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Piper PA-28R-201 Arrow III (Just Flight) Kneeboard
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Piper PA-28R-201 Arrow III (Just Flight)FLIGHT2.9.0Checklist
DATE PILOT TAIL
01Pre-Flight Planning8 steps
Weather Briefing (METAR / TAF)REVIEWED
NOTAMsREVIEWED
Fuel RequiredCALCULATED
Weight and BalanceWITHIN LIMITS
Takeoff and Landing DistanceCALCULATED
Charts and Flight PlanPREPARED
Complex Aircraft ReviewCOMPLETE
Passenger BriefingCOMPLETE
02Pre-Flight - Cockpit13 steps
Landing Gear LeverDOWN
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 Section7 steps
ChocksREMOVED
TowbarREMOVED (NOSE GEAR)
Engine Inspection DoorCLOSED
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 Engine6 steps
BrakesSET
Circuit BreakersIN
Alternate AirOFF
PropellerFULL FORWARD
AvionicsOFF
Fuel SelectorDESIRED TANK
07Engine Starting12 steps
Throttle1/2 INCH OPEN
ALTR SwitchON
BATT MASTR SwitchON
Fuel PumpON
MixtureRICH THEN IDLE CUT-OFF
PropellerCLEAR
StarterENGAGE
MixtureFULL RICH
Magneto SelectorBOTH
ThrottleADJUST
Oil PressureCHECK
Throttle1,400-1,500 RPM
08Taxiing6 steps
Taxi AreaCLEAR
Parking BrakeRELEASE
ThrottleAPPLY SLOWLY
BrakesCHECK
SteeringCHECK
Gyroscopic InstrumentsCHECK IN ALTERNATE TURNS
09Ground Check14 steps
Parking BrakeSET
PropellerFULL FORWARD
Throttle2,000 RPM
MagnetosCHECK
Vacuum4.8-5.1 IN HG
Oil TemperatureCHECK
Oil PressureCHECK
AmmeterCHECK
Annunciator PanelPRESS-TO-TEST
PropellerEXERCISE THEN FULL FORWARD
Alternate AirCHECK
Fuel PumpOFF
Fuel PressureCHECK
ThrottleRETARD
10Before Take-off13 steps
BATT MASTR SwitchON
ALTR SwitchON
Flight InstrumentsCHECK
Fuel SelectorAS REQUIRED
Fuel PumpON
Engine ChecksCHECK
Alternate AirCLOSED
MixtureSET
PropellerSET
FlapsSET
TrimSET
ControlsFREE
DoorsLATCHED
11Take-off7 steps
Lined Up on RunwayCHECK COMPASS
FlapsSET
TrimSET
Accelerate65-75 KIAS
YokeBACK PRESSURE TO ROTATE SMOOTHLY TO CLIMB ATTITUDE
Gear (short field technique)UP
Obstacle Clearance Climb78 KIAS, THEN 90 KIAS
12Climb4 steps
Best Rate of Climb (gear up, flaps up)90 KIAS
Best Angle of Climb (gear up, flaps up)78 KIAS
En Route Climb104 KIAS
Fuel PumpOFF
13Cruise5 steps
Cruise Power75 PERCENT MAXIMUM
MixtureLEAN AT 75 PERCENT POWER OR LESS
Alternate AirON IF INDUCTION ICING IS EXPECTED
Fuel TanksALTERNATE EVERY 15 MINUTES
Fuel PumpON BEFORE SWITCHING TANKS
14Descent3 steps
PowerSET AS REQUIRED FOR DESCENT
Engine PowerAPPLY EVERY 1,500 FT
Manifold PressureAVOID BELOW 14 IN HG
15Approach and Landing8 steps
Fuel SelectorFULLEST TANK
Fuel PumpON
MixtureSET
PropellerFULL FORWARD
GearDOWN
FlapsSET
Trim75 KIAS
Final Approach Speed (flaps 40 degrees)75 KIAS
16Shutdown10 steps
FlapsRETRACT
Fuel PumpOFF
AvionicsOFF
Electrical SwitchesOFF
PropellerFULL FORWARD
ThrottleCLOSED
MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF
MagnetosOFF
ALTR SwitchOFF
BATT MASTR SwitchOFF
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