# Piper PA-28-180 Cherokee Archer — pa28180_expanded_checklist_millstone_valley

> **NOT FOR FLIGHT** — source fidelity: unreviewed | operational review: none | completeness: full

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## Airspeed Limitations

- [ ] VNE — Never Exceed Speed — **148**
- [ ] Do not exceed this speed in any operation — **171**
- [ ] VNO — Max structural cruising speed — **121**
- [ ] Do not exceed this speed except in smooth air and then only with caution — **140**
- [ ] VA — Maneuvering speed at 2,400 Pounds — **112**
- [ ] VFE — Maximum flap extended speed — **100**
- [ ] VS — Stall speed (No Flaps) — **58**
- [ ] VS0 — Stall speed in landing configuration (40° Flaps) — **49**

## Optimum / Recommended Speeds

- [ ] VX — Best angle of climb — **64**
- [ ] VY — Best rate of climb — **74**
- [ ] VR — Normal rotation — **53**
- [ ] Normal climb — **74**
- [ ] Enroute climb — **87**
- [ ] Normal landing (no flaps) — **74**
- [ ] Normal landing (full flaps) — **66**
- [ ] Powered landing (no flaps) — **74**
- [ ] Powered landing (full flaps) — **66**
- [ ] Max performance approach — **61**
- [ ] Optimum glide — **71**

## Maneuvering Limits

- [ ] Chandelles — **USE VA**
- [ ] Lazy Eights — **USE VA**
- [ ] Steep Turns — **USE VA**
- [ ] Spins — **NOT AUTHORIZED**
- [ ] Stalls (except whip stalls)

## Engine Failure During Takeoff Run (EMERGENCY)

- [ ] Throttle — **IDLE**
- [ ] Brakes — **APPLY**
- [ ] Flaps — **RETRACT**
- [ ] Mixture — **IDLE CUTOFF**
- [ ] Ignition Switch — **OFF**
- [ ] Master Switch — **OFF**

## Engine Failure Immediately After Takeoff (EMERGENCY)

**If enough runway remaining to land:**
- [ ] Throttle — **IDLE**
- [ ] Land airplane
- [ ] Brakes — **APPLY**
- [ ] Flaps — **40°**
- [ ] Mixture — **IDLE CUTOFF**
- [ ] Ignition Switch — **OFF**
- [ ] Master Switch — **OFF**
**Not enough runway to land:**
- [ ] Airspeed — **82 MPH IAS (71 KNOTS)**
- [ ] Fly runway heading to emergency landing site
- [ ] Mixture — **IDLE CUTOFF**
- [ ] Fuel Selector — **OFF**
- [ ] Ignition switch — **OFF**
- [ ] Flaps — **AS REQUIRED**
- [ ] Master switch — **OFF**
- [ ] Door — **AJAR**

## Engine Failure In Flight (EMERGENCY)

- [ ] Gain all the altitude you can! Pull back (gently) to use the aircraft’s momentum to gain altitude until airspeed falls off to the optimum glide speed (82 MPH IAS; 71 Knots).
- [ ] Airspeed — **OPTIMUM GLIDE SPEED 82 MPH IAS (71 KNOTS)**
- [ ] Trim the airplane for optimum glide speed
- [ ] Find a suitable place to land and fly to it. If altitude and distance to selected site permit, try to set up a normal landing pattern. If that’s not possible, take what you can get. Make sure the approach results in a landing parallel to any furrows in the selected field.
**If time permits, try to correct the problem:**
- [ ] Fuel Selector — **FULLEST TANK**
- [ ] Electric Fuel Pump — **ON**
- [ ] Mixture — **RICH (FORWARD)**
- [ ] Carburetor Heat — **ON**
- [ ] Throttle — **1/4 INCH**
- [ ] Primer — **IN AND LOCKED**
- [ ] Master Switch — **ON (BOTH SIDES)**
- [ ] Ignition switch — **BOTH MAGNETOS — START IF PROPELLER STOPPED**
**If still have time communicate:**
- [ ] Transponder — **7700**
- [ ] Comm Radio — **121.5**

## Emergency Landing Without Engine Power (EMERGENCY)

**Fly the airplane**
- [ ] Airspeed — **82 MPH IAS / 71 KNOTS (FLAPS UP); 76 MPH IAS / 66 KNOTS (FLAPS DOWN)**
**Prepare aircraft for landing**
- [ ] Mixture — **IDLE CUTOFF**
- [ ] Fuel Selector — **OFF**
- [ ] Electric Fuel Pump — **OFF**
- [ ] Ignition Switch — **OFF**
- [ ] Flaps — **AS REQUIRED (40° RECOMMENDED)**
- [ ] Master Switch — **OFF**
- [ ] Door — **UNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN**
**Landing**
- [ ] Touchdown — **LOWEST POSSIBLE SPEED**
- [ ] Brakes — **APPLY HEAVILY**

## Precautionary Landing With Engine Power (EMERGENCY)

**Fly the airplane**
- [ ] Airspeed — **AS APPROPRIATE**
- [ ] Flaps — **25°**
- [ ] Selected Field — **INSPECT — FLY OVER FIELD NOTING TERRAIN AND OBSTRUCTIONS, THEN RETRACT FLAPS ON REACHING SAFE ALTITUDE AND AIRSPEED.**
**Prepare airplane for landing**
- [ ] Radios and Electrical — **OFF**
- [ ] Flaps — **AS REQUIRED**
- [ ] Airspeed — **76 MPH IAS (66 KNOTS) ON FINAL**
- [ ] Master Switch — **OFF**
- [ ] Door — **UNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN**
**Landing**
- [ ] Touchdown — **AS SLOW AS POSSIBLE**
- [ ] Ignition Switch — **OFF**
- [ ] Brakes — **APPLY HEAVILY**

## Ditching (EMERGENCY)

**Prepare for ditching**
- [ ] Radio — **TRANSMIT MAYDAY ON 121.5**
> **NOTE:** Give location, situation and intentions. If already communicating with ATC, report situation to controller rather than using 121.5.
- [ ] Transponder — **7700**
- [ ] Heavy Baggage — **SECURE OR JETTISON**
**Fly the airplane**
- [ ] Approach — High wind / Heavy seas — **INTO THE WIND**
- [ ] Approach — Light winds / Heavy swells — **PARALLEL TO THE SWELLS**
- [ ] Flaps — **25° - 40°**
- [ ] Power — **300 FT/MIN DESCENT, 76 MPH IAS (66 KNOTS)**
- [ ] Cabin Doors — **UNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN**
**Landing**
- [ ] Touchdown — **LEVEL ATTITUDE AT 300 FT/MIN DESCENT**
- [ ] Face — **CUSHION WITH FOLDED COAT**
- [ ] Evacuate — **THROUGH DOOR — IF NECESSARY, OPEN WINDOW TO ALLOW CABIN TO FLOOD TO EQUALIZE PRESSURE SO DOOR CAN BE OPENED.**
- [ ] Life Vests and Raft — **INFLATE**

## Engine Fire During Start Up (EMERGENCY)

**If Engine Has Not Started**
- [ ] Mixture — **IDLE CUTOFF**
- [ ] Throttle — **FULL OPEN**
- [ ] Crank engine with starter to suck fire into the engine
**If Engine Has Started**
- [ ] Continue running to try to suck fire into the engine
**In either case if fire is not out in a few seconds**
- [ ] Fuel — **OFF**
- [ ] Mixture — **IDLE CUTOFF**
- [ ] Use fire extinguisher

## Engine Fire In Flight (EMERGENCY)

- [ ] Fuel Selector — **OFF**
- [ ] Throttle — **CLOSED**
- [ ] Mixture — **IDLE CUTOFF**
- [ ] Heater — **OFF**
- [ ] Defroster — **OFF**
- [ ] Landing — **FORCED LANDING WITHOUT POWER**

## Electrical Fire In Flight (EMERGENCY)

- [ ] Master Switch — **OFF**
- [ ] Vents — **OPEN**
- [ ] Cabin Heat/Defroster — **OFF**
- [ ] Landing — **AS SOON AS POSSIBLE**

## Cabin Fire (EMERGENCY)

- [ ] Master Switch — **OFF**
- [ ] Vents, Cabin Heat/Air — **CLOSED**
- [ ] Fire Extinguisher — **ACTIVATE**
> **NOTE:** After using fire extinguisher within a closed cabin ventilate the cabin.
- [ ] Landing — **AS SOON AS POSSIBLE**

## Wing Fire (EMERGENCY)

- [ ] Navigation lights — **OFF**
- [ ] Strobe Lights — **OFF**
- [ ] Pitot Heat — **OFF**
- [ ] Attitude — **PERFORM SIDE-SLIP TO KEEP FLAMES AWAY FROM FUEL TANK AND CABIN**
- [ ] Land — **ASAP — DO NOT USE FLAPS**

## Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist

**Wing Tops/Fuel Tanks**
- [ ] Fuel Level — Both Wings - Visual check
> **NOTE:** If needed get gas (AVGAS 100) before proceeding with other fuel tank related items.
- [ ] Filler caps — Both Wings - Secure
- [ ] Wing Tops — Inspect for loose screws, rivets and damage
**Cockpit**
- [ ] Control wheel lock — **REMOVE**
- [ ] Ignition switch — **OFF**
- [ ] Master switch — **ON (BOTH SIDES)**
- [ ] Fuel gauges — Check quantity
- [ ] Flaps — **10°**
- [ ] Pitot Heat — **ON - OBSERVE AMMETER DROP - THEN OFF**
- [ ] Strobe/Beacon — **ON - VISUALLY CHECK - OFF**
- [ ] Master Switch — **OFF**
- [ ] Fuel tank selector — **ON FULLEST TANK**
**Paperwork:**
- [ ] Airworthiness certificate
- [ ] Registration
- [ ] Operating limitations (POH)
- [ ] Weight/loading data
**Cockpit - Night Flights**
- [ ] Nav Lights & Strobes — **ON**
> **NOTE:** Walk around plane and visually check to see that all are operating.
- [ ] Landing Light — **ON**
> **NOTE:** Visually check from outside if not dark enough to see that it’s on from inside the cockpit.
- [ ] Instrument Lights — **ON**
- [ ] Light switches — **OFF (EXCEPT BEACON)**
- [ ] Master switch — **OFF**
**Right Wing**
- [ ] Flap — Check freedom of movement and security.
- [ ] Aileron — Check security and freedom of movement
- [ ] Wing tip — Check for cracks; Check light security.
- [ ] Leading edge — Look for dents
- [ ] Fuel sump — Check sample for color, water and dirt.
- [ ] Main landing gear — Check tire wear, brake pads, leaking brake fluid.
**Nose**
- [ ] Cowling — Check secured.
- [ ] Oil — **8 QUARTS MAX; 6 QUARTS MINIMUM.**
- [ ] Nose gear — Check tire wear; Strut inflation; security
- [ ] Engine compartment — Check for bird’s nests
- [ ] Propeller — Check for nicks and security;
- [ ] Spinner — Check security
- [ ] Landing light — Check security
- [ ] Air Filter — Check clean and security
- [ ] Fuel sump — Check sample for color, water and dirt.
**Left Wing**
- [ ] Leading edge — Look for dents
- [ ] Main landing gear — Check tire wear, brake pads, leaking brake fluid.
- [ ] Fuel sump — Check sample for color, water and dirt.
- [ ] Pitot/Static — Check cover off; Check holes not obstructed.
- [ ] Wing tip — Check for cracks; Check light security.
- [ ] Aileron — Check security and freedom of movement.
- [ ] Flap — Check freedom of movement and security.
- [ ] Stall Warning Vane — Check for free operation
**Fuselage – Left Side**
- [ ] Check for loose rivets, screws and damage.
**Empennage**
- [ ] Stabilator — Check security and freedom of movement.
- [ ] Rudder — Check security and freedom of movement.
**Fuselage – Right Side**
- [ ] Check for loose rivets, screws and damage
- [ ] Baggage Door — **CLOSED AND LOCKED**

## Normal Engine Starting Checklist

**Before Starting**
- [ ] Preflight Inspection — **COMPLETED**
- [ ] Seat position — Adjust & ensure locked
- [ ] Seat belts/harness — Adjust and lock
> **NOTE:** Brief passengers on use of belts/harnesses and requirements for wearing them.
- [ ] Fuel Selector — **FULLEST TANK**
- [ ] Radios/electrical — **OFF**
- [ ] Autopilot — **OFF**
- [ ] Brakes — Test and set
- [ ] Circuit Breakers — Check all in
**Starting Engine**
- [ ] Mixture — **RICH (FORWARD)**
- [ ] Carburetor heat — **COLD (UP)**
- [ ] Primer — Prime if required — Make sure locked in
- [ ] Throttle — **1/4 INCH**
- [ ] Key — **IN IGNITION**
- [ ] Master Switch — **ON (BOTH SIDES)**
- [ ] Fuel Pump — **ON**
- [ ] Propeller Area — Call “Clear” & check prop area and behind plane
- [ ] Ignition — **START - RELEASE ON START**
- [ ] Throttle — **1,000 RPM**
- [ ] Oil Pressure — Check in green
**Before Taxiing**
- [ ] Radios — On and set to appropriate frequency. Call for radio check
- [ ] Transponder — **STANDBY**
- [ ] Beacon/Strobe — **ON**
- [ ] Nav. Lights/Strobes — On if required
- [ ] Flaps — **FULL UP (NORMAL TAKEOFF)**
**Taxiing**
- [ ] Clearance — Check for things in way of wings — Check for people ahead of and behind plane
- [ ] Flight Controls — Set for existing wind conditions
- [ ] Brakes — Come to full stop immediately after starting taxi roll
**IFR Instrument Checks**
- [ ] Turn Coordinator — Should indicate turn in proper direction while taxiing.
- [ ] Attitude Indicator — Very little change due to turns; Slight pitch indications due to acceleration or deceleration.
- [ ] Heading Indicator — Should track headings.
- [ ] Altimeter — When set to current altimeter setting should indicate within 75 ft. of airport elevation.
- [ ] VSI — Should indicate zero. If not, note indication and use for level indication in flight.
- [ ] VORs — Check at local ground check point or against each other based on some receivable signal.

## Before Takeoff Checklist

**Final Cockpit Check**
- [ ] Cabin door — **CLOSED AND LATCHED**
- [ ] Flight Controls — Free and correct
- [ ] Elevator trim — **TAKEOFF POSITION**
- [ ] Rudder trim — **TAKEOFF POSITION**
- [ ] Flight Instruments — Check and set
> **NOTE:** Set attitude indicator to level flight position. Set altimeter to runway altitude or locally reported altimeter setting. Set heading indicator to magnetic compass.
- [ ] Comm Radio/VOR — Set to appropriate freqs
- [ ] Beacon/Strobe — **ON**
- [ ] Nav Lights/Strobes — On if required
- [ ] Autopilot — **OFF**
**Engine Run-up**
- [ ] Fuel Selector — **FULLEST TANK**
- [ ] Mixture — **RICH (FORWARD)**
- [ ] Parking brake — Set or hold foot brakes
- [ ] Throttle — **1,800 RPM**
- [ ] Magnetos — Check
> **NOTE:** RPM drop should not exceed 125 RPM on either magneto. RPM difference between magnetos should not exceed 50 RPM.
- [ ] Carburetor Heat — **ON — CHECK FOR RPM DROP THEN BACK TO OFF**
- [ ] Engine instruments — Check
> **NOTE:** Oil pressure/Temperature; Suction; Ammeter - Create electrical load with landing light. Make sure no more than needle width deflection.
- [ ] Fuel Pump — Momentarily Off; Check for good fuel pressure; On
- [ ] Throttle — **1,000 RPM**
- [ ] Throttle quadrant lock — Adjust
- [ ] Transponder — **SET TO MODE C/ALTITUDE**

## Normal Takeoff and Climb Procedures

- [ ] Flaps — **FULL UP**
- [ ] Carburetor Heat — **COLD (UP)**
- [ ] Fuel Pump — **ON**
- [ ] Elevator Trim — **TAKEOFF POSITION**
- [ ] Rudder Trim — **TAKEOFF POSITION**
- [ ] Heading indicator — Calibrate against compass
- [ ] Throttle — **FULL OPEN (FORWARD)**
- [ ] Engine Instruments — Check while starting roll
> **NOTE:** RPM – In the green arc; Oil Pressure - In the green; Oil Temperature - In the green; Suction - In the green
- [ ] Airspeed — Building
- [ ] Elevator — **LIFT NOSE WHEEL AT 60 MPH (52 KIAS)**
- [ ] Climb Speed — **85 MPH (74 KIAS)**

## Maximum Performance Takeoff (Short Field)

- [ ] Taxi — Maximum runway usage — Takeoff procedure should be started using ALL available runway. Taxi to end of runway and align with centerline.
- [ ] Brakes — Set and hold
- [ ] Flaps — **25°**
- [ ] Carburetor Heat — **COLD (UP)**
- [ ] Fuel Pump — **ON**
- [ ] Elevator Trim — **TAKEOFF POSITION**
- [ ] Rudder Trim — **TAKEOFF POSITION**
- [ ] Heading indicator — Calibrate against compass
- [ ] Throttle — **FULL OPEN (IN)**
- [ ] Engine Instruments — Check before starting roll
> **NOTE:** RPM – In the green arc; Oil Pressure - In the green; Oil Temperature - In the green; Suction - In the green
- [ ] Brakes — **RELEASE**
- [ ] Airspeed — Building
- [ ] Elevator — **SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW**
- [ ] Climb Speed — **74 MPH (65 KIAS) UNTIL OBSTACLES CLEARED, THEN 85 MPH (74 KIAS)**
- [ ] Flaps — Retract at safe altitude with positive rate of climb.

## Soft Field Takeoff

- [ ] Taxi — Keep rolling to avoid bogging down
- [ ] Flaps — **25°**
> **NOTE:** If 25° flaps are used, with obstacles ahead, leave them extended until the obstacle is cleared and at a safe altitude.
- [ ] Carburetor Heat — **COLD (UP)**
- [ ] Fuel Pump — **ON**
- [ ] Elevator Trim — **TAKEOFF POSITION**
- [ ] Rudder Trim — **TAKEOFF POSITION**
- [ ] Heading indicator — Calibrate against compass or runway heading
- [ ] Throttle — **FULL OPEN (IN)**
- [ ] Engine Instruments — Check as starting roll
> **NOTE:** RPM – In the green arc; Oil Pressure - In the green; Oil Temperature - In the green; Suction - In the green
- [ ] Airspeed — Building
- [ ] Elevator — **SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW**
> **NOTE:** Allow the airplane to lift off as soon as possible (before reaching safe climb speed). Level off at a few feet above the ground and fly in ground effect until reaching normal climb speed.
- [ ] Climb Speed — **74 MPH (65 KIAS) UNTIL OBSTACLES CLEARED, THEN 85 MPH (74 KIAS)**
- [ ] Flaps — Retract at safe altitude with positive rate of climb.

## After Takeoff Checklist

**Climbout**
- [ ] Airspeed — **85 MPH (74 KIAS)**
- [ ] Altitude — **ABOVE 300 AGL**
- [ ] Flaps — **UP (ONE CLICK AT A TIME)**
- [ ] Fuel Pump — Off at 1,000 AGL; Check fuel pressure
**At Cruise Altitude**
- [ ] Attitude — **LEVEL**
- [ ] Airspeed — Let build to desired cruise speed
- [ ] Throttle — Reduce to desired cruise setting
- [ ] Heading Indicator — Calibrate against compass
**Above 5,000 MSL**
- [ ] Mixture — **LEAN FOR MAXIMUM RPM**

## Enroute Climb

- [ ] Normal Airspeed — **100 MPH (87 KIAS)**
- [ ] Max Performance — **SEE POH CLIMB TABLE IN SECTION IV**
- [ ] Throttle — **FULL OPEN (FORWARD)**
- [ ] Carburetor Heat — **COLD (UP)**
- [ ] Mixture — **RICH (FORWARD) BELOW 5,000 FT. LEANED FOR MAXIMUM RPM ABOVE 5,000.**

## Normal Approach and Landing Procedures

**Pre-Landing (Downwind) check**
- [ ] Seat belts/Harnesses — Adjust and lock
- [ ] Mixture — **RICH (FORWARD)**
- [ ] Fuel Selector — **FULLEST TANK**
- [ ] Fuel Pump — On; Check fuel pressure
- [ ] Autopilot — **OFF**
**Approach and Landing**
- [ ] Power — Reduce to 1,300 to 1,500 RPM abeam approach end of runway
- [ ] Airspeed — Let bleed off to less than 115 MPH (100 KIAS)
- [ ] Flaps — Use as desired
> **NOTE:** Under light (less than 10 Knots) wind conditions 10° descending on the end of the downwind leg, 25° on base, and full flaps over the threshold as required. In heavier winds 25° or less is good flap setting for landing. Use minimum flap setting possible for cross wind landing.
**Airspeeds**
- [ ] Downwind through base — **90 MPH (78 KIAS)**
- [ ] Final approach — **80 - 85 MPH (70 – 74 KIAS)**
> **NOTE:** In gusty winds add 1/2 difference between gust and average wind speed to approach speed.
- [ ] Touchdown — Just above stalling speed - main wheels first.
- [ ] Landing Roll — Lower nose wheel gently
- [ ] Braking — **MINIMUM REQUIRED**

## Short Field Landing

**Pre-Landing (Downwind) check**
- [ ] Seat belts/Harnesses — Adjust and lock
- [ ] Mixture — **RICH (FORWARD)**
- [ ] Fuel Selector — **FULLEST TANK**
- [ ] Fuel Pump — On; Check fuel pressure
- [ ] Autopilot — **OFF**
**Approach and landing**
- [ ] Power — Reduce to 1,300 to 1,500 RPM abeam approach end of runway
- [ ] Airspeed — Let bleed off to less than 115 MPH (100 KIAS)
- [ ] Flaps
> **NOTE:** Under light (less than 10 Knots) wind conditions 10° descending on the end of the downwind leg, 25° on base, and full flaps on final.
**Airspeeds**
- [ ] Downwind through base — **90 MPH (78 KIAS)**
- [ ] Final approach — **70 - 75 MPH (61 – 65 KIAS)**
> **NOTE:** In gusty winds add 1/2 difference between gust and average wind speed to approach speed.
- [ ] Touchdown — Roundout must be done much faster than usual due to low airspeed.
- [ ] Landing Roll — Hold Nose off as long as possible.
- [ ] Braking — **MAXIMUM POSSIBLE WITHOUT SLIDING TIRES; HOLD FULL UP ELEVATOR**
- [ ] Flaps — **RETRACT**

## Soft Field Landing

**Pre-Landing (Downwind) check**
- [ ] Seat belts/Harnesses — Adjust and lock
- [ ] Mixture — **RICH (FORWARD)**
- [ ] Fuel Selector — **FULLEST TANK**
- [ ] Fuel Pump — On; Check fuel pressure
- [ ] Autopilot — **OFF**
**Approach and Landing**
- [ ] Power — Reduce to 1,300 to 1,500 RPM abeam approach end of runway
- [ ] Airspeed — Let bleed off to less than 115 MPH (100 KIAS)
- [ ] Flaps — Use as desired
> **NOTE:** Under light (less than 10 Knots) wind conditions 10° descending on the end of the downwind leg, 25° on base, and full flaps over the threshold as required. In heavier winds 25° or less is good flap setting for landing. Use minimum flap setting possible for cross wind landing.
**Airspeeds**
- [ ] Downwind through base — **90 MPH (78 KIAS)**
- [ ] Final approach — **80 - 85 MPH (70 – 74 KIAS)**
> **NOTE:** In gusty winds add 1/2 difference between gust and average wind speed to approach speed.
- [ ] Touchdown — Just above stalling speed - main wheels first.
- [ ] Landing Roll — Hold nose wheel off as long as possible
- [ ] Braking — **MINIMUM REQUIRED**
- [ ] Flight Controls — **FULL UP ELEVATOR**

## Balked Landing (Go Around)

- [ ] Throttle — **FULL OPEN (IN)**
- [ ] Carburetor Heat — **COLD (UP)**
- [ ] Flaps — Raise in increments once a positive rate of climb and safe airspeed are obtained
- [ ] Airspeed — **85 MPH (74 KIAS)**

## Post-Landing Checklists

**After Landing - Clear of Runway**
- [ ] Flaps — **FULL UP**
- [ ] Carburetor Heat — **OFF (UP)**
- [ ] Fuel Pump — **OFF**
- [ ] Elevator Trim — **TAKEOFF POSITION**
- [ ] Rudder Trim — **TAKEOFF POSITION**
**If Hard Landing**
- [ ] ELT — Listen for on 121.5 on communications radio
**Engine Shutdown**
- [ ] Radios/Electrical — **ALL OFF**
- [ ] Throttle — **1,000 RPM**
- [ ] Master Switch — **OFF**
- [ ] Mixture — **IDLE CUTOFF**
- [ ] Ignition — **OFF**
**Securing the Airplane**
- [ ] Control Lock — **INSTALL**
- [ ] Tiedown — **WINGS AND TAIL**
- [ ] Pitot Cover — **INSTALL**
**Double Check**
- [ ] All electrical equipment - Off
- [ ] Master Switch — **OFF**
**Close your Flight Plan**

## Before Leaving Home

**Self Check**
- [ ] Feeling ok — **YES**
- [ ] Under any stress — **NO MORE THAN USUAL**
- [ ] Taking any medication — **NO**
- [ ] Alcohol in last 12 Hrs. — **NO**
**Flight Planning/Navigation Equipment**
- [ ] Current Charts
- [ ] A/FD
- [ ] POH
- [ ] Airport Guide
- [ ] E6-B
- [ ] Plotter
- [ ] Calculator
- [ ] Timer
- [ ] Custom Checklists
- [ ] Flight Plans
- [ ] Weather Reports
- [ ] Pencils
- [ ] Clipboards
**Emergency Items**
- [ ] Hand Compass
- [ ] Knife
- [ ] Flashlights
- [ ] Batteries
- [ ] Bulbs
- [ ] Cell Phone (Charged)
- [ ] Spare Glasses
- [ ] Sun Glasses

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NOT FOR FLIGHT — source fidelity: unreviewed | operational review: none | completeness: full  
Source: Piper/PA-28-180 Cherokee Archer/pa28180_expanded_checklist_millstone_valley.txt  
Rights: licensed  
Checklist hash: f904c46f685acddc9f8ba130212d95ac762e9a9cadd14b3991197adbc359b9f1  
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