THE FLIGHT BOOK - PIPER ARROW IV (PA-28RT-201) CHECKLIST

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Overview

This document is a checklist for the Piper PA-28RT Arrow IV Turbo, specifically the PA-28RT-201 model. It provides a comprehensive set of procedures and checks for pilots to follow before, during, and after flight operations. The checklist is designed to ensure safety and efficiency in aircraft operation, covering pre-flight preparations, engine start procedures, taxi checks, takeoff, landing, and emergency procedures. It is essential for pilots to familiarize themselves with these procedures to maintain operational safety and compliance with aviation standards.

Max Takeoff Weight: 2750 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 77 gallons (72 gallons usable)
Engine: Avco Lycoming IO-360-C, 200 Hp @ 2700 rpm
Best Glide Speed: 79 knots
Normal Cruise Speed: 104 knots

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Specifications & performance

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Specifications

Engine (hp): 200
Engine model: Avco Lycoming IO-360-C Series
Empty weight (lb): 1,585
Fuel capacity (gal): 77
Max takeoff weight (lb): 2,750

Performance

Max crosswind (kt): 17
Best glide speed (kt): 79
Stall speed clean (kt): 58
Stall speed landing (kt): 53

V-speeds

VA: 121
VR: 65
VX: 77
VY: 87
VFE: 108
VNE: 190
VNO: 149
VS1: 58
VSO: 53

Weight & balance

Baggage allowance (lb): 200
Max takeoff weight (lb): 2,750

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Pre-Start Checks

The pre-start checks include ensuring that all loose items are stowed, seats are adjusted, hatches and harnesses are secure, and various controls are set correctly. The fuel should be on the lowest tank, and the mixture should be idle cut-off. The throttle should be closed, and the master switch turned on.

Start Checks

During start checks, the throttle is set to 1 cm open, and the fuel pump is turned on. The mixture is adjusted to rich for priming, and the fuel flow indicator should peak before the fuel pump is turned off. The engine is started by checking for a clear prop and engaging the magnetos.

Normal Takeoff Procedures

For normal takeoff, the nose wheel should be aligned with the centerline, and the throttle advanced smoothly. The aircraft should accelerate to a speed of 65-75 knots before rotation to climb attitude. After takeoff, the undercarriage is retracted once a positive rate of climb is established.

Emergency Procedures

The checklist includes emergency procedures for engine failure in flight, which involves establishing best glide speed at 79 knots and preparing for a power-off landing. It also outlines steps for handling engine fires during start and in-flight.

Weight Limitations and Fuel Requirements

The maximum takeoff weight for the PA-28RT-201 is 2750 lbs, with an empty weight of 1585 lbs and a maximum baggage weight of 200 lbs. The aircraft requires 100 octane avgas or 100 LL fuel, with a total fuel capacity of 77 gallons, of which 72 gallons are usable.

Safety notes

Ensure all loose items are stowed before flight.
Check oil pressure within 30 seconds after start.
Monitor fuel levels and ensure proper tank selection before takeoff.

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THE FLIGHT BOOK - PIPER ARROW IV (PA-28RT-201) CHECKLIST Note: This Checklist has been constructed based on the Piper Arrow IV Information Manual published by PIPER PRE START Loose items ........................................ stowed Seat ................................................... adjusted Hatches and harnesses........................ secure Stab trim.......... through range set to take off Flaps ...................................checked, set zero Rudder trim ................................................set Park Brake..................................................on Fuel .........................................on lowest tank Alternate air .............................................. off Mixture.........................................idle cut off Pitch...................................................full fine Throttle................................................ closed Instruments...........................checked and set Avionics .................................................... off Switches .................................................... off Master.........................................................on Alternator ...................................................on Circuit breakers...........................................in Controls .............. full and free, correct sense START CHECKS Throttle..........................................1 cm open Fuel pump ..................................................on Mixture...............rich to prime, then idle c/o Fuel flow indicator ................................ peak Fuel pump ................................................. off Check........................................ “Clear Prop” Magnetos.................................................start AFTER START Mixture.....................................................rich Throttle..................................... set 1000 rpm Oil pressure .................. green within 30 secs Ammeter................................positive charge Suction.......................................within limits Gyro instruments ..............erection and sync Annunciators..................................test & out Avionics .....................................................on Beacon........................................................on Transponder ........................................ STBY TAXI CHECKS Brakes............................................... checked Instruments.............................turning checks RUN-UP CHECKS Park brake ..................................................on Lookout .............................................all clear Prop………………………….Full Forward Throttle..................................... set 2000 rpm Oil temp & pressure .......................green arc Magnetos .....................left, both, right, both Max Drop 175 RPM, Max Diff 50 RPM Alternate air .................................on then off Pitch Lever .....................bring back till drop Repeat 3 times check Manifold drop, then RPM drop then Oil pressure drop. Pitch Lever ................................ set fully fine Ammeter................................positive charge Suction....................................4.8” – 5.1” Hg Slow idle...............................smooth running Throttle .................................... set 1000 rpm Annunciators…………………Press to Test PRE T/O CHECKS Master switch………………………….On Flight instruments………………….Check Fuel Selector…….…………..Proper Tank Electric Fuel Pump……………………On Engine Gauges……………………..Check Alternate Air………………………Closed Mixture…………………………..……Set Prop…………………………………...Set Seat Backs……………………..……Erect Belts Harnesses…………………….Fastened Flaps ………………………………….Set Trim…………………………….Set for T/O Controls ………………………...……Free Doors ………………………………..Closed Transponder…………………………ALT Switches and Lights ……………As needed NORMAL TAKE OFF NOSE WHEEL ………………Centerline THROTTLE................. Smoothly Advance OIL TMP. PRESSURE ……………Check AIRLERONS.................. Position for Wind ACCELERATE .......................... 65-75 kts ROTATE TO CLIMB ATITUDE AFTER T/O CHECKS Undercarriage-... Positive rate of climb, no usable runway, Speed below 107, gear up Flaps ................................................ retracted Power...........................set to climb, 25/2500 Oil temp & pressure .......................green arc Fuel Pump …………………Off at cruise alt. PRE LANDING CHECKS (on 45, Down wind, Base) Gas ..................... Fuel Selector Proper Tank U ................Undercarriage down and locked M ............................................... Mixture rich Prop..........................................cruise setting Switches.............. Fuel Pump, landing lights Seatbelts & Harnesses.................... secured Brakes.................................... check pressure FINAL CHECKS Gas ..................... Fuel Selector Proper Tank U ................Undercarriage down and locked M ............................................... Mixture rich Prop........................................ Full Forward Switches.............. Fuel Pump, landing lights Trim to 75kts AFTER LANDING CHECKS Flaps .................................................... retract Strobes....................................................... off Transponder ........................................ STBY Switches .......................... Fuel Pump, Lights SHUTDOWN Park brake ..................................................on Throttle..................................... set 1000 rpm Avionics .................................................... off Magnetos ......................check for RPM drop Temp and pressure..........................green arc Mixture.........................................idle cut off Throttle................................................ closed Magnetos .....................................off, key out Master........................................................ off Park brake .................. release if tieing down

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RADIO FREQUENCIES GAI AWOS........................... 128.275 MHz GAI CTAF ............................ 123.075 MHz CLEARANCE ...................... 121.600 MHz FDK AWOS…………………124.875 MHz FDK CTAF ........................... 122.725 MHz DMW AWOS........................ 121.250 MHz DMW CTAF......................... 122.700 MHz FDK VOR ............................. 109.000 MHz EMI VOR.............................. 117.900 MHz BWI VOR.............................. 115.100 MHz AIRSPEEDS Best rate of climb Vy (Gear up, Flaps Up)…….……….……87kts (Gear down, flaps up)……….………..76kts Best Angle of Climb Vx (Gear up, Flaps Up)…………………...77kts (Gear Down, Flaps Up) …………….....70kts Maneuvering Speed Va 2750 lbs GW ………………………….121kts 1863 lbs GW …………………………..96kts Normal Operating Speed VNO …..…149kts Normal Cruise Speed ………………..104kts Final Approach speed (Flaps 40) ……..74kts Maximum demonstrated Crosswind …17kts Maximum flaps extended (VFE) .…...108kts Max. Landing Gear Extention ……...130kts Max. Landing Gear Retraction...……109kts Max, Landing Gear Extended……….130kts Never Exceed Speed VNE……………190kts Stall speed, flaps up ………………….58kts Stall Speed, flaps down ………………53kts BEST GLIDE………………………….79kts THE FLIGHT BOOK – PIPER ARROW IV (PA-28RT-201) CHECKLIST Note: This Checklist has been constructed based on the Piper Arrow IV Information Manual published by PIPER EMERGENCY PROCEDURES SHORT FIELD T/O SOFT FIELD T/O Flaps................... 25 degrees (second notch) Accelerate ............ 50-60kts based on TOW Control Wheel .......Rotate to climb attitude Breaking Ground 55-65kts based on TOW Gear ..........................................................UP Accelerate to 77kts (Vx flaps down) Slowly Retract Flaps (1 notch at 77kts, second notch at safe altitude) Climb past obstacle Accelerate to Vy ................................... 87kts Flaps................... 25 degrees (second notch) Accelerate ............ 50-60kts based on TOW Control Wheel .......Rotate to climb attitude Breaking Ground 55-65kts based on TOW Gear ..........................................................UP Hold Ground Effect Accelerate to Vy flaps up...................87kts Pitch to climb attitude Flaps………………………….retract slowly ENGINE FIRE DURING START Starter ........................................crank engine Mixture.........................................idle cut off Throttle................................................... open Electric fuel pump .................................... off Fuel selector .............................................. off Abandon if fire continues ENGINE FAILURE IN FLIGHT INITIAL ACTIONS: Establish Best Glide Speed…………….79kts Gear…………………………………. Retract Prop………………………….….Full Forward ASSESS WIND SELECT FIELD MAKE PLAN TROUBLE CHECKS: Oil................................... temps and pressure Fuel Selector ……………….Tank with Fuel Fuel pump .................................................on Mixture....................................................rich Alternate air .............................................on Throttle ................................set 1/3 position Try to start engine RADIO………………………………121.5 TRANSPONDER……………………7700 MAYDAY CALL…………Location, condition, intentions SHUTDOWN CHECKS: Brakes........................check pressure and off Undercarriage .......................................down Switches .................................all off, fuel off Hatches and harnesses........................ secure 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 LOSS OF / HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE Land as soon as possible and investigate cause. Prepare for power off landing EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION Master switch .............................................on Circuit breaker ............................................in Gear selector .........................................down Panel lights................................................ off Bulbs................................................. checked Speed ....................................below 87 KIAS Emerg gear dump......................... hold down If gear fails to extend, yaw aircraft abruptly. 1. Reduce airspeed to below 87 KTS. 2. Move landing gear selector to down. 3. Move the emergency gear lever to emergency down position. 4. If gear fails to lock down, yaw the aircraft abruptly from side to side with rudder. For other emergency procedures refer to section 3 of the Pilots Operating Handbook. PA-28RT-201 DATA N528FT WEIGHT LIMITATIONS Max Takeoff Weight 2750 Lb Empty Weight: 1585 Lb Max Baggage Weight 200 Lb FUEL Type: 100 Octane Avgas (green) or 100 LL (blue) Quantity: 77 GAL, 72 GAL Usable POWER SETTINGS Take-off 29.5” / 2700 RPM Climb 25” / 2500 RPM Cruise (2400) 55% 65% 75% 2000” 20.0” 22.5” 25.0” 4000” 19.5” 22.0” 24.4” 6000” 19.1” 21.5” 8000” 18.7” 21.0” Descent 20-24” / 2400 RPM Circuit 21” / 2400 RPM Base 15” / 2400 RPM ENGINE Avco Lycoming IO-360-C Series 4 cylinder, horizontally opposed, direct drive, air cooled, fuel injected Output: 200 Hp @ 2700 rpm OIL Type: Aviation grade D100 Quantity: Max 8 US quarts, Min 6 US quarts (Company reqts)

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