Piper Arrow PA 28 RT-201T (Turbo) - Checkout Sheet
Piper PA-28RT Arrow IV Turbo · Weight And Balance
Overview
This document serves as a checkout sheet for the Piper PA-28RT Arrow IV Turbo, providing essential information for pilots regarding performance metrics, weight and balance calculations, and emergency procedures. It includes sections for recording critical speeds, maximum weights, and weight and balance problems, ensuring that pilots can verify the aircraft's compliance with operational limits. The document is intended for use by flight instructors and pilots during training and checkout processes, emphasizing the importance of understanding the aircraft's performance capabilities and limitations.
- The Basic Empty Weight of the aircraft is 1798.7 lbs.
- Maximum Takeoff Weight is a critical limit that must be adhered to for safe operation.
- Weight and balance calculations are essential to ensure the aircraft is within CG limits.
- Emergency procedures must be memorized and practiced for safety.
- Understanding the aircraft's performance metrics is crucial for effective flight planning.
Document
Source
Originally published by www.aiaviationacademy.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type
- Weight And Balance
- Pages
- 5
- File size
- 430 KB
- Publisher
- www.aiaviationacademy.com
Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
Specifications
- Empty weight (lb)
- 1,798.7
- Max takeoff weight (lb)
- 2,700
Weight & balance
- Baggage allowance (lb)
- 100
- Basic empty weight (lb)
- 1,798.7
- Max takeoff weight (lb)
- 2,700
Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the Piper PA-28RT Arrow IV Turbo.
- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
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- PIPER PA28RT-201 ARROW IV PROCEDURES MANUALEmergency Procedures
- Piper PA-28RT-201T (Turbo Arrow IV) Systems DescriptionSystems Description
- SERVICE BULLETIN NO. 1023Service Bulletins
- PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK AND FAA APPROVED AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUALPilot's Operating Handbook
- SERVICE LETTER No.997Airworthiness Directives
- Specifications Performance Turbo Arrow IV PA 28RT-201 TPerformance Data
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- Piper PA-28RT Arrow IV TurboWeight And Balance
In this document
Speeds
The document lists various critical speeds for the Piper PA-28RT Arrow IV Turbo, including VX (Best Angle of Climb Speed), VY (Best Rate of Climb Speed), VS0 (Stall speed dirty), VS1 (Stall speed clean), VA (Maneuvering Speed), VNE (Never Exceed Speed), VNO (Maximum Structural Cruising Speed), VFE (Maximum Flaps Extended Speed), and VLE (Maximum Landing Gear Extended Speed). Specific values for these speeds need to be filled in by the pilot.
Maximum Weights
The maximum weights for the aircraft are crucial for safe operation. The document prompts the user to fill in the Maximum Takeoff Weight, Maximum Landing Weight, and Maximum Ramp Weight, ensuring that pilots are aware of the limits they must adhere to.
Weight and Balance Problem
This section guides the pilot through calculating the aircraft's weight and center of gravity (CG) using the provided weights and arms for various load components, including the Basic Empty Weight, pilot, passengers, fuel, and baggage. The totals must be calculated to determine if the aircraft is within weight and CG limits.
Performance Calculations
The document includes sections for determining takeoff distance over a 50-ft obstacle, fuel burn, and landing distance with specific conditions provided. These calculations are essential for flight planning and ensuring safe operations.
Emergency Procedures
Emergency procedures for various scenarios, including engine fire during start and in-flight, are outlined. This section is critical for pilot training and preparedness for in-flight emergencies.
Safety notes
- Always verify that the aircraft is within weight and balance limits before flight.
- Do not exceed the Maximum Landing Gear Extension Speed when operating the landing gear.
Full document text
Piper Arrow PA 28 RT-201T (Turbo) - Checkout Sheet Name __________________________ Date __________________________ CFI __________________________ 1. List the following speeds: VX _______ (gear up, flaps up) Best Angle of Climb Speed _______ (gear down, flaps up) VY _______ (gear up, flaps up) Best Rate of Climb Speed _______ (gear down, flaps up) VS0 _______ Stall speed (dirty) VS1 _______ Stall speed (clean) VA _______ (at 2900 lbs) Maneuvering Speed – no full abrupt control movements above this speed _______ (at 1893 lbs) VNE _______ Never Exceed Speed – do not exceed this speed in any configuration VNO _______ Maximum Structural Cruising Speed – do not exceed this speed except in smooth air, and only with caution VFE _______ Maximum Flaps Extended Speed – do not exceed this speed with flaps extended VLE _______ Maximum Landing Gear Extended Speed – do not exceed this speed with the landing gear extended What is the Maximum Landing Gear Extension Speed? This speed should not be exceeded when extending the landing gear. _________ What is the Maximum Landing Gear Retraction Speed? This speed should not be exceeded when retracting the landing gear. __________ What is the Turbulent Air Operating Speed? _______ What is the Maximum Demonstrated Crosswind Velocity? _______ 2. Maximum Weights Maximum Takeoff Weight __________ Maximum Landing Weight __________ Maximum Ramp Weight __________ 3. Weight and Balance Problem Determine if the aircraft is within weight and CG limits. Calculate this by using the aircraft POH. Weight Arm Moment Basic Empty Weight 1798.7 87.8 157,918 Pilot & Front Passenger 380.0 30,590 Rear Passenger 200.0 23,620 Fuel (50 gal @ 6lb/gal) 300.0 28,500 Baggage 100.0 14,280 Totals What is the aircraft gross weight? __________ What is the aircraft CG? __________ Is the aircraft within limitations? __________ 4. Determine the takeoff distance over a 50-ft obstacle and the liftoff speed with the given information: PA 6,095 ft MSL, OAT = 23⁰C, Gross weight = 2,700 b, Headwind = 5 kts. (Use page 5-13, Figure 5-5 in aircraft POH) 5. Determine the fuel burn and distance to climb with the following given information: Maximum gross weight, gear retracted, climb speed @87 knots, no wind, takeoff PA = 3,795 ft MSL and OAT = 25⁰C, Cruise PA = 8,450 ft MSL and OAT = 6⁰C. (Use page 5-19, Figure 5-17 in aircraft POH) 6. Determine the landing distance and approach airspeed over a 50-ft obstacle with the following given information: Destination PA = 525 ft MSL and OAT = 18⁰C, Landing weight = 2,580 lbs, no wind. (Use page 5-30, Figure 5-35 in aircraft POH) 7. Fuel and Oil What is the fuel capacity for this aircraft? Total: _______ gal. Total Useable: _______ gal. What is the minimum octane fuel this aircraft can use? __________ What is the engine oil capacity? _____________ 8. Performance What is the Engine Model Number? ___________ Maximum rated Horsepower? _____________ Maximum Rotation Speed (RPM)? ____________ What is the maximum takeoff weight? _____________ What is the normal main oleo strut extension? __________ What is the maximum magneto drop? _________ The maximum magneto difference? _________ You should avoid continuous engine operation between __________ and __________ RPM and below ________. Why should prolonged idling at low RPM be avoided? ______________________________________ What is the Service Ceiling for this aircraft? ____________ 9. Emergency Procedures & Failures 1. List the emergency procedure for Engine Fire During Start: 2. List the emergency procedure for Engine Fire In Flight: 3. List the emergency procedure for Engine Fire In Flight (During Cruise): 4. List the emergency procedure for Emergency Approach to Landing: 5. What are the prop over-speed procedures? 6. What are the (5) steps to spin recovery? 7. In the power off emergency landing pattern, downwind altitude is how many feet? ______________ 8. At best glide speed, a wind-milling engine, prop full decrease, the aircraft will travel _________ miles for each 1,000 feet of altitude loss. 9. How is an alternator failure detected? 10. What are the corrective steps for an alternator failure? 10. General Questions 1. Which documents must be carried aboard the aircraft? 1 2. What documents must you carry with you? 1 3. What are the (3) most probable causes for engine roughness? 4. How is the engine primed? 5. What is the maximum starter cranking and resting periods? 6. The gear unsafe horn will activate if the throttle is reduced below ____________. 7. What is the gear up rate of climb at 2,750 lbs, 15⁰C, at sea level? _____________ fpm. 8. What is the flaps up takeoff distance at 2,750 lbs, 20⁰C, at sea level, lift off is at 71 kts, with wind? ___________ feet 9. At 75% power, GPH is approximately ____________. 10. If the OAT is 10⁰C, PA is 3,000 ft, TAS is _____________. 11. Who is responsible for determining that the aircraft is airworthy before flight? Completed Date __________________________ CFI __________________________ Chief Flight Instructor __________________________ CFI Remarks _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________