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This document is a Pilot's Checklist for the Piper PA-28R-201 Arrow IV, originally issued on October 31, 2012. It serves as a reference for pilots to ensure proper procedures are followed before, during, and after flight operations. The checklist includes normal procedures, emergency procedures, and specific operational guidelines tailored for the PA-28R-201 model. It emphasizes the importance of safety checks, preflight inspections, and emergency protocols to enhance pilot awareness and aircraft safety.

  • Always check for ice, frost, or snow on control surfaces before flight.
  • Maintain a minimum airspeed of 79 KIAS during engine failure.
  • Perform a thorough preflight inspection including fuel and oil checks.
  • Follow specific procedures for starting the engine based on its condition (cold, hot, flooded).
  • Ensure all safety belts and harnesses are fastened before takeoff.

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Pilot's Operating Handbook
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2012
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38
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www.desu.edu
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Normal Procedures

This section outlines the standard preflight checks and procedures that pilots should follow. It includes visual inspections of the aircraft, ensuring that all lights are operational, and confirming that the weight and center of gravity are within limits. Specific items such as fuel quantity, navigation planning, and performance calculations are emphasized.

Preflight Check

The preflight checklist includes detailed inspections of the cockpit and aircraft exterior. Key items include checking the control wheel, landing gear handle, parking brake, and fuel quantity gauges. The checklist also covers inspections of the wings, tail, and engine components, ensuring that all surfaces are free of ice, frost, or snow.

Starting Engine Procedures

This section provides step-by-step instructions for starting the engine under various conditions (cold, hot, flooded, and with external power). It includes specific throttle positions, switch settings, and checks for oil pressure after starting.

Before Takeoff Checklist

Pilots are instructed to check the battery master switch, alternator switch, magnetos, fuel selector, and engine gauges before takeoff. The checklist also emphasizes the importance of ensuring that seat backs are erect and that all belts and harnesses are fastened.

Emergency Procedures

This section details the actions to take in case of engine failure during takeoff or flight. It includes maintaining safe airspeed, switching fuel tanks, and checking the electric fuel pump. The checklist also covers forced landings and emergency gear extension procedures.

Safety notes

  • If no start within 10 seconds of starter engagement, abort and allow a 30-second cool-off period before retrying.
  • Maximum of 6 starting attempts; if unsuccessful, allow starter to cool for 30 minutes before further attempts.

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Pilot’s Checklist PIPER ARROW PA-28R-201 Original Issue – 10/31/2012 Piper Arrow PA28R-201 10/31/2012 REVISIONS Changes and/or additions in this checklist will be covered by Owner Advisories published by the Piper Aircraft Corporation. It is the responsibility of DSU to maintain this checklist in a current status when it is used for operational purposes. Additional checklist procedures may be inserted within the manufacture’s procedures by DSU Flight Operations A revision bar will extend the full length of new or revised text and/or illustrations added on new or existing pages. This Bar will be located adjacent to the applicable revised area on the outer margin of the page. All revised pages will carry the date of the revision on the applicable page. LOG OF REVISIONS Revision Date Original Issue October 31,2012 ALL REFERENCES TO SECTIONS THROUGHOUT THIS CHECKLIST PERTAIN TO THE APPROPRIATE SECTION O F THE PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK (POH). Piper Arrow PA28R-201 10/31/2012 NORMAL PROCEDURES Visually check airplane for general condition during walk- around inspection. In cold weather, remove even the smallest of accumulations of frost, ice or snow from wing, tail and control surfaces. If a night flight is planned, check operation of all lights and ensure a flashlight is available. For detailed information and explanation of these procedures, refer to POH, Section 4. Procedures in the following Normal checklist shown in bold-faced should be committed to memory. Piper Arrow PA28R-201 10/31/2012 PREPARATION Flight Log.......................... CHECK FOR OPEN SQUAWKS Hobbs/Tach Meters ............................................. RECORD 100 Hour/Annual Insp/VOR. ................................... CHECK Required Papers...............................................ON BOARD Weather ............................................................. SUITABLE Weight and C.G. ........................................ WITHIN LIMITS Navigation .......................................................... PLANNED Charts and navigation equipment .....................ON BOARD Performance and range ................COMPUTED AND SAFE PREFLIGHT CHECK COCKPIT Control Wheel ........................................... RELEASE BELT Landing Gear Handle .............................................. DOWN Parking Brake .............................................................. SET Ignition ................................. OFF/KEY ON GLARESHIELD Avionics ....................................................................... OFF All Switches ................................................................. OFF Mixture ....................................................... IDLE CUT-OFF Magneto Switch ........................................................... OFF BATT MASTR Switch .................................................... ON Fuel Quantity Gauges ............................................ CHECK Annunciator Panel .................................................. CHECK Landing Gear Lights ............................................ 3 GREEN Avionics Switch.............................................................. ON PFD Cooling Fan .............................. AUDIBLE CHECK ON Avionics Switch............................................................ OFF Internal Lights ......................................................... CHECK External Lights ........................................................ CHECK Stall Warning Horn ................................................. CHECK Pitot Heat................................................................ CHECK BATT MASTR Switch .................................................. OFF Piper Arrow PA28R-201 10/31/2012 Flight Controls ................................ PROPER OPERATION Flaps ................................................EXTEND FULLY (40o) Trim .................................................................... NEUTRAL Windows ................................................... CHECK CLEAN Tow Bar & Baggage ........... STOW PROPERLY - SECURE Right Wing Surface Condition .............. FREE OF ICE, FROST, SNOW Flap, Hinges, and Actuator .................................... CHECK Aileron, Hinges and Actuator ................................. CHECK Static Wicks .......................................... CHECK - SECURE Wing Tip and Lights ................................................ CHECK Fuel Tank .............................. VISUALLY CHECK SUPPLY SECURE CAP Fuel Tank Vents .....................................................CLEAR Tank Sumps ......................... DRAIN CHECK FOR WATER SEDIMENT AND PROPER FUEL Tie Down and Chock ........................................... REMOVE Tire Condition ......................................................... CHECK Brake Block/Disc/Pad ............................................. CHECK Hydraulic Lines ....................................................... CHECK Gear Doors ........................................................... SECURE Gear Strut .................. PROPER INFLATION 2.0 +/- .25 IN. Fresh air inlet ...........................................................CLEAR Nose Section General Condition................................................... CHECK Cowl Plugs .......................................................... REMOVE Engine Cowl. Right Side ....................................... SECURE Oil ........................................................ CHECK QUANTITY Dipstick ............................................. PROPERLY SEATED Oil Filler Cap ......................................................... SECURE Engine Baffle Seals ................................................ CHECK Oil Access Door .............................. CLOSE AND SECURE Piper Arrow PA28R-201 10/31/2012 Windshield ...............................................................CLEAN Propeller and Spinner ............................................ CHECK

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Air Inlets ..................................................................CLEAR Alternator Belt ...................................... CHECK TENSION Landing Light ......................................................... CHECK Chock .................................................................. REMOVE Gear Doors ........................................................... SECURE Nose Gear Strut................................ PROPER INFLATION 2.75 +/- .25 IN. Tire ......................................................................... CHECK Engine Cowl Left Side .................... CLOSE AND SECURE Fuel Strainer ............................................................ DRAIN Left Wing Surface Condition .............. FREE OF ICE, FROST, SNOW Stall Warning Vane ................................................. CHECK Fuel Tank ................................................ CHECK SUPPLY VISUALLY SECURE CAP Fresh Air Inlets ........................................................CLEAR Chock .................................................................. REMOVE Gear Strut ...................PROPER INFLATION 2.0 +/- .25 IN. Tire Condition ......................................................... CHECK Brake Block/Disc/Pad ............................................. CHECK Hydraulic Lines ....................................................... CHECK Gear Doors ........................................................... SECURE Fuel Tank Vent ........................................................CLEAR Fuel Tank Sump ................. DRAIN, CHECK FOR WATER SEDIMENT AND PROPER FUEL Wing Tie-Down ................................................... REMOVE Pitot Mast ...................... REMOVE COVER, HOLE CLEAR Wing Tip and Lights ................................................ CHECK Aileron, Hinges and Actuator .................................. CHECK Flap, Hinges and Actuator ...................................... CHECK Static Wicks .......................................... CHECK - SECURE Piper Arrow PA28R-201 10/31/2012 Fuselage, Left Side Antennas .............................................................. SECURE Left Static Vent ........................................................CLEAR Condition .......................... FREE OF ICE, FROST, SNOW Side Windows .........................................................CLEAN Empennage Condition ........................... FREE OF ICE, FROST, SNOW Fresh Air Inlet ..........................................................CLEAR Stabilator and Trim Tab .......................................... CHECK Rudder and Stabilator Hinges ................................. CHECK Tie Down ............................................................. REMOVE Fuselage, Right Side Condition .......................... FREE OF ICE, FROST, SNOW Antennas .............................................................. SECURE Right Static Vent ......................................................CLEAR External Power Receptacle .................................... CHECK Side Windows ..........................................................CLEAN Baggage Door ........................... SECURED AND LOCKED Passengers ................................... BOARD AND BRIEFED Empty Seats .................................. SEAT BELTS SNUGLY FASTENED Cabin Door ..............CLOSE and SECURE AS REQUIRED Belts and Harnesses ........................ FASTENED - CHECK INERTIA REEL Piper Arrow PA28R-201 10/31/2012 Before Starting Engine NOTE If no start within 10 seconds of starter engagement, ABORT start and allow a 30 second starter cool-off period before next cranking attempt. Maximum of 6 starting attempts. If start not achieved on sixth attempt allow starter to cool for 30 minutes before attempting additional starts. Parking Brake .............................................................. SET Circuit Breakers ............................................................... IN Alternate Air............................................................ CLOSE Propeller ......................................... FULL INCREASE RPM Avionics ....................................................................... OFF Fuel Selector ............................................ DESIRED TANK Strobes .......................................................................... ON Starting Engine when COLD Throttle ........................................................ ½ INCH OPEN Anti-Collision Light ......................................................... ON ALTR Switch .................................................................. ON BATT MASTR Switch .................................................... ON Electric Fuel Pump ........................................................ ON Mixture ............................... FULL RICH 1 TO 2 SECONDS then IDLE CUT-OFF Electric Fuel Pump ...................................................... OFF Propeller Area .........................................................CLEAR Starter ................................................................ ENGAGE Mixture ............................................................. FULL RICH Throttle ............................... ADJUST (SET TO 1,000 RPM) Oil Pressure............................................................ CHECK Piper Arrow PA28R-201 10/31/2012 Starting Engine when HOT Throttle ........................................................ ½ INCH OPEN ALTR Switch .................................................................. ON BATT MASTR Switch .................................................... ON Electric Fuel Pump ........................................................ ON Mixture ....................................................... IDLE CUT-OFF Propeller Area .........................................................CLEAR Starter ................................................................ ENGAGE Mixture .............................................................. ADVANCE Throttle ............................... ADJUST (SET TO 1,000 RPM) Oil Pressure............................................................ CHECK Starting Engine when FLOODED Throttle ............................................................ FULL OPEN ALTR Switch .................................................................. ON BATT MASTR Switch .................................................... ON Electric Fuel Pump ...................................................... OFF Mixture ....................................................... IDLE CUT-OFF Throttle ..................................................... FULL ADVANCE Propeller Area .........................................................CLEAR Starter ................................................................ ENGAGE Mixture .............................................................. ADVANCE Throttle .............................. RETARD (SET TO 1,000 RPM) Oil Pressure............................................................ CHECK Starting Engine with EXTERNAL POWER BATT MASTR Switch .................................................. OFF ALTR Switch ................................................................ OFF All Electrical Equipment ............................................... OFF Terminals........................................................... CONNECT External Power ......................... INSERT IN RECEPTACLE Piper Arrow PA28R-201 10/31/2012 Proceed with Normal Start Throttle ..................................... LOWEST POSSIBLE RPM External Power ................ REMOVE FROM RECEPTACLE BATT MASTR Switch ................. ON – CHECK AMMETER Oil Pressure............................................................ CHECK Warm-UP Checklist Throttle ............................................................... 1000 RPM Oil Pressure............................................................ CHECK Piper Arrow PA28R-201 10/31/2012 Pre-Taxi Checklist Fuel Pump .................................OFF, CHECK PRESSURE Mixture ..................................................... LEAN FOR TAXI Avionics Switch.............................................................. ON PFD Master ................................................................... ON Transponder ................................................................. ALT GPS Checklist ................................................. COMPLETE ATIS/Airport Info ............................................... RECEIVED Altimeters, PFD & STBY .............................................. SET Heading Indicator .......................... CHECK TO COMPASS Departure Clearance ........................................ RECEIVED Transponder ................................................................ SET Nav Radios .................................................................. SET Comm Radios .............................................................. SET GPS.................................................................. PROGRAM Nav Source............................................................SELECT HDG, A/S & ALT Bugs ................................................. SET Landing/Taxi Light ...................................... AS REQUIRED Taxi Checklist Taxi Area .................................................................CLEAR Parking Brake ..................................................... RELEASE Propeller ............................................................ HIGH RPM Throttle .................................................... APPLY SLOWLY Brakes .................................................................... CHECK Steering .................................................................. CHECK Mag Compass ...................................... SWINGS FREELY Attitude Indicator .................................................... ERECT Turn Coordinator ................... SHOWS TURN DIRECTION Ball & Inclinometer.......... MOVES TO OUTSIDE OF TURN Piper Arrow PA28R-201 10/31/2012 Ground Run-up Checklist Parking Brake .............................................................. SET Mixture ....................................................................... RICH Propeller .................................................. FULL INCREASE Throttle ............................................................... 2000 RPM Magnetos................................................................ CHECK MAX DROP 175; MAX DIFF. 50 RPM Vacuum ............................................... 4.8 to 5.1 inches Hg Oil Temperature...................................................... CHECK Oil Pressure............................................................ CHECK Alternator ................................................................ CHECK Ammeter ................................................................. CHECK Annunciator Panel ...................................PRESS TO TEST Propeller ....................... EXERCISE then FULL INCREASE Alternate Air............................................................ CHECK Electric Fuel Pump ...................................................... OFF Fuel Pressure ......................................................... CHECK Throttle ............................................. RETARD (1000 RPM) Parking Brake ..................................................... RELEASE Before Takeoff Checklist BATT MASTR Switch .................................................... ON ALTR Switch .................................................................. ON Magnetos...................................................................BOTH Fuel Selector ............................................. PROPER TANK Electric Fuel Pump ........................................................ ON Engine Gauges ....................................................... CHECK Alternate Air.......................................................... CLOSED Seat Backs ............................................................. ERECT Mixture ........................................................................ SET Propeller ...................................................................... SET Belts/Harness ..................................... FASTENED/CHECK Flaps .......................................................................... SET Trim ............................................................................. SET Controls ..................................................................... FREE Piper Arrow PA28R-201 10/31/2012 Takeoff Briefing Takeoff Procedure .................................................... BRIEF Takeoff Emergencies ................................................ BRIEF Eng Failure Considerations ...................................... BRIEF When Cleared for Takeoff Strobe............................................................................ ON Landing Light ................................................................. ON Door and Window ............................................... LATCHED Takeoff NORMAL TAKEOFF Flaps ........................................................................... SET Trim ............................................................................. SET Nose Wheel .................................................... STRAIGHT Directional Gyro ...................... CHECKED TO RWY HDG Brakes ................................................ APPLY AND HOLD Throttle ............................................................. 2,000 RPM Engine Gauges ...........................CHECKED ALL GREEN Power .................................................... FULL ADVANCE Brakes .............................................................RELEASED Airspeed .................................................................. ALIVE Rotate ................................................................... 65 KIAS Gear ..................................... POSITIVE RATE – GEAR UP Climb ..................................................................... 90 KIAS SHORT FIELD OBSTACLE CLEARANCE TAKEOFF Flaps ............................................................................. 25o Trim ............................................................................. SET Nose Wheel .................................................... STRAIGHT Piper Arrow PA28R-201 10/31/2012 Directional Gyro ...................... CHECKED TO RWY HDG Brakes ................................................ APPLY AND HOLD Throttle ............................................................. 2,000 RPM Engine Gauges ...........................CHECKED ALL GREEN Power .................................................... FULL ADVANCE Brakes .............................................................RELEASED Airspeed .................................................................. ALIVE Rotate ..................................................50 KIAS to 60 KIAS Accelerate ............................................55 KIAS to 65 KIAS Gear .............................................................................. UP Accelerate VX (Gear Up) ........................................ 78 KIAS Accelerate VY (Gear Up) ........................................ 90 KIAS Flaps .................................................. RETRACT SLOWLY SOFT FIELD TAKEOFF Flaps ............................................................................. 25o Trim ............................................................................. SET Nose Wheel .................................................... STRAIGHT Directional Gyro ...................... CHECKED TO RWY HDG Brakes ..................................................... DO NOT APPLY Throttle ................................................... FULL ADVANCE Engine Gauges ...........................CHECKED ALL GREEN Airspeed .................................................................. ALIVE Rotate ..................................................50 KIAS to 60 KIAS Accelerate ............................................55 KIAS to 65 KIAS Gear .............................................................................. UP Accelerate VY (Gear Up) ........................................ 90 KIAS Flaps .................................................. RETRACT SLOWLY Piper Arrow PA28R-201 10/31/2012 Climb Throttle ............................................................ 25 INCHES Propeller ............................................................ 2500 RPM Mixture ............................. SET TO 10 GPH @ 1,000 AGL Electric Fuel Pump ...........OFF AT DESIRED ALTITUDE Flaps ............................................................................. UP Best Rate Gear Up, Flaps Up ................................ 90 KIAS Best Rate Gear Down, Flaps Up ............................ 78 KIAS Best Angle Gear Up, Flaps Up............................... 78 KIAS Best Angle Gear Down, Flaps Up .......................... 72 KIAS En Route ............................................................ 104 KIAS Cruise Checklist Normal Max Power ...................................................... 75% Power .......................................... SET per POWER TABLE Mixture ..................................................................ADJUST Landing Light ............................................................... OFF Maneuvers Checklist Practice Area ..................................... CLEAR OF TRAFFIC Airspeed ................................................ AT OR BELOW VA Fuel Selector ............................................ FULLEST TANK Mixture ............................................................. FULL RICH Propeller .................................................. FULL INCREASE Fuel Pump ..................................................................... ON Landing Light ................................................................. ON Piper Arrow PA28R-201 10/31/2012 Descent Checklist ATIS/Airport Info .............................................. RECEIVED Approach/Landing Brief ................................ COMPLETED Fuel Selector ............................................ FULLEST TANK Landing Light ................................................................. ON Seat Backs ............................................................ ERECT Belts/Harnesses ...............................................FASTENED Mixture ....................................................... AS REQUIRED Power ......................................................... AS REQUIRED Power Off Descent ............................. CHECK THROTTLE EVERY 30 SECONDS Approach and Landing Checklist TO BE COMPLETED BY FAF OR 1,000 FT AGL Fuel Selector ............................................. PROPER TANK Belts/Harness ....................................................... FASTEN Electric Fuel Pump ........................................................ ON Mixture ....................................................................... SET Propeller .................................................. FULL INCREASE Gear .............................................. DOWN – 129 KIAS max Flaps ................................................. SET – 103 KIAS max Flaps .......................................................... AS REQUIRED Final Approach Speed .... TRIM TO 75 KIAS (FULL FLAPS) Go Around Checklist Power .......................................................................... MAX Pitch .................................................................. UP TO 10o Flaps ............................ RETRACT TO AT OR BELOW 25o Gear ..................................... POSITIVE RATE – GEAR UP Climb ..................................................................... 78 KIAS Piper Arrow PA28R-201 10/31/2012 After Landing Checklist When Off Runway .................................. STOP AIRCRAFT Flaps .................................................................. RETRACT Fuel Pump .................................................................. OFF Landing Light ............................................. AS REQUIRED Exterior Lights ............................................ AS REQUIRED Mixture ............................................... LEANED FOR TAXI Parking Checklist STOPPING ENGINE Parking Brake .............................................................. SET PFD ............................................................................. OFF Avionics Switch............................................................ OFF Throttle ............................................................... 1000 RPM Propeller .................................................. FULL INCREASE Mixture ....................................................... IDLE CUT-OFF Throttle ................................................................... CLOSE Nav and Cockpit Lights ................................................ OFF Anti-Collision Light ......................................................... ON Magnetos..................................................................... OFF Ignition Switch ............................................................. OFF ALTR Switch ................................................................ OFF BATT MASTR .............................................................. OFF Parking Brake ..................................................... RELEASE Hobbs and Tach Meters ...................................... RECORD Squawk Sheet ............................. RECORD AND REPORT Controls ............................................................ RESTRAIN Aircraft .................................... TIED DOWN AND SECURE Piper Arrow PA28R-201 10/31/2012 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Piper Arrow PA28R-201 10/31/2012 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ENGINE FAILURES ENGINE FAILURE DURING TAKEOFF ENGINE FAILURE DURING FLIGHT FORCED LANDINGS POWER OFF LANDING GEAR DOWN POWER OFF LANDING GEAR UP PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WITH POWER FIRES ENGINE FIRE DURING START FIRE IN FLIGHT ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL FAILURES ELECTRICAL OVERLOAD ENGINE/PROPELLER ENGINE ROUGHNESS LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE LOSS OF FUEL FLOW/PRESSURE PROPELLER OVERSPEED LANDING GEAR EMERGENCY LANDING GEAR EXTENSION CABIN OPEN DOOR Procedures in the following Emergency checklists shown in bold-faced type are immediate-action items which should be committed to memory. Piper Arrow PA28R-201 10/31/2012 ENGINE FAILURES ENGINE FAILURE DURING TAKEOFF If Sufficient Runway Remains: Gear Selector Switch ............................................. DOWN Land.................................................... STRAIGHT AHEAD If Area Ahead Is Rough or Is Necessary to Clear Obstructions: Gear Selector Switch ................................................... UP If at Sufficient Altitude to Attempt a Restart: Maintain Safe Airspeed Fuel Selector ........................................ SWITCH TO TANK CONTAINING FUEL Electric Fuel Pump ........................................... CHECK ON Mixture ......................................................... CHECK RICH Alternate Air .............................................................. OPEN If Power is Not Regained, Go To POWER OFF LANDING ENGINE FAILURE DURING FLIGHT If at Low Altitude: Airspeed .......................... MAINTAIN 79 KIAS (minimum) Go To POWER OFF LANDING (Continued on next page) Piper Arrow PA28R-201 10/31/2012 ENGINE FAILURES (Continued) If Altitude Permits: Best Glide (Max Gross Weight) .......................... 79 KIAS Fuel Selector ...................................................SWITCH TO TANK CONTAINING FUEL Electric Fuel Pump ........................................................ ON Mixture ....................................................................... RICH Magnetos.............................................CHECK ON “BOTH” Alternate Air .............................................................. OPEN Engine Gauges ......................... CHECK FOR INDICATION OF CAUSE OF POWER LOSS NOTE If no fuel pressure is indicated, check tank selector to be sure it is on a tank containing fuel. MAINTAIN BEST GLIDE SPEED When Power is Restored: Alternate Air ............................................................ CLOSE Electric Fuel Pump ...................................................... OFF LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE, PERFORM SAFETY INSPECTION If Power Cannot be Restored Maintain Best Glide Speed .................................... 79 KIAS Transponder (If NOT w/ATC) ...................................... 7700 Radio (If NOT w/ATC)....................... TRANSMIT ON 121.5 Go To POWER OFF LANDING Piper Arrow PA28R-201 10/31/2012 FORCED LANDINGS POWER OFF LANDING Trim for 79 KIAS Locate suitable field Establish spiral pattern Plan to be 1000 ft above field at downwind position for normal landing approach. Touchdowns should normally be made at 72 KIAS for shortest landing. GEAR DOWN EMERGENCY LANDING Touchdowns should normally be made at the lowest possible airspeed with full flaps. When committed to landing Landing Gear Selector ............................................. DOWN Flaps ............................................................. AS DESIRED Throttle ................................................................... CLOSE Mixture ....................................................... IDLE CUT-OFF Ignition ......................................................................... OFF BATT MASTR Switch .................................................. OFF ALTR Switch ................................................................ OFF Fuel selector ................................................................ OFF Seat Belts and Harnesses ........................................ TIGHT GEAR UP EMERGENCY LANDING When committed to landing Flaps ............................................................. AS DESIRED Throttle ................................................................... CLOSE Mixture ....................................................... IDLE CUT-OFF Ignition ......................................................................... OFF (Continued on next page) Piper Arrow PA28R-201 10/31/2012 FORCED LANDINGS (Continued) BATT MASTR Switch .................................................. OFF ALTR Switch ................................................................ OFF Fuel selector ................................................................ OFF Seat Belts and Harnesses ........................................ TIGHT CONTACT SURFACE AT MINIMUM POSSIBLE AIRSPEED PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WITH POWER If flight to an airport is not possible: Select Field........................................................ FLY OVER NOTING TERRAIN AND OBSTRUCTIONS Plan ................................................ NORMAL APPROACH Seat Belts and Harnesses ................................FASTENED AIRSPEED ............................................................ 75 KIAS FLAPS ........................................................ AS REQUIRED Master Switch .............................................................. OFF Doors...................................... UNLATCHED UP & LOWER Touchdown ................................................... COMPLETED Ignition Switch ............................................................. OFF Piper Arrow PA28R-201 10/31/2012 FIRES ENGINE FIRE DURING START Starter..................................................... CRANK ENGINE Mixture ...................................................... IDLE CUT-OFF Throttle .................................................................... OPEN Electric Fuel Pump .................................................... OFF Fuel Selector .............................................................. OFF ABANDON IF FIRE CONTINUES FIRE IN FLIGHT SOURCE OF FIRE ................................................ CHECK ELECTRICAL FIRE (Smoke in Cabin) BATT MASTR Switch .................................................. OFF ALTR ........................................................................... OFF Vents ........................................................................ OPEN Cabin Heat .................................................................. OFF LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE ENGINE FIRE Fuel Selector .............................................................. OFF Throttle ................................................................ CLOSED Mixture ...................................................... IDLE CUT-OFF Electric Fuel Pump ....................................... CHECK OFF Heater and Defroster ................................................... OFF Go To POWER OFF LANDING Piper Arrow PA28R-201 10/31/2012 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Piper Arrow PA28R-201 10/31/2012 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Piper Arrow PA28R-201 10/31/2012 ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL FAILURES ALT ANNUNCIATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED Ammeter ............................ CHECK TO VERIFY INOP ALT If Ammeter Shows Zero ALTR switch ................................................................ OFF REDUCE ELECTRICAL LOADS TO A MINIMUM Circuit Breaker .................................. CHECK AND RESET ALTR Switch .................................................................. ON If Power Not Restored ALTR Switch ................................................................ OFF NOTE If alternator output cannot be restored, reduce electrical loads and land as soon as practical. The battery is the only remaining source of electrical power. Land as soon as practical. ELECTRICAL OVERLOAD ALTERNATOR OVER 20 AMPS ABOVE KNOWN LOAD BATT MASTR Switch .................................................. OFF If Ammeter Reading DOES NOT Decrease ALTR Switch ................................................................ OFF LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE Go To EMERGENCY LANDING GEAR EXTENSION Piper Arrow PA28R-201 10/31/2012 ELECTRICAL (Continued) If Ammeter Reading DOES Decrease BATT MASTR Switch .................................................... ON Ammeter ............................................................. MONITOR If Ammeter Reading DOES NOT Begin to Decrease Within Five (5) Minutes BATT MASTR Switch .................................................. OFF LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE CAUTION If the battery is depleted, the landing gear must be lowered using the emergency extension procedure. The gear position lights will be inoperative NOTE Due to increased system voltage and radio frequency noise, operation with ALT switch ON and BATT switch OFF should be made only when required by an electrical system failure. If Ammeter Reading DOES Begin to Decrease Within Five (5) Minutes Ammeter ............................................................. MONITOR Piper Arrow PA28R-201 10/31/2012 ENGINE ENGINE ROUGHNESS Mixture .................................................ADJUST FOR MAX SMOOTHNESS Alternate Air .............................................................. OPEN Electric Fuel Pump ........................................................ ON Fuel Selector ............................................ SWITCH TANKS Engine Gauges ....................................................... CHECK Magneto Switch .................................. L then R then BOTH NOTE If operation is satisfactory on either one, continue on that magneto at reduced power and RICH mixture to first airport. If roughness persists, prepare for power off landing. LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE Land as soon as possible and investigate cause. Prepare for power off landing. HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE Land at nearest airport and investigate the problem. Prepare for power off landing. LOSS OF FUEL FLOW/PRESSURE Electric Fuel Pump ........................................................ ON Fuel Selector ................................ CHECK ON FULL TANK Piper Arrow PA28R-201 10/31/2012 ENGINE (Continued) PROPELLER OVERSPEED Throttle ................................................................. RETARD Oil Pressure............................................................ CHECK Propeller Control............................FULL DECREASE RPM SET IF ANY CONTROL AVAILABLE Airspeed .............................................................. REDUCE Throttle ....................................................... AS REQUIRED REMAIN BELOW 2700 RPM Piper Arrow PA28R-201 10/31/2012 LANDING GEAR EMERGENCY LANDING GEAR EXTENSION Prior to Emergency Extension Procedure BATT MASTR Switch ....................................... CHECK ON ALTR Switch ..................................................... CHECK ON Circuit Breakers ...................................................... CHECK NAV LIGHT Switch ................................... OFF (in daytime) Gear Indicator Bulbs ............................................... CHECK If Landing Gear DOES NOT Check Down and Locked Airspeed ................................................. REDUCE BELOW 87KIAS Landing Gear Selector Switch ...................... GEAR DOWN POSITION If gear has still failed to lock down, move and hold the emergency lever down to the Emergency Down position. If gear has still failed to lock down, yaw the airplane abruptly from side to side with the rudder. If the nose gear will not lock down using the above procedure, slow the aircraft to the lowest safe speed attainable using the lowest power setting required for safe operation and accomplish the following: Landing Gear Selector Switch ...................... GEAR DOWN POSITION Piper Arrow PA28R-201 10/31/2012 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Piper Arrow PA28R-201 10/31/2012 CABIN OPEN DOOR If both upper and lower latches are open, the door will trail slightly open and airspeeds will be reduced slightly. Slow Airplane ........................................................ 87 KIAS Cabin Vents ............................................................ CLOSE Storm Window .......................................................... OPEN If upper latch is open ............................................... LATCH If side latch is open ..................... PULL ARM REST, MOVE HANDLE TO LATCHED POSITION If both latches are open ..................... LATCH SIDE LATCH THEN TOP LATCH Piper Arrow PA28R-201 10/31/2012 PERFORMANCE Speeds are for Aircraft at Max Gross Weight Takeoff Rotation Speed (VR) 65 KIAS Normal Climb………………... 85 KIAS Short Field Flaps 25…….…. 55 KIAS Climb Best Rate (VY) 90 KIAS Gear Up, Flaps Up………. 90 KIAS Gear Down, Flaps Up…… 78 KIAS Best Angle of Climb (VX)…… Gear UP, Flaps UP………. 78 KIAS Gear Down, Flaps Up…… 72 KIAS Landing Approach Normal Flaps Up……………. 90 KIAS Normal Flaps 40…………….. 75 KIAS Short Field Flaps 40………… 57 KIAS Maneuvering Speed (VA) Turbulent Air Penetration Speed 2750 Lbs............................... 118 KIAS 1865 Lbs…………..………… 96 KIAS Best Glide Speed (VG)…….. 79 KIAS Stall Speeds Stall Speed Flaps (VSO)……. 55 KIAS Stall Speed Clean (VS1)…..... 60 KIAS Maximum Speed Flaps Extend Speed (VFE)…. 103 KIAS Landing Gear Extended (VLE) 129 KIAS Landing Gear Retraction Speed 107 KIAS Never Exceed Speed (VNE) 183 KIAS Piper Arrow PA28R-201 10/31/2012 NORMAL TAKEOFF, 0o FLAPS Piper Arrow PA28R-201 10/31/2012 SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF 25o FLAPS Piper Arrow PA28R-201 10/31/2012 CRUISE PERFORMANCE Piper Arrow PA28R-201 10/31/2012 LANDING PERFORMANCE