Piper Archer III (PA-28-181)
PREFLIGHT
1.
Oil ………………………………............. 6-8 qts, Cap Secure
CABIN
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
POH & Documents ……………………..
Magneto Switches ……………….……..
Pitot/Static Drains …..………………….
Avionics/Electrical Switches …………...
Master Switch ………………………….
Fuel Quantity …………………………...
Pitot Heat / Lights ……………………...
Stall Warning Horn ……………………..
Pitot Heat / Lights ……………………...
Annunciator Panel ……………………...
VAC OFF Lamp ………………………….
Master Switch ………………………….
Flaps …………………………………….
Check Available
L & R OFF
Push to Drain
OFF
ON
Check Quantity
On to Check
Verify Operation
Off
Press to Test
Verify Lit
OFF
Down
WALKAROUND
Right Wing
1. Flap & Aileron …………………………
2. Wing Surfaces ………………...……….
3. Wing Tie Down ………………………..
4. Right Wing Fuel Vent …………………
5. Right Wing Fuel Drain ………………...
6. Right Wing Fuel Quantity …………......
7. Main Gear Strut ………………….........
8. Tire & Brakes ………………….............
Nose
1. Cowling ………………………………..
2. Prop & Spinner ………………………..
3. Cooling Inlet …………………………..
4. Air Inlet ………………………………..
5. Nose Wheel Strut ……………..............
6. Nose Wheel Tire ……………................
7. Main Fuel Strainer ...……………….….
Check Skin & Hinges
No Contamination
DISCONNECT
Unobstructed
Check Sample
Visually Verify
4.25”-4.75”
24-27 psi
Secure
Check
Unobstructed
Unobstructed
3.0”-3.5”
18-20 psi
Check Sample (L & R)
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Left Wing
1. Leading Edge ………………………….
2. Main Gear Strut ………………….........
3. Tire & Brakes ………………….............
4. Wing Tie Down ………………………..
5. Left Wing Fuel Vent ………………...…
6. Left Wing Fuel Drain …………………..
7. Left Wing Fuel Quantity ……………...
8. Pitot/Static Mast ………………………
9. Flap & Aileron …………………………
Fuselage
1. Empennage ……………………………
2. Left Static Port ………………………..
3. Tail Tie Down ………………………….
4. Rudder & Stabilator …………………..
5. Right Static Port ………………………
6. Baggage Door …………………………
No Contamination
4.25”-4.75”
24-27 psi
DISCONNECT
Unobstructed
Check Sample
Visually Verify
Holes Clear
Check Skin & Hinges
No Contamination
Holes Clear
DISCONNECT
Check
Holes Clear
Closed & Locked
PRE-ENGINE START
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Flaps …………………………………... Up
Brakes ……………………………….... Parking Brake Set
Seats & Belts ………………………….. Adjusted & Secure
PASSENGER BRIEFING
 No Smoking
 Turn cell phones OFF or activate “airplane” mode
 Seatbelts must be worn during taxi, takeoff, & landing
 Door operation
 Sterile cockpit during taxi, takeoff, and landing
 Fire extinguisher location
 Help point out other air traffic
Circuit Breakers ………………………. Check In
Avionics/Electrical Switches …………. OFF
Carb Heat ……………………………… OFF
Fuel Selector ………………………….. LOWEST/RIGHT Tank
Hobbs & Tachometer ………………… Record
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ENGINE START
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
Throttle …………………………………
Mixture …………………………………
Master & Alternator Switches …………
Primer Switch …………………………..
Strobe Lights (and Nav if night) ……….
Fuel Pump ………………………………
Prop Area ………………………………
LEFT Magneto Switch ………………….
Starter …………………………………..
RIGHT Magneto Switch ……….……….
Throttle …………………………………
Oil Pressure ……………………………..
Fuel Selector ……………………………
Fuel Pump ………………………………
Mixture …………………………………
Open (1/4” cold, ½” hot)
RICH
ON
Hold 2-4 seconds
On
ON
CLEAR
ON
Engage
ON
800-1200 RPM
IN THE GREEN
FULLEST/LEFT Tank
Off
LEANED
PRE-TAXI
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Fuel Quantity ………………………….
Radios …………………………………
Transponder …………………………..
Nav/GPS …………………………….....
Elevator Trim ………………………….
Flight Controls ...……………….……...
Verify
Set
Code & Mode Set
Programmed & Set
Set to Neutral
Free and Correct
ENGINE RUNUP
1.
2.
3.
4.
Brakes …………………………………
Seats & Belts …………………………..
Doors …………………………………..
FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS
a. A.H. ……………………………
b. Altimeter ……………………...
c. VSI …………………………….
d. Heading ……………………….
e. Turn & Bank …………………..
Parking Brake Set
Check
Closed & Latched
Set
Set
Check
Set
No Flags
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Piper Archer III (PA-28-181)
5. Mixture …………………………...…...
6. Throttle ………………………………..
Rich
2000 RPM
< 175 RPM Drop,
a. Magnetos ……………………..
< 50 RPM Difference
b. Suction Gauge ……………….. 4.8” – 5.2”
c. Ammeter ……………………... Check w/ Load
d. Carb Heat …………………….. On w/ RPM Drop
e. Throttle ………………………. Idle
f. Carb Heat …………………….. Off w/ RPM Rise
7. Throttle ……………………………….. 1000 RPM
8. Emergency Procedures …………...…. Reviewed
9. Departure Briefing .………………….. Completed
Check THAT Setup (Transponder, Heading, Altimeter, Talk)
TAKEOFF
1.
2.
3.
4.
Landing Light ……………………...….
Transponder …………………………..
Fuel Pump ……………………………..
Timer ….……………………….………
NORMAL:
1. Flaps …………………………………...
2. Throttle ………………………………..
3. Engine Instruments …………….……..
4. Rotate …………………………………
SHORT FIELD, OBSTACLE CLEARANCE:
1. Flaps …………………………………...
2. Brakes …………………………………
3. Throttle …………………......................
4. Engine Instruments……........................
5. Brakes …………………………………
6. Rotate …………………........................
7. Flaps …………………….......................

Climb Speed …………………………...
On
ALT
ON
Start
[Lights]
[Camera]
[Action]
Up (0)
Full Open
All In The Green
60 Kts
25-degrees (2)
HOLD until full power
Full Open
All In The Green
RELEASE
55 Kts, accel to 60
Retract After 64 Kts
Vy (76 Kts)
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Piper Archer III (PA-28-181)
ENROUTE CLIMB
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Airspeed ……………………………….
Throttle ………………………………..
Fuel Pump ………………..……..……..
Landing Light ………………………….
Mixture ………………………………..
87 KIAS
<= 2700 RPM
Off, +1000’ AGL
Off, +3000’ AGL
LEAN, +5000’ MSL
CRUISE
1. Power ………………………………….
2. Trim ……………………………………
3. Mixture ………………………………..
75% or less
Adjust
LEAN as necessary
PRE-LANDING (~12 nm / IAF)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
ATIS & Altimeter …………..…
Landing Light ……………..….
Seats & Belts ……………….....
Fuel Selector ……….……..….
Approach Procedures .….…....
Current & Set
On
Check
BEST TANK
REVIEWED
[WIR]
[E]
LANDING (pattern / FAF)
1. Fuel Pump ……………………………..
2. Mixture ………………………………..
PATTERN:
1. Downwind …………………………….
2. Base ……………………………………
3. Final ……………………………………
ON
Rich
[GU]
[MP]
90 Kts (Flaps 10)
75 Kts (Flaps 25)
66 Kts (Flaps 40)
SHORT FIELD (AFTER TOUCHDOWN):
4. Brakes …………………………….…… MAX AS NEEDED
5. Flaps …………………………………... RETRACT
6. Control Yoke ………………………….. FULL AFT
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Piper Archer III (PA-28-181)
AFTER LANDING
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Carb Heat ……………………………...
Flaps …………………………………...
Fuel Pump ……………………………..
Landing Light ………………………….
Elevator Trim ………………………….
OFF
Retract
OFF
Off
SET TO NEUTRAL
SHUTDOWN
1. Brakes …………………………………
2. Throttle ………………………………..
3. Avionics/Electrical Switches
a. Avionics ……………………….
b. Beacon/Nav Lights …………...
4. Mixture ………………………………..
5. Beacon Light …………………………..
6. Magneto Switches ………………….…
7. Master & Alternator Switches ………..
8. Flight Plan ……………………………..
Set
IDLE
OFF
On until prop stops
Idle Cutoff
OFF
OFF
OFF
CLOSE
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Piper Archer III (PA-28-181)
COMMUNICATION
DXR ATIS
DXR Ground
DXR Tower
Air-to-air
127.75
121.60
119.40
122.75
NY Approach
Flight Services
126.40
122.20
V-SPEEDS
Vfe 102 KIAS
Vx 64 KIAS
Vno 125 KIAS
Vy 76 KIAS
Vne 154 KIAS
Va – 2550 lbs 113 KIAS
Vs 50 KIAS
Va – 1634 lbs 89 KIAS
Vs0 45 KIAS
Max Demonstrated Crosswind – 17 KIAS
Vg – 76 KIAS
ALTITUDE LIMITS
Service Ceiling
14,085
Absolute Ceiling 16,400




o
o
o
o
Full Throttle
Flaps Up
76 KIAS
2550 lbs Gross Weight
Departure Briefing Items
Takeoff Abort Point ……….. 50 Kts before 50% takeoff roll
Safety Altitude …………….. At least 1000’ AGL
Initial Departure Heading …. Review
Initial Departure Altitude ….. Review
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Piper Archer III (PA-28-181)
Lycoming O-360-A4M, 180HP @ 2700 RPM
Pressure Alt.
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
8000
9000
10000
11000
12000
RPM
Adjustments
% Power
55
65
75
Std. Temp C
15
13
11
9
7
5
3
1
-1
-3
-5
-7
-9
Each +10 C
Each -15 C
55%
2265
2270
2280
2290
2300
2310
2320
2330
2340
2350
2360
23703
23803
65%
2405
2415
2425
2440
2450
2460
2470
2480
2495
2505
2515
25253
25353
75%
2515
2530
2545
2560
2575
2590
2605
2625
+10
-15
+10
-20
+12
-25
Fuel Flow (GPH)
Best Power
Best Economy
(100F ROP)
(Peak EGT)
2
10.0
8.2
2
11.6
9.5
13.5
11.0 1
1. For long-term engine reliability, peak EGT
should not be used above 65% power.
2. Values estimated based on Archer II vs Archer
III fuel flow difference at 75% power.
3. Values estimated.
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Piper Archer III (PA-28-181)
ENGINE FAILURE
TAKEOFF RUN
1. Throttle …………………………………
2. Brakes …………………………………..
If Insufficient Runway Remaining
3. Mixture …………………………………
4. Master Switch ………………………….
5. Magneto Switches ……………………..
6. Fuel Selector ……………………………
IDLE
Apply As Needed
IDLE CUTOFF
OFF
L & R OFF
OFF
IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Airspeed ………………………………..
Mixture …………………………………
Master Switch ………………………….
Magneto Switches …………………….
Fuel Selector ……………………………
Flaps …………………………………….
Cabin Door ……………………………...
Land …………………………………….
76 KIAS
IDLE CUTOFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
As Required
Unlatch
Straight Ahead
DURING FLIGHT (Restart Procedures)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Airspeed ………………………………..
Mixture …………………………………
Fuel Pump ………………………………
Fuel Selector …………………………...
Carb Heat ……………………………….
Ignition Switch ………………………..
76 KIAS
RICH
ON
[F]
SWITCH TANKS
ON
[A]
Left, Right
[S]
ENGINE PROBLEMS
LOSS OF FUEL PRESSURE
1. Fuel Pump ……………………………… ON
2. Fuel Selector …………………………... Check On Fullest Tank
LOW OIL PRESSURE / HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE

LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL
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Piper Archer III (PA-28-181)
ENGINE ROUGHNESS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Carb Heat ……………………………….
If roughness continues after 1-2 minutes
Fuel Pump ………………………………
Mixture …………………………………
Fuel Selector ……………………………
Carb Heat ……………………………….
Ignition Switch ………………………..
FULL ON
On
Adjust
Switch Tanks
OFF
Left, Right
[F]
[A]
[S]
FIRES
DURING START ON GROUND
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Starter …………………………………..
Mixture …………………………………
Throttle …………………………………
Fuel Pump ………………………………
Fuel Selector ……………………...……
Engine ……………………………...…...
a. Avionics/Electrical Systems …...
7. Fire ……………………………………...
CONTINUE CRANKING
IDLE CUTOFF
Full Open
OFF
OFF
Secure
Off
Extinguish
DURING FLIGHT (ENGINE)
1.
2.
3.
4.
Mixture ………………………………… IDLE CUTOFF
Fuel Pump ……………………………… OFF
Fuel Selector ...………………………… OFF
Heater & Defroster ……………………. OFF
LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
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DURING FLIGHT (ELECTRICAL)
1.
2.
3.
4.
Master & Alternator Switches ...……… OFF
Vents, Cabin Air, Heat …………………. CLOSED
Fire Extinguisher ………………………. ACTIVATE
Avionics/Electrical Switches …………... Off
If fire appears out & electrical equipment is necessary
5. Master Switch …………………………. On
6. Circuit Breakers ………………………... Check, Don’t Reset
7. Avionics / Electrical Switches ………….. On, one at a time
ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS
ALTERNATOR FAILURE
1. Alternator Switch ……………………… Off
2. Alternator Circuit Breakers ……………. Check
3. Alternator Switch ……………………… On
If alternator still inoperative
Follow ELECTRICAL OVERLOAD Checklist Below
ELECTRICAL OVERLOAD
1.
Electrical Load …………………………. Reduce
If loads are not reduced
2. Alternator ……………………………… Off
3. Flight …………………………………… Terminate ASAP
MISCELLANEOUS
CO ALERT
1. Cabin Heater/Defroster ……………….. OFF
2. Storm Window ………………………… OPEN
3. Cabin Vents …………………………….. OPEN
Land as soon as practical
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OPEN DOOR
1.
2.
3.



Airspeed ………………………………... Slow to 87 KIAS
Cabin Vents …………………………….. Open
Storm Window ………………………… Open
Upper latch open
o Latch
Side latch open
o Pull on armrest & move handle to latched position
Both latches open
o Latch side latch, then top latch
FORCED LANDINGS
WITHOUT POWER
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Airspeed ……………………………...…
Seats, Belts, Harnesses ………………...
Mixture …………………………………
Master Switch ………………………….
Magneto Switches ……………………..
Fuel Selector ……………………………
Flaps …………………………………….
If time permits
a. Transponder …………………...
b. Radio …………………………..
Prior to touchdown
8. Doors …………………………………...
76 KIAS
SECURE
IDLE CUTOFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
As Required
7700
MAYDAY (121.5)
UNLATCH
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Piper Archer III (PA-28-181)
PRECAUTIONARY WITH POWER
1. Airspeed ……………………………...… 76 KIAS
2. Seats, Belts, Harnesses ………………... SECURE
Overfly, noting
3. Landing Site …………………………….
conditions
If time permits
a. Transponder …………………... 7700
b. Radio ………………………….. MAYDAY (121.5)
4. Mixture ………………………………… IDLE CUTOFF
5. Master Switch …………………………. OFF
6. Magneto Switches …………………….. OFF
7. Fuel Selector …………………………… OFF
8. Flaps ……………………………………. As Required
Prior to touchdown
9. Doors …………………………………... UNLATCH
DITCHING
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Airspeed ……………………………...…
Seats, Belts, Harnesses ………………...
Heavy Objects ………………………….
Mixture …………………………………
Master Switch ………………………….
Magneto Switches ……………………..
Fuel Selector ……………………………
Flaps …………………………………….
If time permits
a. Transponder …………………...
b. Radio …………………………..
9. Approach
a. High Winds, Heavy Seas ………
b. Light Winds, Heavy Swells …….
Prior to touchdown
10. Doors …………………………………...
76 KIAS
SECURE
SECURE OR JETTISON
IDLE CUTOFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
As Required
7700
MAYDAY (121.5)
Land Into Wind
Parallel to Swells
UNLATCH
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Piper Archer III (PA-28-181)
MAXIMUM GLIDE
Vg – 76 KIAS
Power Off
Flaps Up
Zero Wind
2550 lbs
ALTITUDE (AGL)
GLIDE DISTANCE
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
8000
9000
10000
11000
12000
1.8 nm
3.5 nm
5.3 nm
7.0 nm
8.8 nm
10.5 nm
12.3 nm
14.0 nm
15.8 nm
17.5 nm
19.3 nm
21.0 nm
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