Piper PA-28-140 — pa140_chris_allen

Speeds for Normal Operation reference

Vx64 KTS = Best Angle of Climb
Vy74 KTS = Best Rate of Climb
Vbst l/d72 KTS = Best Glide
Vs56 KTS = Stall Speed, Clean
Vso48 KTS = Stall Speed, Dirty
Vfo100 KTS = Max Flap Extension
Va112 KTS = Maneuvering Speed
Vno120 KTS = Max Structr'l Cruise
Vne148 KTS = Never Exceed
Normal Climb Out90 KTS
Short Field T/O, Flaps 25°64 KTS
Normal Landing, Flaps Up74 KTS
Normal Landing, Flaps 40°66 KTS
Short Field, Flaps 40°66 KTS

Specifications reference

Maximum Gross Weight2150 lbs
Basic Empty Weight1340 lbs
Payload w/Std Fuel (36 gal)594 lbs
Payload w/Max Fuel (50 gal)510 lbs
Fuel Flow @ 75% Power9 gph
Total Fuel Capacity50 gal
Standard Fuel Capacity36 gal
Fuel Octane Rating (Blue)100LL
Oil Sump Capacity8 qts
Minimum Oil Quantity2 qts
Lycoming O-320150 hp
Battery12 V
Positive Limit Load Factor3.8g
Negative Limit Load Factor0g

Passenger Briefing before_takeoff

NOTERegulations requires the Pilot in Command to brief all passengers on the following items prior to each takeoff.
CABIN DOOR
To open cabin door, twist upper door latch forward lift the lower latch up.
Push door open.
SEATBACKS
Seat backs must be secured in the upright position during takeoff and landing.
SEATBELTS
Fasten seat belt & shoulder harness (if present) for take off & landing.
Insert latch into buckle & pull belt snug.
To release belt, pull up on lip of buckle.
SMOKING & ALCOHOL
Smoking and Alcoholic Beverages are not permitted onboard the aircraft at any stage of the flight.
FIRST AID
A First Aid kit with sick bags is located behind the Pilot's seat in the seat back in case of emergency.
FIRE EXTINGUICHER
A Fire Extinguisher is located behind the two rear seats on the floor.
PILOT OPERATION HANDBOOK
The Pilot's Operating Handbook is located in the copilot's seatback. The handbook (POH) shall be the authority if an inconsistency exists between this card and the Pilot's Operating Handbook.
NOTEIf you are intercepted by a U.S. Military or law enforcement aircraft, immediately: 1. Follow the instructions given by the intercepting aircraft. (See chart below.) Attempt to communicate with the intercepting aircraft and/or ATC on the emergency frequency 121.5 MHz, giving the identity and position of your aircraft and the nature of the flight. 2. If equipped with a transponder, squawk 7700, unless otherwise instructed by ATC. If any instructions received by radio from any sources conflict with those given by the intercepting aircraft by visual or radio signals, request clarification while continuing to comply with the instructions given by the intercepting aircraft.

Engine Failure During Takeoff takeoff

ThrottleMEMORYIDLE
BrakesMEMORYAPPLY
MixtureMEMORYIDLE CUT-OFF
Ignition SwitchMEMORYOFF
MasterMEMORYOFF

Engine Failure Immediately After Takeoff after_takeoff

Airspeed72 KTS
Fuel Selector ValveSWITCH TANKS
Electric Fuel PumpON
MixtureRICH
Carburetor HeatON

Engine Failure During Flight engine_failure_in_flight

Airspeed72 KTS
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 Power forced_landing

Max Glide Airspeed72 KTS
TransponderSquawk 7700
RadioMAYDAY on 121.5 MHz
MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF
Fuel Selector ValveOFF
Ignition SwitchOFF
Master SwitchOFF
DoorOPEN
FlapsFULL
Touchdown SpeedNEAR STALL

Spins spin_recovery

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

Engine Roughness engine_failure_in_flight

MagnetosCHECK L & R
MixtureLEAN AS NECESSARY

Transponder Codes reference

Hijack7500
No Radio7600
Emergency7700

Electrical Fire / Cabin Fire electrical_fire

Master SwitchOFF
Cabin Heat and AirOFF
Window VentOPEN
LandAS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Wing Fire electrical_fire

Wing StrobesOFF
Nav LightsOFF
SIDE SLIP TO KEEP FLAMES AWAY FROM FUEL TANKS

Engine Fire During Flight engine_fire_in_flight

Fuel Selector ValveOFF
ThrottleCLOSED
MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF
Cabin Heat and AirOFF
DefrosterOFF
Airspeed100 KTS
ATTEMPT TO BLOW OUT FLAMES BY DIVING, ALTITUDE PERMITTING
Forced LandingEXECUTE

Engine Fire During Start on Ground engine_fire_ground

CrankingCONTINUE
IF ENGINE STARTS
Power1800 RPM – 2 MIN
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

Night Flight — Cockpit preflight_inspection

Required DocumentsAVAILABLE
Gust LockREMOVE AND STOW
Master and Radio SwitchON
Fuel Quantity GaugesCHECK
Master SwitchOFF
Ignition SwitchOFF
FlapsDOWN
Ignition SwitchON
Nav LightsON
Wing and Tail StrobesON

Right Wing preflight_inspection

FlapSECURE & UNDAMAGED
AileronFREE & CORRECT
Wing Tip & LightUNDAMAGED
Nav & Strobe LightOPERATIONAL
Aileron CounterweightFREE
TiedownREMOVED
Fuel TankFULL, CAP SECURE
Fuel ColorBLUE (100 LL)
Tank DrainDRAIN, SECURE
Landing Gear, FairingUNDAMAGED
TirePROPERLY INFLATED
ChocksREMOVED

Nose preflight_inspection

WindshieldCLEAN & UNDAMAGED
Engine Oil Level6 TO 8 QTS
Engine Oil DipstickSECURED
PropellerSECURE & UNDAMAGED
SpinnerSECURE & UNDAMAGED
CowlingSECURE & UNDAMAGED
Landing LightSECURE & UNDAMAGED
Nose Gear, FairingUNDAMAGED

Nose (cont.) preflight_inspection

Do Not Tow StreamerREMOVED
TirePROPERLY INFLATED
Tow BarREMOVED & STOWED
ChocksREMOVED
Alternator BeltTENSION
Fuel Sump DrainDRAIN, SECURE

Left Wing preflight_inspection

Fuel TankFULL, CAP SECURE
Tank DrainDRAIN, SECURE
Fuel ColorBLUE (100LL)
Landing Gear, FairingUNDAMAGED
TirePROPERLY INFLATED
ChocksREMOVED
Wing Tip & LightUNDAMAGED
Nav & Strobe LightOPERATIONAL
Aileron CounterweightFREE
TiedownREMOVED
Pitot CoverREMOVED
Pitot MastUNDAMAGED
AileronFREE
FlapSECURE & UNDAMAGED

Empennage preflight_inspection

ElevatorsFREE
RudderFREE
Trim TabsSECURE & UNDAMAGED
Tail Cone & LightSECURE & UNDAMAGED
Nav & Strobe LightOPERATIONAL
Tie DownREMOVED

Cockpit — Before Starting Engine before_start

Ignition SwitchOFF
Preflight InspectionCOMPLETE
FlapsUP
Seats, BeltsADJUSTED, LOCKED
DoorLATCHED
Radio MasterOFF
Parking BrakeSET
Fuel SelectorFULLEST TANK
ControlsCHECK
Circuit BreakersCHECK

Engine Start (Cold) engine_start

Master SwitchON
MixtureFULL RICH
Fuel PumpON
Fuel PressureCHECK
Carburetor HeatOFF
PrimePUMP THROTTLE ONCE
ThrottleOPEN ¼ INCH
PropellerCLEAR
Ignition SwitchBOTH
Start ButtonENGAGE
Oil PressureCHECK
EngineWARM UP 1000 RPM
RadiosON
TransponderSTANDBY

Instrument Check after_start

CompassFULL
AltimeterSET, NOTE ERROR
VSIINDICATES ZERO
AISET
DGSET TO COMPASS
ASION ZERO
TCLEVEL, BALL CENTER

Before Taxi before_taxi

Parking BrakeSET
BrakesTEST
Strobes (Wing & Tail)ON
Nav LightsAS REQUIRED
RadiosON, CHECKED
ATIS InformationRECORDED
Taxi ClearanceOBTAINED
TransponderSET CODE, SQUAWK 1200 FOR VFR
Flight PlanOPENED
Flight FollowingREQUESTED

During Taxi taxi

CompassFULL AND FREE
TCSHOWS TURN, BALL FREE

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
Carburetor HeatOFF
Engine InstrumentsIN GREEN
Vacuum GaugeIN GREEN
Throttle1000 RPM
Trim TabSET TO NEUTRAL -1
MixtureFULL RICH
Throttle Friction LockADJUSTED
Fuel PumpOFF, CHECK, ON
Parking BrakeOFF
Strobe/Nav LightsON/AS REQ'D
TransponderON-ALT
Tower ClearanceOBTAINED

Normal Takeoff takeoff

FlapsUP
Carburetor HeatOFF
Auxiliary Fuel PumpON
ThrottleFULL OPEN
Rotate50 KTS
Climb Speed74 KTS

Soft Field Takeoff / Short Field Takeoff — Obstacle Clearance takeoff

Flaps25° (Second Notch)
Carburetor HeatOFF
Fuel PumpON
PositionEND OF RUNWAY
BrakesFULL
ThrottleFULL OPEN
BrakesRELEASE
Rotate50 KTS
Initial Climb Speed64 KTS

Climb Out climb

Normal Climb75 – 90 KTS
VY – Best Rate Climb74 KTS
VX – Best Angle Climb64 KTS

Cruise cruise

Fuel PumpOFF
Power2200-2600 RPM
NOTEAVOID 2000-2200 RPM
Trim TabSET
MixtureADJUST
Fuel SelectorSWITCH AS NEEDED

Before Landing before_landing

Seats, BeltsADJUST, LOCK
Fuel SelectorON, FULLEST TANK
MixtureFULL RICH
Fuel PumpON
Parking BrakeOFF
FlapsAS REQUIRED, BELOW 100 KTS
Airspeed74 KTS
Landing LightON AS REQUIRED

After Landing after_landing

FlapsUP
Auxiliary Fuel PumpOFF
Landing LightOFF(DAY)/ON (NIGHT)
Carburetor HeatOFF
TransponderSTANDBY
Taxi ClearanceOBTAINED
Flight PlanCLOSED

Shut-Down & Securing Plane shutdown

Electrical Equipment, RadiosOFF
LightsOFF
Throttle1200 RPM
MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF
IgnitionOFF
KeysREMOVED
Master SwitchOFF
Gust LockINSTALLED
Chocks/TiedownsINSTALLED
Pitot Tube CoverINSTALLED
Do Not Tow StreamerINSTALLED

Transponder Codes reference

Hijack7500
No Radio7600
Emergency7700

Light Gun Signals reference

ON GROUND
Steady GREENTAKE OFF
Flashing GREENTAXI
Steady REDSTOP
Flashing REDCLEAR RUNWAY
Flashing WhiteRETURN TO RAMP
RED/GREEN FLASHUSE CAUTION
IN FLIGHT
Steady GREENLAND
Flashing GREENRETURN TO LAND
Steady REDGIVE WAY TO TRAFFIC
Flashing REDDO NOT LAND
RED/GREEN FLASHUSE CAUTION

Piper PA-28-140 — pa140_chris_allen_chcklist

Ratings & reviews

Speeds for Normal Operation reference

Specifications reference

Passenger Briefing before_takeoff

Engine Failure During Takeoff takeoff

Engine Failure Immediately After Takeoff after_takeoff

Engine Failure During Flight engine_failure_in_flight

Landing W/O Power forced_landing

Spins spin_recovery

Engine Roughness engine_failure_in_flight

Transponder Codes reference

Electrical Fire / Cabin Fire electrical_fire

Wing Fire electrical_fire

Engine Fire During Flight engine_fire_in_flight

Engine Fire During Start on Ground engine_fire_ground

Night Flight — Cockpit preflight_inspection

Right Wing preflight_inspection

Nose preflight_inspection

Nose (cont.) preflight_inspection

Left Wing preflight_inspection

Empennage preflight_inspection

Cockpit — Before Starting Engine before_start

Engine Start (Cold) engine_start

Instrument Check after_start

Before Taxi before_taxi

During Taxi taxi

Before Takeoff before_takeoff

Normal Takeoff takeoff

Soft Field Takeoff / Short Field Takeoff — Obstacle Clearance takeoff

Climb Out climb

Cruise cruise

Before Landing before_landing

After Landing after_landing

Shut-Down & Securing Plane shutdown

Transponder Codes reference

Light Gun Signals reference

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