Piper PA-28-140 — Cherokee140BChecklist

PREFLIGHT preflight_inspection

Cabin
PapersA.R.O.W.
Parking BrakeSET
Seat Belt Securing Control WheelREMOVE
MagsOFF
AvionicsOFF
Circuit BreakersIN
TrimTAKEOFF
PropCLEAR
MasterON
Fuel GaugesTRUE
FlapsEXTEND
LightsINTERIOR / EXTERIOR
Stall IndicatorTEST
MasterOFF
Fuel SelectorCHECK EACH POSITION, SET TO EMPTIEST TANK
Right Wing
FlapCHECK
AileronCHECK
Navigation LightCHECK
TiedownDISCONNECT
Fuel VentCHECK
Fuel QuantityCHECK VISUALLY
Fuel Filler CapSECURE
Right Fuel Tank SumpDRAIN
ChockREMOVE
TireCHECK (24 PSI)
Brake AssemblyCHECK
Main StrutAPPROX. 4.5" EXTENSION
Nose
Right Engine CompartmentCHECK
Oil Level7 QTS (under 3 HR flight), 8 QTS (extended flight)
Oil CapSECURE
Right Engine CowlingSECURE
Exhaust SystemCHECK
ChockREMOVE
Nose StrutAPPROX. 3.25" EXTENSION
Nose TireCHECK (24 PSI)
Landing LightCHECK
Engine Air InletsCLEAR
Alternator Belt TensionCHECK
Prop/SpinnerCHECK
Left Engine CompartmentCHECK
Left Engine CowlingSECURE
Fuel StrainerDRAIN
WindshieldCHECK
Left Wing
ChockREMOVE
TireCHECK (24 PSI)
Brake AssemblyCHECK
Main StrutAPPROX. 4.5" EXTENSION
Left Fuel Tank SumpDRAIN
Fuel VentCHECK
TiedownDISCONNECT
Pitot/Static TubeCLEAR
Fuel QuantityCHECK VISUALLY
Fuel Filler CapSECURE
Navigation LightCHECK
AileronCHECK
FlapCHECK
Empennage
Left StabilatorCHECK
TiedownDISCONNECT
Trim TabCHECK
RudderCHECK
Navigation LightSECURE
Right StabilatorCHECK
AntennasCHECK

START before_start

Hobbs/Tach TimeRECORDED
Passenger BriefCOMPLETE
Seat Track/BackLOCK
Seat Belt /HarnessFASTEN
BrakesSET
BeaconON
Navigation LightsAS REQUIRED
MixtureRICH
ThrottleOPEN 1/4"
Carb HeatOFF
PrimeAS REQUIRED
PropCLEAR
MasterON
Fuel PumpON
MagsSTART
Throttle1,000 RPM
Oil PressureCHECK
Fuel PumpOFF
MixtureLEAN

PRE-TAXI after_start

FlapsUP
Cabin Heat & AirAS DESIRED
AvionicsON / SET
TransponderCODE / STANDBY
ClockSET
Airspeed IndicatorCHECK
Attitude IndicatorSET
Heading IndicatorSET
VSICHECK
ATIS/AWOSCOPY
AltimeterSET / CHECK
Landing LightAS REQUIRED
Fuel SelectorSWITCH TO FULLEST TANK

TAXI taxi

BrakesTEST
Attitude IndicatorCHECK
Turn-and-Bank IndicatorCHECK
Heading IndicatorCHECK
Magnetic CompassCHECK

RUN-UP before_takeoff

BrakesSET
MixtureBEST POWER
PrimerIN & LOCKED
Throttle1,800 RPM
Mags (R & L)CHECK (175 RPM max drop, 50 RPM max differential)
Carb HeatTEST
VacuumCHECK
AmmeterCHECK
Oil PressureCHECK
Oil TemperatureCHECK
Throttle1,000 RPM

TAKEOFF takeoff

Heading IndicatorSET
AvionicsSET
Engine GaugesCHECK
Fuel QuantityCHECK
Fuel SelectorFULLEST TANK
Fuel PumpON
Carb HeatOFF
MixtureBEST POWER
TrimTAKEOFF
FlapsSET (0-25°)
Flight ControlsFREE & CORRECT
DoorLATCHED
Cleared for takeoff
Landing LightON
TransponderALTITUDE
ThrottleFULL

AFTER TAKEOFF after_takeoff

FlapsUP
Fuel PumpOFF
Engine GaugesCHECK
Landing LightAS DESIRED

CRUISE cruise

Landing LightOFF
ThrottleSET
MixtureLEAN
Engine GaugesCHECK
Heading IndicatorSET
Fuel SelectorAS REQUIRED

APPROACH approach

MixtureRICHEN AS REQUIRED
Fuel SelectorPROPER TANK
Carb HeatAS REQUIRED
ATIS/AWOSCOPY
AltimeterSET
AvionicsSET
Heading IndicatorSET
Engine GaugesCHECK
BrakesPEDAL TEST
Seatbelt/HarnessFASTENED
Landing LightON

LANDING landing

Fuel PumpON
Fuel SelectorPROPER TANK
Carb HeatAS REQUIRED
MixtureBEST POWER
FlapsAS DESIRED

AFTER LANDING after_landing

Carb HeatOFF
MixtureLEAN
FlapsUP
Fuel PumpOFF
Landing LightOFF
TransponderSTANDBY

SHUTDOWN shutdown

AvionicsOFF
Throttle1,000 RPM
MagsGROUNDING CHECK
MixtureFULL LEAN
PropCHECK STOPPED
MagsOFF
MasterOFF
LightsOFF

SECURING securing

Hobbs/Tach TimeRECORDED
Seat Belt Securing Control WheelINSTALL
ChocksINSTALL
TiedownsSECURE
Door/WindowCLOSED

FLOODED ENGINE engine_start

FLOODED ENGINE

MixtureFULL LEAN
ThrottleFULL OPEN
MagsSTART
When engine fires:
MixtureRICH
Throttle1,000 RPM

GROUND BURNOUT GROUND BURNOUT

GROUND BURNOUT

MixtureRICH
Throttle2,000 RPM
MixtureLEAN TO 50 RPM DROP BELOW BEST POWER
After 1 minute:
MixtureRICH
MagsRECHECK

RADIO FAILURE avionics_failure

RADIO FAILURE

VolumeCHECK
Headset ConnectionCHECK
Audio ControlsCHECK
Circuit BreakersCHECK
SpeakerON
Hand-Held MicrophoneCHECK
FrequencySWITCH
If IFR (or VFR in Class B, C, D airspace):
Transponder7600
NOTEIf failure occurs in VFR conditions, or VFR conditions are encountered after failure, continue flight under VFR and land as soon as practicable.
VFR Landing at a Controlled Field:
Remain outside or above Class D airspace until traffic flow determined.CHECK
Transmit intentions "in the blind" advising tower of aircraft type, position, altitude, and intention to land.CHECK
Enter pattern, report position "in the blind", and watch for light signals from tower.CHECK
NOTEIf failure occurs in IFR conditions, continue flight according to the following:
Route to Fly (in order): (AVE. F)
A – AssignedCHECK
V – VectoredCHECK
E – ExpectedCHECK
F – FiledCHECK
Altitude (highest of for the route segment being flown): (MEA)
M – Minimum IFR AltitudeCHECK
E – Expected as Advised by ATCCHECK
A – Assigned by ATCCHECK
Descent for Approach:
NOTEFrom enroute altitude upon reaching the IAF but not before:
Expect-further-clearance time (if given)CHECK
ETA as calculated from filed ETECHECK
ATC LIGHT SIGNALS
Steady Green - On DeckCleared for Takeoff
Steady Green - AirborneCleared to Land
Flashing Green - On DeckCleared for Taxi
Flashing Green - AirborneReturn for Landing (to be followed by steady green)
Steady Red - On DeckSTOP
Steady Red - AirborneGive way to other aircraft and continue circling
Flashing Red - On DeckTaxi clear of runway in use
Flashing Red - AirborneAirport Unsafe – DO NOT LAND
Flashing White - On DeckReturn to starting point on airport
Flashing White - AirborneNot Applicable
Alternating Red and Green - On DeckExercise extreme caution
Alternating Red and Green - AirborneExercise extreme caution
NOTEAcknowledge all light signals by flashing landing light and/or rocking wings.

ABORT takeoff

ABORT

ThrottleIDLE
BrakesAS REQUIRED

ENGINE FAILURE IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF engine_failure_after_takeoff

ENGINE FAILURE IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF

Airspeed83 MPH (flaps UP)
MixtureFULL LEAN
Fuel SelectorOFF
FlapsDOWN (70 MPH glide)
Master & MagsOFF

COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE DURING FLIGHT engine_failure_in_flight

COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE DURING FLIGHT

Airspeed83 MPH (flaps UP) (Glide Ratio = 1.9 SM/1,000’ AGL)
If Airstart Warranted:
Carb HeatON
MixtureRICH
Fuel PumpON
Fuel SelectorCHECK / SWITCH
PrimerIN & LOCKED
MagsCHECK ALL
MasterON

FORCED LANDING forced_landing

FORCED LANDING

Airspeed83 MPH (flaps UP)
Squawk7700
EmergencyDECLARE
ELTON
MixtureFULL LEAN
Fuel SelectorOFF
Seatbelt/HarnessFASTENED
FlapsAS REQUIRED (70 MPH with flaps full)
Master & MagsOFF
DoorUNLATCH

ENGINE ROUGHNESS engine_failure_in_flight

ENGINE ROUGHNESS

Carb HeatON
If roughness continues past 1 min:
Carb HeatOFF
MixtureADJUST FOR MAX SMOOTHNESS
Fuel PumpON
Fuel SelectorSWITCH
PrimerIN & LOCKED
Engine GaugesCHECK
MagsL then R then BOTH
MagsSMOOTHEST SETTING
PowerREDUCE
MixtureFULL RICH
LAND AT NEAREST AIRPORTEXECUTE

HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE oil_system_malfunction

HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE

PowerREDUCE
MixtureRICH
AirspeedINCREASE
If high temp persists:
LAND AT NEAREST AIRPORTEXECUTE

LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE oil_system_malfunction

LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE

Oil TempCHECK
PowerREDUCE
If oil temp shows rise, engine failure imminent:
Forced LandingEXECUTE
If oil temp does not show rise:
LAND AT NEAREST AIRPORTEXECUTE

LOSS OF FUEL PRESSURE fuel_system_malfunction

LOSS OF FUEL PRESSURE

Fuel PumpON
Fuel SelectorSWITCH

ENGINE FIRE ON GROUND engine_fire_ground

ENGINE FIRE ON GROUND

StarterCRANK
MixtureFULL LEAN
ThrottleOPEN
Fuel PumpOFF
Fuel SelectorOFF

ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT engine_fire_in_flight

ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT

MixtureFULL LEAN
Fuel SelectorOFF
Fuel PumpOFF
Master & MagsOFF
Heat & DefrostOFF
Airspeed105 MPH
Forced LandingEXECUTE

ELECTRICAL FIRE electrical_fire

ELECTRICAL FIRE

MasterOFF

WING FIRE WING FIRE

WING FIRE

Navigation LightsOFF
SideslipAS REQUIRED
Forced LandingEXECUTE

SMOKE AND FUMES IN COCKPIT smoke_removal

SMOKE AND FUMES IN COCKPIT

VentsOPEN
HeaterOFF

HIGH AMMETER READING electrical_failure

HIGH AMMETER READING

MasterOFF

ZERO AMMETER READING electrical_failure

ZERO AMMETER READING

Electrical LoadREDUCE
Alternator Circuit BreakersCHECK / RESET
Alternator SwitchOFF (1 min) then ON
If ammeter reading still zero:
Land as soon as practicableEXECUTE

VACUUM SYSTEM FAILURE vacuum_failure

VACUUM SYSTEM FAILURE

If VMC:
Attitude Indicator & Heading IndicatorCOVER
Maintain VMCEXECUTE
If IMC:
Attitude Indicator & Heading IndicatorCOVER
Fly using Turn-and-Bank, Altimeter, and Airspeed IndicatorEXECUTE
Declare EMERGENCYEXECUTE

INOPERATIVE TRIM trim_malfunction

INOPERATIVE TRIM

FlapsAS REQUIRED
PowerAS REQUIRED

FLAP MALFUNCTION flap_malfunction

FLAP MALFUNCTION

FlapsLEAVE WHERE SET

STRUCTURAL ICING icing

STRUCTURAL ICING

Carb HeatON
ThrottleMAX RPM
MixtureBEST POWER
Heat & DefrostMAX
EXIT ICING CONDITIONSEXECUTE
If landing with structural icing:
FlapsLEAVE UP

DOOR OPENING IN FLIGHT door_open_in_flight

DOOR OPENING IN FLIGHT

FLY THE AIRPLANEMEMORYEXECUTE
Airspeed89 KIAS
VentsCLOSE
Storm WindowOPEN
If only upper latch open:
Upper LatchLATCH
If only side latch is open:
Arm RestPULL WHILE LATCHING
If both latches are open:
Side LatchLATCH
Top LatchLATCH

LANDING WITH A FLAT MAIN TIRE landing_gear_malfunction

LANDING WITH A FLAT MAIN TIRE

ApproachNORMAL
Flaps40°
TouchdownGOOD TIRE FIRST
Hold airplane off flat tire as long as possibleEXECUTE
Maintain directional control using good-tire brakeEXECUTE

LANDING WITH A FLAT NOSE TIRE landing_gear_malfunction

LANDING WITH A FLAT NOSE TIRE

ApproachNORMAL
FlapsAS REQUIRED
TouchdownON MAINS
Hold nosewheel off ground as long as possibleEXECUTE
When nosewheel touches down:
FULL UP ELEVATOREXECUTE

SPIN RECOVERY spin_recovery

SPIN RECOVERY

NOTEMemory Aid: PARE
PowerMEMORYIdle
NOTE(Power)
AileronsMEMORYNeutral
NOTE(Ailerons)
RudderMEMORYFull opposite rotation direction
NOTE(Rudder)
YokeMEMORYFull forward with neutral ailerons
NOTE(Elevator)
RudderNeutral when rotation stops
YokePull smoothly from dive