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Piper PA-28-235 Cherokee — Eric_Duensing_pa28_235_Checklist

Piper PA-28-235 Cherokee · standard normal

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Aircraft Pilot

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE before_start

Preflight inspectionCOMPLETE
Seats, Seat BeltsADJUST AND LOCK
Avionics MasterOFF
Electrical EquipmentOFF
AutopilotOFF
Circuit BreakersCHECK IN
BrakesTEST
Fuel Selector ValveFULLEST TANK

STARTING ENGINE engine_start

Carburetor heatOFF
ThrottleOPEN 1/4"
Master SwitchON
Electric Fuel PumpON
PrimerAS REQUIRED
PrimerLOCKED
MixtureFULL RICH
Propeller AreaCLEAR
Depress Starter (release when engine starts)
Throttle800 RPM
Oil pressureCHECK
Electric Fuel PumpOFF
MixtureLEAN FOR TAXI
Avionics MasterON
Fan, heater and defrosterON as required
Navigation, Cockpit, and Taxi LightsON as required
Anti-collision lightsON
TransponderTEST, then SDBY
AltimeterSET to setting given by ATC
Heading IndicatorSet with magnetic compass
TaxiingCHECK brakes immediately after airplane begins moving

DURING TURNS WHILE TAXIING taxi

Turn CoordinatorIndicates skidding turn in proper direction
Heading IndicatorTurns in proper direction

BEFORE TAKEOFF before_takeoff

Cabin DoorCLOSED AND LATCHED
Flight controlsFREE AND CORRECT
Fuel Selector ValveFULLEST TANK
FlapsCHECK
FlapsUP
Elevator and Rudder TrimSET FOR TAKEOFF
MixtureFULL RICH
Parking BrakeSET
Throttle1800 RPM
MagnetosCheck (max drop 175 RPM, max diff. 50 RPM)
Carburetor HeatON (check for RPM to drop about 100 RPM and stay down)
Carburetor HeatOFF (check for RPM to return to 1700)
Electric Fuel PumpON (check fuel pressure)
AmmeterCHECK
Oil Pressure and TemperatureNormal operating
Suction Gauge4.5" Hg
Throttle800 RPM
Flight instrumentsSET
Attitude IndicatorCheck, Set for level flight
Heading IndicatorRecheck heading
Vertical Speed IndicatorNote indication of 0 fpm climb
Airspeed Indicatorindicates 0
ClockCHECK and SET
Pitot HeatCHECK
Communication RadioTower or CTAF
Navigation RadioSET if flying cross-country
AutopilotOFF
TransponderALT
WindowCLOSED
Parking BrakeOFF

NORMAL TAKEOFF takeoff

Flaps0°
ThrottleFULL OPEN
Airspeed IndicatorIndicates increasing speed
Elevator ControlRotate at 65 MPH
Climb Speeds
Best angle (Vx)90 MPH
Best rate (Vy)100 MPH
Normal115 MPH

SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF takeoff

Flaps25° (2nd notch)
BrakesHOLD
ThrottleFULL OPEN
BrakesRELEASE
Elevator ControlRotate at 60 MPH
Climb Speed90 MPH until obstacles cleared, then as appropriate
FlapsRETRACT after obstacles cleared

CRUISE cruise

Electric Fuel PumpOFF
Elevator and Rudder TrimADJUST
PowerAdjust to 75% per Power Setting Table
Mixturelean to peak EGT minus 125 degrees

BEFORE LANDING before_landing

Seats, Seat Belts,ADJUST AND LOCK
Electric Fuel PumpON
Fuel Selector ValveFULLEST TANK
MixtureRICH
Carburetor HeatON (IF ICING IS INDICATED)

NORMAL LANDING landing

Wing FlapsBELOW 115 MPH
Approach Speed90 MPH

BALKED LANDING go_around

ThrottleFULL OPEN
Carburetor HeatOFF
FlapsRETRACT TO 25° IMMEDIATELY
Airspeed90 MPH
FlapsRETRACT (after establishing a climb)

AFTER LEAVING RUNWAY after_landing

FlapsRETRACT
Carburetor HeatOFF
TransponderSDBY
Electric Fuel PumpOFF

SHUTDOWN shutdown

Avionics MasterOFF
Electrical EquipmentOFF (except anti-collision light)
ThrottleIDLE
MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF
Magneto SwitchOFF (after propeller stops turning)
Anti-collision lightsOFF
Master SwitchOFF
VentsCLOSED
Control WheelSECURED WITH SEAT BELT
TiedownsSECURED
Flight PlanCLOSED

VUJ reference

AWOS128.175
GROUND121.75
TOWER126.275

FLAPS reference

1ST10 DEGREES
2ND25 DEGREES
3RD40 DEGREES

Source: Piper/PA-28-235 Cherokee/Eric_Duensing_pa28_235_Checklist.txt

Rights: licensed

Checklist hash: 38ce98a0328525f2fc3eec620c5f47a0…

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