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Piper PA-28-161 Warrior II (Just Flight) Startup Checklist
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Piper PA-28-161 Warrior II (Just Flight)MSFS 2024 · Startup Checklist · 117 steps · 16 phases
PHS 1 - Pre-Flight Planning7 steps
| 01 | Weather Briefing (METAR / TAF)REVIEWEDNOTE: Approved for day and night VFR and IFR, non-icing. Flight into known icing is prohibited. | |
| 02 | NOTAMsREVIEWED | |
| 03 | Fuel RequiredCALCULATEDNOTE: Total capacity 50 US gal, usable 48 US gal (24 per wing tank), unusable 2 US gal. Refer to the Operating Data Manual for cruise fuel flow. | |
| 04 | Weight and BalanceWITHIN LIMITSCAUTION: Maximum weight 2,325 lb. Maximum baggage compartment load 200 lb. Maximum useful load 972 lb, so full fuel plus four adults will exceed gross weight. | |
| 05 | Takeoff and Landing DistanceCALCULATEDNOTE: 160 HP normally aspirated Lycoming O-320 with a fixed-pitch propeller. Service ceiling 13,000 ft, range 637 nm at maximum payload. | |
| 06 | Charts and Flight PlanPREPAREDNOTE: Set up the EFB and load the route into the avionics before engine start. | |
| 07 | Passenger BriefingCOMPLETENOTE: One passenger door on the right side plus a baggage door aft of the rear seat. Both door latches must be rotated to LATCH or the door will not shut fully. |
PHS 2 - Pre-Flight - Cockpit12 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeSET | |
| 02 | AvionicsOFF | |
| 03 | MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF | |
| 04 | Magneto SwitchOFFWARNING: Confirm the magneto switch is OFF before anyone handles the propeller. | |
| 05 | BATT MASTR SwitchON | |
| 06 | Fuel GaugesCHECK QUANTITYNOTE: There is a separate fuel quantity gauge for each tank. | |
| 07 | Annunciator PanelCHECKNOTE: The panel carries alternator, low oil pressure and low vacuum warning lights. | |
| 08 | BATT MASTR SwitchOFF | |
| 09 | Primary Flight ControlsCHECK OPERATION | |
| 10 | FlapsCHECK OPERATIONNOTE: Manual flap handle between the front seats with detents at 10, 25 and 40 degrees. Retracted, the right flap locks over centre and acts as the cabin step. | |
| 11 | TrimNEUTRAL | |
| 12 | Baggage DoorCLOSED |
PHS 3 - Pre-Flight - Left and Right Wing4 steps
| 01 | Flap and AileronCHECK | |
| 02 | Wing Tip and LightsUNDAMAGED | |
| 03 | Tie-DownREMOVED | |
| 04 | Fuel TankCHECK LEVELNOTE: One 25 US gal tank in each wing, 24 US gal usable per side. |
PHS 4 - Pre-Flight - Nose Section6 steps
| 01 | ChocksREMOVED | |
| 02 | TowbarREMOVED (NOSE GEAR) | |
| 03 | OilCHECK LEVELNOTE: Oil capacity is 8 US quarts. | |
| 04 | PropellerGOOD CONDITIONNOTE: Two-blade fixed-pitch propeller, 74 inch diameter. | |
| 05 | Air InletsCLEAR | |
| 06 | Landing LightCHECK |
PHS 5 - Pre-Flight - Tail Section4 steps
| 01 | FinCHECK CONDITION | |
| 02 | RudderCHECK CONTROLS | |
| 03 | Stabilator and Trim TabCHECK CONTROLSNOTE: The all-moving stabilator carries an anti-servo tab that provides trim and increases longitudinal stability. | |
| 04 | Tail ConeCHECK CONDITION |
PHS 6 - Before Starting Engine5 steps
| 01 | BrakesSET | |
| 02 | Circuit BreakersIN | |
| 03 | Carburettor HeatOFF | |
| 04 | AvionicsOFF | |
| 05 | Fuel SelectorDESIRED TANKNOTE: The selector has three positions only: OFF, LEFT TANK and RIGHT TANK. There is no BOTH position. |
PHS 7 - Engine Starting11 steps
| 01 | Throttle1/4 INCH OPENNOTE: Cold engine 1/4 inch open. Hot engine 1/2 inch open. | |
| 02 | ALTR SwitchON | |
| 03 | BATT MASTR SwitchON | |
| 04 | Fuel PumpON | |
| 05 | MixtureFULL RICH | |
| 06 | PropellerCLEARWARNING: Visually confirm the propeller arc is clear before engaging the starter. | |
| 07 | StarterENGAGENOTE: If the engine does not start within 10 seconds, prime and repeat the starting procedure. | |
| 08 | Magneto SelectorBOTHNOTE: Once the engine starts. | |
| 09 | ThrottleADJUST | |
| 10 | Oil PressureCHECKWARNING: If positive oil pressure is not indicated within 30 seconds after start, stop the engine and determine the cause. In cold weather it will take a few seconds longer. | |
| 11 | Throttle800-1,200 RPM |
PHS 8 - Taxiing6 steps
| 01 | Taxi AreaCLEAR | |
| 02 | Parking BrakeRELEASE | |
| 03 | ThrottleAPPLY SLOWLY | |
| 04 | BrakesCHECK | |
| 05 | SteeringCHECKNOTE: Rudder pedals alone are generally sufficient. Combined rudder and brake permits tight turns. The nose gear steers through 30 degrees each side of centre. | |
| 06 | Gyroscopic InstrumentsCHECK IN ALTERNATE TURNSNOTE: Check the attitude, heading and turn and bank indicators by means of alternate turns. |
PHS 9 - Ground Check12 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeSET | |
| 02 | Throttle2,000 RPM | |
| 03 | MagnetosCHECKCAUTION: Maximum drop 175 RPM. | |
| 04 | Vacuum4.8-5.1 IN HGNOTE: Red line 6.0 in Hg. The vacuum system drives the attitude and directional gyros. | |
| 05 | Oil TemperatureCHECKNOTE: Green arc 75-245 degF (24-118 degC), red line 245 degF (118 degC). | |
| 06 | Oil PressureCHECKNOTE: Green arc 60-90 PSI. Minimum red line 25 PSI, maximum red line 100 PSI. Caution ranges 25-60 PSI at idle and 90-100 PSI during start and warm-up. | |
| 07 | AmmeterCHECKNOTE: The ammeter shows total electrical load, not battery discharge. Night flight with radios is typically about 30 amperes plus 2 for battery charging. | |
| 08 | Annunciator PanelPRESS-TO-TEST | |
| 09 | Carburettor HeatCHECK | |
| 10 | Fuel PumpOFF | |
| 11 | Fuel PressureCHECKNOTE: Green arc 0.5-8 PSI, red line 8 PSI. Confirm pressure holds on the engine-driven pump alone. | |
| 12 | ThrottleRETARD |
PHS 10 - Before Take-off13 steps
| 01 | BATT MASTR SwitchON | |
| 02 | ALTR SwitchON | |
| 03 | Flight InstrumentsCHECK | |
| 04 | Fuel SelectorAS REQUIRED | |
| 05 | Fuel PumpON | |
| 06 | Engine GaugesCHECK | |
| 07 | Carburettor HeatOFF | |
| 08 | MixtureSET | |
| 09 | PrimerLOCKED | |
| 10 | FlapsSETNOTE: Maximum flap speed 103 KIAS. | |
| 11 | TrimSET | |
| 12 | ControlsFREE | |
| 13 | DoorsLATCHEDCAUTION: Both door latches must be rotated to the LATCH position or the door will not be fully shut and significant wind noise will enter the cabin at higher airspeeds. |
PHS 11 - Take-off6 steps
| 01 | Lined Up on RunwayCHECK COMPASS | |
| 02 | FlapsSETNOTE: Normal technique flaps as set. Short field and obstacle clearance technique uses 25 degrees, the second notch. | |
| 03 | TrimSET | |
| 04 | Accelerate40-55 KIASNOTE: Short field and obstacle clearance technique: accelerate to 52 KIAS. | |
| 05 | YokeBACK PRESSURE TO ROTATE SMOOTHLY TO CLIMB ATTITUDE | |
| 06 | Obstacle Clearance Climb52 KIAS UNTIL CLEAR, THEN 79 KIASNOTE: Short field technique only. Retract the flaps slowly once accelerating. |
PHS 12 - Climb4 steps
| 01 | Best Rate of Climb (flaps up)79 KIAS | |
| 02 | Best Angle of Climb (flaps up)63 KIAS | |
| 03 | En Route Climb87 KIAS | |
| 04 | Fuel PumpOFF |
PHS 13 - Cruise5 steps
| 01 | Cruise Power75 PERCENT MAXIMUMNOTE: Normal maximum cruising power is 75 percent of rated horsepower. Refer to the Operating Data Manual for cruise power settings. Tachometer green arc 500-2,700 RPM, red line 2,700 RPM. | |
| 02 | MixtureLEAN AT 75 PERCENT POWER OR LESSCAUTION: If there is any doubt as to the power being used, set the mixture to FULL RICH for all operations. | |
| 03 | Carburettor HeatON IF ICING IS EXPECTEDNOTE: Monitor the weather and be alert to conditions that might lead to carburettor icing. | |
| 04 | Fuel TanksALTERNATE EVERY 15 MINUTESNOTE: Use fuel alternately from each tank at 15-minute intervals to keep the aircraft in best lateral trim. | |
| 05 | Fuel PumpON BEFORE SWITCHING TANKSCAUTION: The electric fuel pump must be ON before switching tanks and left on for a short period afterwards. |
PHS 14 - Descent6 steps
| 01 | Throttle (normal descent)2,000 RPM | |
| 02 | Airspeed (normal descent)100 KIAS | |
| 03 | Mixture (normal descent)FULL RICH | |
| 04 | Carburettor HeatON IF REQUIRED | |
| 05 | Throttle (power-off descent)CLOSEDNOTE: Power-off descent: carburettor heat ON if required, airspeed AS REQUIRED, mixture AS REQUIRED. | |
| 06 | Engine PowerAPPLY EVERY 1,500 FTCAUTION: Apply engine power every 1,500 ft during a power-off descent to prevent excess engine cooling and spark plug fouling. |
PHS 15 - Approach and Landing6 steps
| 01 | Fuel SelectorFULLEST TANK | |
| 02 | Fuel PumpON | |
| 03 | MixtureSET | |
| 04 | FlapsSETCAUTION: Maximum flap speed 103 KIAS. | |
| 05 | Trim70 KIAS | |
| 06 | Final Approach Speed (flaps 40 degrees)63 KIASNOTE: Maximum demonstrated crosswind is 17 KIAS. Power-off full-flap stall speed at 2,325 lb is 44 KIAS. |
PHS 16 - Shutdown10 steps
| 01 | FlapsRETRACT | |
| 02 | Fuel PumpOFF | |
| 03 | AvionicsOFF | |
| 04 | Electrical SwitchesOFF | |
| 05 | ThrottleCLOSED | |
| 06 | MixtureIDLE CUT-OFFNOTE: The engine is shut down with the mixture control, not the magnetos. | |
| 07 | MagnetosOFF | |
| 08 | ALTR SwitchOFF | |
| 09 | BATT MASTR SwitchOFF | |
| 10 | Parking BrakeSET |