9341a7a45c15660409901407dc013635bb2fe4244535ae267470e3459407daea Contains no airspeeds, power settings, fuel quantities or other limitations — must come from aircraft POH. Equipment variations exist across this model/variant. Verify items against the specific aircraft before use.

Aircraft documents — airworthiness certificate, registration, POH/AFM, weight and balance ON BOARD AND CURRENT Fuel quantity — left tank, visually confirmed through leading-edge inspection window LEVEL CONSISTENT WITH PLANNED FUEL LOAD Fuel quantity — right tank, visually confirmed through leading-edge inspection window LEVEL CONSISTENT WITH PLANNED FUEL LOAD Fuel caps — both tanks SECURE AND SEATED, O-RINGS VISIBLE Fuel sample — left tank sump drain CLEAR, CORRECT COLOR, NO WATER OR DEBRIS Fuel sample — right tank sump drain CLEAR, CORRECT COLOR, NO WATER OR DEBRIS Fuel sample — gascolator drain CLEAR, CORRECT COLOR, NO WATER OR DEBRIS Engine oil level WITHIN ACCEPTABLE RANGE PER POH, CAP SECURE Engine compartment — inspect for fluid leaks, loose hoses, chafed wiring, and foreign objects CLEAR AND SECURE Air induction filter UNOBSTRUCTED AND UNDAMAGED Propeller and spinner — inspect for nicks, cracks, erosion, and security SERVICEABLE, SPINNER SECURE Nose gear strut, shimmy damper, and tire STRUT EXTENDED, TIRE INFLATED AND UNDAMAGED Left main gear, brake, and tire TIRE INFLATED, BRAKE PADS ADEQUATE, NO FLUID LEAKS Left wing — leading edge, skin, and wingtip NO DEFORMATION, CRACKS, OR DAMAGE Left aileron, hinges, and control linkage FREE MOVEMENT, HINGES AND ROD SECURE Left flap, hinges, and manual flap track UNDAMAGED, HINGES AND TRACK SECURE Left static port UNOBSTRUCTED Fuselage skin and antennas UNDAMAGED, ANTENNAS INTACT AND SECURE Horizontal stabilator, trim tab, and anti-servo tab linkage NO DAMAGE OR CORROSION, HINGE BOLTS PRESENT, LINKAGE SECURE The PA-28 uses an all-flying stabilator, not a conventional elevator. Inspect the anti-servo tab push-pull rod for security and verify the tab moves opposite to stabilator deflection. Rudder, hinges, and control linkage UNDAMAGED, HINGES AND CABLES SECURE Tie-down ropes and chocks REMOVED AND STOWED Right flap, hinges, and track UNDAMAGED, HINGES AND TRACK SECURE Right aileron, hinges, and control linkage FREE MOVEMENT, HINGES AND ROD SECURE Right wing — leading edge, skin, and wingtip NO DEFORMATION, CRACKS, OR DAMAGE Right main gear, brake, and tire TIRE INFLATED, BRAKE PADS ADEQUATE, NO FLUID LEAKS Pitot tube — cover removed, opening clear COVER REMOVED, UNOBSTRUCTED

Seats — fore-aft position adjusted for full rudder and brake pedal travel; rail lock confirmed ADJUSTED AND LOCKED Seat belts and shoulder harnesses — all occupants FASTENED AND SNUG Control lock REMOVED AND STOWED Flight controls — full and unobstructed movement in all axes; correct deflection confirmed FREE AND CORRECT Circuit breakers ALL IN Avionics master OFF (leave off during start) Master switch (battery) ON — confirm ammeter normal and no low-voltage warning Fuel selector valve BOTH — confirm handle fully seated in detent The PA-28 fuel selector has distinct detents for LEFT, RIGHT, and BOTH. Feel and visually confirm the handle position. Unlike some high-wing types, off is also a selector position on the PA-28. Primer IN AND LOCKED Throttle CLOSED THEN CRACKED OPEN PER POH START PROCEDURE Mixture RICH (or adjusted for density altitude per POH) Flaps UP (RETRACTED) Parking brake SET Weight and balance / performance COMPUTED AND WITHIN LIMITS FOR THIS FLIGHT

Visually clear the propeller arc of all personnel and obstructions; call ‘Clear prop’ Prime — as required for engine temperature and conditions; lock primer in after use AS REQUIRED PER POH, LOCKED IN Throttle SET PER POH START PROCEDURE Magneto / ignition switch START — RELEASE TO BOTH AS SOON AS ENGINE FIRES Oil pressure — check immediately after start RISING WITHIN TIME LIMIT PER POH — SHUT DOWN IF NOT Throttle — after start REDUCE TO WARM IDLE PER POH Avionics master ON Alternator / charging — ammeter indication POSITIVE CHARGE CONFIRMED Engine instruments — oil temperature and pressure CHECKED, WARMING INTO NORMAL RANGE

ATIS or local weather OBTAINED AND NOTED — ACTIVE RUNWAY AND ALTIMETER SETTING RECORDED Altimeter SET TO CURRENT SETTING; FIELD ELEVATION CONFIRMED Heading indicator ALIGNED WITH MAGNETIC COMPASS Flight instruments — attitude indicator, turn coordinator, VSI GYROS ERECT, VSI AT ZERO, TC BALL CENTERED Brakes — test both individually before moving FIRM AND EFFECTIVE Transponder CODE SET, ALTITUDE (ALT) MODE Radios and avionics SET FOR DEPARTURE

Run-up position — headed into wind if practical; area clear of blast hazard CONFIRMED Parking brake SET Flight controls FREE AND CORRECT — FULL TRAVEL VERIFIED Fuel selector BOTH — DETENT CONFIRMED Mixture RICH OR ADJUSTED FOR DENSITY ALTITUDE PER POH Throttle — advance to run-up power per POH RUN-UP RPM SET Magneto check — LEFT, then RIGHT, then BOTH DROPS WITHIN POH LIMITS; SPREAD WITHIN LIMITS; SMOOTH ON BOTH Carburetor heat — apply FULL HOT; note RPM response; return to COLD SLIGHT DROP CONFIRMS HEAT FUNCTIONING; RETURNED TO COLD A rough engine followed by recovery during the carb heat check indicates ice was present. The Lycoming O-320 is susceptible to carb ice across a wide temperature range in moist air. Return heat to COLD before applying takeoff power. Throttle — reduce to idle; confirm smooth idle IDLE SMOOTH AND STABLE Suction / vacuum gauge IN GREEN ARC Ammeter and circuit breakers AMMETER POSITIVE, NO BREAKERS TRIPPED Flaps — set for takeoff per POH and conditions SET AS REQUIRED, POSITION CONFIRMED Elevator trim TAKEOFF POSITION PER POH Takeoff briefing — abort point, engine-failure action, departure routing BRIEFED Doors and windows CLOSED AND LATCHED Carburetor heat — confirm before applying takeoff power COLD

Runway — confirm correct runway, clear of traffic and obstructions CONFIRMED CLEAR Transponder ALTITUDE (ALT) MODE Carburetor heat COLD Throttle — advance smoothly to full power; verify engine instruments in range FULL POWER — INSTRUMENTS CHECKED Maintain directional control with rudder pedals during the takeoff roll; correct for left-turning tendency with right rudder Rotate at speed per POH and establish climb attitude CLIMB ATTITUDE ESTABLISHED

Airspeed — establish Vy for normal climb or Vx for obstacle clearance per POH CLIMB SPEED PER POH Flaps — confirm retracted after clearing any obstacles with positive climb established UP Carburetor heat COLD UNLESS ICING CONDITIONS SUSPECTED Engine instruments — oil temperature and pressure IN GREEN ARCS Mixture — leaned for cruise climb at higher density altitudes per POH AS REQUIRED PER POH Fuel selector BOTH Trim ADJUSTED FOR HANDS-OFF CLIMB Scan for traffic; communicate position reports and frequency changes as required

Throttle — set desired cruise power per POH performance tables CRUISE POWER SET Mixture — lean for altitude and power setting per POH technique LEANED PER POH Carburetor heat — apply as required in suspected icing conditions; otherwise COLD COLD OR ON AS CONDITIONS WARRANT Carb ice can form across a wide temperature range in moist air. Periodic carb heat checks during cruise are good practice. Engine instruments — oil temperature, oil pressure, ammeter WITHIN NORMAL RANGE Fuel quantity — compare gauge readings against elapsed time and planned fuel burn ADEQUATE FOR DESTINATION PLUS LEGAL RESERVE Fuel selector BOTH Altimeter and heading indicator — reset and realign as required CHECKED AND RESET EN ROUTE Trim ADJUSTED FOR LEVEL FLIGHT

Carburetor heat — apply FULL HOT before reducing power for descent ON BEFORE POWER REDUCTION Carb ice is most likely to form during power reductions in moist air. Apply heat before throttling back. Throttle — reduce to desired descent power; avoid prolonged idle operation DESCENT POWER SET Mixture — progressively enrichen as altitude decreases ENRICHING WITH DESCENT Altimeter SET TO DESTINATION AREA ALTIMETER SETTING ATIS or destination weather OBTAINED — ACTIVE RUNWAY AND WINDS NOTED Fuel selector BOTH — CONFIRMED Engine instruments ALL WITHIN NORMAL LIMITS

Seat belts and shoulder harnesses — all occupants SECURE Fuel selector BOTH — DETENT CONFIRMED Critical step on the PA-28. The fuel selector must be positively on BOTH and the detent engaged before landing. An incorrect selection is easy to miss if the handle is between detents. Mixture RICH Carburetor heat — apply before reducing power for approach ON Landing light ON Flaps — extend to desired setting per POH; remain below Vfe SET AS REQUIRED, POSITION CONFIRMED Airspeed — establish approach speed per POH for flap configuration APPROACH SPEED PER POH Runway — clear and cleared to land or traffic clear CONFIRMED CLEAR

Maintain stabilized approach speed per POH to the threshold Carburetor heat — when go-around power is confirmed available, return to COLD COLD ON SHORT FINAL Begin flare over the threshold; arrest the rate of descent and allow speed to reduce Touch down on main wheels first in level or slightly nose-high attitude; gently lower nose wheel after speed decreases Brakes — apply progressively as required; avoid locking wheels APPLIED AS REQUIRED Maintain centerline with rudder pedals throughout the roll-out

Throttle FULL POWER — SMOOTH AND IMMEDIATE Carburetor heat COLD (OFF) Return carb heat to COLD at the same time as or immediately after applying full power. Carb heat reduces available power. Pitch attitude — establish positive climb; arrest any sink CLIMB ATTITUDE ESTABLISHED Flaps — retract incrementally; never retract all at once from full extension RETRACTED INCREMENTALLY PER POH The manual flap lever on the PA-28 requires deliberate repositioning. Reduce flaps in stages per POH to avoid sudden loss of lift during the go-around. Airspeed — climb at Vy; retract remaining flaps as speed and altitude allow VY OR PER POH Trim ADJUST FOR CLIMB Advise ATC or announce intentions; maintain awareness of other pattern traffic

Carburetor heat COLD (OFF) Flaps UP (RETRACTED) Landing light OFF OR PER PREFERENCE Transponder STANDBY OR AS DIRECTED Clear the active runway completely before beginning the shutdown checklist

Parking brake SET Avionics master and all electrical accessories OFF Throttle IDLE Allow engine to run at idle briefly to cool cylinder heads before shutdown Mixture IDLE CUT-OFF — PULL FULL AFT; allow propeller to stop Magneto / ignition switch — after propeller stops OFF Master switch (battery) OFF Fuel selector LEFT OR RIGHT PER AIRCRAFT PRACTICE, OR BOTH Control lock INSTALLED Tie-downs, chocks, and pitot cover INSTALLED Post-flight walk-around — note any leaks, damage, or discrepancies; record in aircraft logbook