Piper PA-28-161 Warrior II — David_Kohl_PiperWarriorIIChecklists5x8 fc0d4841b415eba5f4c9e9535063af39f654a2c701f0744ce9b6d8b5f1668738 Section "Danbury Radio Frequencies" item count differs between passes (12 vs 13); verify nothing was dropped. Section "Pre-flight Inspection – Exterior" item count differs between passes (11 vs 54); verify nothing was dropped. Section "Takeoff Reference Speeds" item count differs between passes (6 vs 9); verify nothing was dropped.
Pre-flight Planning Weather Checked Performance data Checked Weight & balance Aircraft documents Verified Airworthiness certificate, Registration, Operations manual (ARrOw)
Pre-flight Inspection – Interior Parking brake Set as desired Controls Free and clear Ignition Off Avionics Off Master switch On Lights On and verified Fuel pump On Fuel pressure / quantity Checked Fuel pump Off Master switch Off Flaps Extended
Pre-flight Inspection – Exterior Right Wing Flap condition Checked Aileron Checked Wing tip Checked Wing surface condition Checked Fuel level Checked Fuel vent Checked Fuel sump Drained Main gear strut Checked Tire, brakes and fluid Checked Tie down Removed
Engine Cowling Windshield Checked Surface condition Checked Right cowling fasteners Open Interior wiring, pipes, etc. Checked Oil level Between 6 and 8 quarts Right cowling fasteners Closed Propeller Checked Spinner Checked Alternator belt Checked Air inlets Free and clear Exhaust system Tight Nose gear strut Checked Tire Checked Left cowling fasteners Open Interior wiring, pipes, etc. Checked Brake fluid Checked Left Cowling fasteners Closed Fuel sump Checked Surface condition Checked Windshield Checked
Left Wing Main gear strut Checked Tire, brakes and fluid Checked Fuel sump Checked Fuel vent Checked Tie down Removed Pitot and static port Checked Fuel level Checked Stall warning Checked Surface condition Checked Wing tip Checked Aileron Checked Flap condition Checked
Aft Fuselage and Empennage Left surface condition Checked Antennas Checked Stabilator, trim tab Checked Rudder Checked Tie down Removed Tail cone, skid Checked Right surface condition Checked Baggage door Checked
Pre-flight Inspection (continued) Interior Flaps Retracted Seats Adjusted and locked Seatbelts On Shoulder harness On Passenger briefing Complete
Before Engine Start Trim (elevator & rudder) Set Fuel selector Lowest tank Heat / fresh air controls Set Circuit breakers Checked Carb heat Cold Friction lock Set Mixture Full rich Throttle Set Primer As required, then locked Mags Off Flight instruments Checked Avionics Off Lights Beacon on Fuel pump On Master switch On Fuel pressure Checked Propeller area Cleared Toe brakes Feet on pedals Parking brake Released Ignition switch Start engine
After Engine Start Throttle 1,000 RPM Oil pressure Checked Fuel pump Off Fuel pressure Checked Alternator Checked Vacuum Checked Avionics On Radios Set ATIS Obtain Altimeter Set Directional gyro Magnetic Compass
Taxi Ground control for taxi Call Parking brake Released Toe brakes Checked Flight controls As required for wind Taxi Monitor traffic Flight instruments Checked Hold in run-up area Hold
Before Takeoff Parking brake or toe brakes Set Throttle 1000 RPM Trim Set Fuel pump On Fuel pressure Checked Fuel selector Fullest tank Fuel pump Off Fuel pressure Checked
Engine Run-up Throttle 2000 RPM Magnetos Checked Max drop 175 RPM, Max difference 50 RPM Engine Instruments Green band Enunciator lights V A O Checked Vacuum 4.8 to 5.2 PSI Ammeter Charging Carb heat Some decrease, no rise Mixture Full rich Lean mixture above 3000 feet Throttle Idle, then 1000 RPM Parking brake Verify off
Pre-flight Completion Altimeter Indicated alt = Ground alt Directional gyro Magnetic compass Flight instruments Checked Radios COM / NAV set Flight controls Free and clear Flaps Set as needed Safety briefing Complete Doors and windows Locked Tower Call
Position and Hold Strobe lights On Nav lights On for night flight Auto-pilot Verify Off Flight controls Free and clear Transponder On ALT
Cleared for Takeoff Fuel pump On Fuel pressure Checked Landing lights On Time Check
After Takeoff Flaps Up Landing lights Off Fuel pump Off Fuel pressure Checked
Cruise Cruise power Set Mixture Set Engine instruments Checked Directional Gyro Magnetic Compass Fuel selector As required Switch tanks after first ½ hour and then every hour
Descent ATIS Obtain Tower Call Safety briefing Complete Seat belts and harness On Landing lights On Fuel pump On Fuel pressure Checked Fuel selector Fullest tank Mags Checked on both Engine instruments Checked Directional Gyro Magnetic Compass Primer Locked Mixture Full rich Carb heat Checked
Approach for Landing VFE Clean to 10˚ 103 KIAS VMin Approach 70 KIAS VLanding with flaps at 40˚ 63 KIAS
After Landing Flaps Retract Trim Reset Fuel pump Off Fuel pressure Checked Landing and strobe lights Off Transponder Standby Ground control Call
Engine Shutdown Parking brake As required Throttle 1000 RPM Avionics Off Mixture Idle cutoff Magnetos Off after prop stops Lights Off Master switch Off
Secure Aircraft Controls Seat belt secured All switches Verify off Hobbs / Tach times Record Doors and windows Closed Aircraft Tie down
Engine Fire During Start Starter Continue cranking Mixture Idle cutoff Throttle Wide open Fuel pump Off Fuel selector Off If fire persists Evacuate
Engine Fire During Flight Airspeed Increase Fuel pump Off Fuel selector Off Throttle Closed Mixture Idle cutoff Magnetos Off Cabin heat / defrost / air Off Emergency landing check Perform
Electrical Fire (Smoke) Master switch Off Electrical equipment Off Floor air vents Open Cabin heat / air Off If smoke stops Troubleshoot Land ASAP
Loss of Oil Pressure Land ASAP Prepare for Engine failure
Loss of Fuel Pressure Fuel pump On Fuel selector Switch tanks Fuel pressure Checked Prepare for Engine failure
High Oil Temperature Mixture Full rich Land ASAP Prepare for Engine failure
Alternator / Generator Failure Ammeter Check Alternator switch Off Circuit breakers Check Alternator switch On If power cannot be restored, reduce electrical load Land ASAP
Engine Failure Safe airspeed 73 KIAS Best place to land Choose Carb heat On Begin maneuvering toward safe landing area Fuel pump On Mixture Different setting Throttle Different setting Primer Verify locked Fuel pressure Checked Magnetos Checked Fuel selector Switch tanks
Emergency Landing Best glide speed 73 KIAS Seat belt / harness On Fuel selector Off Magnetos Off Mixture Idle cutoff Fuel pump Off Door Consider opening Master switch Off
Transponder Codes 7500 Hijacking 7600 Lost radio communications 7700 General emergency 7777 Military interceptor
Pilot-Controlled Lighting Seven clicks Turns on, high intensity Five clicks Medium intensity Three clicks Low intensity
ATC Light Signals On the Ground Flashing Green Cleared to taxi Steady Green Cleared for takeoff Flashing Red Taxi clear of runway Steady Red Stop Flashing White Return to FBO Alt Red and Green Use caution In the Air Flashing Green Return for landing Steady Green Cleared to land Flashing Red Airport unsafe Steady Red Give way, circle Alt Red and Green Use caution
Takeoff Reference Speeds VRotate (clean) 55 KIAS VRotate (25˚ flaps) 52 KIAS VY 79 KIAS Best Rate: Greatest alt gain in shortest time VX 63 KIAS Best Angle: Greatest alt gain in shortest distance
Danbury Runways Rwy 08-26 4422X150 Rwy 17-35 3135X100
Danbury Radio Frequencies ATIS 127.75 Ground Control 121.60 Tower / CTAF 119.40 UNICOM 122.95 NY Dep / Appr 126.40 Clearance Delivery 128.60 when DXR tower closed Carmel VOR/DME 116.60 ILS/DME 08 111.55
Danbury Radio Frequencies ATIS 127.75 Ground Control 121.60 Tower / CTAF 119.40 UNICOM 122.95 NY Dep / Appr 126.40 Bridgeport FSS 122.20 Carmel VOR/DME 116.60 ILS/DME 08 111.55 Mayday: Call 121.5 and Squawk 7700 VA at 2325 Lbs 111 KIAS VA at 1531 Lbs 88 KIAS VEn-Route Climb 87 KIAS