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Preflight PA32-260 Cherokee 6

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Overview

This document is a comprehensive checklist for the Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six, specifically the PA32-260 model. It serves as a guide for pilots to ensure all necessary preflight, in-flight, and post-flight procedures are followed for safe operation. The checklist includes detailed steps for preflight inspections, engine start procedures, taxiing, takeoff, landing, and emergency procedures. It is designed to help pilots maintain operational readiness and safety during flights. The document emphasizes critical airspeeds, weight and balance considerations, and emergency protocols, making it an essential reference for both new and experienced pilots of the PA-32 Cherokee Six.

  • Fuel capacity is 83.5 gallons usable across four tanks.
  • Normal cruise speed is 122 knots at 21 inches MP and 2300 RPM.
  • Engine failure memory items include maintaining 100 MPH and finding a suitable landing area.
  • Preflight checks include a visual fuel check and ensuring all instruments are zeroed.
  • Emergency procedures cover engine restart and handling in-flight fires.

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Originally published by www.mattbeyer.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.

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Checklist
Year
2025
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Publisher
www.mattbeyer.com
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Preflight Checklist

The preflight checklist includes a visual check of fuel levels across four tanks, verification of Hobbs meter readings, and ensuring all necessary paperwork is in order. Pilots must also check seat height, remove control locks, and verify that instruments are set to zero with no inoperative flags. Additional checks include ensuring flaps are down, trim is set for takeoff, and conducting a static drain.

Engine Start Checklist

The engine start checklist outlines critical steps such as setting brakes, ensuring flaps are up, and turning on the master and alternator switches. Pilots must prime the engine as required, check the throttle position, and ensure the area is clear before cranking the engine. After starting, the throttle should be set to 800-1000 RPM, and oil pressure must be monitored.

Emergency Procedures

Emergency procedures include steps for engine failure, such as maintaining an airspeed of 100 MPH and identifying a suitable landing area. The checklist also covers actions for restarting the engine, handling an engine fire in flight, and dealing with electrical fires. Specific memory items are provided to assist pilots in managing these critical situations.

Performance Specifications

The PA32-260 has a fuel capacity of 83.5 gallons usable, with an economy cruise speed of 111 knots at 20 inches of manifold pressure and 2200 RPM. Normal cruise speed is 122 knots at 21 inches of manifold pressure and 2300 RPM, while maximum cruise speed reaches 133 knots at 23 inches of manifold pressure and 2400 RPM. Tire pressures are specified as 30 psi for the nose and 38 psi for the main wheels.

Safety notes

  • Always verify fuel levels before flight.
  • Ensure all safety equipment is accessible and functional during preflight checks.
  • Monitor oil pressure for at least 30 seconds after engine start.

Full document text

Preflight PA32-260 Cherokee 6 1. Fuel Level (4 tanks) VISUAL CHECK 2. Hobbs Book CHECK #’s 3. Paperwork ARROW-AV1ATE 4. Seat Height SET UP 5. Control Lock REMOVE 6. Instruments 0’s, INOP FLAGS 7. Flaps DOWN 8. Trim SET “TAKEOFF” 9. Static Drain PRESS/DRAIN 10. Master ON 11. Fuel Qty CHECK 4 tanks 12. Turn Coordinator LISTEN 13. Beacon/Nav/Lights CHECK LIGHTS 14. Annunciator TEST LIGHTS 15. Stall Horn TEST 16. Pitot Heat CHECK 17. Master OFF 18. Preflight WALK AROUND  Fuel Level VISUAL CHECK  Fuel Sumps DRAIN 5 SUMPS  Oil 4-12 Qts  360 Walk TIE-DOWNS Passenger Briefing Checklist 1. Seat Belts EXPLAIN and ON 2. Door / Exiting Plane EXPLAIN 3. First Aid/Fire Ext LOCATE 4. Scanning for Traffic ASSIST 5. Exchange Controls EXPLAIN 6. Seat Rail Locks CHECK Engine Start Checklist 1. Brakes SET 2. Flaps UP 3. Electrical ALL OFF 4. Circuit Breakers ALL IN 5. Carburetor Heat OFF 6. Prime As Req’d (2-3) 7. Primer LOCKED 8. Prop FULL FORWARD 9. Master AND ALTR BOTH ON 10. Fuel Selector PICK A SIDE 11. Beacon ON 12. Throttle 1/4 Inch Open 13. Area *****”CLEAR”***** 14. Mixture FULL RICH (less) 15. Fuel Pump ON 16. Magnetos/Starter CRANK ENGINE 17. Throttle 800-1000 RPM 18. Mixture LEAN for TAXI 19. Oil Pressure 30 Sec. GREEN 20. Avionics Master ON 21. Fuel Pump OFF for taxi 22. Transponder 1200 “STANDBY” 23. ATIS SET Altimeter Contact GROUND for Taxi to Runway While Taxi Checklist Brakes TEST both sides Verify Instruments 6 PACK CHECK Compass/TC/DG Position at Run-up INTO WIND Run-Up Checklist 1. Brakes SET 2. Doors/Windows CLOSED 3. Belts/Harness SECURED 4. Controls CHECK 5. Trim SET TAKEOFF 6. Instruments SET Attitude DG to Compass 7. Alt Static PULL CHECK VSI 8. Fuel Selector SWITCH TANKS 9. Blast Area CLEAR BEHIND 10. Throttle 2000 RPM 11. Engine Instruments ALL GREEN 12. Mixture Rich then LEAN 13. Magnetos 175 Max, 50 Diff 14. Carburetor Heat CHECK then OFF 15. Propeller 3 times, -300RPM 16. Ammeter Check +CHARGING 17. Vac/OilPress/Temp ALL GREEN 18. Throttle 800-1000 RPM 19. IFR: Pitot Heat Turn On for IFR Ready for Takeoff Checklist Lights STROBES / LANDING Camera TRANSPONDER “Alt” Action Note Takeoff Time FUEL PUMP ON Review Vspeeds Review Take Off Engine Loss Review WINDS Contact Ground or Tower Airspeeds V1 abort takeoff 46 MPH (50% Rwy) Vs0 stall w/Flaps 63 MPH (55 kts) Vs1 stall clean 71 MPH (62 kts) Vr rotate 65 MPH (56 kts) Vy best rate 105 MPH (91 kts) Vx best angle 95 MPH (83 kts) Vbest glide 100 MPH (87 kts) Vfe flaps extend 125 MPH (109 kts) Va maneuvering 149 MPH (129 kts) Vno max cruise 168 MPH (146 kts) Vne never exceed 212 MPH (184 kts) Landing: 13”MP 92mph base/final – 86 over #’s Takeoff Checklist Trim SET TAKEOFF Flaps 10° (1 notch) 25° short/soft Vrotate 65 MPH Vrotate Vy 105 MPH Short Field Takeoff Flaps 25° (2 notches) Vrotate 65 MPH Vrotate Vx 95 MPH Cruise/Climb Checklist 1. Climb Airspeed 105-120 MPH 2. Fuel Pump OFF 3. Landing Light OFF 4. Mixture Lean as RQD 5. Prop/Power SET BOTH Descent Checklist 1. Power Reduce as RQD 2. Mixture Enrichen as RQD 3. Carb Heat ON as RQD Pre Landing Checklist G - Gas Fullest Tank G - Gauges Fuel Quantity U - Undercarriage GEAR DOWN M - Mixture RICH if Necessary P - Props FULL FWD P - Pump FUEL PUMP ON S - Switches Landing Light ON S - Safety Seat Belts ON Landing Downwind 110 MPH @ 17” MP Abeam #’s 92 MPH @ 13” MP Flaps 1 Notch Over the #’s 86 MPH FULL FLAPS Short Field 86 MPH over numbers ** Gusty or Cross Winds No Flaps, SLIP Go Around (ABORTED LANDING) Throttle FULL THROTTLE Carb Heat OFF Flaps UP, to 2 notches Airspeed Establish 95+ MPH Flaps Bring up SLOWLY Clear Runway Checklist Trim SET “TAKEOFF” Flaps UP Fuel Pump OFF Landing Light OFF Transponder 1200 Shutdown Checklist Electrical AVIONICS OFF Throttle IDLE Mixture IDLE CUTOFF Magnetos OFF Master OFF Control Lock SECURE Tiedowns FASTEN CLOSE FLIGHT PLAN Power Settings Notes: - Airspeed Indicator outer ring is MPH - All Vspeeds listed here are MPH Hot or Flooded Engine Start Checklist Fuel Pump OFF Throttle FULL OPEN Mixture IDLE CUT OFF Starter CRANK Mixture Advance Smoothly Emergency Procedures Engine Failure PA32-260 Memory Items ABCDE A Airspeed 100 MPH B Best Place to Land (Check Wind Dir) C Checklist TRY RESTART D Declare Emergency 121.5 MAYDAY 7700 IDENT E Execute Landing Doors Open SeatBelts.. ENGINE RESTART Procedures Fuel Selector FULLEST TANK Fuel Pump ON Mixture FULL RICH Throttle FULL THROTTLE Carburetor Heat FULL ON Magnetos BOTH Emergency Landing (without power) Airspeed 100 mph Belts SECURE Cushions PROTECT HEAD Mixture IDLE CUTOFF Fuel Selector OFF Magnetos OFF Flaps FULL if possible Master OFF Doors OPEN Landing SOFT FIELD Engine Fire in Flight Mixture IDLE CUTOFF Fuel Selector OFF Cabin Air/Heat CLOSE VENTS Flaps FULL FLAPS Master OFF Airspeed TOP of WHITE 125 MPH Bank Angle 45 DEGREES Proceed with “Emergency Landing” Electrical Fire in Flight Master OFF Avionics OFF All Switches OFF Vents/Cabin Air CLOSED Fire Extinguisher ACTIVATE Fire EXTINGUISHED Vents/Cabin Air VENT CABIN If electrical power is necessary, then: Master ON Circuit Breakers CHK, do not reset Radios OFF Avionics Master ON Radios/Switches ONE AT A TIME Wing Fire Navigation Lights OFF Pitot Heat OFF Strobe Lights OFF Side Slip PERFORM Excessive Rate of Charge Alternator OFF Alternator Breaker PULL OFF Nonessential Equipment OFF Flight Terminate ASAP Low Voltage Light On Avionics Master OFF Alternator Circuit Breaker CHECK IN Master (both sides) OFF Master (both sides) ON Low Voltage Light CHECK Avionics Master ON If low-voltage light illuminates again, then Alternator OFF Nonessential Radios/Equip OFF Flight Terminate ASAP Lost - ‘CCCCC’ Climb (Better radio range) Communicate (FSS, 121.5) Confess (Ask for help) Comply (Follow advice) Conserve (Fuel-slow down) SPIN RECOVERY Throttle IDLE Ailerons NEUTRAL Rudder OPPOSITE Rotation Elevator FWD BRISKLY Rotation STOPPED Controls NEUTRALIZE Recover SLOWLY PA32-260 Performance (260hp) Fuel Capacity 83.5 Gal Usable (17/25/25/17)

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Economy 111kts 20”MP-2200rpm = 12 gph Normal 122kts 21”MP-2300rpm = 13 gph Maximum 133kts 23”MP-2400rpm = 14 gph Tire Pressure 30psi nose / 38psi mains www.MattBeyer.com (for reference only, see AFM) www.MattBeyer.com 7/24/2025