Piper PA-28-161 Warrior II — David_Kohl_PiperWarriorIIChecklists5x8

Pre-flight Planning preflight_inspection

WeatherChecked
Performance dataChecked
Weight & balance
Aircraft documentsVerified
NOTEAirworthiness certificate, Registration, Operations manual (ARrOw)

Pre-flight Inspection – Interior preflight_inspection

Parking brakeSet as desired
ControlsFree and clear
IgnitionOff
AvionicsOff
Master switchOn
LightsOn and verified
Fuel pumpOn
Fuel pressure / quantityChecked
Fuel pumpOff
Master switchOff
FlapsExtended

Pre-flight Inspection – Exterior preflight_inspection

Right Wing
Flap conditionChecked
AileronChecked
Wing tipChecked
Wing surface conditionChecked
Fuel levelChecked
Fuel ventChecked
Fuel sumpDrained
Main gear strutChecked
Tire, brakes and fluidChecked
Tie downRemoved

Engine Cowling preflight_inspection

WindshieldChecked
Surface conditionChecked
Right cowling fastenersOpen
Interior wiring, pipes, etc.Checked
Oil levelBetween 6 and 8 quarts
Right cowling fastenersClosed
PropellerChecked
SpinnerChecked
Alternator beltChecked
Air inletsFree and clear
Exhaust systemTight
Nose gear strutChecked
TireChecked
Left cowling fastenersOpen
Interior wiring, pipes, etc.Checked
Brake fluidChecked
Left Cowling fastenersClosed
Fuel sumpChecked
Surface conditionChecked
WindshieldChecked

Left Wing preflight_inspection

Main gear strutChecked
Tire, brakes and fluidChecked
Fuel sumpChecked
Fuel ventChecked
Tie downRemoved
Pitot and static portChecked
Fuel levelChecked
Stall warningChecked
Surface conditionChecked
Wing tipChecked
AileronChecked
Flap conditionChecked

Aft Fuselage and Empennage preflight_inspection

Left surface conditionChecked
AntennasChecked
Stabilator, trim tabChecked
RudderChecked
Tie downRemoved
Tail cone, skidChecked
Right surface conditionChecked
Baggage doorChecked

Pre-flight Inspection (continued) preflight_inspection

Interior
FlapsRetracted
SeatsAdjusted and locked
SeatbeltsOn
Shoulder harnessOn
Passenger briefingComplete

Before Engine Start before_start

Trim (elevator & rudder)Set
Fuel selectorLowest tank
Heat / fresh air controlsSet
Circuit breakersChecked
Carb heatCold
Friction lockSet
MixtureFull rich
ThrottleSet
PrimerAs required, then locked
MagsOff
Flight instrumentsChecked
AvionicsOff
LightsBeacon on
Fuel pumpOn
Master switchOn
Fuel pressureChecked
Propeller areaCleared
Toe brakesFeet on pedals
Parking brakeReleased
Ignition switchStart engine

After Engine Start after_start

Throttle1,000 RPM
Oil pressureChecked
Fuel pumpOff
Fuel pressureChecked
AlternatorChecked
VacuumChecked
AvionicsOn
RadiosSet
ATISObtain
AltimeterSet
Directional gyroMagnetic Compass

Taxi taxi

Ground control for taxiCall
Parking brakeReleased
Toe brakesChecked
Flight controlsAs required for wind
TaxiMonitor traffic
Flight instrumentsChecked
Hold in run-up areaHold

Before Takeoff before_takeoff

Parking brake or toe brakesSet
Throttle1000 RPM
TrimSet
Fuel pumpOn
Fuel pressureChecked
Fuel selectorFullest tank
Fuel pumpOff
Fuel pressureChecked

Engine Run-up before_takeoff

Throttle2000 RPM
MagnetosChecked
NOTEMax drop 175 RPM, Max difference 50 RPM
Engine InstrumentsGreen band
Enunciator lightsV A O Checked
Vacuum4.8 to 5.2 PSI
AmmeterCharging
Carb heatSome decrease, no rise
MixtureFull rich
NOTELean mixture above 3000 feet
ThrottleIdle, then 1000 RPM
Parking brakeVerify off

Pre-flight Completion before_takeoff

AltimeterIndicated alt = Ground alt
Directional gyroMagnetic compass
Flight instrumentsChecked
RadiosCOM / NAV set
Flight controlsFree and clear
FlapsSet as needed
Safety briefingComplete
Doors and windowsLocked
TowerCall

Position and Hold before_takeoff

Strobe lightsOn
Nav lightsOn for night flight
Auto-pilotVerify Off
Flight controlsFree and clear
TransponderOn ALT

Cleared for Takeoff before_takeoff

Fuel pumpOn
Fuel pressureChecked
Landing lightsOn
TimeCheck

After Takeoff after_takeoff

FlapsUp
Landing lightsOff
Fuel pumpOff
Fuel pressureChecked

Cruise cruise

Cruise powerSet
MixtureSet
Engine instrumentsChecked
Directional GyroMagnetic Compass
Fuel selectorAs required
NOTESwitch tanks after first ½ hour and then every hour

Descent descent

ATISObtain
TowerCall
Safety briefingComplete
Seat belts and harnessOn
Landing lightsOn
Fuel pumpOn
Fuel pressureChecked
Fuel selectorFullest tank
MagsChecked on both
Engine instrumentsChecked
Directional GyroMagnetic Compass
PrimerLocked
MixtureFull rich
Carb heatChecked

Approach for Landing approach

VFE Clean to 10˚103 KIAS
VMin Approach70 KIAS
VLanding with flaps at 40˚63 KIAS

After Landing after_landing

FlapsRetract
TrimReset
Fuel pumpOff
Fuel pressureChecked
Landing and strobe lightsOff
TransponderStandby
Ground controlCall

Engine Shutdown shutdown

Parking brakeAs required
Throttle1000 RPM
AvionicsOff
MixtureIdle cutoff
MagnetosOff after prop stops
LightsOff
Master switchOff

Secure Aircraft securing

ControlsSeat belt secured
All switchesVerify off
Hobbs / Tach timesRecord
Doors and windowsClosed
AircraftTie down

Engine Fire During Start engine_fire_ground

Engine Fire During Start

StarterContinue cranking
MixtureIdle cutoff
ThrottleWide open
Fuel pumpOff
Fuel selectorOff
If fire persistsEvacuate

Engine Fire During Flight engine_fire_in_flight

Engine Fire During Flight

AirspeedIncrease
Fuel pumpOff
Fuel selectorOff
ThrottleClosed
MixtureIdle cutoff
MagnetosOff
Cabin heat / defrost / airOff
Emergency landing checkPerform

Electrical Fire (Smoke) electrical_fire

Electrical Fire (Smoke)

Master switchOff
Electrical equipmentOff
Floor air ventsOpen
Cabin heat / airOff
If smoke stopsTroubleshoot
LandASAP

Loss of Oil Pressure oil_system_malfunction

Loss of Oil Pressure

LandASAP
Prepare for Engine failure

Loss of Fuel Pressure fuel_system_malfunction

Loss of Fuel Pressure

Fuel pumpOn
Fuel selectorSwitch tanks
Fuel pressureChecked
Prepare for Engine failure

High Oil Temperature oil_system_malfunction

High Oil Temperature

MixtureFull rich
LandASAP
Prepare for Engine failure

Alternator / Generator Failure alternator_failure

Alternator / Generator Failure

AmmeterCheck
Alternator switchOff
Circuit breakersCheck
Alternator switchOn
NOTEIf power cannot be restored, reduce electrical load
LandASAP

Engine Failure engine_failure_in_flight

Engine Failure

Safe airspeed73 KIAS
Best place to landChoose
Carb heatOn
Begin maneuvering toward safe landing area
Fuel pumpOn
MixtureDifferent setting
ThrottleDifferent setting
PrimerVerify locked
Fuel pressureChecked
MagnetosChecked
Fuel selectorSwitch tanks

Emergency Landing forced_landing

Emergency Landing

Best glide speed73 KIAS
Seat belt / harnessOn
Fuel selectorOff
MagnetosOff
MixtureIdle cutoff
Fuel pumpOff
DoorConsider opening
Master switchOff

Transponder Codes reference

7500Hijacking
7600Lost radio communications
7700General emergency
7777Military interceptor

Pilot-Controlled Lighting reference

Seven clicksTurns on, high intensity
Five clicksMedium intensity
Three clicksLow intensity

ATC Light Signals reference

On the Ground
Flashing GreenCleared to taxi
Steady GreenCleared for takeoff
Flashing RedTaxi clear of runway
Steady RedStop
Flashing WhiteReturn to FBO
Alt Red and GreenUse caution
In the Air
Flashing GreenReturn for landing
Steady GreenCleared to land
Flashing RedAirport unsafe
Steady RedGive way, circle
Alt Red and GreenUse caution

Takeoff Reference Speeds reference

VRotate (clean)55 KIAS
VRotate (25˚ flaps)52 KIAS
VY79 KIAS
NOTEBest Rate: Greatest alt gain in shortest time
VX63 KIAS
NOTEBest Angle: Greatest alt gain in shortest distance

Danbury Runways reference

Rwy 08-264422X150
Rwy 17-353135X100

Danbury Radio Frequencies reference

ATIS127.75
Ground Control121.60
Tower / CTAF119.40
UNICOM122.95
NY Dep / Appr126.40
Clearance Delivery128.60
NOTEwhen DXR tower closed
Carmel VOR/DME116.60
ILS/DME 08111.55

Danbury Radio Frequencies reference

ATIS127.75
Ground Control121.60
Tower / CTAF119.40
UNICOM122.95
NY Dep / Appr126.40
Bridgeport FSS122.20
Carmel VOR/DME116.60
ILS/DME 08111.55
NOTEMayday: Call 121.5 and Squawk 7700
VA at 2325 Lbs111 KIAS
VA at 1531 Lbs88 KIAS
VEn-Route Climb87 KIAS

Piper PA-28-161 Warrior II — David_Kohl_PiperWarriorIIChecklists5x8

Ratings & reviews

Pre-flight Planning preflight_inspection

Pre-flight Inspection – Interior preflight_inspection

Pre-flight Inspection – Exterior preflight_inspection

Engine Cowling preflight_inspection

Left Wing preflight_inspection

Aft Fuselage and Empennage preflight_inspection

Pre-flight Inspection (continued) preflight_inspection

Before Engine Start before_start

After Engine Start after_start

Taxi taxi

Before Takeoff before_takeoff

Engine Run-up before_takeoff

Pre-flight Completion before_takeoff

Position and Hold before_takeoff

Cleared for Takeoff before_takeoff

After Takeoff after_takeoff

Cruise cruise

Descent descent

Approach for Landing approach

After Landing after_landing

Engine Shutdown shutdown

Secure Aircraft securing

Engine Fire During Start engine_fire_ground

Engine Fire During Flight engine_fire_in_flight

Electrical Fire (Smoke) electrical_fire

Loss of Oil Pressure oil_system_malfunction

Loss of Fuel Pressure fuel_system_malfunction

High Oil Temperature oil_system_malfunction

Alternator / Generator Failure alternator_failure

Engine Failure engine_failure_in_flight

Emergency Landing forced_landing

Transponder Codes reference

Pilot-Controlled Lighting reference

ATC Light Signals reference

Takeoff Reference Speeds reference

Danbury Runways reference

Danbury Radio Frequencies reference

Danbury Radio Frequencies reference

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