Piper PA-28-140 — Cherokee140BChecklist NOT FOR FLIGHT — source fidelity: unreviewed | operational review: none | completeness: full Source: Piper/PA-28-140/Cherokee140BChecklist.txt Rights: licensed Checklist hash: 4442a8d8faae7d1603941cf903247bb017b06c100df8a2b3d3cbb2433b63c00a Verify against the aircraft's own approved documentation before use. ======================================================================== PREFLIGHT --------- CABIN [ ] Papers ..................................................... A.R.O.W. [ ] Parking Brake ................................................... SET [ ] Seat Belt Securing Control Wheel ............................. REMOVE [ ] Mags ............................................................ OFF [ ] Avionics ........................................................ OFF [ ] Circuit Breakers ................................................. IN [ ] Trim ........................................................ TAKEOFF [ ] Prop .......................................................... CLEAR [ ] Master ........................................................... ON [ ] Fuel Gauges .................................................... TRUE [ ] Flaps ........................................................ EXTEND [ ] Lights .......................................... INTERIOR / EXTERIOR [ ] Stall Indicator ................................................ TEST [ ] Master .......................................................... OFF [ ] Fuel Selector ............. CHECK EACH POSITION, SET TO EMPTIEST TANK RIGHT WING [ ] Flap .......................................................... CHECK [ ] Aileron ....................................................... CHECK [ ] Navigation Light .............................................. CHECK [ ] Tiedown .................................................. DISCONNECT [ ] Fuel Vent ..................................................... CHECK [ ] Fuel Quantity ........................................ CHECK VISUALLY [ ] Fuel Filler Cap .............................................. SECURE [ ] Right Fuel Tank Sump .......................................... DRAIN [ ] Chock ........................................................ REMOVE [ ] Tire ................................................. CHECK (24 PSI) [ ] Brake Assembly ................................................ CHECK [ ] Main Strut ................................... APPROX. 4.5" EXTENSION NOSE [ ] Right Engine Compartment ...................................... CHECK [ ] Oil Level ........ 7 QTS (under 3 HR flight), 8 QTS (extended flight) [ ] Oil Cap ...................................................... SECURE [ ] Right Engine Cowling ......................................... SECURE [ ] Exhaust System ................................................ CHECK [ ] Chock ........................................................ REMOVE [ ] Nose Strut .................................. APPROX. 3.25" EXTENSION [ ] Nose Tire ............................................ CHECK (24 PSI) [ ] Landing Light ................................................. CHECK [ ] Engine Air Inlets ............................................. CLEAR [ ] Alternator Belt Tension ....................................... CHECK [ ] Prop/Spinner .................................................. CHECK [ ] Left Engine Compartment ....................................... CHECK [ ] Left Engine Cowling .......................................... SECURE [ ] Fuel Strainer ................................................. DRAIN [ ] Windshield .................................................... CHECK LEFT WING [ ] Chock ........................................................ REMOVE [ ] Tire ................................................. CHECK (24 PSI) [ ] Brake Assembly ................................................ CHECK [ ] Main Strut ................................... APPROX. 4.5" EXTENSION [ ] Left Fuel Tank Sump ........................................... DRAIN [ ] Fuel Vent ..................................................... CHECK [ ] Tiedown .................................................. DISCONNECT [ ] Pitot/Static Tube ............................................. CLEAR [ ] Fuel Quantity ........................................ CHECK VISUALLY [ ] Fuel Filler Cap .............................................. SECURE [ ] Navigation Light .............................................. CHECK [ ] Aileron ....................................................... CHECK [ ] Flap .......................................................... CHECK EMPENNAGE [ ] Left Stabilator ............................................... CHECK [ ] Tiedown .................................................. DISCONNECT [ ] Trim Tab ...................................................... CHECK [ ] Rudder ........................................................ CHECK [ ] Navigation Light ............................................. SECURE [ ] Right Stabilator .............................................. CHECK [ ] Antennas ...................................................... CHECK START ----- [ ] Hobbs/Tach Time ............................................ RECORDED [ ] Passenger Brief ............................................ COMPLETE [ ] Seat Track/Back ................................................ LOCK [ ] Seat Belt /Harness ........................................... FASTEN [ ] Brakes .......................................................... SET [ ] Beacon ........................................................... ON [ ] Navigation Lights ....................................... AS REQUIRED [ ] Mixture ........................................................ RICH [ ] Throttle .................................................. OPEN 1/4" [ ] Carb Heat ....................................................... OFF [ ] Prime ................................................... AS REQUIRED [ ] Prop .......................................................... CLEAR [ ] Master ........................................................... ON [ ] Fuel Pump ........................................................ ON [ ] Mags .......................................................... START [ ] Throttle .................................................. 1,000 RPM [ ] Oil Pressure .................................................. CHECK [ ] Fuel Pump ....................................................... OFF [ ] Mixture ........................................................ LEAN PRE-TAXI -------- [ ] Flaps ............................................................ UP [ ] Cabin Heat & Air ......................................... AS DESIRED [ ] Avionics ................................................... ON / SET [ ] Transponder .......................................... CODE / STANDBY [ ] Clock ........................................................... SET [ ] Airspeed Indicator ............................................ CHECK [ ] Attitude Indicator .............................................. SET [ ] Heading Indicator ............................................... SET [ ] VSI ........................................................... CHECK [ ] ATIS/AWOS ...................................................... COPY [ ] Altimeter ............................................... SET / CHECK [ ] Landing Light ........................................... AS REQUIRED [ ] Fuel Selector ................................ SWITCH TO FULLEST TANK TAXI ---- [ ] Brakes ......................................................... TEST [ ] Attitude Indicator ............................................ CHECK [ ] Turn-and-Bank Indicator ....................................... CHECK [ ] Heading Indicator ............................................. CHECK [ ] Magnetic Compass .............................................. CHECK RUN-UP ------ [ ] Brakes .......................................................... SET [ ] Mixture .................................................. BEST POWER [ ] Primer .................................................. IN & LOCKED [ ] Throttle .................................................. 1,800 RPM [ ] Mags (R & L) ...... CHECK (175 RPM max drop, 50 RPM max differential) [ ] Carb Heat ...................................................... TEST [ ] Vacuum ........................................................ CHECK [ ] Ammeter ....................................................... CHECK [ ] Oil Pressure .................................................. CHECK [ ] Oil Temperature ............................................... CHECK [ ] Throttle .................................................. 1,000 RPM TAKEOFF ------- [ ] Heading Indicator ............................................... SET [ ] Avionics ........................................................ SET [ ] Engine Gauges ................................................. CHECK [ ] Fuel Quantity ................................................. CHECK [ ] Fuel Selector .......................................... FULLEST TANK [ ] Fuel Pump ........................................................ ON [ ] Carb Heat ....................................................... OFF [ ] Mixture .................................................. BEST POWER [ ] Trim ........................................................ TAKEOFF [ ] Flaps ................................................... SET (0-25°) [ ] Flight Controls ...................................... FREE & CORRECT [ ] Door ........................................................ LATCHED CLEARED FOR TAKEOFF [ ] Landing Light .................................................... ON [ ] Transponder ................................................ ALTITUDE [ ] Throttle ....................................................... FULL AFTER TAKEOFF ------------- [ ] Flaps ............................................................ UP [ ] Fuel Pump ....................................................... OFF [ ] Engine Gauges ................................................. CHECK [ ] Landing Light ............................................ AS DESIRED CRUISE ------ [ ] Landing Light ................................................... OFF [ ] Throttle ........................................................ SET [ ] Mixture ........................................................ LEAN [ ] Engine Gauges ................................................. CHECK [ ] Heading Indicator ............................................... SET [ ] Fuel Selector ........................................... AS REQUIRED APPROACH -------- [ ] Mixture .......................................... RICHEN AS REQUIRED [ ] Fuel Selector ........................................... PROPER TANK [ ] Carb Heat ............................................... AS REQUIRED [ ] ATIS/AWOS ...................................................... COPY [ ] Altimeter ....................................................... SET [ ] Avionics ........................................................ SET [ ] Heading Indicator ............................................... SET [ ] Engine Gauges ................................................. CHECK [ ] Brakes ................................................... PEDAL TEST [ ] Seatbelt/Harness ........................................... FASTENED [ ] Landing Light .................................................... ON LANDING ------- [ ] Fuel Pump ........................................................ ON [ ] Fuel Selector ........................................... PROPER TANK [ ] Carb Heat ............................................... AS REQUIRED [ ] Mixture .................................................. BEST POWER [ ] Flaps .................................................... AS DESIRED AFTER LANDING ------------- [ ] Carb Heat ....................................................... OFF [ ] Mixture ........................................................ LEAN [ ] Flaps ............................................................ UP [ ] Fuel Pump ....................................................... OFF [ ] Landing Light ................................................... OFF [ ] Transponder ................................................. STANDBY SHUTDOWN -------- [ ] Avionics ........................................................ OFF [ ] Throttle .................................................. 1,000 RPM [ ] Mags ................................................ GROUNDING CHECK [ ] Mixture ................................................... FULL LEAN [ ] Prop .................................................. CHECK STOPPED [ ] Mags ............................................................ OFF [ ] Master .......................................................... OFF [ ] Lights .......................................................... OFF SECURING -------- [ ] Hobbs/Tach Time ............................................ RECORDED [ ] Seat Belt Securing Control Wheel ............................ INSTALL [ ] Chocks ...................................................... INSTALL [ ] Tiedowns ..................................................... SECURE [ ] Door/Window .................................................. CLOSED FLOODED ENGINE [ABNORMAL] -------------------------- (FLOODED ENGINE) [ ] Mixture ................................................... FULL LEAN [ ] Throttle .................................................. FULL OPEN [ ] Mags .......................................................... START WHEN ENGINE FIRES: [ ] Mixture ........................................................ RICH [ ] Throttle .................................................. 1,000 RPM GROUND BURNOUT [ABNORMAL] -------------------------- (GROUND BURNOUT) [ ] Mixture ........................................................ RICH [ ] Throttle .................................................. 2,000 RPM [ ] Mixture ........................ LEAN TO 50 RPM DROP BELOW BEST POWER AFTER 1 MINUTE: [ ] Mixture ........................................................ RICH [ ] Mags ........................................................ RECHECK RADIO FAILURE [ABNORMAL] ------------------------- (RADIO FAILURE) [ ] Volume ........................................................ CHECK [ ] Headset Connection ............................................ CHECK [ ] Audio Controls ................................................ CHECK [ ] Circuit Breakers .............................................. CHECK [ ] Speaker .......................................................... ON [ ] Hand-Held Microphone .......................................... CHECK [ ] Frequency .................................................... SWITCH IF IFR (OR VFR IN CLASS B, C, D AIRSPACE): [ ] Transponder .................................................... 7600 ** NOTE: If 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 ** NOTE: If failure occurs in IFR conditions, continue flight according to the following: ROUTE TO FLY (IN ORDER): (AVE. F) [ ] A – Assigned .................................................. CHECK [ ] V – Vectored .................................................. CHECK [ ] E – Expected .................................................. CHECK [ ] F – Filed ..................................................... CHECK ALTITUDE (HIGHEST OF FOR THE ROUTE SEGMENT BEING FLOWN): (MEA) [ ] M – Minimum IFR Altitude ...................................... CHECK [ ] E – Expected as Advised by ATC ................................ CHECK [ ] A – Assigned by ATC ........................................... CHECK DESCENT FOR APPROACH: ** NOTE: From enroute altitude upon reaching the IAF but not before: [ ] Expect-further-clearance time (if given) .................... CHECK [ ] ETA as calculated from filed ETE ............................ CHECK ATC LIGHT SIGNALS [ ] Steady Green - On Deck .......................... Cleared for Takeoff [ ] Steady Green - Airborne ............................. Cleared to Land [ ] Flashing Green - On Deck ........................... Cleared for Taxi [ ] Flashing Green - Airborne ... Return for Landing (to be followed by steady green) [ ] Steady Red - On Deck ........................................... STOP [ ] Steady Red - Airborne ... Give way to other aircraft and continue circling [ ] Flashing Red - On Deck .................. Taxi clear of runway in use [ ] Flashing Red - Airborne ................ Airport Unsafe – DO NOT LAND [ ] Flashing White - On Deck ........ Return to starting point on airport [ ] Flashing White - Airborne ............................ Not Applicable [ ] Alternating Red and Green - On Deck ........ Exercise extreme caution [ ] Alternating Red and Green - Airborne ....... Exercise extreme caution ** NOTE: Acknowledge all light signals by flashing landing light and/or rocking wings. ABORT [EMERGENCY] ------------------ (ABORT) [ ] Throttle ....................................................... IDLE [ ] Brakes .................................................. AS REQUIRED ENGINE FAILURE IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF [EMERGENCY] ----------------------------------------------------- (ENGINE FAILURE IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF) [ ] Airspeed .......................................... 83 MPH (flaps UP) [ ] Mixture ................................................... FULL LEAN [ ] Fuel Selector ................................................... OFF [ ] Flaps ........................................... DOWN (70 MPH glide) [ ] Master & Mags ................................................... OFF COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE DURING FLIGHT [EMERGENCY] -------------------------------------------------- (COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE DURING FLIGHT) [ ] Airspeed ...... 83 MPH (flaps UP) (Glide Ratio = 1.9 SM/1,000’ AGL) IF AIRSTART WARRANTED: [ ] Carb Heat ........................................................ ON [ ] Mixture ........................................................ RICH [ ] Fuel Pump ........................................................ ON [ ] Fuel Selector ........................................ CHECK / SWITCH [ ] Primer .................................................. IN & LOCKED [ ] Mags ...................................................... CHECK ALL [ ] Master ........................................................... ON FORCED LANDING [EMERGENCY] --------------------------- (FORCED LANDING) [ ] Airspeed .......................................... 83 MPH (flaps UP) [ ] Squawk ......................................................... 7700 [ ] Emergency ................................................... DECLARE [ ] ELT .............................................................. ON [ ] Mixture ................................................... FULL LEAN [ ] Fuel Selector ................................................... OFF [ ] Seatbelt/Harness ........................................... FASTENED [ ] Flaps .......................... AS REQUIRED (70 MPH with flaps full) [ ] Master & Mags ................................................... OFF [ ] Door ........................................................ UNLATCH ENGINE ROUGHNESS [EMERGENCY] ----------------------------- (ENGINE ROUGHNESS) [ ] Carb Heat ........................................................ ON IF ROUGHNESS CONTINUES PAST 1 MIN: [ ] Carb Heat ....................................................... OFF [ ] Mixture ................................... ADJUST FOR MAX SMOOTHNESS [ ] Fuel Pump ........................................................ ON [ ] Fuel Selector ................................................ SWITCH [ ] Primer .................................................. IN & LOCKED [ ] Engine Gauges ................................................. CHECK [ ] Mags ............................................. L then R then BOTH [ ] Mags .............................................. SMOOTHEST SETTING [ ] Power ........................................................ REDUCE [ ] Mixture ................................................... FULL RICH [ ] LAND AT NEAREST AIRPORT ..................................... EXECUTE HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE [EMERGENCY] --------------------------------- (HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE) [ ] Power ........................................................ REDUCE [ ] Mixture ........................................................ RICH [ ] Airspeed ................................................... INCREASE IF HIGH TEMP PERSISTS: [ ] LAND AT NEAREST AIRPORT ..................................... EXECUTE LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE [EMERGENCY] --------------------------------- (LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE) [ ] Oil Temp ...................................................... CHECK [ ] Power ........................................................ REDUCE IF OIL TEMP SHOWS RISE, ENGINE FAILURE IMMINENT: [ ] Forced Landing .............................................. EXECUTE IF OIL TEMP DOES NOT SHOW RISE: [ ] LAND AT NEAREST AIRPORT ..................................... EXECUTE LOSS OF FUEL PRESSURE [EMERGENCY] ---------------------------------- (LOSS OF FUEL PRESSURE) [ ] Fuel Pump ........................................................ ON [ ] Fuel Selector ................................................ SWITCH ENGINE FIRE ON GROUND [EMERGENCY] ---------------------------------- (ENGINE FIRE ON GROUND) [ ] Starter ....................................................... CRANK [ ] Mixture ................................................... FULL LEAN [ ] Throttle ....................................................... OPEN [ ] Fuel Pump ....................................................... OFF [ ] Fuel Selector ................................................... OFF ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT [EMERGENCY] ---------------------------------- (ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT) [ ] Mixture ................................................... FULL LEAN [ ] Fuel Selector ................................................... OFF [ ] Fuel Pump ....................................................... OFF [ ] Master & Mags ................................................... OFF [ ] Heat & Defrost .................................................. OFF [ ] Airspeed .................................................... 105 MPH [ ] Forced Landing .............................................. EXECUTE ELECTRICAL FIRE [EMERGENCY] ---------------------------- (ELECTRICAL FIRE) [ ] Master .......................................................... OFF WING FIRE [EMERGENCY] ---------------------- (WING FIRE) [ ] Navigation Lights ............................................... OFF [ ] Sideslip ................................................ AS REQUIRED [ ] Forced Landing .............................................. EXECUTE SMOKE AND FUMES IN COCKPIT [EMERGENCY] --------------------------------------- (SMOKE AND FUMES IN COCKPIT) [ ] Vents .......................................................... OPEN [ ] Heater .......................................................... OFF HIGH AMMETER READING [EMERGENCY] --------------------------------- (HIGH AMMETER READING) [ ] Master .......................................................... OFF ZERO AMMETER READING [EMERGENCY] --------------------------------- (ZERO AMMETER READING) [ ] Electrical Load .............................................. REDUCE [ ] Alternator Circuit Breakers ........................... CHECK / RESET [ ] Alternator Switch ............................... OFF (1 min) then ON IF AMMETER READING STILL ZERO: [ ] Land as soon as practicable ................................. EXECUTE VACUUM SYSTEM FAILURE [EMERGENCY] ---------------------------------- (VACUUM SYSTEM FAILURE) IF VMC: [ ] Attitude Indicator & Heading Indicator ...................... COVER [ ] Maintain VMC .............................................. EXECUTE IF IMC: [ ] Attitude Indicator & Heading Indicator ...................... COVER [ ] Fly using Turn-and-Bank, Altimeter, and Airspeed Indicator ... EXECUTE [ ] Declare EMERGENCY ......................................... EXECUTE INOPERATIVE TRIM [EMERGENCY] ----------------------------- (INOPERATIVE TRIM) [ ] Flaps ................................................... AS REQUIRED [ ] Power ................................................... AS REQUIRED FLAP MALFUNCTION [EMERGENCY] ----------------------------- (FLAP MALFUNCTION) [ ] Flaps ............................................... LEAVE WHERE SET STRUCTURAL ICING [EMERGENCY] ----------------------------- (STRUCTURAL ICING) [ ] Carb Heat ........................................................ ON [ ] Throttle .................................................... MAX RPM [ ] Mixture .................................................. BEST POWER [ ] Heat & Defrost .................................................. MAX [ ] EXIT ICING CONDITIONS ....................................... EXECUTE IF LANDING WITH STRUCTURAL ICING: [ ] Flaps ...................................................... LEAVE UP DOOR OPENING IN FLIGHT [EMERGENCY] ----------------------------------- (DOOR OPENING IN FLIGHT) [ ] FLY THE AIRPLANE [MEMORY] ................................... EXECUTE [ ] Airspeed .................................................... 89 KIAS [ ] Vents ......................................................... CLOSE [ ] Storm Window ................................................... OPEN IF ONLY UPPER LATCH OPEN: [ ] Upper Latch ................................................... LATCH IF ONLY SIDE LATCH IS OPEN: [ ] Arm Rest ........................................ PULL WHILE LATCHING IF BOTH LATCHES ARE OPEN: [ ] Side Latch .................................................... LATCH [ ] Top Latch ..................................................... LATCH LANDING WITH A FLAT MAIN TIRE [EMERGENCY] ------------------------------------------ (LANDING WITH A FLAT MAIN TIRE) [ ] Approach ..................................................... NORMAL [ ] Flaps ........................................................... 40° [ ] Touchdown ........................................... GOOD TIRE FIRST [ ] Hold airplane off flat tire as long as possible ............. EXECUTE [ ] Maintain directional control using good-tire brake .......... EXECUTE LANDING WITH A FLAT NOSE TIRE [EMERGENCY] ------------------------------------------ (LANDING WITH A FLAT NOSE TIRE) [ ] Approach ..................................................... NORMAL [ ] Flaps ................................................... AS REQUIRED [ ] Touchdown .................................................. ON MAINS [ ] Hold nosewheel off ground as long as possible ............... EXECUTE WHEN NOSEWHEEL TOUCHES DOWN: [ ] FULL UP ELEVATOR ............................................ EXECUTE SPIN RECOVERY [EMERGENCY] -------------------------- (SPIN RECOVERY) ** NOTE: Memory Aid: PARE [ ] Power [MEMORY] ................................................. Idle ** NOTE: (Power) [ ] Ailerons [MEMORY] ........................................... Neutral ** NOTE: (Ailerons) [ ] Rudder [MEMORY] .................... Full opposite rotation direction ** NOTE: (Rudder) [ ] Yoke [MEMORY] .................... Full forward with neutral ailerons ** NOTE: (Elevator) [ ] Rudder .................................. Neutral when rotation stops [ ] Yoke ........................................ Pull smoothly from dive