Piper PA-32-301 Cherokee Six — Normal Operating Procedures
Piper PA-32-301 Cherokee Six · standard normal
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Preflight Walk-Around preflight_inspection
Aircraft documents (ARROW) — airworthiness certificate, registration, radio station license, operating handbook, and weight-and-balance data ON BOARD AND CURRENT Fuel quantity — all four tanks; visually verify each tank; quantity consistent with gauges; adequate for flight plus reserves per POH VERIFIED, ADEQUATE Fuel grade — confirm correct grade for the IO-540 engine CORRECT GRADE PER POH Fuel caps — all four filler caps properly seated and collar locks engaged SECURE Fuel sump — left forward tank quick-drain; sample checked for water and contamination CLEAR, CORRECT COLOR, NO CONTAMINATION Fuel sump — left rear tank quick-drain; sample checked CLEAR, NO CONTAMINATION Fuel sump — right forward tank quick-drain; sample checked CLEAR, NO CONTAMINATION Fuel sump — right rear tank quick-drain; sample checked CLEAR, NO CONTAMINATION Gascolator or fuel strainer drain — check and close DRAINED, CLEAR, CLOSED Engine oil level — dipstick; quantity within operating limits per POH WITHIN LIMITS; CAP SECURE Engine compartment — inspect for fuel or oil leaks, chafed wiring, loose hoses, and foreign objects; cowl latches secure CLEAN AND SECURE Fuel injection lines and fuel servo — no staining or seepage at fittings; lines routed and secure NO LEAKS, SECURE Alternate air door — induction inlet unobstructed; alternate air door free to operate CLEAR, OPERABLE Exhaust system — stacks, risers, and muffler free of cracks, loose clamps, or unusual heat staining SERVICEABLE Propeller and spinner — no nicks, gouges, or cracks on blades; spinner secure with no cracks at attach ring SERVICEABLE, SPINNER SECURE Nose gear — strut normally extended; tow bar removed; shimmy damper intact; tire inflated and free of flat spots STRUT EXTENDED, TIRE SERVICEABLE, TOW BAR REMOVED Pitot tube — cover removed; inlet clear of insects and debris COVER REMOVED, CLEAR Static ports — both fuselage ports unobstructed CLEAR Left wing leading edge, fuel tank skin, and fuel vents — no deformation or staining; vent tubes unobstructed NO DAMAGE, VENTS CLEAR Stall warning vane — left wing leading edge; moves freely and activates tone when raised FREE, FUNCTIONAL Left aileron and flap — full travel; hinges and attach bolts secure; no surface damage SECURE, FREE MOVEMENT, NO DAMAGE Left wingtip and navigation light UNDAMAGED, LENS INTACT Left main gear — strut normally extended; tire properly inflated; brake assembly shows adequate pad material; no fluid seepage at brake line STRUT NORMAL, TIRE SERVICEABLE, BRAKES ADEQUATE Rear fuselage and antennas — skin undamaged; all visible antennas secure UNDAMAGED, ANTENNAS SECURE Aft baggage door — latched and locked; baggage or cargo secured and within weight and CG limits per POH LATCHED, LOAD WITHIN LIMITS Horizontal stabilizer and elevator — leading edge undamaged; hinge bolts tight; trim tab secure; full travel available UNDAMAGED, HARDWARE SECURE Vertical stabilizer and rudder — no damage; hinge security confirmed; tail beacon lens intact SERVICEABLE, BEACON LENS INTACT Tail tie-down REMOVED Right main gear — strut extension, tire inflation, and brake assembly STRUT NORMAL, TIRE SERVICEABLE, BRAKES ADEQUATE Right wing — leading edge, fuel tank skin, fuel vents, and both right fuel caps UNDAMAGED, VENTS CLEAR, CAPS SECURE Right aileron and flap — secure; full travel; no surface damage SECURE, FREE MOVEMENT, NO DAMAGE Right wingtip and navigation light UNDAMAGED, LENS INTACT Wing and nose tie-downs — all ground restraints removed REMOVED Cabin door (left) and forward cabin door operation — latches operate correctly; door seals intact LATCHES SECURE, SEALS INTACT Passenger cabin door (right aft) — latches operate; door closes and seals fully SECURE
Cockpit Preparation / Before Start before_start
Control lock REMOVED AND STOWED Seats — pilot and copilot fore-aft position and lock ADJUSTED AND LOCKED Rudder pedals — adjusted for full rudder and brake travel ADJUSTED Seat belts and shoulder harnesses — all occupants FASTENED AND ADJUSTED Passenger briefing — seat belts, door latching procedure for both cabin and aft baggage doors, no smoking, emergency exits, sterile cockpit during takeoff and landing COMPLETED Flight controls — full travel check; aileron, elevator, and rudder respond correctly and move freely; no binding FULL AND FREE, CORRECT SENSE Parking brake SET Circuit breakers ALL IN; NONE TRIPPED Avionics master switch OFF (protect avionics during start) All electrical switches — lights, strobes, pitot heat, fans OFF Fuel selector — select fullest tank or per POH start recommendation CORRECT TANK SELECTED Propeller control FULL FORWARD (high RPM) for start Mixture RICH Throttle SET PER POH STARTING GUIDANCE (typically cracked slightly open) Flaps — retracted unless short-field departure requires otherwise UP / SET PER POH Elevator trim SET TO TAKEOFF POSITION
Engine Start engine_start
Before Taxi / After Start after_start
Run-Up / Before Takeoff before_takeoff
Run-up position — headed into wind if possible; surface firm and free of loose debris CONFIRMED Parking brake SET Flight controls — recheck full and free movement; correct sense confirmed FULL, FREE, AND CORRECT Fuel selector — fullest tank or per POH recommendation for takeoff CORRECT TANK Fuel boost pump — on per POH for run-up and takeoff ON PER POH Mixture — rich or adjusted for field elevation per POH RICH (or per POH for elevation) Propeller control FULL FORWARD for run-up Engine warm-up — oil temperature in green arc before applying run-up power OIL TEMP IN GREEN Throttle — advance to run-up power setting per POH SET PER POH Magnetos — check LEFT, then RIGHT; RPM drop on each within POH limits; differential within limits; return to BOTH BOTH CHECKED, DROPS WITHIN LIMITS Propeller cycle — governor check: advance prop control full forward, then smoothly reduce RPM by pulling prop control aft; confirm drop within POH limits; advance back to full forward; repeat cycle as required by POH CYCLED, GOVERNOR FUNCTIONING, FULL FORWARD Alternate air — select ON; confirm slight power change indicating alternate air door is operable; return to normal (OFF) CHECKED, OPERABLE, NORMAL (OFF) Engine instruments at run-up power — oil pressure, oil temperature, and fuel flow within normal ranges ALL NORMAL Throttle — reduce to idle; engine runs smoothly without stumble or roughness SMOOTH AT IDLE Vacuum or suction gauge WITHIN NORMAL RANGE Ammeter or electrical load meter INDICATING CHARGE Flaps — set for takeoff per POH; indicator verified SET PER POH, CONFIRMED Elevator trim SET TO TAKEOFF POSITION Propeller control — confirm for takeoff FULL FORWARD (high RPM) Cabin door and aft baggage door — both fully closed and latched CLOSED AND LATCHED Strobes and landing light ON Transponder ALT (or as directed by ATC) Abort plan — departure-end terrain, abort point, and engine-failure intentions reviewed and briefed BRIEFED
Before Landing before_landing
Go-Around / Missed Approach go_around
After Landing after_landing
Shutdown and Securing shutdown