PA28-161 CHEROKEE WARRIOR II CHECKLIST

PA28-161 CHECKLIST

BASAIR AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

PIPER CHEROKEE WARRIOR II

PA28-161 CHEROKEE

WARRIOR II CHECKLIST

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Normal Procedures

PREFLIGHT CHECK

Control Wheel ................................................................... RELEASE BELTS

Avionics ............................................................................................... OFF

Master Switch ....................................................................................... ON

Fuel Quantity Gauges .................................................................... CHECK

Master Switch ...................................................................................... OFF

Ignition ................................................................................................ OFF

Exterior .................................................................... CHECK FOR DAMAGE

Control Surfaces .......................................... CHECK FOR INTERFERENCE-

FREE OF ICE, SNOW, FROST

Hinges .......................................................... CHECK FOR INTERFERENCE

Wings .......................................................... FREE OF ICE, SNOW, FROST

Stall Warning .................................................................................. CHECK

Tie Down & Chocks ..................................................................... REMOVE

Navigation & other Lights ............................................................. CHECK

Fuel Tanks ............................. CHECK SUPPLY VISUALLY & SECURE CAPS

Fuel Tank Sumps ............................................................................ DRAIN

Fuel Vents ........................................................................................ OPEN

Main Gear Struts ........................................... PROPER INFLATION (4.5in.)

Tires ........................................................................................... CHECK

Brake Blocks ................................................................................... CHECK

Pitot Head ............................................ REMOVE COVER & HOLES CLEAR

Windshield ............................................................CLEAN (INSIDE & OUT)

Propeller & Spinner ........................................................................ CHECK

Fuel & Oil..................................................................... CHECK FOR LEAKS

Oil ................................................................................ CHECK LEVEL

Dipstick ....................................................................... PROPERLY SEATED

Cowling ......................................................................................... SECURE

Inspection Covers ......................................................................... SECURE

Nose Wheel Tire ............................................................................. CHECK

Nose Gear Strut .......................................... PROPER INFLATION (3.25in.)

Air Inlets .......................................................................................... CLEAR

Alternator Belt ................................................................ CHECK TENSION

Tow Bar & Control Locks ................................................................. STOW

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Baggage......................................................... STOW PROPERLY & SECURE

Baggage Door ................................................................ CLOSE & SECURE

Fuel Strainer .................................................................................... DRAIN

Primary Flight Controls ........................................... PROPER OPERATION

Cabin Door .................................................................. CLOSED & SECURE

Required Papers ...................................................................... ON BOARD

Seat Belts & Harness ................ FASTEN/ADJUST & CHECK INERTIA REEL

BEFORE START

Pre flight and passenger brief ................................................ COMPLETE

Flight Authorisation................................................................. COMPLETE

Maintenance Release ................................................ CHECKED & SIGNED

Seats .................................................................. ADJUSTED & SECURED

Park Brake ............................................................................................SET

Carburettor Heat........................................................................ FULL OFF

Fuel Selector ........................................ DESIRED TANK (LEFT OR LEAST)

Radios/Avionics .................................................................................. OFF

STARTING ENGINE WHEN COLD

Throttle ....................................................................................... ¼ ”OPEN

Master Switch ....................................................................................... ON

Electric Fuel Pump ............................................................................... ON

Mixture ..................................................................................... FULL RICH

Starter ......................................................................................... ENGAGE

Throttle ......................................................................................... ADJUST

Oil Pressure ..................................................INDICATING WITHIN 10 SEC

If engine does not start within 10 sec. prime and repeat starting

procedure

STARTING ENGINE WHEN HOT

Throttle ........................................................................................ ½”OPEN

Master Switch ....................................................................................... ON


Mixture ..................................................................................... FULL RICH

Starter ......................................................................................... ENGAGE

Throttle ......................................................................................... ADJUST


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FLOODED ENGINE START

Throttle ....................................................................................OPEN FULL

Master Switch ....................................................................................... ON

Electric Fuel Pump .............................................................................. OFF

Mixture ................................................................................................ ICO

Starter ......................................................................................... ENGAGE

Mixture ...................................................................................... ADVANCE

Throttle ........................................................................................ RETARD


STARTING WITH EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE


All electrical Equipment ..................................................................... OFF

Terminals .................................................................................. CONNECT

External Power Plug ................................................. INSERT IN FUSELAGE

»Proceed with normal start«

Throttle ................................................................ LOWEST POSSIBLE RPM

External Power Plug ................................ DISCONNECT FROM FUSELAGE

Master Switch ...................................................... ON / CHECK AMMETER


AFTER START

Throttle ......................................................................... 800 to 1200 RPM

Oil Pressure .....................................................................................GREEN

Fuel Pump ........................................................................................... OFF

Mixture .................................................................................. LEANED A/R

Alternator .................................................................................CHARGING

Avionics and Intercom............................................ ON / SET / CHECKED

TAXI CHECKS

Brakes ....................................................................................... CHECKED

Flight Instruments ..................................................................... CHECKED

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GROUND CHECKS (RUN UPS)

Park Brake ............................................................................................ ON

Fuel Selector ..................................................... RIGHT or FULLEST TANK

Engine Instruments ....................................................... CHECKED GREEN

Throttle ..................................................................................... 2000 RPM

Oil Temp & Pressure ...................................................... CHECKED GREEN

Magnetos ................................................................. MAX DROP 175 RPM

MAX DIFF. 50 RPM

Carburettor Heat............................................................................ CHECK

Vacuum ............................................................................ 5.0” HG (+/- .1)

Annunciator Panel ............................................................ PRESS-TO-TEST

Fuel Pressure ................................................................................. CHECK

Throttle Idle ............................................................. CHECKED >600 RPM

Throttle ..................................................................................... 1000 RPM

BEFORE TAKE OFF

Master Switch ....................................................................................... ON

Magnetos ......................................................................................... BOTH

Flight Instruments ............................................................... SET & CHECK

Fuel Selector ..................................................... PROPER TANK (FULLEST)


Engine Gauges ............................................................................... CHECK

Carburettor Heat.................................................................... OFF (COLD)

Seat Backs ....................................................................................... ERECT

Mixture ......................................................................................... SET A/R

Primer ................................................................................. IN & LOCKED

Throttle Friction ................................................................................... SET

Belts/Harnesses ....................................................................... FASTENED

Empty Seats............................................ SEAT BELTS SNUGLY FASTENED

Flaps ......................................................................................... SET A/R

Trim Tab............................................................................................... SET

Controls .............................................................. FULL, FREE & CORRECT

Doors ....................................................................................... LATCHED

Departure Brief ........................................................................ COMPLETE

Take Off Saftey Brief ................................................................ COMPLETE

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LINE UP

Instruments (Compass & DI). ............................... ALIGNMENT CHECKED

Strobes & Lights ........................................................................... ON A/R

Transponder ....................................................................... ON / MODE C

AFTER TAKE OFF

Flaps ................................................................................... RETRACTED

Fuel Pump ......................................................OFF & PRESSURE CHECKED

Engine Instruments ................................................................... CHECKED

Landing Light ...................................................................................... OFF

APPROACH AND LANDING

Brakes ............................................................................ CHECKED & OFF

Fuel Selector ........................................... PROPER TANK (FULLEST TANK)

Seat Backs ....................................................................................... ERECT

Belts / Harness ........................................................................ FASTENED


Mixture ................................................................................................. SET

Flaps ....................................................................... SET – 103KTS MAX

FINAL APPROACH

Wing Flaps .................................................................................... SET 40˚

Carburettor Heat.............................................................................. COLD

AFTER LANDING

Flaps ................................................................................... RETRACTED


Strobes & Landing light ...................................................................... OFF

Transponder ..................................................................................... STBY

Trims ....................................................................................... NEUTRAL

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STOPPING ENGINE

Flaps ....................................................................................... RETRACT


Radios /Avionics ................................................................................. OFF

Throttle ............................................................................. 800-1000 RPM

Magnetos ................................................................................... CHECKED

Throttle ...................................................................................... FULL AFT

Mixture ................................................................................................ ICO

Magnetos ............................................................................................ OFF


SECURING AEROPLANE

Parking brake ....................................................................................... SET

Control Wheel ............................................................................... SECURE

Flaps ......................................................................................... FULL UP

Wheel Chocks ............................................................................ IN PLACE

Tie Downs & Covers ..................................................................... SECURE

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AIRCRAFT SUMMARY

For full details refer to the aircraft Flight Manual and/or the Pilot’s

Operating Handbook for the specific aircraft.

Engine .................................. Lycoming O-320-D2A or O-320-D3G

160HP @ 2700 RPM

Oil Capacity ..................................................... 8 Quarts maximum

6 Quarts minimum for flight

Grade of Fuel ............................. 100/130 (green) or 100LL (blue)

Total Capacity ................................................................. 189 litres

Useable Fuel ................................................................... 181 litres

Fuel to Tabs .................................................................... 129 litres

Best Angle of climb (V

X

) .................................................... 63 KIAS

Best Rate of climb (V

Y

) ....................................................... 79 KIAS

Maximum Demonstrated Crosswind ................................. 17KIAS

Best Glide Speed ................................................................ 73 KIAS

Maximum Flap Extension Speed (V

FE

) ............................. 103 KIAS

Never Exceed Speed (V

NE

) ................................................. 160 KIAS

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Emergency Procedures

ENGINE FIRE DURING START

Starter ............................................................................. CRANK ENGINE

Mixture ............................................................................. IDLE CUT-OFF

Throttle .......................................................................................... OPEN

Electric Fuel Pump ........................................................................... OFF

Fuel Selector..................................................................................... OFF

Abandon if fire continues

ENGINE POWER LOSS DURING TAKE OFF

If sufficient runway remains for a normal landing:

Land straight ahead

If insufficient runway remains:

Maintain Safe Airspeed

Make only shallow turn to avoid obstructions

Flaps as situation requires

If sufficient altitude has been gained to attempt a restart:

Maintain safe airspeed

Fuel Selector............................... SWITCH TO TANK CONTAINING FUEL

Fuel Pump .......................................................................................... ON

Mixture ............................................................................................ RICH

Carburetor Heat ................................................................................. ON

Engine Gauges .......................................... CHECK FOR INDICATION OF

CAUSE OF POWER LOSS

Primer .............................................................................. IN & LOCKED

If power is not regained, proceed with power off landing.

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ENGINE POWER LOSS IN FLIGHT

Fuel Selector ................................. SWITCH TO TANK CONTAINING FUEL

Electric Fuel Pump ................................................................................ ON

Mixture ............................................................................................ RICH

Carburetor Heat ................................................................................... ON

Engine Gauges ....................... CHECKED FOR INDICATION OF PWR LOSS

If no fuel pressure indicated, check tank selector position to be sure it

is on a tank containing fuel.

If Power is Restored:

Carburetor Heat ................................................................................. OFF


If power is not restored prepare for power off landing & trim for 73 KIAS

Power Off Landing: (Once committed to landing)

Ignition ............................................................................................. OFF

Master Switch ..................................................................................... OFF

Fuel Selector ....................................................................................... OFF

Mixture .............................................................................................. ICO

Seatbelts and Harnesses ................................................................ TIGHT

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FIRE IN FLIGHT

Source of fire ................................................................................. CHECK

ELECTRICAL FIRE (smoke in cabin):

Master Switch ..................................................................................... OFF

Air Vents ........................................................................................... OPEN

Cabin Heat .......................................................................................... OFF

Land as soon as practicable

ENGINE FIRE:

Fuel Selector ....................................................................................... OFF

Throttle ....................................................................................... CLOSED

Mixture .............................................................................................. ICO

Electric fuel pump .................................................................. CHECK OFF

Heater and Defroster ......................................................................... OFF

Proceed with power off landing procedure

LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE / HIGH OIL TEMP

Land as soon as possible and investigate cause.

Prepare for power off landing.

LOSS OF FUEL PRESSURE

Electric Fuel Pump ................................................................................ ON

Fuel Selector ................................................... CHECK ON FULLEST TANK

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ELECTRICAL FAILURE

ALT Annunciator Light Illuminated:

Ammeter ............................................ CHECK TO VERIFY INOP. ALT

If Ammeter Shows Zero:

ALT Switch .................................................................................. OFF

Reduce electrical loads to a minimum:

ALT Circuit Breaker ........................... CHECK & RESET AS REQUIRED

ALT Switch .................................................................................... ON

If power not restored:

ALT Switch .................................................................................. OFF

If alternator output cannot be restored, reduce electrical load and land as soon as practicable.

ELECTRICAL OVERLOAD

(ALT OVER 20 AMPS ABOVE KNOWN ELECTRICAL LOAD)

ALT Switch .................................................................................... ON

BATT Switch ................................................................................. OFF

If alternator loads are reduced:

Electrical loads .............................................. REDUCE TO MINIMUM

Land as soon as practical.

If alternator loads are not reduced:

ALT Switch ................................................................................... OFF

BATT Switch ................................................................. AS REQUIRED

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SPIN RECOVERY

Throttle ....................................................................................... IDLE

Ailerons ............................................................................... NEUTRAL

Rudder ..................... FULL OPPOSITE TO DIRECTION OF ROTATION

Control Wheel .......................................................... FULL FORWARD

Rudder ............................................ NEUTRAL (when rotation stops)

Wing Flaps ............................................................... Up (if extended)

Control Wheel ..................................... AS REQUIREDTO SMOOTHLY

REGAIN LEVEL FLIGHT

OPEN DOOR

To close door in flight:

Slow aeroplane to 89 KIAS

Cabin vents ........................................................................... CLOSED

Storm Window ........................................................................... OPEN

If upper latch is open ............................................................. LATCH

If side latch is open ................. PULL ON ARMREST WHILE MOVING

LATCH HANDLE TO LATCHED POSITION

If both latches are open .................. LATCH SIDE, then LATCH TOP

ENGINE ROUGHNESS

Carburetor Heat ............................................................................ ON

If roughness continues for 1 minute:

Carburetor Heat ........................................................................... OFF

Mixture ......................................... ADJUDT FOR MAX SMOOTHNESS

Electric Fuel Pump ........................................................................ ON

Fuel Selector ............................................................. SWITCH TANKS

Engine Gauges ........................................................................CHECK

Magneto Switch .........................................“L” then “R” then “BOTH”

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.

CARBURETOR ICING

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Carburetor Heat ............................................................................ ON

Mixture ......................................... ADJUDT FOR MAX SMOOTHNESS

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PA28-161 CHEROKEE

WARRIOR II CHECKLIST

Normal Procedures

AIRCRAFT SUMMARY

Emergency Procedures

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