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Piper PA-28R-201 Arrow III (Just Flight) Startup Checklist
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Piper PA-28R-201 Arrow III (Just Flight)MSFS 2024 · Startup Checklist · 124 steps · 16 phases
PHS 1 - Pre-Flight Planning8 steps
| 01 | Weather Briefing (METAR / TAF)REVIEWEDNOTE: Approved for day and night VFR and IFR, non-icing. There is no de-ice equipment. | |
| 02 | NOTAMsREVIEWED | |
| 03 | Fuel RequiredCALCULATEDNOTE: Total capacity 77 US gal, usable 72 US gal (36 per wing tank), unusable 5 US gal. Refer to the Operating Data Manual for cruise fuel flow. | |
| 04 | Weight and BalanceWITHIN LIMITSCAUTION: Maximum weight 2,750 lb. Maximum baggage compartment load 200 lb. Maximum useful load 1,148 lb. | |
| 05 | Takeoff and Landing DistanceCALCULATEDNOTE: 200 HP Lycoming IO-360 with a three-blade constant-speed propeller. Service ceiling 15,000 ft, range 697 nm at maximum payload. | |
| 06 | Charts and Flight PlanPREPARED | |
| 07 | Complex Aircraft ReviewCOMPLETENOTE: Retractable gear and constant-speed propeller. Gear retraction limit 107 KIAS, gear extension limit 129 KIAS. An automatic gear extension system lowers the gear below approximately 87 KIAS when power is reduced below about 14 inHg. | |
| 08 | Passenger BriefingCOMPLETENOTE: One passenger door plus a baggage door. Both door latches must be rotated to LATCH or the door will not shut fully. |
PHS 2 - Pre-Flight - Cockpit13 steps
| 01 | Landing Gear LeverDOWN | |
| 02 | Parking BrakeSET | |
| 03 | AvionicsOFF | |
| 04 | MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF | |
| 05 | Magneto SwitchOFFWARNING: Confirm the magneto switch is OFF before anyone handles the propeller. | |
| 06 | BATT MASTR SwitchON | |
| 07 | Fuel GaugesCHECK QUANTITYNOTE: There is a separate fuel quantity gauge for each tank. | |
| 08 | Annunciator PanelCHECKNOTE: The panel carries alternator, low oil pressure and low vacuum indicator lights. | |
| 09 | BATT MASTR SwitchOFF | |
| 10 | Primary Flight ControlsCHECK OPERATION | |
| 11 | FlapsCHECK OPERATIONNOTE: Manual flap handle between the front seats with settings of 10, 25 and 40 degrees. Retracted, the right flap locks over centre and acts as the cabin step. | |
| 12 | TrimNEUTRAL | |
| 13 | 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 38.5 US gal tank in each wing, 36 US gal usable per side. |
PHS 4 - Pre-Flight - Nose Section7 steps
| 01 | ChocksREMOVED | |
| 02 | TowbarREMOVED (NOSE GEAR) | |
| 03 | Engine Inspection DoorCLOSED | |
| 04 | OilCHECK LEVELNOTE: Oil capacity is 8 US quarts. | |
| 05 | PropellerGOOD CONDITION | |
| 06 | Air InletsCLEAR | |
| 07 | 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 pitch control forces. | |
| 04 | Tail ConeCHECK CONDITION |
PHS 6 - Before Starting Engine6 steps
| 01 | BrakesSET | |
| 02 | Circuit BreakersIN | |
| 03 | Alternate AirOFFNOTE: With the alternate air lever up (closed) the engine runs on filtered air. Down (open) is unfiltered, heated air. | |
| 04 | PropellerFULL FORWARD | |
| 05 | AvionicsOFF | |
| 06 | Fuel SelectorDESIRED TANKNOTE: The selector has three positions only: OFF, LEFT TANK and RIGHT TANK. There is no BOTH position. |
PHS 7 - Engine Starting12 steps
| 01 | Throttle1/2 INCH OPEN | |
| 02 | ALTR SwitchON | |
| 03 | BATT MASTR SwitchON | |
| 04 | Fuel PumpON | |
| 05 | MixtureRICH THEN IDLE CUT-OFFNOTE: Cold engine. For a hot engine leave the mixture at IDLE CUT-OFF and advance it as the engine fires. | |
| 06 | PropellerCLEARWARNING: Visually confirm the propeller arc is clear before engaging the starter. | |
| 07 | StarterENGAGE | |
| 08 | MixtureFULL RICHNOTE: Hot engine: ADVANCE the mixture rather than going straight to full rich. | |
| 09 | Magneto SelectorBOTHNOTE: Once the engine starts. | |
| 10 | ThrottleADJUST | |
| 11 | Oil PressureCHECKWARNING: If positive oil pressure is not indicated within 30 seconds after start, stop the engine and determine the trouble. In cold weather it will take a few seconds longer. | |
| 12 | Throttle1,400-1,500 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 Check14 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeSET | |
| 02 | PropellerFULL FORWARD | |
| 03 | Throttle2,000 RPM | |
| 04 | MagnetosCHECKCAUTION: Maximum drop 175 RPM. | |
| 05 | Vacuum4.8-5.1 IN HGNOTE: Red line 6.0 in Hg. | |
| 06 | Oil TemperatureCHECKNOTE: Green arc 75-245 degF (24-118 degC), red line 245 degF (118 degC). | |
| 07 | 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. | |
| 08 | AmmeterCHECKNOTE: The ammeter shows total electrical load, not battery discharge. | |
| 09 | Annunciator PanelPRESS-TO-TEST | |
| 10 | PropellerEXERCISE THEN FULL FORWARD | |
| 11 | Alternate AirCHECK | |
| 12 | Fuel PumpOFF | |
| 13 | Fuel PressureCHECKNOTE: Fuel pressure green arc 0.05-12 PSI, red line 12 PSI. Fuel flow green arc 2-21.4 gal/hr, red line 21.4 gal/hr. | |
| 14 | 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 ChecksCHECK | |
| 07 | Alternate AirCLOSED | |
| 08 | MixtureSET | |
| 09 | PropellerSET | |
| 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 shut fully and significant wind noise will enter the cabin at higher airspeeds. |
PHS 11 - Take-off7 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 | Accelerate65-75 KIASNOTE: Short field and obstacle clearance technique: accelerate to 50-60 KIAS depending on weight. | |
| 05 | YokeBACK PRESSURE TO ROTATE SMOOTHLY TO CLIMB ATTITUDE | |
| 06 | Gear (short field technique)UPNOTE: Short field technique: after clearing the ground accelerate to 55-65 KIAS depending on weight, then raise the gear. | |
| 07 | Obstacle Clearance Climb78 KIAS, THEN 90 KIASNOTE: Short field technique: accelerate to the gear-up best angle speed of 78 KIAS, slowly retract the flaps and climb past the obstacle, then accelerate to the gear-up best rate speed of 90 KIAS. |
PHS 12 - Climb4 steps
| 01 | Best Rate of Climb (gear up, flaps up)90 KIASNOTE: At 2,750 lb. Gear down, flaps up is 78 KIAS. | |
| 02 | Best Angle of Climb (gear up, flaps up)78 KIASNOTE: At 2,750 lb. Gear down, flaps up is 72 KIAS. | |
| 03 | En Route Climb104 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. The manual's tutorial uses 23 inHg and 2,200 RPM as a typical cruise setting. 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 | Alternate AirON IF INDUCTION ICING IS EXPECTED | |
| 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 turned ON before switching tanks and left on for a short period afterwards. |
PHS 14 - Descent3 steps
| 01 | PowerSET AS REQUIRED FOR DESCENT | |
| 02 | Engine PowerAPPLY EVERY 1,500 FTCAUTION: Apply engine power every 1,500 ft to prevent excess engine cooling and spark plug fouling. | |
| 03 | Manifold PressureAVOID BELOW 14 IN HGCAUTION: Avoid prolonged descents with a manifold pressure lower than 14 inHg. Below 14 inHg with airspeed at or below approximately 87 KIAS the automatic gear extension system will lower the landing gear. |
PHS 15 - Approach and Landing8 steps
| 01 | Fuel SelectorFULLEST TANK | |
| 02 | Fuel PumpON | |
| 03 | MixtureSET | |
| 04 | PropellerFULL FORWARD | |
| 05 | GearDOWNWARNING: Maximum gear extension speed 129 KIAS. Confirm three green lights. The red WARNING GEAR UNSAFE light shows the gear is in transit or not locked. | |
| 06 | FlapsSETCAUTION: Maximum flap speed 103 KIAS. The gear warning horn sounds whenever flaps are extended beyond the approach position of 10 degrees with the gear not down and locked. | |
| 07 | Trim75 KIAS | |
| 08 | Final Approach Speed (flaps 40 degrees)75 KIASNOTE: Maximum demonstrated crosswind is 17 KIAS. Power-off full-flap stall speed at 2,750 lb is 55 KIAS. |
PHS 16 - Shutdown10 steps
| 01 | FlapsRETRACT | |
| 02 | Fuel PumpOFF | |
| 03 | AvionicsOFF | |
| 04 | Electrical SwitchesOFF | |
| 05 | PropellerFULL FORWARD | |
| 06 | ThrottleCLOSED | |
| 07 | MixtureIDLE CUT-OFFNOTE: The engine is shut down by placing the mixture control fully lean. The mixture lock must be disengaged first. | |
| 08 | MagnetosOFF | |
| 09 | ALTR SwitchOFF | |
| 10 | BATT MASTR SwitchOFF |