REVISED: 2013 OCT 26
PA-28-161 NORMAL PROCEDURES
PREFLIGHT
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4.
W X & DENSITY ALT . . . . . . . . . . .
WEIGHT AND BALANCE . . . . . . .
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS .
FLIGHT PLAN / NOTAMs . . . . . . .
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DETERMINE
CALC
CALC
FILE AS REQ / REVIEW
FRONT COCKPIT
PA-28-161
WARRIOR
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AROW / FLIPS . . . . . . . . . . . .
KEYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
COCKPIT FOD . . . . . . . . . . . .
ELEC. FUEL PUMP . . . . . . . . .
FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE HANDLE
TRIM TABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FLAPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THROTTLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MIXTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MAGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AVIONICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ELT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RADIO MASTER . . . . . . . . . . .
CIRCUIT BREAKERS . . . . . . . .
PROP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BATTERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FUEL GAUGES . . . . . . . . . . . .
LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PITOT HEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . .
STALL WARNING . . . . . . . . . .
BATTERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PARKING BRAKE . . . . . . . . . .
WINDSHIELD . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PITOT STATIC DRAINS . . . . . .
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. CHECK / STOW
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. CLOSED
. IDLE CUTOFF
. OFF
. OFF
. UNLOCKED
. OFF
. ARMED
. OFF
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. CLEAR
. ON
. TRUE
. INTERIOR / EXTERIOR
. TEST
. CHECK
. OFF
. OFF
. CHECK
. DRAIN / CLOSE
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REVISED: 2013 OCT 26
PA-28-161 NORMAL PROCEDURES
PA-28-161 OPS LIMITS
FUEL SAMPLES & ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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RIGHT WING QUICK DRAIN . . . . . . . .
LEFT WING QUICK DRAIN . . . . . . . . .
FUEL SELECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FUEL STRAINER . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FUEL SELECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FUEL STRAINER . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT COWL .
ENGINE & ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . .
OIL LEVEL . . . . . . . . (MIN / MAX) . . .
RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT COWL .
PORT ENGINE COMPARTMENT COWL . . .
ENGINE & ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . .
BATTERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LEFT ENGINE COMPARTMENT COWL . .
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SAMPLE
SAMPLE
RT TANK
SAMPLE
LT TANK
SAMPLE
OPEN
CHECK
6-8 QTS
LATCHED
OPEN
CHECK
CHECK
LATCHED
AIRSPEEDS (@ MAX GROSS WT 2325)
VS0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VS1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VMAX GLIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VY @ S/L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VFE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VNO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VNE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
KIAS
. 44
. 55
. 50
. 63
. 73
. 79
. 103
. 111
. 126
. 160
LEFT WING
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14.
AIR INLET . . . . . . . .
LANDING GEAR / TIRE .
STRUT EXPOSURE . . .
FUEL VENT . . . . . . .
FUEL QUANTITY . . . .
FUEL FILLER CAP . . .
LEADING EDGE . . . . .
NAVIGATION LIGHT . .
AILERON. . . . . . . . .
PITOT STATIC MAST . .
AILERON. . . . . . . . .
FLAP . . . . . . . . . . .
TIEDOWN . . . . . . . .
CHOCK . . . . . . . . .
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CLEAR
CHECK (24 PSI)
4. 5”
CLEAR
CHECK VISUALLY
SECURE
CLEAN
CHECK
CHECK
CHECK
CHECK
CHECK
DISCONNECT
REMOVE
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CHECK
CHECK
DISCONNECT
CHECK
SECURE
CHECK
LATCHED
FUSELAGE & EMPENNAGE
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6.
7.
ANTENNAS . . . . .
STABILATOR / TRIM
TIEDOWN . . . . . .
RUDDER . . . . . . .
NAVIGATION LIGHT
AIR INLET . . . . . .
BAGGAGE DOOR . .
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4
X WIND
KTS
MAX DEMONSTRATED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
ENGINE LIMITS
MAXIMUM CONTINUOUS . . .
MAX OIL TEMP . . . . . . . . . . .
OIL PRESSURE MIN / MAX . .
FUEL PRESSURE MIN / MAX
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MAX GROSS T/O & LDG
MAXIMUM (Normal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(Utility) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MAXIMUM BAGGAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2700 RPM
245 F
25 / 90 PSI
0.5 / 8 PSI
LBS
. 2325
. 2020
. 200
MAX ACCELERATION
Gs
LOAD LIMITS (NORMAL / UTILITY). . . . . . +3.8 / +4.4
2
REVISED: 2013 OCT 26
PA-28-161 NORMAL PROCEDURES
PA-28-161 NORMAL PROCEDURES
NOSE
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
CHOCK . . . . . . . . . .
NOSE TIRE. . . . . . . .
STRUT EXPOSURE . .
ENGINE AIR INLETS . .
PROP/SPINNER. . . . .
ALTERNATOR BELT . .
LANDING / TAXI LIGHT
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REMOVE
CHECK (30 PSI)
3.25”
CLEAR
CHECK
CHECK
CHECK
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CLEAR
CHECK (24 PSI)
4. 5”
CLEAR
CHECK VISUALLY
SECURE
CLEAN
CHECK
CHECK
CHECK
CHECK
CHECK
DISCONNECT
REMOVE
RIGHT WING
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2.
3.
4.
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9.
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11.
12.
13.
14.
AIR INLET . . . . . . . .
LANDING GEAR / TIRE
STRUT EXPOSURE . .
FUEL VENT . . . . . . .
FUEL QUANTITY . . . .
FUEL FILLER CAP . . .
LEADING EDGE . . . . .
NAVIGATION LIGHT . .
AILERON . . . . . . . . .
PITOT STATIC MAST .
AILERON . . . . . . . . .
FLAP . . . . . . . . . . . .
TIEDOWN . . . . . . . .
CHOCK . . . . . . . . . .
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PRE-TAXI
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7.
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10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
FLAPS . . . . . . . . . . . .
TRIM TABS . . . . . . . . .
FUEL QUANTITY . . . . .
FUEL SELECTOR . . . . .
COMM / NAV / XPNDR .
ATIS / AWOS . . . . . . .
CLOCK . . . . . . . . . . .
GYROS . . . . . . . . . . .
AIRSPEED INDICATOR .
VSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ALTIMETER . . . . . . . .
TAXI CLNC . . . . . . . . .
PARKING BRAKE . . . . .
PNL / NAV / TAXI LIGHT .
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. UP
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. NOTED
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. ON / ON / STBY
. COPY
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. CHECK
. CHECK
. SET / CHECK
. CNTC GND
. CHECK OFF
. AS REQUIRED
BRAKES . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ATTITUDE INDICATOR . . . .
TURN-AND-SLIP INDICATOR
HEADING INDICATOR . . . . .
MAGNETIC COMPASS . . . .
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TAXI
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2.
3.
4.
5.
TEST
CHECK
CHECK
CHECK
CHECK
7
REVISED: 2013 OCT 26
PA-28-161 NORMAL PROCEDURES
PA-28-161 NORMAL PROCEDURES
RUN-UP
PRESTART
1. BRAKES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HOLD
2. OIL TEMP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHECK
3. MIXTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RICH
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
IGNITION SYSTEM CHECK:
4. THROTTLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000 RPM
5. ENGINE INSTRUMENTS . . . . . CHECK
6. MAGS (R & L) . . . . . . . . . . . . CHECK
(175 RPM MAX DROP, 50 RPM MAX DIFFERENTIAL)
IDLE MIXTURE:
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RECORDED
COMPLETE
ADJUST
FASTEN
RAISE
OFF
OFF
CHECK ON
IN
LOWEST TANK
IF ENGINE COLD:
a. THROTTLE . . . . . . . . . . SET ¼” OPEN
b. PERFORM STEPS 2-9
c. IF NO START, PRIME ENGINE
d. REPEAT START STEP 9-11
7. ANNUNCIATORS . . . . . . . . . . CHECK
8. VACUUM SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . 5.0” + 0.1
9. AMMETERR . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHECK
OIL PRESSURE . . . .
OIL TEMPERATURE .
CARBURETOR HEAT
THROTTLE . . . . . . .
CARBURETOR HEAT
THROTTLE . . . . . . .
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START
CAUTION: IF MAGS ARE INADVERTENTLY TURNED OFF:
THROTTLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLOSE
MIXTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IDLE / CUTOFF
NORMAL START . . . . . . . . . . . . . PERFORM
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11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
HOBBS/TACH TIME . . . .
PASSENGER BRIEF . . .
SEATS . . . . . . . . . . .
HARNESS . . . . . . . . .
WING FLAP LEVER . . . .
LANDING LIGHTS . . . . .
CARBURETOR HEAT . . .
ANTI-COLLISION LIGHTS
CIRCUIT BREAKERS . . .
FUEL SELECTOR . . . . .
CHECK
CHECK
ON, CHECK FOR RPM DROP
CLOSED (600-750 RPM)
OFF
1000 RPM
8
ENGINE WARM:
2. THROTTLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SET 1/2” OPEN
3. MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ON (OFF if external
power is used)
4. ELEC. FUEL PUMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . ON
5. FUEL PRESSURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHECK
6. MIXTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RICH
7. BRAKES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HOLD
8. PROP AREA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLEAR
9. MAGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BOTH
10. STARTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ENGAGE (10 SEC MAX)
11. STARTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RELEASE (WHEN ENG FIRES)
12. THROTTLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000 RPM
13. OIL PRESSURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHECK (if no pressure w/in
30 seconds, shutdown)
14. EXTERNAL POWER (if used) . . . . . . . DISCONNECT
BATTERY - - ON
15. RADIO MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ON
16. ELEC. FUEL PUMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF
17. MIXTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LEAN
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REVISED: 2013 OCT 26
PA-28-161 NORMAL PROCEDURES
PA-28-161 NORMAL PROCEDURES
CRUISE
PRE TAKEOFF
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3.
4.
5.
6.
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10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
MASTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CARBURETOR HEAT . . . . . . . .
SEAT BACKS . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ANTI-COLLISION LIGHTS . . . . . .
FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE HANDLE .
FUEL PRESSURE . . . . . . . . . .
FUEL QUANTITY . . . . . . . . . . .
PRIMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FLIGHT CONTROLS . . . . . . . . .
TRIM TABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INSTRUMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . .
MIXTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MAGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FLAPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HARNESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CABIN DOOR . . . . . . . . . . . . .
COMM / NAV / XPNDR . . . . . . . .
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ON
OFF
ERECT
ON
FULLEST TANK
NORMAL
CHECK
LOCKED
FREE & CORRECT
SET
CHECKED & SET
BEST POWER ABOVE S/L
BOTH
SET (0-25)
LOCKED
SECURE
ON / ON / SET
TAKE OFF BRIEF
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
THROTTLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MIXTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ENGINE INSTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HEADING INDICATOR . . . . . . . . . .
FUEL QUANTITY . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FUEL TANKS. . (USE FUEL PUMP) .
LOCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
W X . . . . . . . . (WHEN EN ROUTE) .
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<= 75% PWR
LEAN
CHECK
SET
CHECK
SWITCH (1 HR)
DETERMINE
CHECK
AEROBATICS / STALLS
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
LOOSE GEAR . . . .
ELEC. FUEL PUMP .
HARNESS . . . . . .
THROTTLE . . . . . .
CANOPY . . . . . . .
AREA . . . . . . . . .
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. . STOWED
. . ON
. . LOCKED
. . AS REQ
. . LOCKED
. . CLEAR
POST AERO / STALL
1. PIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IDENTIFY
2. XFR OF CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . POSITIVE 3 WAY
3. EMERGENCY OPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BRIEF
a. This will be a [Normal, Short or Soft Field] takeoff.
The wind is _____, computed T/O distance is _____ FT,
T/O PWR is 2350-2450 RPM and VR is 45-55 KIAS.
b. Any problem before rotation, takeoff will be aborted.
c. Engine Failure prior to _____ FT MSL, we will maintain
73 / 63 KIAS (flaps up/down), then land straight ahead.
d. Engine Failure above _____ FT MSL, we will
[discuss options] and maintain 73 KIAS.
4. T/O CLNC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CNTC TWR
1. HEADING INDICATOR . . . . . . . . . . . RESET
2. FUEL SELECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . FULLEST TANK
DESCENT
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9
MIXTURE . . . . . . . . .
HEADING INDICATOR .
A/S . . . . . . . . . . . . .
POWER . . . . . . . . . .
ATIS / AWOS. . . . . . .
ALTIMETER . . . . . . .
NAVAIDS . . . . . . . . .
ENGINE INSTS . . . . .
FUEL QTY . . . . . . . .
FUEL SELECTOR. . . .
LANDING LIGHTS . . .
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RICH
SET
126 KIAS
2500 RPM
COPY
SET
TUNED / IDENT
CHECK
CHECK
FULLEST TANK
ON
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PA-28-161 NORMAL PROCEDURES
PA-28-161 NORMAL PROCEDURES
AIRSPEEDS
KIAS
DOWNWIND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PAST ABEAM (10° FLAPS) . . . . . . . . . .
BASE (25° FLAPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FINAL (0° FLAPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NORMAL/SOFT/SHORT FINAL (40° FLAPS) .
80
75
70
70
63
AIRSPEEDS
VR . . . . . . . . .
VX . . . . . . . . .
VY . . . . . . . . .
CRUISE CLIMB .
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ON
ON
ON / ALT
SET
CTRD
NOTE
CLEARED FOR TAKEOFF:
LANDING
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2.
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ELEC. FUEL PUMP / FUEL QTY .
MIXTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CARBURETOR HEAT . . . . . . .
HARNESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FLAPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BRAKES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A/S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LDG LTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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ON / CHECK
BEST POWER
AS REQ
LOCKED
AS REQUIRED
PKG OFF / PUMP
CALC
ON
AFTER LANDING
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2.
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7.
MIXTURE . . . . . . .
FLAPS . . . . . . . . .
ELEC. FUEL PUMP .
LANDING LIGHTS .
TAXI LIGHT . . . . .
TRANSPONDER . .
TRIM TABS . . . . . .
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LEAN
UP
OFF
OFF
AS REQ
STBY
SET FOR T/O
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2.
3.
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5.
6.
LANDING LIGHTS . . .
ELEC. FUEL PUMP . . .
TRANSPONDER . . . .
HEADING INDICATOR .
NOSE WHEEL . . . . . .
TAKE OFF TIME. . . . .
SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF
1.
2.
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FLAPS . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BRAKES . . . . . . . . . . . .
THROTTLE . . . . . . . . . . .
A/S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A/S . . (Until Obstacle Clear)
OBSTACLE . . . . . . . . . . .
ACCELERATE . . . . . . . . .
FLAPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CLIMB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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. 25 (2nd notch)
. HOLD
. FULL PWR
. 52 KIAS (ROTATE)
. 52 KIAS
. CLEAR
. 79 KIAS
. RETRACT SLOWLY
. 87 KIAS
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AFTER TAKEOFF
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2.
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6.
12
FLAPS . . . . . . . . .
ELEC. FUEL PUMP .
FUEL CAPS . . . . .
ENGINE INSTS . . .
LANDING LIGHTS .
FLIGHT PLAN . . . .
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UP
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SECURE
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AS DESIRED
OPEN
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PA-28-161 NORMAL PROCEDURES
SHUTDOWN
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
VFR LANDING AT A CONTROLLED FIELD:
THROTTLE . . . . . . .
NAV / PNL / TAXI LTS
ENG INSTS. . . . . . .
THROTTLE . . . . . . .
MAGS . . . . . . . . . .
MIXTURE . . . . . . . .
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1. REMAIN OUTSIDE OR ABOVE CLASS D AIRSPACE UNTIL TRAFFIC
FLOW DETERMINED.
2. TRANSMIT INTENTIONS “IN THE BLIND” ADVISING TOWER OF
AIRCRAFT TYPE, POSITION, ALTITUDE, AND INTENTION TO LAND.
3. ENTER PATTERN, REPORT POSITION “IN THE BLIND”, AND WATCH
FOR LIGHT SIGNALS FROM TOWER.
1000 RPM
OFF
STABLE
CLOSE
GND CHECK
IDLE CUTOFF
NOTE: IF ENG SHOULD FAIL TO STOP
THROTTLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OPEN SLIGHTLY
FUEL SHUTOFF VALUE . . . . . . . . . OFF
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11.
ELT . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RADIO MASTER SWITCH .
MAGS . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MASTER . . . . . . . . . . .
KEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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CHECK (121.5 MHZ)
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON DASH
SECURING
1.
2.
3.
4.
HOBBS/TACH TIME
FLIGHT CONTROLS
BAGGAGE DOOR. .
CABIN DOOR . . . .
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RECORDED
LOCKED
CLOSED
SECURE / LOCKED
FUEL. . . . . . . . . .
WHEELS. . . . . . .
TIE DOWNS. . . . .
COVER . . . . . . . .
DISCREPANCIES. .
IF FAILURE OCCURS IN IFR CONDITIONS, CONTINUE FLIGHT
ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING:
ROUTE TO FLY (IN ORDER): (AVE F)
A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASSIGNED
V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VECTORED
E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EXPECTED
F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FILED
ALTITUDE (HIGHEST OF FOR THE ROUTE SEGMENT BEING FLOWN):
(MEA)
M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MINIMUM IFR ALTITUDE
E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EXPECTED AS ADVISED BY ATC
A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASSIGNED BY ATC
DESCENT FOR APPROACH:
FROM EN ROUTE ALTITUDE UPON REACHING THE IAF BUT NOT
BEFORE:
POST FLIGHT
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
PA-28-161 ABNORMAL PROCEDURES
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1. EXPECT-FURTHER-CLEARANCE TIME (IF GIVEN)
2. ETA AS CALCULATED FROM FILED ETE
RECORD
CHOCKED
SECURE
INSTALL
WRITE UP
CLOSE FLIGHT PLAN
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PA-28-161 ABNORMAL PROCEDURES
FLOODED ENGINE (NO START AFTER 10 SEC)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
MIXTURE . . . . . . . . . .
THROTTLE . . . . . . . . .
ELEC. FUEL PUMP . . . .
STARTER. . . . . . . . . .
MIXTURE . . . . . . . . . .
(WHEN ENGINE FIRES)
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IDLE / CUTOFF
FULL OPEN
OFF
ENGAGE (10 SEC)
RICH
NO START AFTER 2ND 10 SEC ATTEMPT
1. MIXTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IDLE / CUTOFF
2. ELEC. FUEL PUMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF
3. BATTERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF
4. MAGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF
5. FUEL SHUTOFF HANDLE . . . . . . . . . OFF
ALLOW STARTER TO COOL FOR 2 MINUTES, THEN REPEAT
NORMAL START FROM STEP 2. IF THIS FAILS, SECURE ENGINE.
THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
GROUND BURNOUT
1. MIXTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RICH
2. THROTTLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000 RPM
3. MIXTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LEAN TO 50 RPM DROP
BELOW BEST POWER
AFTER 1 MINUTE:
4. MIXTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RICH
5. MAGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RECHECK
RADIO FAILURE
1. VOLUME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHECK
2. HEADSET CONNECTION . . . . . . . . . CHECK
3. AUDIO CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHECK
4. CIRCUIT BREAKERS . . . . . . . . . . . . CHECK
5. FREQUENCY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SWITCH
IF IFR (OR VFR IN CLASS B, C, D AIRSPACE):
6. SQUAWK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7600
IF FAILURE OCCURS IN VFR CONDITIONS, OR VFR CONDITIONS ARE
ENCOUNTERED AFTER FAILURE, CONTINUE FLIGHT UNDER VFR AND
LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE.
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