PIPER Pilot Checklist
Archer II
MODEL PA28-181
QUICK REFERENCE
NORMAL PROCEDURES
Speeds
Preflight Inspection
• Never exceed speed (VNE) ................. 154 KIAS
Interior
• Max structural cruising speed (VNO) 125 KIAS
1.
Control Wheel..................Release Restraints
• Design maneuvering speed (VA)
2.
Master Switch............................................ON
At 2550 lbs. G.W. ............. 113 KIAS
3.
Fuel Quantity Gauges...........................check
At 1634 lbs. G.W. ............... 89 KIAS
4.
Master Switch...........................................OFF
• Best rate of climb speed (VY) .............. 76 KIAS
5.
Ignition......................................................OFF
• Best angle of climb speed (VX) ........... 64 KIAS
6.
Exterior.............................check for Damage
• Rotation speed (VR) ..................... app. 57 KIAS
7.
Control Surfaces.......check for interference
• Turbulent air operating speed .......... 113 KIAS
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Free of Ice, Snow, Frost
• Maximum flap speed (VFE) ................. 102 KIAS
8.
Hinges........................check for interference
• Initial final approach speed ................ 75 KIAS
9.
Wings.......................Free of Ice, Snow, Frost
• Final approach speed (Flaps 40º) ....... 66 KIAS
10. Stall Warning.........................................check
• Maximum demonstrated crosswind ..... 17 KTS
11. Navigation Lights..................................check
• Best glide speed (VGLIDE) ..................... 76 KIAS
12. Fuel tanks.................................check supply
• Stall speeds
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• 2550 lbs. (0º flaps) ....................... 50 KIAS
Visually secure caps
13. Fuel tank sumps......................drain & check
• 2550 lbs. (Full flaps) .................... 45 KIAS
for water, sediment, and proper fuel
14. Fuel Vents...............................................open
Weights
15. Main Gear Struts.........proper inflation 4.50”
• Maximum Ramp .................................. 2558 lbs.
16. Tires.......................................................check
• Maximum Weight ................................ 2550 lbs.
17. Brake Blocks.........................................check
• Maximum Baggage ............................... 200 lbs.
18. Pitot head............remove cover- holes clear
19. Windshield.............................................clean
Fuel Limitations
20. Propeller & Spinner..............................check
• Total capacity ................................ 50 U.S. GAL
21. Fuel & Oil...............................check for leaks
• Unusable fuel .................................. 2 U.S. GAL
22. Oil..................................................check level
• Usable fuel ..................................... 48 U.S. GAL
23. Dipstick.................................properly seated
24. Cowling................................................secure
Performance
25. Inspection Covers...............................secure
• Best economy mixture ......... lean to peak EGT
26. Nose Wheel Tire....................................check
• Best power mixture ..... 100ºF rich of peak EGT
27. Nose Gear Strut...........proper inflation 3.25”
28. Air Inlets.................................................clear
ACT Program Version (1.0)
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MODEL PA28-181
Starting Engine When Hot
29. Alternator belt.........................check tension
30. Tow bar & Control Locks.......................stow
31. Baggage..................stowed properly-secure
32. Baggage door........................close & secure
33. Fuel strainer...........................................drain
34. Primary flight controls.......proper operation
35. Cabin door..............................close & secure
36. Required papers..............................on board
1.
Throttle............................................1/2” open
2.
Master Switch............................................ON
3.
Electric fuel pump.....................................ON
4.
Mixture..............................................full RICH
5.
Starter..................................................engage
6.
Throttle .......... adjust to maintain 1000 RPM
7.
Oil pressure...........................................check
37. Seat belts & harness............fastened/adjust
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Check inertial reel
Starting Engine When Flooded
1. Throttle..............................................open FULL
Before Starting Engine
2. Master switch.................................................ON
1.
Brakes........................................................set
2.
Carb heat.........................................full COLD
3.
Fuel selector...............................desired tank
3. Electric fuel pump..........................................ON
4. Mixture...............................................idle cut-off
5. Starter......................................................engage
6. Mixture...................................................advance
NOTE: If engine does not start within 10
7. Throttle.......................................................retard
seconds. Prime and repeat starting procedure
8. Oil pressure...............................................check
Starting Engine When Cold
Warm-Up
1. Throttle ........................................... 1/4” open
1.
Throttle....................................800-1200 RPM
2. Battery master switch ............................... ON
3. Anti-Collision Lights...................................ON
4. Electric fuel pump ..................................... ON
5. Mixture .............................................. full RICH
6. Propeller Area..........................................Clear
7. Starter ......... engage (max 10 second crank)
8. Throttle ........... adjust to maintain 1000 RPM
9. Oil pressure .......................................... check
ACT Program Version (1.0)
Taxiing
1. Chocks................................................removed
2. Taxi area ................................................. clear
3. Throttle.........................................apply slowly
4. Brakes ................................................... check
5. Steering ................................................ check
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Archer II
Ground Check
MODEL PA28-181
17. Doors .................................................. latched
1. Throttle ........................................... 2000 RPM
2. Magnetos ......................... max drop 175 RPM
max differential 50 RPM
3. Vacuum ...................................... 5.0” Hg.+ 0.1
4. Oil temperature ..................................... check
5. Oil pressure .......................................... check
6. Air conditioner (if installed) ................ check
7. Annunciator panel ................................ check
8. Carburetor heat .......... approx. 75 RPM drop
NOTE: Engine is warm for takeoff when throttle
can be opened without engine faltering
9. Electric fuel pump ................................... OFF
10. Fuel pressure ........................................ check
11. Throttle .................................................... retard
18. Air conditioner (if installed) ................... OFF
Takeoff
Normal
1.
Flaps...........................................................set
2.
Tab..............................................................set
3.
Accelerate to................................ 52-65 KIAS
4.
Control Wheel..................back pressure to
rotate to climb attitude
Short Field, Obstacle Clearance
1.
Flaps...........................................................25o
2.
Accelerate to.................................41-49 KIAS
3.
Control Wheel.......................back pressure
to rotate to climb attitude
4.
After breaking ground accelerate to 45-54
KIAS depending on weight.
5.
Accelerate to......................................64 KIAS
Before Takeoff
6.
Flaps.........................................slowly retract
1. Master Switch..............................................ON
7.
Accelerate to......................................76 KIAS
2. Flight instruments .................. check and set
Soft Field
3. Fuel selector ............................... proper tank
1.
Flaps...........................................................250
4. Electric fuel pump ..................................... ON
2.
Accelerate to.................................41-49 KIAS
5. Anti-Collision Lights...................................set
3.
Control wheel..........back pressure to rotate
6. Transponder................................................set
to climb attitude
7. Engine gauges ...................................... check
4.
8. Carburetor heat ....................................... OFF
After breaking ground, accelerate to 45-54
KIAS depending on weight
9. Seat backs .............................................. erect
5.
Accelerate to......................................76 KIAS
10. Mixture ........................................................ set
6.
Flaps.........................................retract slowly
11. Primer.....................................................locked
Climb
12. Belts/harness ........................ fastened/check
13. Empty seats..............seat belts/snugly fasten
14. Flaps ........................................................... set
15. Trim ............................................................. set
16. Flight controls ..................... free and correct
ACT Program Version (1.0)
1. Best rate (flaps up) ........................... 76 KIAS
2. Best angle (flaps up) ........................ 64 KIAS
3. En route climb ................................... 87 KIAS
4. Electric fuel pump .. OFF at desired altitude
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Archer II
MODEL PA28-181
Cruising
Power Off
NOTE: Reference performance charts and
1. Carburetor heat .................... ON (if required)
2. Throttle ................................................ closed
Avco-Lycoming Operator’s Manual
3. Airspeed ...................................... as required
1. Normal max power....................................75%
4. Mixture ......................................... as required
2. Power .............................. set per power table
5. Power verify with throttle every 30 seconds
3. Mixture .................................................. adjust
Approach and Landing
Pre-Maneuver (I.P.3 C’s)
1. Fuel selector ............................... proper tank
1. Instruments ....................................... checked
2. Position ............ nearest emergency landing
3. Configuration ........................................ check
4. Fuel ............................................... fullest tank
5. Fuel pump .................................................. ON
6. Mixture ................................................ full rich
7. Ignition .................................................... both
8. Landing/anti-collision ............................... ON
2. Seat backs .............................................. erect
3. Belts/harness ........................... fasten/adjust
4. Electric fuel pump .................................... ON
5. Mixture ....................................................... set
6. Flaps ............................... set - 102 KIAS max
7. Air conditioner (if installed) ................... OFF
8. Trim to ................................................ 75 KIAS
9. Final approach speed (flaps 40º) .... 66 KIAS
9. Clearing turns & Call .................... performed
Engine Shutdown
1. Flaps .................................................... retract
Post-Maneuver
1. Landing light ............................................ OFF
2. Electric fuel pump ................................... OFF
3. Mixture .................................................. adjust
4. Engine gauges ...................................... check
2. Electric fuel pump .................................. OFF
3. Air conditioner (if installed) ................... OFF
4. Radios ...................................................... OFF
5. Throttle ................................................. full aft
6. Mixture ........................................ IDLE cut-off
7. Magnetos .................................................. OFF
Descent
8. Battery master switch ............................ OFF
Normal
Parking
1. Throttle ................................... max 2500 RPM
1. Parking Brake..............................................set
2. Airspeed .................................. max 126 KIAS
2. Control Wheel..................secured w/seatbelts
3. Mixture .................................................... RICH
3. Flaps.......................................................Full up
4. Carburetor heat ................... ON (if required)
4. Wheel chocks.......................................in place
5. Tie downs...............................................secure
ACT Program Version (1.0)
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ABNORMAL & EMERGENCY
MODEL PA28-181
Engine Power Loss in Flight
PROCEDURES
1. Fuel selector ........... switch tanks (with fuel)
2. Electric fuel pump .................................... ON
3. Mixture .................................................... RICH
Engine Fire During Start
4. Carburetor heat ......................................... ON
1. Starter ........................................ crank engine
5. Engine gauges ..................................... check
2. Mixture ............................................ idle cutoff
If no fuel pressure is indicated, check tank
3. Throttle ................................................... open
selector position to be sure it is on a tank
4. Electric fuel pump ................................... OFF
containing fuel.
5. Fuel selector ............................................ OFF
When power is restored:
6. Abandon if fire continues
1. Carburetor heat ....................................... OFF
2. Electric fuel pump .................................. OFF
If power is not restored, prepare for power off
Engine Power Loss During Takeoff
landing.
1. If sufficient runway remains for a normal
landing
Power off Landing
2. Land straight ahead.
1. Trim for 76 KIAS
If insufficient runway remains:
2. Locate suitable field
1. Maintain safe airspeed
3. Establish spiral pattern
2. Make only shallow turns to avoid
4. 1000 feet above field at downwind position
obstructions
for normal landing approach
3. Flaps as situations requires
5. When field can be easily reached, slow to 66
KIAS for shortest landing
If sufficient altitude has been gained to attempt
6. Touchdown should normally be made at
a restart:
lowest possible airspeed with full flaps
1. Maintain safe airspeed ............VGLIDE 76 KIAS
2. Fuel selector ........... switch tanks (with fuel)
When committed to landing:
3. Electric fuel pump ......................... check ON
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Flaps .............................................. as desired
Throttle .................................................. Close
Mixture ........................................... idle cutoff
Magnetos ................................................. OFF
Battery master switch ............................ OFF
Alternator switch .................................... OFF
Fuel selector ........................................... OFF
Seat belt and harness ............................ tight
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4. Mixture ......................................... check RICH
5. Carburetor heat ......................................... ON
6. If power is not regained, proceed with power
off landing
ACT Program Version (1.0)
PIPER Pilot Checklist
Archer II
MODEL PA28-181
Fire in Flight
Alternator Failure
1. Source of fire ............................................ check
1. Verify failure
Electrical fire (smoke in cabin):
2. Reduce electrical load as much as possible
1. Battery master switch ............................. OFF
2. Alternator switch ..................................... OFF
3. Vents ....................................................... open
4. Cabin heat ................................................ OFF
5. Land as soon as practicable
3. Alternator circuit breakers ................... check
4. Alt switch .......... OFF(for 1 second), then ON
If no output:
1. Alt switch .................................................. OFF
Reduce electrical load and land as soon as
practical
Engine Fire:
1. Fuel selector ............................................ OFF
2. Throttle ............................................. CLOSED
Spin Recovery
3. Mixture ............................................ idle cutoff
1. Rudder ............. full opposite of rotation
4. Electric fuel pump ....................... check OFF
2. Yoke ...................................... full forward
5. Heater/defroster ....................................... OFF
3. Ailerons ....................................... neutral
6. Proceed with power off landing procedure
4. Throttle .............................................. idle
5. Rudder .......... neutral (when spin stops)
Loss of Oil Pressure
6. Yoke ... as required to regain level flight
1. Land as soon as possible and investigate
cause.
Open Door
2. Prepare for a power off landing.
If both upper and side latches are open, the
door will trail slightly open and airspeeds
Loss of Fuel Pressure
will be reduced slightly.
1. Electric fuel pump ...................................... ON
2. Fuel selector .................... check on full tank
To close the door in flight:
1. Slow airspeed ............................ 87 KIAS
2. Cabin vents .................................... close
High Oil Temperature
3. Storm window ................................. open
1. Land at nearest airport and investigate the
problem.
2. Prepare for a power off landing.
ACT Program Version (1.0)
If upper latch is open ............................ latch
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MODEL PA28-181
If side latch is open .. pull on armrest while
moving latch handle to latched position
If both latches are open .. secure side latch
then top latch
Carburetor Icing
1. Carburetor heat ......................................... ON
2. Mixture .............. adjust for max smoothness
Engine Roughness
1. Carburetor heat ......................................... ON
If roughness continues after one minute:
1. Carburetor heat ....................................... OFF
2. Mixture .............. adjust for max smoothness
3. Electric fuel pump ..................................... ON
4. Fuel selector ............................. switch tanks
5. Engine gauges ...................................... check
6. Magneto switch ......... check Left then Right
If operation is satisfactory on either one,
continue on that magneto at reduced power and
full “RICH” mixture to first airport.
Prepare for power off landing.
ACT Program Version (1.0)
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