QUICK REFERENCE HANDBOOK
PIPER CADET
PA 28-161
PIPER WARRIOR II PA 28-161
PIPER ARCHER II
PA 28-181
IMPORTANT NOTE: This is an abbreviated checklist for pilots
familiar with the aircraft, AFM and expanded checklist.
For training purposes only.
October 2015
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PREFLIGHT PREPARATION
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02
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09
10
FLIGHT IN RESERVATION SYSTEM ............................................................ PICKED UP
MAINTENANCE RELEASE ............................................................................... CHECKED
HIL & MEL ......................................................................................................... CHECKED
METEO .............................................................................................................. CHECKED
NOTAM & DABS ............................................................................................... CHECKED
ROUTE DOCUMENTATION .......................................................................... PREPARED
NAV-FLIGHTPLAN .......................................................................................... PREPARED
MASS, BALANCE, PERFORMANCE ......................................................... CALCULATED
ATC-FLIGHTPLAN ...................................................................... SENT AND APPROVED
CUSTOM .................................................................................................................. DONE
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PREFLIGHT CHECK
CABIN
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A/C DOCUMENTS / MIKES / HEADSETS / TORCHES ................................. ON BOARD
PARKING BRAKE......................................................................... ............................... SET
ALTERNATE STATIC PORT............................................ ................................... CLOSED
CONTROLS............................................................................... ............................... FREE
IGNITION..................................................................................... ............................... OFF
MIXTURE IDLE CUT OFF ................................................................................. CHECKED
ALL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT...................................... .......................................... OFF
AVIONICS......................................................................................... .......................... OFF
BATTERY........................................................................................... ........................... ON
TRIMMERS AND FLAPS....................................... .......................... CHECKED AND SET
FUEL QUANTITY L/R................................ ............................ CHECKED / LOWER TANK
BATTERY......................................................................................... ........................... OFF
OUTSIDE
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02
03
04
05
FUEL QUANTITY..................................... ........................... CHECKED AND COMPARED
FUEL CAPS........................................................................... ........................... SECURED
FUEL DRAINS.............................................................................. ...................... DRAINED
ENGINE OIL 6-8 QTS............................................................ ........................... CHECKED
ALL OTHER ITEMS ACCORDING TO AFM.......................... ........................... CHECKED
PREFLIGHT CHECK COMPLETED
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MIXTURE .....................................................................................FULL RICH / CHECKED
CARBURETOR HEAT ............................................................................ OFF / CHECKED
ELECTRICAL CONSUMERS / AUTOPILOT .......................................... OFF / CHECKED
BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR .................................................................................... ON
ANNUNCIATOR LIGHTS .................................................................................. CHECKED
FUEL QUANTITY L/R ....................................................................................... CHECKED
FUEL SELECTOR .................................................................. LOWER TANK / CHECKED
CHECK BEFORE STARTING ENGINE COMPLETED
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STARTING ENGINE
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PRIMING ........................................................................................ ACCORDING TO AFM
THROTTLE ..............................................................................SET FOR ENGINE START
AUXILIARY FUEL PUMP ..................................................... ON / PRESSURE CHECKED
ROTATING BEACON OR ANTICOLLISION LIGHT ..................................................... ON
PROPELLER AREA ..............................................................................FREE / CHECKED
STARTING ENGINE .............................................................................................. CRANK
ENGINE RUNNING ..................................................................... SET POWER 1000 RPM
OIL PRESSURE WITHIN 30 SECS ....................................................................... RISING
AUXILIARY FUEL PUMP ................................................... OFF / PRESSURE CHECKED
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CHECK AFTER STARTING ENGINE
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ALTERNATOR OUTPUT ............................................................... LOADING / CHECKED
ANNUNCIATOR LIGHTS ........................................................................ OFF / CHECKED
GYRO SUCTION .............................................................................................. CHECKED
CIRCUIT BREAKERS ......................................................................... ALL IN / CHECKED
PRIMER .......................................................................................... LOCKED / CHECKED
AVIONICS ..................................................................................................................... ON
ATIS / ALT / QNH ............................................................... RECEIVED / SET / CHECKED
FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS AND AVIONICS ................................ PRESELECT / CHECKED
TRANSPONDER .................................................................................. GND MODE / 7000
AUTOPILOT .............................................................................................. TEST AND OFF
DIRECTIONAL GYRO / HEADING BUG ..................................................................... SET
VENT / HEATER AND DEFROSTER ........................................................ AS REQUIRED
CHECK AFTER STARTING ENGINE COMPLETED - READY TO TAXI
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CHECK BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
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02
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04
05
PARKING BRAKE ........................................................................................................ SET
PREFLIGHT CHECK .................................................................................... COMPLETED
SEATBELTS / SEATS AND PEDALS ..................................... LOCKED AND ADJUSTED
PASSENGER BRIEFING ............................................................................. COMPLETED
POWER .................................................................................................. IDLE / CHECKED
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TAXI CHECK
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LINE UP
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02
03
LANDING LIGHT ON / POWER 1000 RPM / PARKING BRAKE OFF ........................ SET
WINGS FREE, BRAKES AND STEERING ....................................................... CHECKED
T/C / DG AND COMPASS TURNING/AI STABLE ............................................ CHECKED
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02
03
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06
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LANDING LIGHT ON / POWER 1000 RPM / PARKING BARKE OFF ........................ SET
AUXILIARY FUEL PUMP .............................................................................................. ON
APPROACH SECTOR AND RUNWAY .................................................................... FREE
WIND ................................................................................................................. CHECKED
RUNWAY AND DG / HEADING BUG ................................. CHECKED AND COMPARED
PITOT HEAT (IF REQUIRED) ...................................................................................... ON
TRANSPONDER ........................................................................................ AS REQUIRED
TIME .................................................................................................................. CHECKED
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CLIMB CHECK
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02
03
04
05
FLAPS ....................................................................................................... UP / CHECKED
CLIMB POWER ....................................................................................... SET / CHECKED
CLIMB SPEED .................................................................................................. CHECKED
AUXILIARY FUEL PUMP ................................................... OFF / PRESSURE CHECKED
LANDING LIGHT ............................................................................. .AS REQUIRED / OFF
TAXI CHECK COMPLETED
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RUN UP
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02
03
04
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06
PARKING BRAKE / POWER 1000 RPM / LANDING LIGHT OFF ............................... SET
MIXTURE ......................................................................................................... FULL RICH
FUEL SELECTOR ............................................................... SWITCH TO FULLEST TANK
OIL TEMP GREEN ARC ................................................................................... CHECKED
THROTTLE .............................................................................................. 2000 RPM / SET
ANNUNCIATOR PANEL / GYRO SUCTION / ENGINE GAUGES /
ALTERNATOR OUTPUT .................................................................................. CHECKED
MAGNETOS (MAX DROP 175 / MAX DIFF 50 RPM) ...................................... CHECKED
MIXTURE ........................................................................................... CHECK FUNCTION
CARBURETOR HEAT ........................................................................ CHECK FUNCTION
POWER IDLE .......................................................................... MIN 500 RPM / CHECKED
THROTTLE .............................................................................................. 1000 RPM / SET
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CHECK BEFORE DEPARTURE
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SEATS LOCKED / SEAT BELTS AND SHOULDER HARNESSES ............ RECHECKED
CONTROLS .................................................................................... FREE / RECHECKED
TRIMMERS ................................................................ TAKE OFF POSITION / CHECKED
FLAPS ........................................................................ TAKE OFF POSITION / CHECKED
FUEL QUANTITY L/R ....................................................................................... CHECKED
FUEL SELECTOR VALVE .................................................... FULLEST TANK/ CHECKED
MIXTURE ......................................................................... FULL RICH OR AS REQUIRED
QUADRANT FRICTION ................................................................................... ADJUSTED
CARBURETOR HEAT ............................................................................. OFF / CHECKED
MAGNETOS ......................................................................................... BOTH / CHECKED
ENGINE ANDFLIGHT INSTRUMENTS, AVIONICS .................................... RECHECKED
DEPARTURE BRIEFING (RWY, RTG, ALT, V, EMERGENCY) .................. COMPLETED
CABIN DOOR, WINDOW .......................................................... CLOSED AND LATCHED
CHECK BEFORE DEPARTURE COMPLETED
CLIMB CHECK COMPLETED
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CRUISE CHECK
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02
03
04
05
06
ALTIMETER SETTING / ALTITUDE OR FLIGHT LEVEL ................................. CHECKED
DIRECTIONAL GYRO / HEADING ................................................................... CHECKED
CRUISE POWER .............................................................................................. CHECKED
MIXTURE ................................................................................................ SET / CHECKED
ENGINE GAUGES / ANNUNCIATOR LIGHTS .................................................. MONITOR
FUEL QUANTITY .............................................................................................. CHECKED
CRUISE CHECK COMPLETED
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DESCENT CHECK
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ATIS / ALT / QNH ................................................................. RECEIVED/SET / CHECKED
AUTOPILOT .................................................................................................................OFF
BRIEFING (RWY / ROUTE / ALT / MAP) .................................................... COMPLETED
CIRCUIT BREAKERS ......................................................................... ALL IN / CHECKED
DG / AVIONICS .............................................................................. SET FOR APPROACH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ............................................................................. AS REQUIRED
FUEL / MIXTURE .................................................................................... CHECKED / SET
DESCENT POWER ..................................................................................................... SET
SEATS / SEAT BELTS AND SHOULDER HARNESSES ................................. CHECKED
DESCENT CHECK COMPLETED
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APPROACH PREPARATION
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06
ALTIMETER AND DG................................................................... ............................... SET
AUXILIARY FUEL PUMP................................................................ .............................. ON
LANDING LIGHT............................................................................ ............................... ON
FUEL QUANTITY L/R .............................................................................. FULLEST TANK
MIXTURE....................................................... ............................. FULL RICH / CHECKED
CARBURETOR HEAT........................................................ ........................ AS REQUIRED
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DOWNWIND LEG (ABM LDG POINT)
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02
SPEED (90 KIAS) .............................................................................................. CHECKED
FLAPS 1 (WHITE ARC) ............................................................................................... SET
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TURNING BASE LEG
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02
SPEED (80 KIAS) .............................................................................................. CHECKED
FLAPS 2 / 3 .................................................................................................................. SET
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TURNING FINAL / FINAL CHECK
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02
03
SPEED (70 KIAS) .............................................................................................. CHECKED
FLAPS 3 ............................................................................................................ CHECKED
CARBURETOR HEAT ................................................................................................. OFF
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AFTER LANDING CHECK (WHEN RWY VACATED)
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02
03
04
05
PARKING BRAKE / POWER 1000 RPM / LANDING LIGHT OFF ............................... SET
TRANSPONDER SWITCHED TO GROUND FUNCTION ................................ CHECKED
UNNECESSARY ELECTRICAL CONSUMERS (FUEL PUMP / PITOT) .................... OFF
FLAPS ............................................................................................................................ UP
TAXI TO PARKING / LANDING LIGHT ......................................................................... ON
AFTER LANDING CHECK COMPLETED
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ENGINE SHUT DOWN
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10
PARKING BRAKE / POWER 1000 RPM / LANDING LIGHT OFF .............................. SET
ELT ................................................................................................. LED - ELT CHECKED
ELECTRICAL CONSUMERS / AVIONICS / EXCEPT ANTICOLLISION LIGHT .........OFF
MAGNETOS GROUNDING L/R ................................................ CHECKED / THEN BOTH
MIXTURE ............................................................................................................ CUT OFF
POWER ....................................................................................................................... IDLE
IGNITION .....................................................................................................................OFF
ROTATING BEACON OR ANTICOLLISION LIGHT ....................................................OFF
BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR ...................................................................................OFF
FLIGHT DATAS ........................................................................................................ NOTE
ENGINE SHUT DOWN COMPLETED
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PARKING CHECK
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02
03
04
05
EQUIPMENT / A/C INSIDE ........................................................................ STOW / CLEAN
LOCK CONTROLS ..................................................................................... AS REQUIRED
CHOCKS / COVERS, TIE DOWN ............................................................... AS REQUIRED
FLIGHT LOG / A/C DOCUMENTS ..................................................... COMPLETE / STOW
DOORS / WINDOWS .................................................................. CLOSED AND LATCHED
PARKING CHECK COMPLETED
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AFTER LANDING ADMINISTRATION
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02
03
04
CLOSE FLIGHTPLAN .............................................................................................. DONE
CUSTOM ........................................................................................................................OK
FLIGHT LOG ................................................................................................ COMPLETED
FLIGHT IN RESERVATION SYSTEM ......................................... RETURNED / LOGGED
RELEVANT INFOS FOR PIPER CADET / WARRIOR II PA 28-161
(FOR SPECIFIC DETAILS CHECK WITH THE AFM)
Speeds (at MTOM)
Vso
44
Vs
50
Vr
50
Vx
63
Vy
79
Vcruise climb
87
Vcruise 5000ft 65%108
Va (2325/2440 lbs) 111
Va (1531 lbs)
88
Vfe
103
Vglide
73
Vinitial approach
90
Vintermediate appr. 80
Vfinal approach
70
Vshort final
63
Vtouch down
44
KIAS
KIAS
KIAS
KIAS
KIAS
KIAS
KIAS
KIAS
KIAS
KIAS
KIAS
KIAS
KIAS
KIAS
KIAS
KIAS
Fuel
USG
Capacity
50
Usable
48
Filler Neck
34
Average/hour AFM*
8.8
Average/hour FSB
8.8
*) 65% power
Oil capacity
6-8 qts
Mass
lbs.
Ramp Mass
2332/2447
MTOM
2325/2440
Baggage comp.
50/200
Demo X-Wind
Liter
189
182
129
33
33
Kg.
1110
1107
91
17 kts
RELEVANT INFOS FOR PIPER ARCHER II/III PA 28-181
(FOR SPECIFIC DETAILS CHECK WITH THE AFM)
Speeds (at MTOM)
Vso
49/45
Vs
55/50
Vr
55/50
Vx
64
Vy
76
Vcruise climb
87
Vcruise 5000ft 65%114
Va (2550 lbs)
113
Va (1634 lbs)
89
Vfe
102
Vglide
76
Vinitial approach
90
Vintermediate appr. 80
Vfinal approach
70
Vshort final
66
Vtouch down
49
KIAS
KIAS
KIAS
KIAS
KIAS
KIAS
KIAS
KIAS
KIAS
KIAS
KIAS
KIAS
KIAS
KIAS
KIAS
KIAS
Fuel
USG
Capacity
50
Usable
48
Filler Neck
34
Average/hour AFM*
9.0
Average/hour FSB
11.1
*) 65% power
Oil capacity
Liter
189
182
129
34
42
6-8 qts
Mass
Ramp Mass
MTOM
Baggage comp.
lbs.
2558
2550
200
Demo X-Wind
17 kts
Kg.
1160
1157
91
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PRIMING
03
CARBURETOR HEAT
01
WARM ENGINE: NO PRIMING
02
20°
15°
10°
5°
0°
<0°
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02
03
04
RISK OF CARBURETOR ICING BETWEEN -5° TO +20° AND HIGH HUMIDITY
NOT TO BE USED DURING CLIMB
FULL ON EVERY 10-15 MINUTES DURING CRUISE
FULL ON DURING A PROLONGED DESCEND WITH LESS THAN 2400 RPM
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DEPARTURE BRIEFING
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02
03
04
T/O RWY XX
FIRST TURN L/R, HDG, REP POINT, ALT
WIND, WCA
Vr, Vx, Vy, Vglide
NO LEANING IF POWER SETTING IS AT OR ABOVE 75%
NOT TO LEAN BELOW 75% POWER IS CONTRIBUTING TO LONG TERM DAMAGES
OF THE ENGINE
THE MIXTURE MAY BE LEANED FOR PRACTICING MANOEUVRES SUCH AS
STALLS OR SLOW FLIGHT
05
ANY MALFUNCTION ON GROUND
=>
ABANDON TAKE OFF (POWER IDLE, BRAKES)
06
EINGINE FAILURE AFTER T/O
TAKE OFF
=>
Vglide 73/76 KIAS, LAND WITHIN 30°
MIXTURE FULL RICH, IF D.A. IS >3000FT, LEAN TO OBTAIN MAX. RPM
=>
NO TURNS BELOW 1000ft AGL, i.e. 1900FT AT LFSB
07
POWER SETTING
=>
± 100 RPM = ± 5 KTS BZW. ± 250
02
3X
4X
5X
6X
7X
ADDITIONAL PRIMING WITH THROTTLE
LEANING
GENERAL
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02
03
04
CLIMB
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06
FULL RICH UP TO 5000FT D.A.
FOR FURTHER CLIMB SET BEST POWER, I.E. 100°F RICH OF PEAK
CRUISE
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08
LEAN FOR BEST ECONOMY, I.E. PEAK EGT (OR SMOOTH ENGINE OPERATION IF
NO EGT)
FOR CADET AND WARRIOR THE FOLLOWING IS ALSO FEASIBLE:
FULL THROTTLE, LEAN TO DESIRED RPM
DESCENT
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CONTINOUS ENRICHMENT
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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
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ENGINE FIRE DURING START
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02
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06
STARTER ................................................................................................ CRANK ENGINE
MIXTURE ................................................................................................... IDLE CUT-OFF
THROTTLE .............................................................................................................. OPEN
FUEL PUMP ................................................................................................................ OFF
FUEL SELECTOR....................................................................... ................................ OFF
IF FIRE CONTINUES ........................................................................................ ABANDON
02
ENGINE POWER LOSS DURING TAKEOFF
01
02
03
NOSE DOWN ............................................................................................. IMMEDIATELY
AT LOW ALTITUDE ......................................................................................... NO TURNS
FLAPS ........................................................................................................ AS REQUIRED
03
ENGINE POWER LOSS IN FLIGHT
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02
03
04
05
06
07
08
FLY BEST GLIDE (73/76 KIAS) ........................................................................ CHECKED
FUEL SELECTOR .................................................................. SWITCH TO OTHER TANK
FUEL PUMP .................................................................................................................. ON
MIXTURE ......................................................................................................... FULL RICH
CARBURETOR HEAT ................................................................................................... ON
ENGINE GAUGES ........................................................................... CHECK FOR CAUSE
PRIMER LOCKED ............................................................................................. CHECKED
FUEL QUANTITY L/R ....................................................................................... CHECKED
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10
WHEN COMMITTED TO LANDING:
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06
07
08
09
SPEED (63 /66 KIAS) ....................................................................................... CHECKED
FLAPS FULL ................................................................................................................ SET
DOOR .......................................................................................................................OPEN
BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR ...................................................................................OFF
FUEL SELECTOR ........................................................................................................OFF
MIXTURE ................................................................................................... IDLE CUT OFF
SEAT BELTS AND HARNESSES ............................................................................ TIGHT
05
ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT
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02
03
04
05
SOURCE OF FIRE........................................................... ............................... IDENTIFIED
BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR ...................................................................................OFF
VENTS ...................................................................................................................... OPEN
CABIN HEAT ................................................................................................................OFF
LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
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ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT
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02
03
04
05
06
FUEL SELECTOR ........................................................................................................OFF
THROTTLE .......................................................................................................... CLOSED
MIXTURE ................................................................................................... IDLE CUT OFF
FUEL PUMP .................................................................................................................OFF
HEATER AND DEFROSTER .......................................................................................OFF
PROCEED WITH POWER OFF LANDING
IF TIME PERMITS
07
LOSS OF FUEL PRESSURE
IGNITION L/R/BOTH .............................................................................................. CHECK
THROTTLE/MIXTURE ........................................................ TRY DIFFERENT SETTINGS
01
02
FUEL PUMP .................................................................................................................. ON
FUEL SELECTOR ON PROPER TANK ........................................................... CHECKED
08
OIL / LOSS OF PRESSURE OR HIGH TEMPERATURE
01
02
LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
PREPARE FOR POWER OFF LANDING
WHEN POWER IS RESTORED
11
12
CARBURETOR HEAT ................................................................................................. OFF
FUEL PUMP ................................................................................................................ OFF
WHEN POWER IS NOT RESTORED
13
FOLLOW PROCEDURES OF POWER OFF LANDING
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POWER OFF LANDING
01
02
SUITABLE LANDING FIELD ............................................................................... CHOOSE
INFORM ATC OR 121.5 ........................................................................................... DONE
09
01
ELECTRICAL FAILURES
12
OPEN DOOR
IF ALT ANNUNCIATOR LIGHT IS ON
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02
03
04
05
SPEED (89 /87 KIAS) ..........................................................................................REDUCE
CABIN VENTS ........................................................................................................CLOSE
STORM WINDOW ....................................................................................................OPEN
SIDE LATCH ........................................................................................................... LATCH
TOP LATCH ............................................................................................................ LATCH
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ENGINE ROUGHNESS
01
CARBURETOR HEAT .................................................................................................. ON
AMMETER OUTPUT CHECKED ....................................................................... LOADING
IF AMMETER SHOWS ZERO
02
03
04
05
ALTERNATOR ............................................................................................................ OFF
ELECTRICAL LOAD .................................................................... REDUCE TO MINIMUM
ALTERNATOR CIRCUIT BREAKER .......................................... CHECKED AND RESET
ALTERNATOR .............................................................................................................. ON
IF ROUGHNESS CONTINUES AFTER 1 MINUTE
IF POWER IS NOT RESTORED
06
07
08
ALTERNATOR ............................................................................................................ OFF
ELECTRICAL LOAD .................................................................... REDUCE TO MINIMUM
LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL (ELECTRICAL SUPPLY FROM BAT ONLY)
10
ELECTRICAL OVERLOAD
01
02
ALTERNATOR .............................................................................................................. ON
BATTERY .................................................................................................................... OFF
IF ALTERNATOR LOADS ARE REDUCED
03
04
ELECTRICAL LOAD .................................................................... REDUCE TO MINIMUM
LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL
IF ALTERNATOR LOADS ARE NOT REDUCED
05
06
07
ALTERNATOR ............................................................................................................ OFF
BATTERY ................................................................................................... AS REQUIRED
LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL/ANTICIPATE COMPLETE ELECTRICAL FAILURE
11
SPIN RECOVERY
01
02
03
04
THROTTLE ................................................................................................................. IDLE
AILERONS ......................................................................................................... NEUTRAL
RUDDER ....................................................................... FULL OPPOSITE TO ROTATION
CONTROL WHEEL ................................................................................ FULL FORWARD
05
06
07
WHEN ROTATION STOPS
RUDDER ............................................................................................................ NEUTRAL
CONTROL WHEEL .................................................................................. SMOOTHLY TO
REGAIN LEVEL FLIGHT
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
CARBURETOR HEAT .................................................................................................OFF
MIXTURE .................................................................. ADJUST FOR MAX SMOOTHNESS
FUEL PUMP .................................................................................................................. ON
FUEL SELECTOR ....................................................................................SWITCH TANKS
ENGINE GAUGES ................................................................................................. CHECK
MAGNETOS L/R/THEN BOTH ....................................................................................TRY
CONTINUE FLIGHT ON BEST MAGNETO AT REDUCED POWER AND FULL RICH
MIXTURE TO NEAREST AIRPORT
PREPARE FOR POWER OFF LANDING
14
CARBURETOR ICING
01
02
CARBURETOR HEAT .................................................................................................. ON
MIXTURE .................................................................. ADJUST FOR MAX SMOOTHNESS