Piper Dakota (PA-28-236)
PREFLIGHT
1.
Oil ………………………………............. 9-12 qts, Cap Secure
CABIN
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
POH & Documents ……………………..
Magneto Switch ………………………..
Pitot/Static Drains …………………….
Avionics/Electrical Switches …………...
Master Switch ………………………….
Fuel Quantity …………………………...
Pitot Heat / Lights ……………………...
Stall Warning Horn ……………………..
Pitot Heat / Lights ……………………...
Annunciator Panel ……………………...
Master Switch ………………………….
Flaps …………………………………….
Check Available
OFF
Push to Drain
OFF
ON
Check Quantity
On to Check
Verify Operation
Off
Press to Test
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. Alternator Belt ………………………...
4. Cooling Inlet …………………………..
5. Air Inlet ………………………………..
6. Nose Wheel Strut ……………..............
7. Nose Wheel Tire ……………................
8. Main Fuel Strainer ...………………….
Check Skin & Hinges
No Contamination
DISCONNECT
Unobstructed
Check Sample
Visually Verify
4.25”-4.75”
35-40 psi
Secure
Check
Check
Unobstructed
Unobstructed
3.0”-3.5”
29-33 psi
Check Sample (L & R)
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Left Wing
1. Wing Surfaces ………………...……….
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”
35-40 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.
Throttle …………………………………
Mixture …………………………………
Propeller ………………………………
Master & Alternator Switches …………
Primer …………………………………..
Beacon Light (and Nav if night) ……….
Fuel Pump ………………………………
Prop Area ………………………………
Starter ....………………………………..
Throttle …………………………………
Oil Pressure ……………………………..
Fuel Selector ……………………………
Fuel Pump ………………………………
Mixture …………………………………
Open (1/4” cold, ½” hot)
RICH
Full FORWARD
ON
4-6 shots
On
ON
CLEAR
Engage
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 …………………..
5. Primer ……………………………...….
Parking Brake Set
Check
Closed & Latched
Set
Set
Check
Set
No Flags
IN & LOCKED
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6. Mixture …..……………………………
7. Throttle ………………………………..
Rich
2000 RPM
< 175 RPM Drop,
a. Magnetos ……………………..
< 50 RPM Difference
b. Suction Gauge ……………….. 4.9” – 5.1”
c. Ammeter ……………………... Check w/ Load
d. Propeller ……………………... Exercise then Full RPM
e. Carb Heat …………………….. On w/ RPM Drop
f. Throttle ………………………. Idle
g. Carb Heat …………………….. Off w/ RPM Rise
8. Throttle ……………………………….. 1000 RPM
9. Emergency Procedures …………...…. Reviewed
10. 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
60-65 Kts
25-degrees (2)
HOLD until full power
Full Open
All In The Green
RELEASE
50-60 Kts, accel to 73
Retract After 85 Kts
Vy (85 Kts)
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ENROUTE CLIMB
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Airspeed ……………………………….
Throttle ………………………………..
Propeller ………………………………
Fuel Pump ………………..……..……..
Landing Light ………………………….
Mixture ………………………………..
100 KIAS
< 25” MP
< 2400 RPM
Off, +1000’ AGL
Off, +3000’ AGL
LEAN, +5000 MSL
CRUISE
1.
2.
3.
4.
Power ………………………………….
Propeller ………………………………
Trim ……………………………………
Mixture ………………………………..
75% or less
Adjust
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]
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LANDING (pattern / FAF)
1. Fuel Pump ……………………………..
2. Mixture ………………………………..
3. Propeller ………………………………
ON
Rich
Full RPM
[GU]
[M]
[P]
PATTERN:
1. Downwind …………………………….
2. Base ……………………………………
3. Final ……………………………………
95 Kts (Flaps 10)
80 Kts (Flaps 25)
72 Kts (Flaps 40)
SHORT FIELD (AFTER TOUCHDOWN):
4. Brakes …………………………………
5. Flaps …………………………………...
6. Control Yoke …………………………..
MAX AS NEEDED
RETRACT
FULL AFT
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. Ignition Switch ………………………...
7. Master & Alternator Switches ………..
8. Flight Plan ……………………………..
Set
IDLE
OFF
On until prop stops
Idle Cutoff
OFF
OFF
OFF
CLOSE
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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 73 KIAS
Vno 137 KIAS
Vy 85 KIAS
Vne 173 KIAS
Va – 3000 lbs 124 KIAS
Vs 65 KIAS
Va – 1761 lbs 96 KIAS
Vs0 56 KIAS
Max Demonstrated Crosswind – 17 KIAS
Vg – 85 KIAS
ALTITUDE LIMITS
Service Ceiling
17,500
Absolute Ceiling 19,700





o
o
o
o
Full Throttle
Mixture 125F ROP
Flaps Up
75 KIAS
3000 lbs Gross Weight
Departure Briefing Items
Takeoff Abort Point ……….. 60 Kts before 50% takeoff roll
Safety Altitude …………….. At least 1000’ AGL
Initial Departure Heading …. Review
Initial Departure Altitude ….. Review
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15
13
11
9
7
5
3
1
-1
-3
-5
-7
-9
-1
-13
-15
-17
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
8000
9000
10000
11000
12000
13000
14000
15000
16000
Std.
Temp
0
P. Alt
F.T.
17.8
18.1
18.3
18.6
18.8
19.1
19.3
19.5
19.8
20.0
20.3
20.5
20.8
F.T
17.0
17.3
17.5
17.7
18.0
18.2
18.4
18.6
18.9
19.1
19.3
19.5
19.8
20.0
F.T.
16.4
16.6
16.8
17.0
17.2
17.5
17.7
17.9
18.1
18.3
18.5
18.8
19.0
19.2
19.4
F.T.
15.8
16.0
16.2
16.4
16.6
16.8
17.0
17.2
17.3
17.5
17.7
17.9
18.1
18.3
18.5
18.7
F.T.
21.1
21.3
21.6
21.9
22.1
22.4
22.7
22.9
23.2
F.T.
19.4
19.7
19.9
20.1
20.3
20.5
20.8
21.0
21.2
21.5
21.7
Each -6 C = -1%
Each +6 C = 1%
F.T.
20.2
20.5
20.7
21.0
21.2
21.4
21.7
21.9
22.2
22.4
F.T.
18.9
19.1
19.3
19.5
19.7
20.0
20.2
20.4
20.6
20.8
21.0
F.T.
23.2
23.5
23.8
24.1
24.3
24.6
2.
1.
F.T.
26.9
27.2
22
F.T.
25.8
26.1
26.4
23
85%
Peak EGT
For long-term engine reliability,
100F ROP is better than the POH
value of 50F ROP.
For long-term engine reliability,
peak EGT should not be used
above 65% power.
100F ROP
1
F.T.
24.7
25.0
25.3
25.5
24
Best Economy
Fuel Flow (GPH)
F.T.
21.5
21.7
21.9
22.1
22.4
22.6
22.9
23.1
Best Power
F.T.
22.3
22.6
22.8
23.1
23.4
23.6
23.9
Lycoming O-540-J3A5, 235 HP @ 2400
55%
65%
75%
(10.1+ / 9.3 GPH)
(11.8+ / 10.9 GPH)
(13.6+ / 12.652 GPH)
21
22
23
24
21
22
23
24
22
23
24
Piper Dakota (PA-28-236)
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ENGINE FAILURE
TAKEOFF RUN
1. Throttle …………………………………
2. Brakes …………………………………..
If Insufficient Runway Remaining
3. Mixture …………………………………
4. Master Switch ………………………….
5. Magnetos ……..………………………..
6. Fuel Selector ……………………………
IDLE
Apply As Needed
IDLE CUTOFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Airspeed ………………………………..
Mixture …………………………………
Master Switch ………………………….
Magnetos ……..……………………….
Fuel Selector ……………………………
Flaps …………………………………….
Cabin Door ……………………………...
Land …………………………………….
>85 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 ………………………..
85 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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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 83 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
PROPELLER OVERSPEED
1. Throttle ………………………………… Reduce < 2400 RPM
2. Oil Pressure …………………………..… Check
3. Propeller ……………………………….. FULL DECREASE
FORCED LANDINGS
WITHOUT POWER
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Airspeed ……………………………...…
Seats, Belts, Harnesses ………………...
Mixture …………………………………
Master Switch ………………………….
Magnetos ……..………………………..
Fuel Selector ……………………………
Flaps …………………………………….
If time permits
a. Transponder …………………...
b. Radio …………………………..
Prior to touchdown
8. Doors …………………………………...
85 KIAS
SECURE
IDLE CUTOFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
As Required
7700
MAYDAY (121.5)
UNLATCH
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PRECAUTIONARY WITH POWER
1. Airspeed ……………………………...… 85 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. Magnetos ……..……………………….. 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 ………………………….
Magnetos ……..………………………..
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 …………………………………...
85 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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MAXIMUM GLIDE
Vg – 85 KIAS
Propeller Wind-milling
Flaps Up
Zero Wind
3000 lbs
ALTITUDE (AGL)
GLIDE DISTANCE
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
8000
9000
10000
11000
12000
13000
14000
15000
16000
1.2 nm
2.4 nm
3.6 nm
4.8 nm
6.0 nm
7.2 nm
8.4 nm
9.6 nm
10.8 nm
12.0 nm
13.2 nm
14.4 nm
15.6 nm
16.8 nm
18.0 nm
19.2 nm
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