Piper PA-28-200R Arrow II — p28r_arrow_checklist

PRE START before_start

Loose items stowed
Seat adjusted
Hatches and harnesses secure
Stab trimTHROUGH RANGE SET TO TAKE OFF
FlapsCHECKED, SET ZERO
Rudder trim set
Park BrakeON
FuelON LOWEST TANK
Alternate airOFF
MixtureIDLE CUT OFF
PitchFULL FINE
ThrottleCLOSED
Instruments checked and set
AvionicsOFF
SwitchesOFF
MasterON
AlternatorON
Circuit breakersIN
ControlsFULL AND FREE, CORRECT SENSE

START CHECKS engine_start

Throttle1 CM OPEN
Fuel pumpON
MixtureRICH TO PRIME, THEN IDLE C/O
Fuel flow indicatorPEAK
Fuel pumpOFF
Check “Clear Prop”
MagnetosSTART

AFTER START after_start

MixtureRICH
ThrottleSET 1000 RPM
Oil pressureGREEN WITHIN 30 SECS
AmmeterPOSITIVE CHARGE
SuctionWITHIN LIMITS
Gyro instruments erection and sync
AnnunciatorsTEST & OUT
AvionicsON
BeaconON
TransponderSTBY

TAXI CHECKS taxi

BrakesCHECKED
Instruments turning checks

RUN-UP CHECKS before_takeoff

Park brakeON
Fuel selectorCHANGE TANKS
Oil temp & pressureGREEN ARC
LookoutALL CLEAR
ThrottleSET 2000 RPM
Oil temp & pressureGREEN ARC
MagnetosLEFT, BOTH, RIGHT, BOTH
Alternate airON THEN OFF
Pitch LeverBRING BACK TILL DROP
Pitch Lever dropMAX 500 RPM. REPEAT 3 TIMES
Pitch LeverSET FULLY FINE
AmmeterPOSITIVE CHARGE
Suction4.8” – 5.1” Hg
Slow idleSMOOTH RUNNING
ThrottleSET 1000 RPM

PRE T/O VITAL ACTIONS before_takeoff

TTRIMS SET, THROTTLE FRICTION ADJUSTED
MMIXTURE RICH
PPROPELLER, FULL FINE
FFUEL ON, CONTENTS CHECKED
F3 STAGES FLAP CHECKED
IINSTRUMENTS CHECKED AND SET
IAUTO PILOT CHECKED
SSWITCHES, AS REQUIRED
CCONTROLS FULL & FREE
HHATCHES & HARNESSES SECURE

PRE LINE UP CHECKS before_takeoff

FFUEL PUMP ON, FLAPS SET
IINSTRUMENTS, DG TO RUNWAY HEADING
SSWITCHES, LIGHTS AS REQUIRED
TTRANSPONDER TO ALT

AFTER T/O CHECKS after_takeoff

UndercarriageIDENTIFY, SELECT, RETRACT
NOTESpeed below 107, gear up
FlapsRETRACTED
PowerSET AS REQUIRED, 25/2500
Oil temp & pressureGREEN ARC
Fuel pumpOFF, PRESSURE CHECKED

Pre manoeuvre checks cruise

HHEIGHT
AAIRFRAME
SSECURITY
EENGINE
LLOCATION
LLOOKOUT

PRE LANDING CHECKS before_landing

SSPEED BELOW 129 KIAS
UUNDERCARRIAGE DOWN AND LOCKED
MMIXTURE RICH
FFUEL PUMP ON, PRESS & CONTENTS
OOIL TEMP & PRESSURE
HHATCHES & HARNESSES SECURE
BBRAKES, CHECK PRESSURE AND OFF

FINAL CHECKS approach

PPITCH FULLY FINE
UUNDERCARRIAGE DOWN, 3 GREENS
FFLAPS SET AS REQUIRED

AFTER LANDING CHECKS after_landing

FlapsRETRACT
StrobesOFF
TransponderSTBY
RadioTO SMC

SHUTDOWN shutdown

Park brakeON
ThrottleSET 1000 RPM
AvionicsOFF
BeaconOFF
MagnetosCHECK FOR RPM DROP
Temp and pressureGREEN ARC
Fuel PumpOFF
MixtureIDLE CUT OFF
ThrottleCLOSED
MagnetosOFF, KEY OUT
MasterOFF
Park brakeRELEASE IF TIEING DOWN

POST FLIGHT securing

ControlsSECURE
HatchesSECURE
Tie downsSECURED

RADIO FREQUENCIES reference

MOORABBIN
NOTEMB GROUND 119.9 MHz
NOTEMB TOWER (EAST) 118.1 MHz
NOTEMB TOWER (WEST) 123.0 MHz
NOTEMB ATIS 398 or 120.9 MHz
ESSENDON
NOTEEN GROUND 121.9 MHz
NOTEEN TOWER 125.1 MHz
NOTEEN ATIS 356 or 119.8 MHz
MELBOURNE
NOTEML RAS 135.7 MHz
NOTEML APP 124.7 MHz
NOTEML DEP 118.9 or 129.4 MHz
NOTEML TWR 120.5 MHz
NOTEML SMC 121.7 MHz
NOTEML ACD 127.2 MHz
NOTEML ATIS 114.1 or 132.7 MHz

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES emergency_descent

ENGINE FIRE DURING START
Starter crank engine
MixtureIDLE CUT OFF
ThrottleOPEN
Electric fuel pumpOFF
Fuel selectorOFF
Abandon if fire continuesABANDON IF FIRE CONTINUES
ENGINE FAILURE IN FLIGHT
INITIAL ACTIONS:
CHECK FOR FIRE
ThrottleSET 1/3 POSITION
Alternate airON
MixtureRICH
Fuel pumpON
Fuel selectorCHANGE TANKS
ASSESS WIND
SELECT FIELD
MAKE PLAN
TROUBLE CHECKS:
FuelON CONTENTS CHECKED
MixtureTHROUGH RANGE, SET RICH
Oil temps and pressure
SwitchesCHECK MAGNETOS
ThrottleTHROUGH RANGE SET 1/3 POSITION
MAYDAY CALL
SHUTDOWN CHECKS:
BrakesCHECK PRESSURE AND OFF
UndercarriageDOWN
SwitchesALL OFF, FUEL OFF
Hatches and harnessesSECURE
ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT
MixtureMEMORYIDLE CUT-OFF
ThrottleMEMORYCLOSED
Fuel PumpMEMORYOFF
Fuel SelectorMEMORYOFF
HeaterOFF
DefrosterOFF
Proceed withPOWER OFF LANDING
LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE / HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE
Land as soon as possible and investigate cause.
Prepare for power off landing
EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION
Gear selectorDOWN
Circuit breakerIN
Nav lightsOFF
Master switchON
BulbsCHECKED
SpeedBELOW 87 KIAS
Emerg gear dumpHOLD DOWN
NOTEIf gear fails to extend, yaw aircraft abruptly.
NOTEReduce airspeed to below 87 KTS.
Move landing gear selectorTO DOWN.
Move the emergency gear leverTO EMERGENCY DOWN POSITION.
NOTEIf gear fails to lock down, yaw the aircraft abruptly from side to side with rudder.
NOTEFor other emergency procedures refer to section 3 of the Pilots Operating Handbook.

PA28R (PIPER ARROW) DATA reference

AIRSPEEDS
NOTEBasic Stall Speed (VS1) 60 KIAS
NOTEStall with Flap (VS0) 55 KIAS
NOTEBest Climb Angle (VX) 78 KIAS
NOTEBest Climb Rate (VY) 90 KIAS
NOTECruise Climb (Normal) 104 KIAS
NOTEFlap Limit Speed (VFE) 103 KIAS
NOTEGear Extending (VLE) 129 KIAS
NOTEGear Retracting (VLO) 107 KIAS
NOTEThreshold 70 KIAS
NOTEManoeuvre Speed (VA) 96-118 KIAS
NOTEFlight Planning TAS 135 KTAS
NOTEMaximum Cruising (VNO) 146 KIAS
NOTENever Exceed (VNE) 183 KIAS
NOTEBest Glide 79 KIAS
NOTETOSS 70 KIAS
NOTEBase 90 KIAS
NOTEFinal 75 KIAS
NOTEMaximum Crosswind 17 KIAS
WEIGHT LIMITATIONS
NOTEMax Takeoff Weight 1247 Kg 2650 Lb
NOTEEmpty Weight: 720 Kg 1585 Lb ( for VH-LFP)
NOTEMax Baggage Weight 90 Kg 200 Lb
FUEL
NOTEType: 100 Octane Avgas (green) or 100 LL (blue)
NOTEQuantity: Total 276 lt, Useable 272 lt
NOTETypical Consumption: 42 lt per hour (fuel flow at 75%)
NOTEEndurance with 45 min reserve intact: 4.2 hrs
POWER SETTINGS
NOTETake-off 29.5” / 2700 RPM
NOTEClimb 25” / 2500 RPM
NOTECruise (2400) 55% 65% 75%
NOTE2000” 20.0” 22.5” 25.0”
NOTE4000” 19.5” 22.0” 24.4”
NOTE6000” 19.1” 21.5”
NOTE8000” 18.7” 21.0”
NOTEDescent 20-24” / 2400 RPM
NOTECircuit 21” / 2400 RPM
NOTEBase 15” / 2400 RPM
ENGINE
NOTEAvco Lycoming IO-360-C Series
NOTE4 cylinder, horizontally opposed, direct drive, air cooled, fuel injected
NOTEOutput: 200 Hp @ 2700 rpm
OIL
NOTEType: Aviation grade D100
NOTEQuantity: Max 8 US quarts, Min 6 US quarts (Company reqts)

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PRE START before_start

START CHECKS engine_start

AFTER START after_start

TAXI CHECKS taxi

RUN-UP CHECKS before_takeoff

PRE T/O VITAL ACTIONS before_takeoff

PRE LINE UP CHECKS before_takeoff

AFTER T/O CHECKS after_takeoff

Pre manoeuvre checks cruise

PRE LANDING CHECKS before_landing

FINAL CHECKS approach

AFTER LANDING CHECKS after_landing

SHUTDOWN shutdown

POST FLIGHT securing

RADIO FREQUENCIES reference

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES emergency_descent

PA28R (PIPER ARROW) DATA reference

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