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Piper PA-28-161 Warrior II (Just Flight) Kneeboard
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Piper PA-28-161 Warrior II (Just Flight)FLIGHT2.9.0Checklist
DATE PILOT TAIL
01Pre-Flight Planning7 steps
Weather Briefing (METAR / TAF)REVIEWED
NOTAMsREVIEWED
Fuel RequiredCALCULATED
Weight and BalanceWITHIN LIMITS
Takeoff and Landing DistanceCALCULATED
Charts and Flight PlanPREPARED
Passenger BriefingCOMPLETE
02Pre-Flight - Cockpit12 steps
Parking BrakeSET
AvionicsOFF
MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF
Magneto SwitchOFF
BATT MASTR SwitchON
Fuel GaugesCHECK QUANTITY
Annunciator PanelCHECK
BATT MASTR SwitchOFF
Primary Flight ControlsCHECK OPERATION
FlapsCHECK OPERATION
TrimNEUTRAL
Baggage DoorCLOSED
03Pre-Flight - Left and Right Wing4 steps
Flap and AileronCHECK
Wing Tip and LightsUNDAMAGED
Tie-DownREMOVED
Fuel TankCHECK LEVEL
04Pre-Flight - Nose Section6 steps
ChocksREMOVED
TowbarREMOVED (NOSE GEAR)
OilCHECK LEVEL
PropellerGOOD CONDITION
Air InletsCLEAR
Landing LightCHECK
05Pre-Flight - Tail Section4 steps
FinCHECK CONDITION
RudderCHECK CONTROLS
Stabilator and Trim TabCHECK CONTROLS
Tail ConeCHECK CONDITION
06Before Starting Engine5 steps
BrakesSET
Circuit BreakersIN
Carburettor HeatOFF
AvionicsOFF
Fuel SelectorDESIRED TANK
07Engine Starting11 steps
Throttle1/4 INCH OPEN
ALTR SwitchON
BATT MASTR SwitchON
Fuel PumpON
MixtureFULL RICH
PropellerCLEAR
StarterENGAGE
Magneto SelectorBOTH
ThrottleADJUST
Oil PressureCHECK
Throttle800-1,200 RPM
08Taxiing6 steps
Taxi AreaCLEAR
Parking BrakeRELEASE
ThrottleAPPLY SLOWLY
BrakesCHECK
SteeringCHECK
Gyroscopic InstrumentsCHECK IN ALTERNATE TURNS
09Ground Check12 steps
Parking BrakeSET
Throttle2,000 RPM
MagnetosCHECK
Vacuum4.8-5.1 IN HG
Oil TemperatureCHECK
Oil PressureCHECK
AmmeterCHECK
Annunciator PanelPRESS-TO-TEST
Carburettor HeatCHECK
Fuel PumpOFF
Fuel PressureCHECK
ThrottleRETARD
10Before Take-off13 steps
BATT MASTR SwitchON
ALTR SwitchON
Flight InstrumentsCHECK
Fuel SelectorAS REQUIRED
Fuel PumpON
Engine GaugesCHECK
Carburettor HeatOFF
MixtureSET
PrimerLOCKED
FlapsSET
TrimSET
ControlsFREE
DoorsLATCHED
11Take-off6 steps
Lined Up on RunwayCHECK COMPASS
FlapsSET
TrimSET
Accelerate40-55 KIAS
YokeBACK PRESSURE TO ROTATE SMOOTHLY TO CLIMB ATTITUDE
Obstacle Clearance Climb52 KIAS UNTIL CLEAR, THEN 79 KIAS
12Climb4 steps
Best Rate of Climb (flaps up)79 KIAS
Best Angle of Climb (flaps up)63 KIAS
En Route Climb87 KIAS
Fuel PumpOFF
13Cruise5 steps
Cruise Power75 PERCENT MAXIMUM
MixtureLEAN AT 75 PERCENT POWER OR LESS
Carburettor HeatON IF ICING IS EXPECTED
Fuel TanksALTERNATE EVERY 15 MINUTES
Fuel PumpON BEFORE SWITCHING TANKS
14Descent6 steps
Throttle (normal descent)2,000 RPM
Airspeed (normal descent)100 KIAS
Mixture (normal descent)FULL RICH
Carburettor HeatON IF REQUIRED
Throttle (power-off descent)CLOSED
Engine PowerAPPLY EVERY 1,500 FT
15Approach and Landing6 steps
Fuel SelectorFULLEST TANK
Fuel PumpON
MixtureSET
FlapsSET
Trim70 KIAS
Final Approach Speed (flaps 40 degrees)63 KIAS
16Shutdown10 steps
FlapsRETRACT
Fuel PumpOFF
AvionicsOFF
Electrical SwitchesOFF
ThrottleCLOSED
MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF
MagnetosOFF
ALTR SwitchOFF
BATT MASTR SwitchOFF
Parking BrakeSET
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