Piper PA-28-140 — jochman-clpa28140

Engine Failure During Takeoff Run engine_failure_before_rotation

ThrottleIDLE
BrakesAPPLY
MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF
Ignition SwitchOFF
MasterOFF

Engine Failure Immediately After Takeoff engine_failure_after_takeoff

AirspeedMAINTAIN SAFE AIRSPEED
Fuel Selector ValveSWITCH TANKS
Electric Fuel PumpON
MixtureRICH
Carburetor HeatON

Engine Failure During Flight engine_failure_in_flight

Airspeed83 MPH
Carburetor HeatON
Fuel Selector ValveSWITCH TANKS
MixtureRICH
Master SwitchON
Auxiliary Fuel PumpON
Ignition SwitchBOTH
PrimerIN & LOCKED
NOTEIf engine failure was caused by fuel exhaustion, power will not be regained after tanks are switched until empty fuel lines are filled, which may require up to ten seconds.

Landing w/o Engine Power forced_landing

Airspeed83 MPH
RadioMAYDAY on 121.5 MHz
MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF
Fuel Selector ValveOFF
Ignition SwitchOFF
Master SwitchOFF
DoorOPEN
NOTETouchdown should be made at lowest possible airspeed with full flaps.

Spins spin_recovery

ThrottleIDLE
RudderFULL OPPOSITE TO ROTATION
Control WheelFULL FORWARD
RudderNEUTRAL (WHEN ROTATION STOPS)
Control WheelREGAIN LEVEL FLIGHT

Electrical Fire in Flight electrical_fire

Master SwitchOFF
VentsOPEN
Cabin Heat and AirOFF
LandAS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Engine Fire in Flight engine_fire_in_flight

Fuel Selector ValveOFF
ThrottleCLOSED
MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF
Cabin Heat and AirOFF
DefrosterOFF
Forced LandingEXECUTE

Engine Fire During Start On Ground engine_fire_ground

CrankingCONTINUE
If Engine Starts:
Power1800 RPM for a few minutes
EngineSHUTDOWN & INSPECT
Fuel SelectorOFF
Master SwitchOFF
Ignition SwitchOFF
If Engine Fails to Start:
PassengersEVACUATE
EngineSECURE
MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF
Master SwitchOFF
Ignition SwitchOFF
Fuel Selector ValveOFF
FireEXTINGUISH

Cockpit preflight_inspection

Required DocumentsAVAILABLE
Control WheelRELEASE
Master SwitchON
Fuel Quantity GaugesCHECK
Master SwitchOFF
Ignition SwitchOFF
FlapsDOWN

Right Wing preflight_inspection

FlapSECURE & UNDAMAGED
AileronFREEDOM OF MOVEMENT
Wing Tip & LightUNDAMAGED
Aileron CounterweightUNOBSTRUCTED
TiedownREMOVED
Fuel TankFULL, CAP SECURE
Tank DrainDRAIN, SECURE
FuelPROPER COLOR
Landing Gear, FairingUNDAMAGED
TirePROPERLY INFLATED
ChocksREMOVED

Nose preflight_inspection

WindshieldCLEAN & UNDAMAGED
Engine Oil Level2 Qts. MIN, 8 Qts MAX
Engine Oil DipstickSECURED
Propeller & SpinnerSECURE, UNDAMAGED
CowlingSECURE, UNDAMAGED
Landing LightSECURE, UNDAMAGED
Nose Gear, FairingUNDAMAGED
TirePROPERLY INFLATED
Tow BarREMOVED & STOWED
ChocksREMOVED
Alternator BeltPROPER TENSION
Fuel Sump DrainDRAIN, SECURE

Left Wing preflight_inspection

Fuel TankFULL, CAP SECURE
Tank DrainDRAIN, SECURE
FuelPROPER COLOR
Landing Gear, FairingUNDAMAGED
TirePROPERLY INFLATED
ChocksREMOVED
Wing Tip & LightUNDAMAGED
Aileron CounterweightUNOBSTRUCTED
TiedownREMOVED
Pitot MastUNDAMAGED
AileronFREEDOM OF MOVEMENT
FlapSECURE & UNDAMAGED

Empennage preflight_inspection

ElevatorsFREEDOM OF MOVEMENT
RudderFREEDOM OF MOVEMENT
Trim TabsSECURE, UNDAMAGED
Tail Cone & LightSECURE, UNDAMAGED
Tie DownREMOVED

Before Starting Engine before_start

Preflight InspectionCOMPLETE
FlapsUP
Seats, Belts, Shoulder HarnessADJUSTED, LOCKED
DoorLATCHED
Radio, Autopilot, Electrical EquipmentOFF
Parking BrakeSET
Fuel Selector ValveFULLEST TANK
ControlsCHECK
Circuit BreakersCHECK

Engine Start (COLD) engine_start

Master SwitchON
MixtureFULL RICH
Fuel PumpON
Fuel PressureCHECK
Carburetor HeatOFF
PrimeAS REQUIRED
ThrottleOPEN ¼ INCH
PropellerCLEAR
Ignition SwitchSTART
Oil PressureCHECK
EngineWARM UP 1000 RPM
RadiosON
TransponderSTANDBY

Before Taxi before_taxi

Parking BrakeSET
BrakesTEST
LightsAS REQUIRED
RadiosON, CHECKED

Before Takeoff before_takeoff

Parking BrakeSET
LightsAS REQUIRED
Flight InstrumentsSET
Flight ControlsFREE & CORRECT
Throttle2000 RPM
MagnetosCHECK (175 RPM Max drop, 50 RPM diff.)
Carburetor HeatON, CHECK RPM, OFF
Engine InstrumentsIN GREEN ARC
Vacuum Gauge4.9-5.1
Throttle1000 RPM
Trim TabSET
MixtureFULL RICH
Throttle Friction LockADJUSTED
Auxiliary Fuel PumpOFF, CHECK, ON
Parking BrakeOFF
TransponderON-ALT

Normal Takeoff takeoff

FlapsUP
Carburetor HeatOFF
Auxiliary Fuel PumpON
ThrottleFULL OPEN
Rotate50-60 MPH
Climb Speed85 MPH

Short Field Takeoff, Obstacle Clearance takeoff

Flaps25° (Second Notch)
Carburetor HeatOFF
Auxiliary Fuel PumpON
ThrottleFULL OPEN
Rotate55-60 MPH
Initial Climb Speed74 MPH

Climb climb

Normal Climb85-100 MPH
VY – Best Rate of Climb Speed85 MPH
VX – Best Angle of Climb Speed74 MPH

Cruise cruise

Electric Fuel PumpOFF
Power2200-2600 RPM
Trim TabSET
MixtureADJUST
Fuel SelectorSWITCH AS NEEDED

Before Landing before_landing

Seats, Belts, Shoulder HarnessADJUST, LOCK
Fuel SelectorON, FULLEST TANK
MixtureFULL RICH
Auxiliary Fuel PumpON
Parking BrakeOFF
FlapsAS REQUIRED, BELOW 115 MPH
Airspeed85 MPH
Landing LightON AS REQUIRED

After Landing after_landing

FlapsUP
Auxiliary Fuel PumpOFF
Landing LightOFF
Carburetor HeatOFF
TransponderSTANDBY

Shut-Down, Securing Airplane shutdown

Electrical Equipment, Radios, LightsOFF
MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF
IgnitionOFF
Master SwitchOFF
Parking BrakeSET (IF REQUIRED)
Chocks/TiedownsINSTALLED
Parking BrakeOFF

Speeds for Normal Operation reference

NOTEVx 74 MPH = Best Angle of Climb Speed
NOTEVy 85 MPH = Best Rate of Climb Speed
NOTEVbest l/d 83 MPH = Best Glide (lift/drag), flaps up/down
NOTEVs 64 MPH = Stall Speed, normal configuration
NOTEVso 55 MPH = Stall Speed, landing configuration
NOTEVfo 115 MPH = Maximum Flap Extension Speed
NOTEVa 129 MPH = Maneuvering Speed (at gross weight)
NOTEVno 140 MPH = Maximum Structural Cruising Speed
NOTEVne 171 MPH = Never Exceed Speed
NOTE100 MPH = Normal Climb Out
NOTE74 MPH = Short Field T/O, Flaps 25°
NOTE85 MPH = Normal Landing Approach, Flaps Up
NOTE76 MPH = Normal Landing Approach, Flaps 40°
NOTE76 MPH = Short Field Approach, Flaps 40°

Specifications reference

NOTE2150 lbs = Maximum Gross Weight
NOTE1340 lbs = Basic Empty Weight
NOTE594 lbs = Payload With Standard Fuel
NOTE8.4 gph = Fuel Flow @ 75% Power
NOTE50 gal = Total Fuel Capacity
NOTE36 gal = Standard Fuel Capacity
NOTE100LL = Fuel Octane Rating (Blue)
NOTE8 qts = Oil Sump Capacity
NOTE2 qts = Minimum Oil Quantity
NOTE150 hp = Lycoming O-320
NOTE12 V = Battery
NOTE3.8g = Positive Limit Load Factor
NOTE0g = Negative Limit Load Factor

Piper PA-28-140 — jochman-clpa28140

Ratings & reviews

Engine Failure During Takeoff Run engine_failure_before_rotation

Engine Failure Immediately After Takeoff engine_failure_after_takeoff

Engine Failure During Flight engine_failure_in_flight

Landing w/o Engine Power forced_landing

Spins spin_recovery

Electrical Fire in Flight electrical_fire

Engine Fire in Flight engine_fire_in_flight

Engine Fire During Start On Ground engine_fire_ground

Cockpit preflight_inspection

Right Wing preflight_inspection

Nose preflight_inspection

Left Wing preflight_inspection

Empennage preflight_inspection

Before Starting Engine before_start

Engine Start (COLD) engine_start

Before Taxi before_taxi

Before Takeoff before_takeoff

Normal Takeoff takeoff

Short Field Takeoff, Obstacle Clearance takeoff

Climb climb

Cruise cruise

Before Landing before_landing

After Landing after_landing

Shut-Down, Securing Airplane shutdown

Speeds for Normal Operation reference

Specifications reference

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