Piper PA-28-140 — Jacob_Esparza_N6693W_Operating_Checklist_PA

Preflight Inspection preflight_inspection

Interior
Control LockREMOVE
A.R.R.O.W DocumentsON BOARD
Maintenance RecordsCHECK
MagnetosOFF
MixtureLEAN
AvionicsOFF
Electrical EquipmentOFF
Master SwitchON
BeaconON
Nav. LightsON
Landing LightsON
Fuel GaugesCHECK
Exterior
Go Outside
BeaconCHECK
Nav Light (Right)CHECK
Landing LightCHECK
Pitot CoverREMOVE
Nav Light (Left)CHECK
Come Back Inside
BeaconOFF
Nav LightsOFF
Landing LightOFF
Master SwitchOFF
FlapsDOWN
Right Wing
FlapCHECK
AileronCHECK
Wing TipCHECK
Leading EdgeCHECK
Tie DownREMOVE
Fuel SampleAQUIRE
Fuel LevelVISUALLY CHECK
Fuel VentCHECK
Right Main GearCHECK
Nose
WindshieldCLEAN
Oil LevelCHECK
BeltCHECK
ExhaustCHECK
Right CowlingSECURE
SpinnerCHECK
PropellerCHECK
Air IntakeCHECK
Brake FluidCHECK
Left CowlingSECURE
Nose GearCHECK
ChocksREMOVE
Left Wing
Left Main GearCHECK
Fuel SampleAQUIRE
Fuel VentCHECK
Fuel LevelVISUALLY CHECK
Leading EdgeCHECK
Pitot TubeCHECK
Tie DownsREMOVED
Wing TipCHECK
AileronCHECK
FlapCHECK
Left FuselageCHECK
Nav/Comm AntennasSECURE
Empennage
StabilizerCHECK
Trim TabCHECK
RudderCHECK
Tie DownREMOVED
Right FuselageCHECK

Before Engine Start before_start

Preflight InspectionCOMPLETE
Passenger BriefingCOMPLETE
SeatsADJUST AND LOCK
Electrical EquipmentOFF
Circuit BreakersCHECK IN
Fuel Selector ValveFULLEST TANK
Parking BrakeSET

Engine Start engine_start

MixtureFULL RICH
ThrottleOPEN ¼”
Carburetor HeatOFF (Pushed In)
PrimerCYCLE 3-4 TIMES
PrimerLOCKED
Master SwitchON
Fuel PumpON
Verify fuel pressure then turn off fuel pump
Anti Collision LightON
KeyVERIFY START POSITION
Propeller AreaCLEAR
BrakesHOLD
StarterENGAGE
Throttle800 R.P.M
Oil PressureCHECK
Fuel PressureCHECK
AmmeterCHECK

After Engine Start after_start

AvionicsON
FlapsCHECK TRAVEL (Down then Up)
Weather (ATIS, AWOS, ASOS)CHECK
Flight InstrumentsCHECK & SET
ATC Clearance (If Required)REQUEST
TransponderSET CODE, VERIFY STBY
Flight ControlsFREE & CORRECT
BrakesRELEASE & CHECK
LightsAS REQUIRED

Run Up before_takeoff

Cabin DoorCLOSED & LATCHED
Seats and BeltsSECURE
Elevator TrimSET FOR TAKEOFF
Flight ControlsFREE & CORRECT
Fuel PumpON
Fuel Selector ValveFULLEST TANK
MixtureFULL RICH
Parking Brake/BrakesSET & HOLD
Throttle1800 R.P.M
MagnetosCHECK
NOTEMax drop 175 R.P.M, max difference 50 R.P.M
Carburetor HeatON
NOTECheck for R.P.M drop of about 100 R.P.M and stays there
Carburetor HeatOFF
NOTEVerify R.P.M returns to 1800 R.P.M
MixtureSET FOR TAKEOFF

Run Up (Cont’d) before_takeoff

Fuel PressureCHECK
Oil PressureCHECK
Oil TemperatureCHECK
AmmeterCHECK
Suction/Vacuum4-5”Hg
Throttle1000 R.P.M
Flight InstrumentsCHECK & SET
AvionicsSET

Before Takeoff before_takeoff

Fuel PumpVERIFY ON
Fuel Selector ValveVERIFY FULLEST TANK
Nav. LightsAS REQUIRED
Landing LightON
BeaconON
WindowCLOSED
FlapsAS DESIRED
Takeoff Clearance (if required)REQUEST
TransponderSET ALT
Parking Brake/BrakesRELEASE

Albuquerque Sunport Frequencies reference

ATIS118.00
Tower120.30
Clearance119.20
Departure123.90 or 127.40
Ground121.90

Normal Takeoff takeoff

ThrottleSMOOTHLY ADVANCE TO FULL POWER
Airspeed IndicatorALIVE & WELL
Engine InstrumentsMONITOR
Elevator ControlROTATE AT Vr (55 KTS)
Normal Climb Speed80 KTS
Best Angle Vx65 KTS
Best Rate of Climb Vy75 KTS
FlapsRETRACT

Short Field Takeoff takeoff

Flaps25° (2nd Notch)
BrakesHOLD
ThrottleSMOOTHLY ADVANCE TO FULL POWER
BrakesRELEASE
Airspeed IndicatorALIVE & WELL
Engine InstrumentsMONITOR
Elevator ControlROTATE AT Vr (55 KTS)
Vx Climb Speed65 KTS
FlapsRETRACT (after obstacle clearance)

Flap Settings reference

1st Notch10°
2nd Notch25°
3rd Notch40°

Cruise cruise

Fuel Selector ValveFULLEST TANK
NOTEVerify fuel pump is on before switching
Fuel PumpOFF
LightsAS REQUIRED
PowerAS NEEDED
MixtureSET
TrimADJUST
Carburetor HeatWHEN REQUIRED

Maneuvers cruise

Fuel PumpON
Fuel Selector ValveFULLEST TANK
LightsON
MixtureFULL RICH
Clearing TurnsCOMPLETE
Seat BeltsSECURE

Before Landing before_landing

Seats and BeltsSECURE
Fuel PumpON
Fuel Selector ValveFULLEST TANK
Landing Light and BeaconON
Nav. LightsAS REQUIRED
MixtureFULL RICH
Carburetor HeatWHEN REQUIRED

Normal Landing landing

Flaps20° (extend below 100 KTS)
Approach Speed75 KTS
Engine InstrumentsMONITOR
Landing Clearance (if required)OBTAIN

Go Around/Missed Approach go_around

ThrottleFULL POWER
Carburetor HeatOFF (pushed in)
MixtureVERIFY RICH
AirspeedMAINTAIN 80 KTS
FlapsRETRACT (after positive rate of climb)
Engine InstrumentsMONITOR

After Landing/Clear of Runway after_landing

Contact GroundIF REQUIRED
FlapsRETRACT
Fuel PumpOFF
TransponderVFR STANDBY
LightsAS REQUIRED
Carburetor HeatOFF
MixtureFULL RICH

Shutdown shutdown

Electrical Equipment (except anti collision light)OFF
Carburetor HeatOFF
ThrottleIDLE
MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF
MagnetosOFF
KeyREMOVE
AvionicsOFF
Anti Collision LightOFF
Master SwitchOFF
Parking BrakeSET
VentsCLOSED
SunshadeINSTALL
TrashREMOVED
YokeSECURE w/SEAT BELT
Tie DownsSECURE
Pitot CoverSECURE
DoorLOCKED
Flight PlanCLOSED
DiscrepanciesLOG & REPORT

Engine Failure During Takeoff Roll engine_failure_before_rotation

ThrottleFULL IDLE
NOTETry to clear runway before applying full brakes
BrakesAPPLY FULL PRESSURE
FlapsRETRACT
MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF
Fuel PumpOFF
MagnetosOFF
Master SwitchOFF

Engine Failure During Takeoff Climb engine_failure_after_takeoff

Airspeed70 KTS
Best Place to LandAQUIRE
Fuel TanksSWITCH TANKS
MixtureFULL RICH
Carburetor HeatON (if engine not yet started)
PrimerIN & LOCKED
If Engine Fails to Restart
MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF
MagnetosOFF
Master SwitchOFF
Fuel Selector ValveOFF
FlapsAS REQUIRED
NOTEPrepare for an emergency landing!!

In-Flight Engine Failure engine_failure_in_flight

Airspeed70 KTS
Best Place to LandAQUIRE
Fuel PumpON
Fuel TanksSWITCH TANKS
MixtureFULL RICH
Carburetor HeatON (if engine not yet restarted)
MagnetosBOTH
Master SwitchON
PrimerIN & LOCKED
If Engine Fails to Restart
RadiosSET to 121.5 or Remain on ATC Freq.
TransponderSET TO 7700
RadiosDECLARE AN EMERGENCY
NOTEUsing MAYDAY! MAYDAY! MAYDAY!
NOTEAnnounce tail # - type of emergency position, color of aircraft & number of persons on board
NOTEEXECUTE AN EMERGENCY LANDING!!

Transponder Codes reference

7700EMERGENCY
7600RADIO FAILURE
7500HI-JACKING

Emergency Landing forced_landing

MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF
MagnetosOFF
Master SwitchOFF
Fuel Selector ValveOFF
Fuel PumpOFF
ThrottleIDLE
Electrical EquipmentOFF
Cabin DoorUNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN
FlapsAS REQUIRED
Seats and BeltsSECURE
NOTEWithout Stalling the Airplane, Touchdown at Slowest Possible Airspeed!!

Emergency Decent emergency_descent

ThrottleIDLE
Carburetor HeatON
Bank45 DEGREES
FlapsFULL
Airspeed95 KTS
Fuel PumpON

Engine Fire engine_fire_in_flight

Airspeed105 KTS
MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF
MagnetosOFF
Fuel Selector ValveOFF
Cabin Heat/AirCLOSE
Master SwitchOFF
NOTEPrepare for an Emergency Landing!!

Electrical Fire electrical_fire

Master SwitchOFF
Electrical EquipmentOFF
Cabin Heat/AirCLOSE
NOTEPrepare for an Emergency Landing!!

Cabin Fire cabin_fire

Cabin Heat/AirOFF
FireEXTINGUISH
NOTEPrepare for an Emergency Landing!!

Piper PA-28-140 — Jacob_Esparza_N6693W_Operating_Checklist_PA_28

Ratings & reviews

Preflight Inspection preflight_inspection

Before Engine Start before_start

Engine Start engine_start

After Engine Start after_start

Run Up before_takeoff

Run Up (Cont’d) before_takeoff

Before Takeoff before_takeoff

Albuquerque Sunport Frequencies reference

Normal Takeoff takeoff

Short Field Takeoff takeoff

Flap Settings reference

Cruise cruise

Maneuvers cruise

Before Landing before_landing

Normal Landing landing

Go Around/Missed Approach go_around

After Landing/Clear of Runway after_landing

Shutdown shutdown

Engine Failure During Takeoff Roll engine_failure_before_rotation

Engine Failure During Takeoff Climb engine_failure_after_takeoff

In-Flight Engine Failure engine_failure_in_flight

Transponder Codes reference

Emergency Landing forced_landing

Emergency Decent emergency_descent

Engine Fire engine_fire_in_flight

Electrical Fire electrical_fire

Cabin Fire cabin_fire

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