Normal Procedures for the Piper PA-32 Saratoga II TC

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This document serves as the Normal Procedures manual for the Piper PA-32 Saratoga II TC. It is intended for pilots and aviation enthusiasts who operate this aircraft model. The manual outlines standard operating procedures, checklists, and essential information for safe and efficient flight operations. It includes detailed instructions on preflight checks, engine start procedures, takeoff, landing, and emergency protocols, ensuring that pilots are well-prepared for various flight scenarios.

Fuel capacity: 50 gallons total
Oil capacity: 6 to 8 quarts
Recommended takeoff speed: 70 knots
Final approach speed: 65 knots
Flaps setting for takeoff: 10 degrees

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Type: Normal Procedures
Pages: 90
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Performance

Max crosswind (kt): 17
Stall speed clean (kt): 95
Stall speed landing (kt): 80

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Preflight Inspection

The Preflight Inspection section details the necessary checks before flight, including fuel levels, oil quantity, and control surfaces. Pilots are instructed to verify that fuel tanks are filled to the required levels, typically 50 gallons total, and that oil levels are within the acceptable range of 6 to 8 quarts.

Engine Start Procedures

This section outlines the steps for safely starting the engine. Pilots must ensure the throttle is in the idle position, the mixture is set to full rich, and the fuel pump is activated for a few seconds before starting the engine. The manual emphasizes the importance of monitoring engine gauges during startup.

Takeoff Procedures

Takeoff Procedures provide guidance on configuring the aircraft for departure. Pilots should set flaps to 10 degrees, ensure the trim is set for takeoff, and perform a final check of the engine instruments. The recommended takeoff speed is 70 knots.

Landing Procedures

Landing Procedures include steps for approach and landing configuration. Pilots are advised to reduce speed to 65 knots on final approach and to extend flaps to full during the landing phase. The manual stresses the importance of maintaining a stable descent rate.

Emergency Procedures

Emergency Procedures cover critical actions to take in various emergency situations, such as engine failure or electrical malfunctions. The manual provides specific checklists and actions to ensure pilot safety and aircraft control during emergencies.

Safety notes

Always perform a thorough preflight inspection before each flight.
Monitor engine gauges closely during startup and flight operations.
Follow emergency procedures promptly to ensure safety.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES Paragraph No. Page No. 4.1 General 4-1 4.3 Airspeeds for Safe Operations 4-1 4.5 Normal Procedures Checklist...... 4-3 Preflight Check 4-3 Engine Start General Before Starting Engine.... 4-6 4-6 Normal Start - Cold Engine..... 4-6a Normal Start - Hot Engine....... 4-6a Engine Start When Flooded..... 4-7 Starting With External Power Source. 4-7 Warm-Up. 4-8 Taxiing...... 4-8 Ground Check........... 4-8 Before Takeoff. 4-9 Takeoff......... 4-10 Climb.......... 4-10 Cruise.............. 4-11 Approach and Landing 4-11 Go-Around....... 4-11 Stopping Engine 4-12 Mooring...... 4-12 4.13 Warm-Up........... 4.7 Preflight Check ..... 4.9 Before Starting Engine.... 4.11 Starting Engine........ 4.15 Taxiing....... ISSUED: JUNE 30, 1997 4-13 4-17 4-17 4-19 4-20 | REPORT: VB-1647 4-i REVISED: JULY 9, 2010 TABLE OF CONTENTS (cont) SECTION 4 (cont) Paragraph No. Page No. 4.17 Ground Check 4-21 4.19 Before Takeoff.. 4-22 4.21 Takeoff........ 4-22 4.23 Climb 4-23 4.25 Cruising. 4-23 4.27 Approach and Landing..... 4-25 4.29 Go-Around ....... 4-26 4.31 Stopping Engine........ 4-26 4.33 Mooring...... 4-26 4.35 Stalls... 4-27 4.37 Turbulent Air Operation 4-27 4.39 Landing Gear 4-27 4.41 Weight and Balance...... 4-28 4.43 Noise Level ...... 4-28 REPORT: VB-1647 ISSUED: JUNE 30, 1997 4-ii SECTION 4 PA-32R-301T, SARATOGA II TC NORMAL PROCEDURES SECTION 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES 4.1 GENERAL This section describes the recommended procedures for the conduct of normal operations for the airplane. All of the required (FAA regulations) procedures and those necessary for operation of the airplane as determined by the operating and design features of the airplane are presented. Normal procedures associated with those optional systems and equipment which require handbook supplements are provided in Section 9 (Supplements). These procedures are provided to present a source of reference and review and to supply information on procedures which are not the same for all aircraft. Pilots should familiarize themselves with the procedures given in this section in order to become proficient in the normal operations of the airplane. The first portion of this section consists of a short form check list which supplies an action sequence for normal operations with little emphasis on the operation of the systems. The remainder of the section is devoted to amplified normal procedures which provide detailed information and explanations of the procedures and how to perform them. This portion of the section is not intended for use as an in-flight reference due to the lengthy explanation. The short form checklist should be used for this purpose. 4.3 AIRSPEEDS FOR SAFE OPERATIONS The following airspeeds are those which are significant to the operation of the airplane. These figures are for standard airplanes flown at gross weight under standard conditions at sea level. ISSUED: JUNE 30, 1997 REPORT: VB-1647 4-1 SECTION 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES PA-32R-301T, SARATOGA II TC Performance for a specific airplane may vary from published figures depending upon the equipment installed, the condition of the engine, airplane and equipment, atmospheric conditions and piloting technique. (a) Best Rate of Climb Speed gear down, flaps up gear up, flaps up ..80 KIAS ..95 KIAS (b) Turbulent Air Operating Speed (See Subsection 2.3) 134 KIAS (c) Maximum Flap Speed (d) Landing Final Approach Speed (Full Flaps). (e) Maximum Demonstrated Crosswind Velocity .110 KIAS ..80 KIAS ..17 KTS REPORT: VB-1647 4-2 ISSUED: JUNE 30, 1997 REVISED: JANUARY 17, 2005 SECTION 4 PA-32R-301T, SARATOGA II TC NORMAL PROCEDURES E WALK-AROUND Figure 4-1 4.5 NORMAL PROCEDURES CHECKLIST PREFLIGHT CHECK COCKPIT CAUTION: When draining any amount of fuel, care should be taken to ensure that no fire hazard exists before starting engine. Fuel strainer Control wheel.... Gear Handle...... ......drain & check for water & sediment _ release restraints .........down .....set .OFF ..OFF Parking brake..... Avionics All switches Mixture......... Magneto switches Battery master switch. Fuel gauges..... Annunciator panel....... Flaps Battery master switch Primary flight controls..... Trim Pitot and static systems Windows......... Required papers and POH............ Tow bar and baggage Baggage door-Rear...... ISSUED: JUNE 30, 1997 .idle cut-off ..OFF ......... ........... ON ........check quantity ............check ...extend .............OFF ..proper operation ......neutral ..............drain ................check clean check on board ..stow properly - secure close and secure REPORT: VB-1647 4-3 SECTION 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES PA-32R-301T, SARATOGA II TC RIGHT WING Surface condition Flap and hinges Aileron and hinges..... Static wicks .... Wing tip and lights....... Fuel tank..... Fuel quantity gauge............ Fuel tank vent...... _ .clear of ice, frost, snow ..........check ................check .........check - secure ...............check check supply visually secure cap ........check ..........clear CAUTION: When draining any amount of fuel, care should be taken to ensure that no fire hazard exists before starting engine. Fuel tank sump. Tie down and chock Main gear Tire strut......... Brake block and disc....... Fresh air inlet.......... NOSE SECTION General condition........... Windshield..... Baggage door....... Cowling... Propeller and spinner ..... Air inlets Engine baffle seals..... Chock ........... Nose gear strut... Nose Gear Doors.......... Nose wheel tire....... Landing Light... Oil Dipstick Oil filler cap. ...........drain and check for water, sediment and proper fuel ......... .....remove .proper inflation (4.00 ± .25 in.) .....check ........check ............clear ........check ...........clean ..close and secure ..........secure .........check .........clear .......check ...... .....remove .....proper inflation (3.25 ± .25 in.) .......check ......check .......secure ........check quantity ..properly seated .........secure REPORT: VB-1647

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ISSUED: JUNE 30, 1997 4-4 REVISED: JUNE 12, 2000 SECTION 4 PA-32R-301T, SARATOGA II TC NORMAL PROCEDURES LEFT WING Surface condition........... Fresh air inlet .clear of ice, frost, snow ...........clear CAUTION: When draining any amount of fuel, care should be taken to ensure that no fire hazard exists before starting engine. Fuel tank sump...... Tic down and chock........ Main gear strut Tire Brake block and disc ...........drain and check for water, sediment and proper fuel ...remove proper inflation (4.00 ± .25 in.) ..........check Fuel tank vent Fuel quantity gauge. Fuel tank........... ......... Stall warning vanes..... Pitot head....... Landing light..... Wing tip and nav/strobe lights Aileron and hinges....... Flap and hinges....... Static wicks .... FUSELAGE Antennas Static Vents......... Oxygen Discharge Disc Empennage Stabilator and trim tab Tie down....... MISCELLANEOUS Battery master switch... - ......check ....clear ....check ....check supply visually secure cap ...........check ....remove cover - holes clear .........check ......check ......check ......check ..check secure ..........check .......clear ....check for rupture .clear of ice, frost, snow ............check ...remove Flaps ..... Interior lighting..... Pitot heat switch..... ........... ON .....retract ..ON and check ..ON Pitot heat OFF/INOP annunciator. CAUTION: Care should be taken when an operational check of the heated pitot head is being performed. The unit becomes very hot. Ground operation should be limited to three minutes to avoid damaging the heater elements. ..OFF ISSUED: JUNE 30, 1997 REVISED: AUGUST 12, 2004 REPORT: VB-1647 4-5 SECTION 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES MISCELLANEOUS (CONT'D) Exterior lighting switches Pitot Stall warning horn........ PA-32R-301T, SARATOGA II TC .ON and check ..check - warm ....check All lighting switches....... Pitot heat switch... Pitot heat OFF/INOP annunciator... Battery master switch ....OFF .OFF ..ON .OFF ...board Passengers Doors....... Seats Seat belts and harness .Closed and secure ..Adjusted & Locked ...fasten/adjust check inertia reel NOTE: With the shoulder harness fastened and adjusted, a pull test of it's locking restraint feature should be performed. ENGINE START-GENERAL CAUTION: Do not attempt flight if there is no indication of alternator output. CAUTION: If a positive oil pressure is not indicated within 30 seconds following an engine start, stop the engine and determine the trouble. In cold weather it will take a few seconds longer to get a positive oil pressure indication. NOTE: Starter manufacturers recommend that starter cranking periods be limited to 10 seconds with a two minute rest period between cranking periods. Maximum of 5 start periods allowed. If start is not achieved on fifth attempt allow starter to cool for 30 minutes before attempting additional starts. BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Brakes Circuit breakers... Alternate air ..set ......check in .OFF Propeller Avionics. Fuel sclcctor.. NORMAL START-COLD ENGINE Throttle Battery master switch. Alternator switch...... Electric fuel pump Magneto switches...... Mixture Propeller... Starter.... Mixture. Throttle .full INCREASE rpm ......OFF ....desired tank 1/2 in. open ...ON .ON .ON .ON ..prime - then idle cut-off ........clear ..engage ...full RICH .......adjust Oil pressure.. REPORT: VB-1647 4-6 .....check ISSUED: JUNE 30, 1997 REVISED: SEPTEMBER 1, 2009 SECTION 4 PA-32R-301T, SARATOGA II TC NORMAL PROCEDURES NORMAL START - COLD ENGINE Throttle........... Battery master switch. Primary Flight Display (PFD) (if installed) ...... 1/2 in. open ............ ON .Verify correct aircraft model software NOTE: If the optional Avidyne Flightmax Entegra Primary Flight/Multi- Function Displays are installed. Refer to Supplements 20 or 24 found in Section 9 for additional operating instructions. Alternator switch......... Electric fuel pump Magneto switches Mixture..... ........ ON .... ON ........... ON ..prime - then idle cut-off Propeller..... Starter.... Mixture....... Throttle..... Oil pressure. NORMAL START - HOT ENGINE Throttle...... Battery master switch ..clear .engage .full RICH ....adjust ..check ..........1/2 in. open _..............ON Primary Flight Display (PFD) (if installed) Verify correct aircraft model software NOTE: If the optional Avidyne Flightmax Entegra Primary Flight/Multi- Function Displays are installed. Refer to Supplements 20 or 24 found in Section 9 for additional operating instructions. Alternator switch..... Electric fuel pump Magneto switches..... Mixture........... Propeller Starter Mixture Throttle Oil pressure. .ON .ON ..ON .....idle cut-off .........clear .engage _ advance ....adjust ....check ISSUED: JUNE 30, 1997 REVISED: JULY 9, 2010 REPORT: VB-1647 4-6a SECTION 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES PA-32R-301T, SARATOGA II TC THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK REPORT: VB-1647 4-6b ISSUED: JUNE 30, 1997 REVISED: JULY 9, 2010 SECTION 4 PA-32R-301T, SARATOGA II TC NORMAL PROCEDURES ENGINE START WHEN FLOODED Throttle...... Battery master switch. .open full .......... ON Primary Flight Display (PFD) (if installed)...... .Verify correct aircraft model software NOTE: If the optional Avidyne Flightmax Entegra Primary Flight/Multi- Function Displays are installed. Refer to Supplements 20 or 24 found in Section 9 for additional operating instructions. Alternator switch......... Electric fuel pump................ Magneto switches. Mixture...... Propeller Starter......... ..... ON .OFF ....ON ...idle cut-off .........clear Mixture........ Throttle Oil Pressure....... ...engage ...advance ......retard ..check STARTING WITH EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE NOTE: If the optional Avidyne Flightmax Entegra Primary Flight/Multi-Function Displays are installed. Refer to Supplements 20 or 24 found in Section 9 for additional operating instructions. CAUTION: It is possible to use the ship's battery in parallel by turning only the battery master switch ON. This will give longer cranking capabilities, but will not increase the amperage. Care should be exercised because if the ship's battery has been depleted, the external power supply can be be reduced to the level of the ship's battery. This can be tested by turning on the battery master switch momentarily while the starter is engaged. If cranking speed increases, the ship's battery is at a higher level than the external power supply. NOTE: For all normal operations using external power, the battery master and alternator switches should be OFF. Battery master switch Alternator switch Electric fuel pump... ....OFF .....OFF ......OFF Magneto switches. ISSUED: JUNE 30, 1997 REVISED: JULY 9, 2010 .......... ON REPORT: VB-1647 4-7 SECTION 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES PA-32R-301T, SARATOGA II TC STARTING WITH EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE (CONT'D) All electrical equipment External power plug....... Proceed with normal start Throttle......... External power plug........ Battery master switch.. Alternator switch ...... Oil pressure.... WARM-UP Throttle............ TAXIING Taxi area Parking brake Prop Throttle.. Brakes........ Steering....... Flight Instruments........ .OFF ........insert in fuselage ..lowest possible RPM .disconnect from fuselage ........... ON ..ON- check ammeter ............check ........ 1000 to 1200 RPM ..........clear ..release .high RPM .apply slowly ........check ....check ...check NOTE: During taxi in hot and/or high altitude conditions, activation of electric fuel pump may be required for smooth engine operation. GROUND CHECK Parking brake... Propeller... Throttle......... Magnetos Propeller REPORT: VB-1647 4-8 ..........set ..full INCREASE 2000 RPM ..max. drop 175 RPM - max. diff. 50 RPM _ exercise then full INCREASE ISSUED: JUNE 30, 1997 REVISED: JULY 9, 2010 PA-32R-301T, SARATOGA II TC SECTION 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES CAUTION: Alternate air is unfiltered, use of alternate air during ground or flight operations when dust or other contaminant's are present may result in damage from particle ingestion. Alternate air...... Oil temperature.. Oil pressure... Vacuum....... Annunciator panel.. Air conditioner Ammeter Electric fuel pump. Fuel flow Throttle........... .........check ..........check ..........check .check within normal operating range ..press-to-test ..........check ....check ...... OFF .....check .......retard Autopilot Master Switch Select ON/Verify self test completed NOTE: Refer to the S-Tec System 55X Autopilot Supplement for autopilot and electric trim preflight checks. NOTE: If the optional Avidyne Flightmax Entegra Primary Flight/Multi-Function Displays are installed. Refer to Supplements 20 or 24 found in Section 9 for additional operating instructions. BEFORE TAKEOFF Battery master switch......... Alternator switch Magneto switches Engine gauges..... Electric fuel pump.……………………………. Flight instruments Propeller Mixture........ Alternate air Flaps............. Fuel selector.......... Trim........... Verify ON Verify ON ........... ON .Verify ON ......check .....check ............set .Full forward ....CLOSED ...........set .proper tank .........set ISSUED: JUNE 30, 1997 REVISED: JULY 9, 2010 REPORT: VB-1647 4-9 SECTION 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES BEFORE TAKEOFF (continued) Air conditioner......... Controls......... Doors ..... Seats Seat backs....... PA-32R-301T, SARATOGA II TC .OFF ...free ..latched ..Adjusted & Locked .......erect NOTE: With the shoulder harness fastened and adjusted, a pull test of its locking restraint feature should be performed. Belts/harness...... Empty seats ............fastened/check ............seat belts, securely fastened REPORT: VB-1647 4-9a ISSUED: JUNE 30, 1997 REVISED: JULY 9, 2010 SECTION 4 PA-32R-301T, SARATOGA II TC NORMAL PROCEDURES THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK ISSUED: JUNE 30, 1997 REVISED: JULY 9, 2010 REPORT: VB-1647 4-9b

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