequency stby E Engine …………………….. T’s & P’s, Charging, Mixture, Warning Lights D DI ………………………….. Check DI with compass A Altimeter …………………. Correct pressure setting and altitude C Carb Heat…………………. On for 10 seconds, check stable, then OFF IN-FLIGHT NAVIGATION CHECK TTTTT Twist, Turn, Time Talk, Task (gross error check, FREDAC) PRE-STALL CHECKS HASELL H HEIGHT …………………… Recover by 3,000ft agl (solo) or 2,000ft (instr) A AIRFRAME ………………. Flaps (as required) S SECURITY ………………... Coaming clear, footwells clear, harness Secure, door 2 latches, no loose articles E ENGINE …………………… Ts & Ps GREEN, Charging, Warning lights Mixture RICH, Fuel Pump on L LOCATION ……………….. Clear of: A – Aerodromes B – Built-up areas C – Controlled Airspace C – Cloud D - Danger/Restricted Areas L LOOKOUT………………… 2 x 90° or 180° turn to clear area Issued May 2022 10 PRE-LANDING CHECKS BUMFILCH B Brakes ……………………. Toe brakes have pressure, handbrake off U Undercarriage …………… Fixed M Mixture …………………… Rich F Fuel ………………………... Pump ON, fullest tank I Instruments ………………. Set QFE, T’s/P’s, warning lights L Landing Light ……………. ON C Carb Heat ………………… ON – check RPM stable (min 10 sec) – OFF H Hatches and Harnesses .. Secure At 300ft on APPROACH T Toes ……………………….. Clear of brakes (and rudders for pax) C Carb Heat ………………… OFF P Permission ………………. to Land, Touch & Go… if not, Go Around Issued May 2022 11 RECOMMENDED SPEEDS AND POWER SETTINGS TAKE OFF Normal Vr 65 kts Full Power – Flap up Short Field Vr 55 kts Full Power – Flap 25° (two stages) CLIMB Climb Normal Vy 80 kts Full Power – Flap up Best Angle of Climb Vx 65 kts Full Power – Flap up CRUISE Max and Max continuous RPM 2700 rpm Normal 95 kts 2200-2400 rpm Endurance 65 kts Approx 1900 rpm – Flap up Bad Weather 75 - 80 kts Approx 2100 rpm - Flap 25° (two stages) DESCENT Cruise 95 kts 2000 rpm – Carb heat on Glide 70-75 kts Idle RPM – Carb heat on Gliding range propeller windmilling, clean 75 kts = 1.5 nm per 1,000 feet APPROACH Normal 75 kts Base Leg Flap 25° (two stages) Normal 65 – 70 kts Final Leg Flap 40° (three stages) Flapless 75 kts Base & Final Clean Glide 70-75 kts Base & Final Optional STALLING (POWER OFF) Approx 50 kts Clean Approx 45 kts Flap 40° (three stages) SPEED LIMITATIONS Never Exceed speed (Vne) 160 kts Maximum Normal Speed (Vno) 126 kts Maximum Manoeuvre Speed (Va) 111 kts Maximum Flap Extend Speed (Vfe) 103 kts (for all flap configs) Maximum Demonstrated Crosswind 17 kts Issued May 2022 12 ENGINE FIRE ON THE GROUND Mixture ……………………………….. CUT OFF Throttle ………………………………. FULLY OPEN, then SHUT when engine stopped Fuel Pump ……………………………. OFF Magneto/starter switch ……………. OFF Fuel Selector ………………………… OFF Brakes ………………………………… OFF Battery and Alternator Switches … OFF EVACUATE AIRCRAFT CABIN FIRE DRILL (AIR OR GROUND) Electrics ……………………………….. OFF Heater/Demister ……………………… Both OFF Air Vents ………………………………. Both CLOSED Fire Extinguisher …………………….. OPERATE Ventilate cabin after using fire extinguisher DOOR OPENS in the AIR It is unlikely that the door can be successfully closed in flight. Door will remain in the slightly open position until taxying at very low speed. Ensure loose articles moved away from open door. Land as soon as practicable. LOW VOLT LIGHT ON Ammeter ………………………………………….. Check reading If Ammeter showing charge ………………….. Note and continue flight If Ammeter ZERO: Alternator Switch ……………………………..….. OFF Electrical Loads ………………………………..… REDUCE to minimum Alternator Circuit Breaker ……………………..… Trip and RESET once Alternator Switch …………………………………. ON If power is NOT restored, Alternator Switch …... OFF Land as SOON as PRACTICABLE as battery is the only source of electrical power. Issued May 2022 13 AMMETER OVERLOAD (+20 amps more than expected) Electrical Load ………………………………….…………… REDUCE If Ammeter load does NOT reduce, Alternator Switch …. OFF Land as SOON as PRACTICABLE as battery is the only source of electrical power. ENGINE FIRE in the AIR Glide ..................................... @ 75kts and TRIM Choose a landing area ……. INTO WIND Throttle ………………………. CLOSED Fuel Selector ……………….. OFF Fuel Pump ………………….. OFF Once engine cuts …………. MIXTURE CUT OFF Magneto/starter switch ………… OFF Heater/Demister ………..……….Both OFF MAYDAY Call / 7700 …………...“Nature, Intention, Position” Carry out CRASH / EFATO Checks LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. ENGINE FAILURE in the AIR Actions marked with * carry out only if time available Carb heat on Glide @ 75kts and TRIM Choose a landing area – INTO WIND *Fuel Selector ………………….. Change Tanks *Magnetos ……………………… Both *Primer …………………………. LOCKED *Mixture ………………………… RICH *Carb Heat ……………………... ON *Fuel Pump …………………….. ON *Attempt restart with key ……... Until battery flat MAYDAY CALL / 7700 “Nature, Intention, Position” Carry Out Crash / EFATO Checks Issued May 2022 14 CRASH / EFATO CHECKS MAYDAY Call……………………… Completed Throttle …………………………….. CLOSED Mixture …………………………….. IDLE CUT OFF Fuel Pump ………………………… OFF Magneto/starter switch …………. OFF Fuel Selector …………………….... OFF Harnesses …………………………. Secure Door ………………………………… Unlatch Battery and Alternator Switches .. OFF DEPARTURE From KEMBLE Kemble Information, G-XXXX, Radio Check G-XXXX, Strength x Pass your message G-XXXX, PA28 at Woodside, X POB, Request airfield information and taxy instructions for a: “Local Flight” / To Destination, departing N, S, E or W with duration of flight and whether returning today G-XXXX runway X, QNH/QFE X, TAXY X (Read back info), G-XXXX Once run-up and pre take off checks complete: G-XX, ready for Departure G-XXXX Hold / Cleared / Line up / Take off at your discretion (Read back info), G-XXXX G-XX (When about to roll) Taking off REQUESTING A SERVICE YYY Radar, G-XXXX, Request Basic service G-XXXX, YYY Radar, pass your message G-XXXX, PA28, with X POB Departure point & destination Present Position Level/QNH Additional information / request: e.g. Routing relevant to ATC unit Request BASIC / TRAFFIC SERVICE Service Issued (to be read back) DEPARTURE ONCE CLEAR OF THE ATZ G-XX, Departing the Zone, request basic service/frequency change JOINING AT AN AFIS AIRFIELD YYY Information, G-XXXX, PA28, X POB, Presently X miles to the N/E/S/W, XXXX ft On XXXX (QNH), request airfield information G-XX, YYY Information, Runway XX, QFE XXX, Reported traffic info G-XX, Runway XX, QFE XXX, Joining overhead /downwind/base leg G-XX, Roger, Report downwind/overhead/base leg G-XX, Wilco Issued May 2022 15 RECOVERY to KEMBLE (local flight) Kemble Information, G-XXXX, recovering from the N/E/S/W (X) Miles, request airfield information RECOVERY to KEMBLE (Dif Dep a/field) Standard Initial Call G-XXXX, Kemble Information Using Runway XX, QFE XXX, Traffic ….. G-XX (READ BACK Rwy, QFE) G-XX, <Intention: For Overhead Join / Downwind / L/R Base etc> G-XX, Downwind / Base, Touch & Go / Full Stop. G-XX, Surface Wind, xxx/xx knots G-XX. Roger G-XX, Final G-XX, Continue / cleared Touch & Go / Land at your discretion / Go-Around. Wind xxx G-XX Continue or Roger ZONE CROSSING / MATZ Penetration YYY Radar this is G-XXXX G-XXXX, YYY Radar, pass your message YYY Approach, G-XXXX PA28 Departure point & destination Present Position & Level on XXXX (QNH) Routing …. E.g routing relevant to ATC unit Request zone transit / MATZ penetration G-XX Squawk ZZZZ G-XX (Readback and set Squawk) Once Radar identified – Clearance Issued (to be read back!) JOINING A CLOSED AIRFIELD WITH NO RADIO SERVICE Use callsign YYY Traffic, G-XXXX, intentions EMERGENCY ‘MAYDAY’ or ‘PAN-PAN’ x 3, G-XXXX, PA28 Nature of Emergency Intentions Position Pilot Quals if relevant (eg Student pilot) POB X EMERGENCY SQUAWKS Distress 7700 Radio Failure 7600 VFR Radio Failure: Join through dead-side to 500ft, waggling wings or flashing landing light to get attention. Join circuit and wait for flare or light signal on finals. Green flare = cleared to land Red flare = do not land, give way and continue circling Issued May 2022 16 TROUBLESHOOTING Starting Engine When Cold If the engine has fired and stopped ensure Mixture is Rich, re-prime and restart. If the engine has not fired within 5-10 seconds, disengage the starter, prime the engine and repeat the starting procedure. Starting Engine when Flooded The throttle lever should be fully “OPEN”. Turn “ON” the master switch and ensure electric fuel pump is “OFF”. Move the mixture control lever to idle cut-off an engage the starter by rotating the magneto switch clockwise. When the engine fires, release the magneto switch, advance the mixture and close the throttle. If engine stops, re-start in accordance with normal checklist (Page 4). Issued May 2022 17 AUTOPILOT CHECK (G-VICC ONLY) 1. AP Master Switch – Move to TEST position a) Observe all lights and annunciators illuminate b) Observe the following light sequence of the trim indicators: (Sequence requires 9 seconds) 1) Initially both trim UP and DN lights illuminate 2) UP light extinguishes momentarily and relights 3) DN light then extinguishes and will remain off 2. AP Master Switch – Move to ON position, observe RDY light illuminates 3. Depress ON/OFF switch – STB annunciator illuminates. Rotate turn knob left and right, observe control wheel moves in corresponding direction. Centre turn knob 4. Centralise heading bug on G5. Push turn knob to engage HDG mode. Observe HDG annunciator. Move HDG bug left and right and observe proper control wheel motion. 5. Overpower test – grasp the control wheel and overpower roll servo left and right. Overpower action should be smooth with no noise or jerky feel. If unusual sound or excessive play is detected, disengage and do NOT use autopilot. 6. Move control wheel to level flight position – engage ALT mode. Move control wheel fore and aft to overpower pitch servo clutch. Overpower action should be smooth with no noise or jerky feel. If un unusual sound or excessive play is detected, disengage and do NOT use autopilot. 7. Trim check – manually apply back pressure to the control wheel for 2-3 seconds, observe the DN trim light illuminates. Apply forward pressure to the control wheel for 2-3 seconds observe the UP trim light illuminates. Move control wheel to centre, observe both lights extinguish. 8. Hold control wheel and depress ON/OFF switch on control wheel – note the roll and pitch servo release. Check full and free motion on controls. Issued May 2022 18 May 2022 Edition