Piper Arrow PA-28R CHECKLIST
Piper PA-28R Arrow · Checklist
Overview
This document is a checklist specifically for the Piper PA-28R Arrow, providing a comprehensive guide for pilots to ensure all necessary preflight, in-flight, and post-flight procedures are completed. It covers critical checks and actions required before engine start, during taxiing, takeoff, and landing, as well as emergency procedures. The checklist is designed to enhance safety and operational efficiency, making it an essential tool for pilots operating this aircraft model. It includes detailed steps for engine start, taxiing, takeoff, climb, cruise, approach, landing, and emergency situations, ensuring that pilots are well-prepared for various flight scenarios.
- Always complete the preflight checklist before flight.
- During engine start, ensure the propeller is set to forward and the mixture is rich.
- Maintain a climb speed of 78 KTS for best performance.
- In case of engine failure, select the tank with fuel and check the mixture.
- For go-arounds, retract the landing gear only after a positive climb is established.
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Source
Originally published by smartaero.pl. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type
- Checklist
- Year
- 2014
- Pages
- 2
- File size
- 179 KB
- Publisher
- smartaero.pl
Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the Piper PA-28R Arrow.
- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
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In this document
PREFLIGHT
The preflight section outlines essential checks to be completed before flight, including ensuring weight and balance is complete, verifying documents are on board, checking fuel levels, and inspecting control surfaces, tires, and oil supply. Specific items like draining the fuel strainer sump, checking the landing gear struts, and ensuring the propeller area is clear are emphasized.
ENGINE START
This section details the steps for starting the engine, including setting the propeller forward, turning on the master switch, and adjusting the throttle and mixture. It specifies the need to hold brakes during start and to check oil pressure and ammeter readings after the engine starts.
AFTER TAKEOFF
After takeoff procedures include confirming the landing gear is up, setting climb power, retracting flaps, and checking engine instruments. The section emphasizes maintaining specific speeds for climb and ensuring the fuel pumps are turned off.
GO AROUND
In the event of a go-around, the checklist instructs pilots to apply full power, retract the landing gear upon positive climb indication, and maintain a safe climb speed. It highlights the importance of following the correct procedures to ensure safety during this critical phase.
ENGINE FAILURE
This section provides guidance on handling engine failure during various phases of flight, including takeoff and climb. It outlines specific actions to take, such as selecting the appropriate fuel tank and maintaining airspeed, as well as emergency landing procedures.
Safety notes
- Always ensure the propeller area is clear before starting the engine.
- Cranking periods for the starter should be limited to 30 seconds with a 2-minute interval.
- After the master switch is off, the landing gear cannot be retracted.
Full document text
Piper Arrow PA-28R CHECKLIST PREFLIGHT W&B/Performance .......................COMPLETE Documents ...................................ON BOARD Ignition and Master Switch ...........OFF Fuel Strainer Sump .......................DRAINED Fuel Selector .................................FULLEST TANK Control Surfaces/Wing/Fuselage ..CHECK Fuel Supply/Cell Caps ...................CHECK Fuel System Vents ........................OPEN Landing Gear Struts ......................CHECK Tires ..............................................CHECK Cowling/Landing Gear Doors ........SECURE Oil and Inspection Covers .............SECURE Propellers .....................................CHECK Oil Supply......................................ADEQUATE Leaks .............................................ABSENT Windshield....................................CLEAN Dorsal Fin Air Scoop......................CHECK Control Locks ................................DETACHED Tow Bar ........................................STOWED Baggage Door ...............................SECURE Cabin Controls ..............................OPERATIVE Gear Selector Switch ....................DOWN Stall Warning System ....................CHECK Navigation Lights ..........................CHECK Door..............................................LOCKED ENGINE START Alternate Air …………………………..… CLOSED Propeller ………………………………….. FORWARD Master Switch ...............................ON Throttles .......................................FULL Mixture .........................................RICH Fuel Pomp…………………………………. ON (3s) Throttles……………………………………. ½ IN Mixture……………………………………… CUT-OFF Brakes……………………………………….. HOLD Alternator…………………………………. ON Propeller Area…………………………… CLEAR Ignition Switch………………………….. START Mixture…………………………………….. RICH Throttle…………………………………….. 1000 Oil Pressure………………………………. GREEN Ammeter………………………………….. CHECK FLOODED START Magneto Switches ........................ON Throttles .......................................OPEN Mixture .........................................IDLE Fuel Pump.....................................OFF Starter*.........................................ENGAGE When engine fires, retard throttle and advance mixture. *Cranking periods should be limited to 30 SECONDS with a 2 MINUTE INTERVAL. TAXIING Parking Brake……………………………. RELEASE Brakes ...........................................TEST Instruments………………………………. CHECK Taxi lights………………………………….. ON WARM UP & GROUND CHECK Brakes………………………………………. HOLD Door/Windows ............................ LOCK Fuel Selector .................................FULLEST TANK Mixture ........................................ RICH Throttle........................................ 2000 Magnetos .................................... CHECK Propeller ...................................... EXERCISE Alternate Air…………………………….. CHECK Ammeter………………………………….. CHECK Suction Gauge………………………….. CHECK Engine Instruments ..................... CHECK Throttle........................................ IDLE Throttle........................................ 1000 Flight Controls ............................. CHECK Lights/Pitot Heat ......................... AS REQUIRED Instruments ................................. CHECK/SET COM/NAV/Lights/Transponder ... SET Flaps/Trim ................................... SET Clearance ..................................... OBTAIN Take Off Briefing .......................... COMPLETED LINING UP Parking Brake............................... OFF Fuel Pumps .................................. ON Transponder ................................ ON/ALT Strobe Lights ................................ ON Landing Lights .............................. AS REQUIRED ROLLING Power (Take OFF) ........................ SET Man. Press./RPM/Fuel Flow ........ CHECK Speed ........................................... RISING Rotate .......................................... 60 KTS Climb ........................................... 80/90 KTS AFTER TAKEOFF Gear (Vlo 107 KTS) ....................... POS. CLIMB/UP Vy ................................................ 78/90 KTS Power (Climb) .............................. SET (25’’ 2500) Flaps (Vfe 103 KTS) ...................... RETRACT Landing Lights .............................. OFF Fuel Pumps .................................. OFF Mixture ........................................ RICH Engine Instruments ..................... CHECK SHORT & SOFT FIELD TAKEOFF Flaps ............................................ SET FOR T/O Brakes .......................................... SET Power .......................................... MAXIMUM Instruments ................................. CHECK Vx................................................. 72/78 KTS Landing Gear ............................... RETRACT Vy (clear of obstacle) ................... 78/90 KTS Flaps ............................................ RETRACT CLIMB Throttles/Props ........................... SET CLIMB Enroute Climb .............................. 90 KTS CRUISE Throttles-Props ............................ SET/TABLE Mixture ........................................ ADJUST Tanks ........................................... AS NEEDED Instruments ................................. AS NEEDED STALL SPEED TABLE (CAS) Bank Gear/Flaps Up Gear/Flaps Down 0° 60 55 Best gliding speed 79 KTS ©2014 Smart Aero Service/KF/SZW Piper Arrow PA-28R CHECKLIST APPROACH/LANDING ATIS/AWOS/ASOS ........................ OBTAIN Brief/Seat Belts ............................ CHECK Mixture ........................................ RICH Props ............................................ FORWARD Fuel Selector ................................ FULLEST TANK Fuel Pumps................................... ON Landing Lights .............................. AS REQUIRED Gear (Vlo 107 KTS) ....................... 3 GREEN Flaps (Vfe 103 KTS) ....................... SET Final Approach ............................. 80 KTS ONLY TRAFFIC PATTERN BASE LEG
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Mixture ........................................ RICH Power ........................................... REDUCE Speed ........................................... CHECK < 129 KTS Landing Gear ................................ DOWN/3 GREEN Flaps (below 103KTS) ................... SET Speed ........................................... 80 KTS FINAL Mixture ........................................ RICH Propeller ...................................... FULL FORWARD Landing Gear ................................ 3 GREEN Flaps ............................................. SET Brakes .......................................... REALESED ATC Clearance .............................. OBTAINED GO AROUND Power ........................................... FULL Gear (Positive Climb).................... UP Flaps (safe altitude) ...................... RETRACT Vy ................................................. 78/90 KTS MANUAL GEAR EXTENSION Master/Gear Circuit Breakers ...... IN Master .......................................... ON Navigation Lights.......................... OFF Day Landing lights ............................... CHECK Airspeed ....................................... < 87 KTS Emergency Gear Extension Lever . DOWN Landing Gear Lights ...................... 3 GREEN AFTER LANDING Flaps ............................................. RETRACT Fuel Pump .................................... OFF Pitot Heat ..................................... OFF AFTER VACATE RUNWAY Strobe/Landing Lights .................. OFF Transponder ................................. STBY COMPLETE STOP Radio/Elec. Equip. ........................ OFF Avionics Master Switch ................ OFF Throttle ........................................ 1000 Mixture ........................................ IDLE/CUT-OFF Ignition Switch/Magnetos ............ OFF Alternator..................................... OFF Master Switch .............................. OFF Parking Brake ............................... ON Chocks/Chains/Papers ................. COMPLETE • CLOSE FLIGHT PLAN LOST COM Check: Freq., Volume, Squelch, Phones Transponder ................................. 7600 Pattern ......................................... Enter/Lights ENGINE FAILURE During Take Off or After Lift Off During Run ................................. STOP After Lift Off With Adequate Landing Distance… .................................. LAND During Climb After Take Off Vy ............................................... 78 KTS Landing Gear (clear of obstacle) UP Vy ............................................... 90 KTS IF ALTITIUDE APROPRIATE FOR REIGNITION ENGINE Fuel selector .............................. TANK WITH FUEL Fuel pump .................................. CHECK Mixture ...................................... RICH Auxiliary air inlet ........................ OPEN IF POSSIBLE RETURN TO AIRPORT FOR LANDING During Cruise Flight LOW ALTITIUDE Speed ......................................... 79 KTS Flaps........................................... AS REQUIRED Throttle ...................................... CLOSE Mixture ...................................... CUT-OFF ON IDLE Ignition....................................... OFF Master switch ............................ OFF Alternator .................................. OFF Fuel selector .............................. CLOSE Seat belts ................................... TIGHTEN Touch down with lowest speed HIGH ALTITIUDE Fuel selector .............................. FULLEST TANK Fuel pump .................................. ON Mixture ...................................... RICH Auxiliary air ................................ OPEN Engine instruments .................... CHECK IF NO FUEL FLOW INDICATING CHECK FUEL SELECTOR IF APPROPRIATE AFTER GAIN POWER Auxiliary air inlet ........................ CLOSE Fuel pump .................................. OFF Emergency Landing Balance for ................................. 79 KTS Find appropriate terrain Make spiral approach 1000 ft over terrain on downwind position for normal approach If field can be achieved reduce speed to 72 KTS Landing gear .............................. DOWN Flaps........................................... AS REQUIRED Throttle ...................................... CLOSE Mixture ...................................... CUT-OFF ON IDLE Ignition....................................... OFF Master switch ............................ OFF Alternator .................................. OFF Fuel selector .............................. CLOSE Seat belts ................................... TIGHTEN ATTENTION After Master Switch OFF landing gear cannot be UP V SPEEDS (KTS) Vx 72/78 Vfe 103 Vne 183 GPH TOTAL 65% 11,4 Vy 78/90 Vlo 107 Crosswind 17 75% 12,7 This product is not a substitute for any operation manual. ©2014 Smart Aero Service/KF/SZW