Piper Cherokee PA28-140/Warrior PA28-161/Warrior PA28-151
Aircraft Checkout Form
**Answer questions applicable to aircraft being flown
ENGINE
Type of engine: ___________________________________
Max engine horsepower/RPM: _______________________
Max/Min oil capacity:_______________________________
FUEL
Total fuel capacity:____________
Total usable fuel:_______________
Total usable fuel capacity at tabs:______________
Type of fuel:_________________
Number of fuel drains/sumps: _______________
Fuel burn @ 75% power: __________________
WEIGHT/BALANCE
Max gross weight: ________________________
Max baggage area 1: ____________________
Max baggage area 2: ______________________
*Calculate the following weight/balance problem and answer the following questions:
Pilot weight: 190 lbs
Passenger (2) weights: 150 lbs and 200 lbs
Baggage: 30 lbs
Can you take full fuel? ______________________ If not, how much can you take? _____________________
Are you within CG limits? ______________________
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PERFORMANCE:
*Answer the following questions using the given conditions for KDVN:
Aircraft at max gross weight
Current altimeter setting: 29.92
Temperature: 27° C
Cruise altitude: 6,500 feet , 16°C
What is the take off distance? Ground roll: ___________________ Over 50’ obstacle: ____________________
What is the climb performance after takeoff? _____________________
What will the RPM be at cruise altitude at 75% horsepower? __________ at 65% horsepower? ____________
What will your true airspeed be at 75% horsepower at cruise altitude? _______ at 65% horsepower? _______
With full fuel, how far can you fly at 75% power with 45 minutes of reserve fuel? ________________miles
at 65% power with 45 minutes of reserve fuel? _______________miles
What is the landing distance? Ground roll: _____________ Over 50’ obstacle:_________________
V – SPEEDS
Best glide: _______
Vs1: _________
Rotate: _________
Vfe: _________
Final approach: ___________
Vno: _________
Vx: _______
Vne: _________
Vy: _______
Max demonstrated cross wind component: ________
Vso: _________
NORMAL/EMERGENCY PROCEDURES:
1. When do you use the electric fuel pump? ________________________________________________________
2. What are the starter limitations? ________________________________________________________ _______
3. How do you detect carburetor icing and what should be done if you encounter it? ________________________
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4. What do you do if you have a fire during start up? __________________________________________________
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5. What do you do if you have an engine failure during takeoff or in flight? ________________________________
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6. What do you do if you have an in flight fire? _______________________________________________________
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7. How do you detect an alternator failure and what should you do? _____________________________________
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8. What do you do if you lose oil pressure? __________________________________________________________
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9. How often is it recommended you switch fuel tanks?________________________________________________
10. Is the aircraft certified for IFR conditions? _________________________________________________________
11. Is the aircraft certified for icing conditions? ________________________________________________________
AERODYMANICS
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What is an angle of attack? _____________________________________________________________________
What happens when you exceed the aircraft’s critical angle of attack? __________________________________
How do you recover from a stall? ________________________________________________________________
What causes a spin? ___________________________________________________________________________
How do you recover from a spin? ________________________________________________________________
AIRPORT OPS
1. What is the traffic pattern altitude at Davenport? ___________________________________________________
2. What are the minimum cloud ceiling and visibility requirements to depart from or land at Davenport under VFR
conditions?__________________________________________________________________________________
3. What are the procedures to enter Quad Cities Class C airspace? ________________________________________
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Pilot Signature: __________________________________
Date: ___________________
Instructor Signature: ____________________________________
Date: ___________________
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