Piper PA-28-161 Warrior III Checklist
Piper PA-28 Warrior III · Checklist
Overview
This checklist is designed for pilots operating the Piper PA-28-161 Warrior III aircraft at Coventry Aeroplane Club. It provides a comprehensive guide to normal and emergency procedures tailored to the specific aircraft systems and club protocols. The checklist includes critical operational information, such as speeds, limitations, and inspection procedures, ensuring that pilots can conduct safe and efficient flights. It emphasizes the importance of the Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) as the authoritative reference and encourages communication of any discrepancies to the Head of Training.
- Best angle of climb (VX): 63 KIAS
- Best rate of climb (VY): 79 KIAS
- Maximum ramp weight: 2447 lbs
- Maximum weight: 2440 lbs
- Maximum never exceed speed (VNE): 160 KIAS
- Maximum demonstrated crosswind component: 17 KTS
- Oil level: 6-8 quarts
Document
Source
Originally published by www.covaero.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type
- Checklist
- Year
- 2023
- Pages
- 16
- File size
- 115 KB
- Publisher
- www.covaero.com
Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the Piper PA-28 Warrior III.
- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
More Piper PA-28 Warrior IIImanuals & documents
In this document
Normal Procedures
The normal procedures outlined in this checklist are based on the Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) but have been customized for the Coventry Aeroplane Club's operations. This section includes standard operating procedures that pilots should follow during various phases of flight.
Emergency Procedures
Emergency procedures are also derived from the POH, providing suggested actions for various in-flight emergencies. The checklist highlights memory items in bold, ensuring that pilots can quickly recall critical actions during emergencies.
Speeds
This section details the aircraft's operational speeds, including take-off, climb, cruise, descent, and landing speeds. For example, the best angle of climb (VX) is 63 KIAS, while the best rate of climb (VY) is 79 KIAS. Landing speeds vary with flap settings, with Flap 40° requiring a landing speed of 63 KIAS.
Limitations
The checklist outlines important limitations for the Piper PA-28-161 Warrior III, including maximum ramp weight of 2447 lbs, maximum weight of 2440 lbs, and maximum baggage weight of 200 lbs. It also specifies airspeed limitations such as a maximum never exceed speed (VNE) of 160 KIAS and a maximum normal operating speed (VNO) of 126 KIAS.
Inspection Procedures
Inspection procedures are detailed for pre-flight checks, including cockpit checks, wing inspections, and tail checks. For instance, the oil level should be between 6-8 quarts, and the parking brake must be set before starting the engine.
Safety notes
- Emergency procedures are suggested actions only and do not substitute for sound judgment and common sense.
- The POH remains the authoritative document for discrepancies or improvements.
Full document text
COVENTRY FLYING SCHOOL LTD Piper PA-28-161 Warrior III Checklist 2nd Edition July 2023 Coventry Aeroplane Club Est 1932 DO NOT REMOVE FROM AIRCRAFT INTRODUCTION This checklist is to be used by all pilots flying Coventry Aeroplane Club Piper PA-28-161 Warrior III aircraft. REFERENCE Useful operational information. Operating speeds and limitations are for maximum weight unless otherwise stated. NORMAL PROCEDURES The normal procedures are based on the POH but have been tailored to suit Coventry Aeroplane Club procedures and aircraft systems. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES The emergency procedures are based on the POH but are suggested actions only and no substitute for sound judgement and common sense. Checks in bold are memory items. 1 THE POH REMAINS THE AUTHORITATIVE DOCUMENT Any discrepancies or suggestions for improvement should be communicated to the Head of Training as soon as possible. LOADING ALTIMETER SETTING PROCEDURE PASSENGER SAFETY BRIEF AIRCRAFT BEW (LBS) ARM (IN) MOMENT G-COVA 1570.2 87.40 137236 G-COVC 1538.4 86.88 133656 ALTIMETER 1 2 3 Take-off QNH QNH QNH En route QNH/1013 QNH/1013 Regional QNH Landing QNH QNH QNH S SEATS, BELTS A AIR VENTILATION F FIRST AID KIT, FIRE EXTINGUISHER E EXITS, EVACUATION, EQUIPMENT T TRAFFIC, TALKING Y YOUR QUESTIONS 2 SPEEDS TAKE-OFF (ROTATE & CLIMB) Flap 0° 60, 79 KIAS ..................................................................................... Flap 25° 52, 57 KIAS .................................................................................. CLIMB Best angle (VX) 63 KIAS .............................................................................. Best rate (VY) 79 KIAS ................................................................................. En route 87 KIAS ......................................................................................... CRUISE Normal 100 KIAS ........................................................................................ DESCENT Normal 100 KIAS ........................................................................................ Best glide (2325 Lbs) 73 KIAS .................................................................... CIRCUIT Normal 90 KIAS .......................................................................................... LANDING Flap 40° 63 KIAS ......................................................................................... Flap 25° 70 KIAS ......................................................................................... Flap 0° 75 KIAS ........................................................................................... 3 LIMITATIONS WEIGHT Maximum ramp weight 2447 LBS .............................................................. Maximum weight 2440 LBS ........................................................................ Maximum baggage weight 200 LBS ........................................................... AIRSPEED Maximum never exceed speed (VNE) 160 KIAS .......................................... Maximum normal operating speed (VNO) 126 KIAS .................................... Manoeuvring speed (VA) 111 KIAS .............................................................. Maximum flap extension speed (VFE) 103 KIAS .......................................... Stall speed flap 0° (VS1) 50 KIAS ................................................................. Stall speed flap 40° (VS0) 44 KIAS ............................................................... WIND Maximum demonstrated crosswind component 17 KTS ........................... 4 INSPECTION COCKPIT Chocks REMOVE & STOW ............................................. ............................ Tie downs REMOVE & STOW ......................................... ............................ Pitot cover REMOVE & STOW ........................................ ............................ Parking brake SET ................................... ................................................... Magnetos OFF, KEY OUT ......................................... .................................. Control wheel FULL, FREE ................................... ...................................... Trims CHECK, NEUTRAL ................................................. ........................... Flaps CHECK, UP ................................................. ...................................... Pitot & static drains CHECK .......................... ............................................. Alternate static source CLOSED ..................... ........................................... Carbon monoxide detector TEST .............. ................................................. Fire extinguisher CHECK ............................... ............................................. First aid kit CHECK ........................................ ............................................. Personal locator beacon CHECK .................. ............................................. Battery master ON .................................. .................................................... Fuel selector LOWEST TANK ..................................... ................................ Annunciators TEST .................................... ................................................. Lights CHECK, OFF ............................................... .................................... Pitot heat CHECK, OFF .......................................... .................................... Stall warning TEST ..................................... ................................................. Battery master OFF .................................. .................................................. Circuit breakers CHECK ................................ ............................................. RIGHT WING
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Flap CHECK .................................................. ............................................. Aileron CHECK .............................................. ............................................. Fuel QUANTITY, DRAIN, VENT .................................................. ................ Landing gear CHECK .................................... ............................................. 5 NOSE Oil 6-8 QUARTS ..................................................... .................................... Cowlings SECURE .......................................... ........................................... Propeller CHECK ........................................... ............................................. Landing gear CHECK .................................... ............................................. Fuel drain CHECK ......................................... ............................................. LEFT WING Landing gear CHECK .................................... ............................................. Fuel QUANTITY, DRAIN, VENT .................................................. ................ Stall warning tab CHECK .............................. ............................................. Pitot head CHECK ......................................... ............................................. Aileron CHECK .............................................. ............................................. Flap CHECK .................................................. ............................................. TAIL Stabilator CHECK .......................................... ............................................. Rudder CHECK (DO NOT PUSH) ............................................. ................. Baggage door SECURE .................................. ........................................... 6 BEFORE START Door SECURE ................................................. ........................................... Seat belts SECURE ......................................... ........................................... Passengers BRIEF ...................................... ............................................... Battery master ON .................................. .................................................... Alternator ON ......................................... .................................................... Navigation lights ON ............................... .................................................... START Fuel selector LOWEST TANK ..................................... ................................ Fuel pump ON ........................................ .................................................... Throttle ¼ INCH OPEN ............................................. .................................. Mixture RICH ............................................. ................................................. Propeller CLEAR ........................................... .............................................. Prime AS REQUIRED ................................................ ................................. Magnetos KEY IN, START ......................................... ................................. Throttle 800-1200 RPM ............................................. ................................. Starter DISENGAGED .............................................. .................................. Oil pressure INDICATED WITHIN 30 SEC ...................................... ............ Fuel pump OFF ........................................ .................................................. AFTER START PFD ALIGNED .................................................. .......................................... HSI ALIGNED ................................................... .......................................... Radio master ON ................................... .................................................... Radios ON .............................................. .................................................... Transponder STBY ..................................... ................................................ Altimeters SET QNH, CHECK LEVEL ......................................... ................ 7 TAXI Brakes CHECK .............................................. ............................................. Steering CHECK ............................................ ............................................. Instruments CHECK ...................................... ............................................. POWER Fuel selector SWITCH TANK ..................................... ................................. Throttle 2000 RPM ............................................. ........................................ Carburettor heat CHECK ............................... ............................................. Magnetos MAX DROP 175, MAX DIFF 50 ......................................... ........ Gauges CHECK ............................................. ............................................. Ammeter CHECK ........................................... ............................................. Throttle IDLE, SET 800-1200 RPM ............................................. ................ BEFORE TAKE-OFF PFD SET .................................................. ................................................... HSI SET ................................................... ................................................... Fuel pump ON ........................................ .................................................... Control wheel FULL, FREE ................................... ...................................... Trims SET FOR TAKE-OFF ................................................. ........................ Flaps SET FOR TAKE-OFF ................................................. ........................ Entering runway: Strobe lights ON ..................................... .................................................... Landing light ON ..................................... .................................................... Pitot heat ON .......................................... .................................................... Transponder ALT ..................................... ................................................... 8 CRUISE Fuel TANK, PUMP .................................................. .................................... Radios COM, TRANSPONDER .............................................. .................... Engine GAUGES, CARB HEAT .............................................. ..................... Electrics LIGHTS, AMMETER ............................................ ......................... Direction HSI, COMPASS ........................................... ................................ Altimeters SET, LEVEL ......................................... ...................................... BEFORE LANDING Brakes PRESSURE, OFF .............................................. ............................. Mixture RICH ............................................. ................................................. Fuel pump ON ........................................ .................................................... Landing light ON ..................................... .................................................... Seat belts SECURE ......................................... ........................................... AFTER LANDING Flaps UP ................................................. .................................................... Carburettor heat OFF ............................... .................................................. Fuel pump OFF ........................................ .................................................. Strobe lights OFF ..................................... .................................................. Landing light OFF ..................................... .................................................. Pitot heat OFF .......................................... .................................................. Transponder STBY ..................................... ................................................ 9 SHUTDOWN Parking brake SET ................................... ................................................... Throttle 800-1200 RPM ............................................. ................................. Radios OFF .............................................. .................................................. Radio master OFF .................................... .................................................. Throttle CLOSED ............................................. ........................................... Mixture IDLE CUT-OFF ............................................. ................................. After engine stops: Magnetos OFF, KEY OUT ......................................... .................................. Navigation lights OFF ............................... .................................................. Alternator OFF ......................................... .................................................. Battery master OFF .................................. .................................................. PFD OFF .................................................. .................................................. HSI OFF ................................................... .................................................. Fuel selector OFF ..................................... .................................................. PARKING Chocks AS REQUIRED ............................................. ................................. Tie downs AS REQUIRED ......................................... ................................. Pitot cover AS REQUIRED ........................................ ................................. 10 ENGINE FIRE DURING START Starter CRANK ENGINE ............................................. .............................. Mixture IDLE CUT-OFF ............................................ ................................ Throttle OPEN ............................................ ............................................... Fuel pump OFF ....................................... .................................................. Fuel selector OFF ................................... .................................................. Abandon if fire continues ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT Fuel selector OFF ................................... .................................................. Throttle CLOSED ............................................ .......................................... Mixture IDLE CUT-OFF ............................................ ................................ Fuel pump OFF ....................................... .................................................. Heater OFF .............................................. .................................................. Defroster OFF ......................................... .................................................. Proceed with power off landing ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT Battery master OFF ................................ .................................................. Alternator OFF ........................................ .................................................. Vents OPEN ................................................ ............................................... Cabin heat OFF ........................................ .................................................. Land as soon as possible 11 ENGINE POWER LOSS DURING TAKE-OFF Airspeed 73 KIAS Land into wind with full flap if possible Fuel selector SWITCH TANK ..................................... ................................. Fuel pump ON ........................................ .................................................... Mixture RICH ............................................. ................................................. Carburettor heat ON ............................... .................................................... If power is not restored: Proceed with power off landing ENGINE POWER LOSS IN FLIGHT Airspeed 73 KIAS Land into wind with full flap if possible Fuel selector SWITCH TANK ..................................... ................................. Fuel pump ON ........................................ .................................................... Mixture RICH ............................................. ................................................. Carburettor heat ON ............................... .................................................... Gauges CHECK ............................................. ............................................. If power is restored: Carburettor heat OFF ............................... .................................................. Fuel pump OFF ........................................ .................................................. If power is not restored: Proceed with power off landing 12 POWER OFF LANDING Magnetos OFF ......................................... .................................................. Battery master OFF .................................. .................................................. Alternator OFF ......................................... .................................................. Fuel selector OFF ..................................... .................................................. Mixture IDLE CUT-OFF ............................................. ................................. Seat belts TIGHT ......................................... ............................................... LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE / HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE Land as soon as possible Prepare for engine failure LOSS OF FUEL PRESSURE Fuel pump ON ........................................ .................................................... Fuel selector CHECK ..................................... ............................................. ROUGH RUNNING Carburettor heat ON ............................... .................................................... If rough running continues after one minute: Carburettor heat OFF ............................... .................................................. Mixture MAX SMOOTHNESS ............................................. ........................ Fuel pump ON ........................................ .................................................... Fuel selector SWITCH TANK ..................................... ................................. Gauges CHECK ............................................. ............................................. Magnetos MAX SMOOTHNESS ......................................... ........................ Land as soon as possible Prepare for engine failure 13 ALTERNATOR FAILURE Alternator OFF ......................................... .................................................. Alternator circuit breaker CHECK .................. ............................................. Alternator ON ......................................... .................................................... If alternator is not restored: Alternator OFF ......................................... .................................................. Electrical load MINIMISE ................................... ......................................... Land as soon as possible Prepare for complete electrical failure ELECTRICAL OVERLOAD If ammeter indicates a load more than 20 amps higher than expected: Alternator ON ......................................... .................................................... Battery master OFF .................................. .................................................. If alternator load is reduced: Electrical load MINIMISE ................................... ......................................... Land as soon as possible If alternator load is not reduced: Alternator OFF ......................................... .................................................. Battery master AS REQUIRED .................................. ................................. Land as soon as possible Prepare for complete electrical failure 14 SPIN RECOVERY Rudder FULL OPPOSITE TO ROTATION ............................................. .... Control wheel NEUTRAL, FULL FORWARD ................................. .......... Throttle CLOSED ............................................ .......................................... When rotation stops: Rudder NEUTRAL ............................................. ........................................ Control wheel STRAIGHT & LEVEL FLIGHT ................................. ......... OPEN DOOR Airspeed 89 KIAS Cabin vents CLOSE ...................................... ............................................. Window OPEN ............................................ ............................................... Lower latch LOCK ....................................... ............................................... Upper latch LOCK ...................................... ............................................... 15