# Piper PA-28-200R Arrow II — paro_ep_cklst

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

## Notes

> **NOTE:** This emergency procedures checklist is intended to supplement the information contained in the Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH) and serve as a handy inflight reference and instructional tool. Whenever time permits in an emergency situation, pilots should make use of all sources of information including the expanded text in the POH.
> **NOTE:** In any emergency situation the pilot’s priorities should be 1. Maintain aircraft control. 2. Analyze the situation. 3. Take corrective action.
> **NOTE:** Items in Bold Print are time critical steps that should be committed to memory so that they can be accomplished without referring to the checklist. As time permits during the handling of an emergency the pilot should then use the checklist to confirm that all Bold Print items have been accomplished.
> **NOTE:** “Land as soon as practicable” as used in this checklist means that the pilot should land at the nearest airfield that has a suitable runway (length, type surface, etc.) and weather appropriate for the pilot’s proficiency and the type aircraft flown.

## Index

**ENGINE FAILURES**
> **NOTE:** ENGINE FAILURE DURING TAKEOFF ROLL
> **NOTE:** ENGINE FAILURE IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF
> **NOTE:** ENGINE FAILURE / POWER LOSS DURING FLIGHT (RESTART PROCEDURE)
> **NOTE:** EMERGENCY LANDING WITHOUT ENGINE POWER
> **NOTE:** PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WITH ENGINE POWER
> **NOTE:** DITCHING
**FIRES**
> **NOTE:** ENGINE FIRE DURING START ON GROUND
> **NOTE:** ENGINE FIRE ON GROUND
> **NOTE:** ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT
> **NOTE:** WING FIRE
> **NOTE:** CABIN OR ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT
**FUEL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS**
> **NOTE:** FUEL PRESSURE DROP
> **NOTE:** FLUCTUATING FUEL PRESSURE
**OIL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS**
> **NOTE:** LOW OIL PRESSURE WITH NORMAL OIL TEMP
> **NOTE:** LOW OIL PRESSURE WITH HIGH OIL TEMP
**ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS**
> **NOTE:** ALTERNATOR FAILURE
**LANDING GEAR FAILURES**
> **NOTE:** LANDING GEAR FAILS TO RETRACT
> **NOTE:** LANDING GEAR FAILS TO EXTEND
> **NOTE:** GEAR UP LANDING
> **NOTE:** LANDING WITH ONLY ONE MAIN GEAR EXTENDED
> **NOTE:** LANDING WITH NOSE GEAR UP OR UNSAFE
> **NOTE:** LANDING WITH ONE MAIN GEAR UP OR UNSAFE
> **NOTE:** TIRE BLOWOUT ON TAKEOFF
> **NOTE:** LANDING WITH A FLAT MAIN TIRE
> **NOTE:** LANDING WITH A FLAT NOSE TIRE
**OTHER**
> **NOTE:** SPIN
> **NOTE:** EMERGENCY DESCENT
> **NOTE:** PROPELLER OVERSPEED
> **NOTE:** CABIN DOOR OPEN IN FLIGHT
> **NOTE:** PITOT STATIC SYSTEM FAILURE
> **NOTE:** AFTER EMERGENCY LANDING
> **NOTE:** RADIO FAILURE

## ENGINE FAILURE DURING TAKEOFF ROLL (EMERGENCY)

*Engine failure during takeoff roll*

- [ ] Throttle — **IDLE**
- [ ] Brakes — **As Required**
- [ ] Fuel Selector Valve — **OFF**
- [ ] Mixture — **IDLE CUT-OFF**
- [ ] Ignition Switch — **OFF**
- [ ] Master Switch — **OFF**

## ENGINE FAILURE IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF (EMERGENCY)

*Engine failure immediately after takeoff*

- [ ] Airspeed — **90 MIAS**
- [ ] Gear — **As Situation Dictates**
- [ ] Flaps — **As Required**
- [ ] Fuel Selector — **OFF**
- [ ] Mixture — **IDLE CUT-OFF**
- [ ] Ignition Switch — **OFF**
- [ ] Master Switch — **OFF (Before Touchdown)**

## ENGINE FAILURE / POWER LOSS DURING FLIGHT (RESTART PROCEDURE) (EMERGENCY)

*Engine failure or power loss during flight*

- [ ] Airspeed — **105 MIAS**
- [ ] Gear — **UP**
- [ ] Flaps — **UP**
- [ ] Propeller — **Full LOW RPM (Aft)**
- [ ] Fuel Selector — **Switch to Opposite Tank ***
- [ ] Fuel Pump — **ON**
- [ ] Mixture — **Full RICH**
- [ ] Alternate Air — **OPEN**
- [ ] Ignition Switch — **Check R, L, BOTH Positions (START if Prop is Stopped)**
- [ ] Engine Instruments — **Check**
- [ ] Throttle & Mixture — **Try Different Settings**
**If Engine Power is Not Restored**
> **NOTE:** Execute EMERGENCY LANDING WITHOUT ENGINE POWER
**Once Power is Restored**
- [ ] Alternate Air — **CLOSED**
- [ ] Fuel Pump — **OFF**
- [ ] Propellor — **Adjust RPM**
> **NOTE:** * If engine failure was caused by fuel exhaustion, power will not be restored after tanks are switched until empty fuel lines are filled, which may require up to ten seconds.

## EMERGENCY LANDING WITHOUT ENGINE POWER (EMERGENCY)

*Forced landing without engine power*

- [ ] Airspeed — **105 MIAS (1.3 NM/1000’)**
- [ ] Gear — **UP**
- [ ] Flaps — **UP**
- [ ] Propeller — **Full LOW RPM (Aft)**
- [ ] Fuel Selector — **OFF**
- [ ] Fuel Pump — **OFF**
- [ ] Mixture — **IDLE CUT-OFF**
- [ ] Ignition Switch — **OFF**
- [ ] Seat Belts — **Tighten**
- [ ] Cabin Door — **Unlatch Top and Bottom**
**Prior to Touchdown**
- [ ] Squawk 7700 and Make a MAYDAY Call if Time Permits — **COMPLETE**
- [ ] ELT Remote Switch — **ON**
- [ ] Gear — **As Situation Dictates**
- [ ] Flaps — **40° Recommended**
**Once Landing Assured**
- [ ] Final Approach Speed — **90 MIAS**
- [ ] Master Switch — **OFF Prior to Touchdown**

## PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WITH ENGINE POWER (EMERGENCY)

*Precautionary landing with engine power*

- [ ] Squawk 7700 and Make a MAYDAY Call if Time Permits — **COMPLETE**
- [ ] ELT Remote Switch — **ON**
- [ ] Conserve Altitude Until Landing is Assured — **COMPLETE**
- [ ] Selected Field — **Overfly and Investigate**
- [ ] Seat Belts & Harnesses — **Tighten**
- [ ] Cabin Door — **Unlatch Top and Bottom**
**Prior to Touchdown**
- [ ] Gear — **As Situation Dictates**
- [ ] Flaps — **40° On Final Approach**
- [ ] Final Approach Speed — **90 MIAS**
- [ ] Master Switch — **OFF Prior to Touchdown**
- [ ] Mixture — **IDLE CUT-OFF**
**At Touchdown**
- [ ] Ignition Switch — **OFF At Touchdown**

## DITCHING (EMERGENCY)

*Water landing*

- [ ] Squawk 7700 and Make a MAYDAY Call if Time Permits — **COMPLETE**
- [ ] ELT Remote Switch — **ON**
- [ ] Loose Objects — **Secure or Jettison**
- [ ] Seat Belts & Harnesses — **Tighten**
- [ ] Cabin Door — **Unlatch Top and Bottom**
**Prior to Touchdown**
**Approach**
- [ ] High Winds, Heavy Seas — **Into the Wind**
- [ ] Light Winds, Heavy Swells — **Parallel to Swells**
- [ ] Gear — **UP**
- [ ] Flaps — **25° or 40°**
- [ ] Throttle / Propeller — **Establish 300 Ft/Min Descent at 90 MIAS ***
- [ ] Touchdown — **Level Attitude at 300 Ft/Min Descent**
> **NOTE:** * If engine power is not available, approach at 100 MIAS with flaps up or 90 MIAS with 10° flaps

## ENGINE FIRE DURING START ON GROUND (EMERGENCY)

*Engine fire during start on ground*

- [ ] Starter — **Continue Cranking**
- [ ] Throttle — **Full OPEN**
**If Fire Continues or Engine Fails to Start**
- [ ] Fuel Selector — **OFF**
- [ ] Fuel Pump — **OFF**
- [ ] Mixture — **IDLE CUT-OFF**
- [ ] Ignition Switch — **OFF**
- [ ] Master Switch — **OFF**
- [ ] Abandon Aircraft and Use Fire Extinguisher — **COMPLETE**
**If Engine Starts**
- [ ] Throttle — **2000 RPM for 1 Minute**
- [ ] Engine — **Shutdown and Inspect**

## ENGINE FIRE ON GROUND (EMERGENCY)

*Engine fire on ground*

- [ ] Fuel Selector — **OFF**
- [ ] Fuel Pump — **OFF**
- [ ] Mixture — **IDLE CUT-OFF**
- [ ] Ignition Switch — **OFF**
- [ ] Master Switch — **OFF**
- [ ] Abandon Aircraft and Use Fire Extinguisher — **COMPLETE**

## ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT (EMERGENCY)

*Engine fire in flight*

- [ ] Fuel Selector — **OFF**
- [ ] Fuel Pump — **OFF**
- [ ] Mixture — **IDLE CUT-OFF**
- [ ] Ignition Switch — **OFF**
- [ ] Master Switch — **OFF**
- [ ] Airspeed — **Increase to Extinguish Fire**
- [ ] Cabin Heat / Defrost — **OFF**
- [ ] Floor Vents — **OPEN**
> **NOTE:** Execute EMERGENCY LANDING WITHOUT ENGINE POWER

## WING FIRE (EMERGENCY)

*Wing fire in flight*

- [ ] Master Switch — **OFF**
- [ ] Airspeed — **Increase to Extinguish Fire**
- [ ] Slip to Keep Flames Away From Fuel Tanks and Cabin — **COMPLETE**
**If Fire is Out and Electrical Power is Required for Flight**
- [ ] Nav Lights — **OFF**
- [ ] Landing Lights — **OFF (N7PT Only)**
- [ ] Strobe Lights — **OFF**
- [ ] Pitot Heat — **OFF**

## CABIN OR ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT (EMERGENCY)

*Cabin or electrical fire in flight*

- [ ] Master Switch — **OFF**
- [ ] Storm Window — **CLOSED**
- [ ] Floor Vents — **CLOSED**
- [ ] Cabin Heat & Defrost — **OFF**
- [ ] Fire Extinguisher — **As Required ****
- [ ] Floor Vents — **OPEN (When Fire is Out)**
- [ ] Land as Soon as Practicable — **COMPLETE**
**If Fire Appears Out and Electrical Power is Necessary for Continued Flight**
- [ ] All Switches But Ignition — **OFF**
- [ ] Circuit Breakers — **Check (Do NOT Reset)**
- [ ] Master Switch — **ON**
- [ ] Electrical Switches — **ON One at a Time**
> **WARNING:** Use caution when discharging fire extinguisher. HALON is extremely toxic. After discharging an extinguisher within a closed cabin, ventilate the cabin.

## FUEL PRESSURE DROP (ABNORMAL)

*Fuel pressure drop*

- [ ] Fuel Pump — **ON**
- [ ] Mixture — **Full RICH**
- [ ] Fuel Selector — **Check on Fullest Tank**
**If Fuel Pressure Not Restored**
- [ ] Land as Soon as Practicable — **COMPLETE**

## FLUCTUATING FUEL PRESSURE (ABNORMAL)

*Fluctuating fuel pressure*

- [ ] Mixture — **Full RICH**
- [ ] Fuel Pump — **ON**
- [ ] Mixture — **As Required**

## LOW OIL PRESSURE WITH NORMAL OIL TEMPERATURE (ABNORMAL)

*Low oil pressure with normal oil temperature*

- [ ] Throttle / Propeller — **Make Minimum Power Changes**
- [ ] Conserve Altitude Until Landing is Assured — **COMPLETE**
- [ ] Land as Soon as Practicable — **COMPLETE**

## ZERO OIL PRESSURE WITH HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE (Engine Failure is Imminent) (EMERGENCY)

*Zero oil pressure with high oil temperature*

- [ ] Throttle / Propeller — **Minimum Power Required**
> **NOTE:** Execute PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WITH ENGINE POWER

## ALTERNATOR FAILURE (Ammeter Reads Zero) (ABNORMAL)

*Alternator failure*

- [ ] Confirm by Activating Landing Light or Other Equipment — **COMPLETE**
- [ ] Avionics Master Switch — **OFF**
- [ ] Nonessential Equipment — **OFF**
- [ ] Alternator Circuit Breakers — **Check ***
- [ ] Master Switch — **OFF for 30 Sec Then ON**
- [ ] Ammeter — **Check for Positive Load**
**If Alternator Does Not Reset**
- [ ] Alternator Switch — **OFF (Right Half of Master Switch)**
- [ ] Electrical Load — **Minimize**
- [ ] Land as Soon as Practicable — **COMPLETE**
> **NOTE:** * Allow circuit breaker to cool 3 minutes before resetting
> **NOTE:** NOTE: If the battery discharges completely, the gear must be lowered using the emergency landing gear extension procedure and the landing gear position lights will be inoperative.

## LANDING GEAR FAILS TO RETRACT (ABNORMAL)

*Landing gear fails to retract*

- [ ] DO NOT try to Recycle the Gear — **COMPLETE**
- [ ] Gear Switch — **DOWN**
- [ ] Gear Indicator Lights — **Check**
- [ ] Gear Warning Horn — **Check (< 14” MP)**

## LANDING GEAR FAILS TO EXTEND (ABNORMAL)

*Landing gear fails to extend*

- [ ] Gear Switch — **Check DOWN**
- [ ] Master Switch — **Check ON**
- [ ] Gear Pump & Indicator Lights Circuit Breakers — **Check ***
- [ ] Panel Lights — **Check OFF (Daytime)**
- [ ] Indicator Bulbs — **Check (Try Another Bulb)**
- [ ] Gear Position — **Check with an Observer**
- [ ] Gear — **Recycle If Appropriate**
**If Gear Still Fails to Extend ****
- [ ] Emergency Gear Lever — **EMERGENCY DOWN and Hold Until Gear Lock Down**
**If Gear Still Fails to Extend ****
- [ ] Yaw Aircraft Abruptly With Rudder — **COMPLETE**
> **NOTE:** * Allow circuit breaker to cool 3 minutes before resetting
> **NOTE:** ** If electrical power has been lost the landing gear position indicator lights will be inoperative.

## FOR ALL LANDINGS WITH A GEAR MALFUNCTION (ABNORMAL)

*Any gear malfunction landing*

- [ ] Reduce Fuel Load to a Minimum — **COMPLETE**
- [ ] Divert to a Field With Adequate Crash Response — **COMPLETE**
- [ ] Seat Belts and Harnesses — **Tighten**
- [ ] Cabin Door — **Unlatch Prior to Touchdown**
- [ ] Abandon Aircraft Immediately Once Stopped — **COMPLETE**

## GEAR-UP LANDING (EMERGENCY)

*Gear up landing*

- [ ] Flaps — **40°**
- [ ] Final Approach Speed — **90 MIAS**
**When Landing is Assured**
- [ ] Mixtures — **IDLE CUT-OFF**
- [ ] Ignition Switch — **OFF**
- [ ] Master Switch — **OFF**
- [ ] Fuel Selector — **OFF**

## LANDING WITH ONLY ONE MAIN GEAR EXTENDED (EMERGENCY)

*Only one main gear extended*

- [ ] Land With Crosswind on the Side of the Extended Gear — **COMPLETE**
- [ ] Flaps — **40°**
- [ ] Final Approach Speed — **90 MIAS**
**At Touchdown or When Landing is Assured**
- [ ] Mixtures — **IDLE CUT-OFF**
- [ ] Ignition Switch — **OFF**
- [ ] Master Switch — **OFF**
- [ ] Fuel Selector — **OFF**
- [ ] Hold Nose Wheel Off as Long as Possible — **COMPLETE**
- [ ] Brakes — **DO NOT Apply**

## FOR ALL LANDINGS WITH A GEAR MALFUNCTION (ABNORMAL)

*Any gear malfunction landing*

- [ ] Reduce Fuel Load to a Minimum — **COMPLETE**
- [ ] Divert to a Field With Adequate Crash Response — **COMPLETE**
- [ ] Seat Belts and Harnesses — **Tighten**
- [ ] Cabin Door — **Unlatch Prior to Touchdown**
- [ ] Abandon Aircraft Immediately Once Stopped — **COMPLETE**

## LANDING WITH NOSE GEAR UP OR UNSAFE (EMERGENCY)

*Nose gear up or unsafe*

- [ ] Final Approach Speed — **90 MIAS**
**At Touchdown or When Landing is Assured**
- [ ] Mixtures — **IDLE CUT-OFF**
- [ ] Ignition Switch — **OFF**
- [ ] Master Switch — **OFF**
- [ ] Fuel Selector — **OFF**
- [ ] Lower Nose Gently as Aircraft Slows — **COMPLETE**

## LANDING WITH ONE MAIN GEAR UP OR UNSAFE (EMERGENCY)

*One main gear up or unsafe*

- [ ] Flaps — **40°**
- [ ] Final Approach Speed — **90 MIAS**
- [ ] Touchdown on the Side of the Runway of Extended Gear — **COMPLETE**
**At Touchdown or When Landing is Assured**
- [ ] Mixtures — **IDLE CUT-OFF**
- [ ] Ignition Switch — **OFF**
- [ ] Master Switch — **OFF**
- [ ] Fuel Selector — **OFF**

## TIRE BLOW OUT ON TAKEOFF (EMERGENCY)

*Tire blowout on takeoff*

- [ ] Do Not Retract Gear — **COMPLETE**

## LANDING WITH A FLAT MAIN TIRE (ABNORMAL)

*Landing with a flat main tire*

- [ ] Use Fuel Selector to Reduce Weight on Side of Flat Tire — **COMPLETE**
- [ ] If Practical, Land with any Crosswind From the Opposite Side of the Flat Tire — **COMPLETE**
- [ ] Flaps — **As Desired**
- [ ] Align With the Side of the Runway of the Good Tire — **COMPLETE**
- [ ] Touchdown Slightly Wing-Low on Side of the Good Tire — **COMPLETE**
- [ ] Lower Nosewheel Immediately for Directional Control — **COMPLETE**
- [ ] Hold Airplane Off of Flat Tire for as Long as Possible With Aileron Control — **COMPLETE**
- [ ] Braking — **On Good Wheel Only**

## LANDING WITH A FLAT NOSE TIRE (ABNORMAL)

*Landing with a flat nose tire*

- [ ] Flaps — **40° (Full DOWN)**
- [ ] Touchdown on the Center of the Runway — **COMPLETE**
- [ ] Control Wheel — **Full Aft to Minimize Weight on the Nose Wheel**
- [ ] Braking — **Minimum Required**

## SPIN (EMERGENCY)

*Spin*

- [ ] Throttle — **IDLE**
- [ ] Ailerons — **Neutral**
- [ ] Rudder — **Full Opposite the Direction of the Spin**
- [ ] Control Wheel — **Fully Forward**
- [ ] Rudder — **Neutral When Rotation Stops**
- [ ] Recover Smoothly From Ensuing Dive — **COMPLETE**

## EMERGENCY DESCENT (EMERGENCY)

*Emergency descent*

- [ ] Throttle — **IDLE**
- [ ] Propeller — **Full HIGH RPM (Forward)**
- [ ] Mixture — **Full RICH**
- [ ] Gear — **DOWN (<150 MIAS)**
- [ ] Flaps — **40° (Full DOWN)**
- [ ] Max Airspeed — **125 MIAS**

## PROPELLER OVERSPEED (ABNORMAL)

*Propeller overspeed*

- [ ] Airspeed — **Reduce**
- [ ] Throttle — **Reduce**
- [ ] Propeller — **Retard to LOW RPM Then Set if any Control Available**
- [ ] Oil Pressure — **Check**
- [ ] Throttle — **As Required to Remain Below 2700 RPM**
- [ ] Land as Soon as Practicable — **COMPLETE**

## CABIN DOOR OPEN INFLIGHT (ABNORMAL)

*Cabin door open in flight*

- [ ] Land and Close Door Once Aircraft has Come to a Stop — **COMPLETE**
**If Landing is Impractical**
- [ ] Airspeed — **100 MIAS**
- [ ] Floor Vents — **CLOSED**
- [ ] Storm Window — **OPEN**
- [ ] Push Door Open Against Slipstream Then Slam it Closed — **COMPLETE**
> **NOTE:** Note: A slip in the direction of the open door will assist in latching.

## PITOT-STATIC SYSTEM FAILURE (ABNORMAL)

*Pitot-static system failure*

- [ ] Pitot Heat — **ON**
- [ ] Alternate Static Source — **ON (Pull Aft; N7PT Only)**
- [ ] Consult POH for Airspeed & Altitude Corrections — **COMPLETE**

## AFTER EMERGENCY LANDING (EMERGENCY)

*After an emergency landing*

- [ ] Master Switch — **Confirm OFF**
- [ ] Abandon Aircraft Until All Danger of Fire is Passed — **COMPLETE**
**When it is safe to return to the aircraft**
- [ ] ELT — **ON**
> **NOTE:** ELT is located on right rear bulkhead behind the panel at the rear of the baggage area
**If Radio is Still Operative**
- [ ] Make Periodic Mayday Call and Monitor 121.5 for Instructions — **COMPLETE**

## RADIO FAILURE (ABNORMAL)

*Radio failure*

- [ ] Audio Controls — **Check**
- [ ] Circuit Breakers — **Check**
- [ ] Attempt Contact on Another Frequency — **COMPLETE**
- [ ] Speaker — **ON**
- [ ] Attempt Contact Using Hand Held Microphone — **COMPLETE**
**If Radio Contact Cannot Be Established and is Required (Class B, C, and D Airspace)**
- [ ] Transponder — **7600**
- [ ] Continue Transmissions (Only Receiver May Be Inop) — **COMPLETE**
- [ ] Monitor Navaids For Voice Transmissions — **COMPLETE**
> **NOTE:** * Allow circuit breaker to cool 3 minutes before resetting
> **NOTE:** ATC Light Signals

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Source: Piper/PA-28-200R Arrow II/paro_ep_cklst.txt  
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