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Piper PA-28R Turbo Arrow III/IV (Just Flight) Startup Checklist
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Piper PA-28R Turbo Arrow III/IV (Just Flight)MSFS 2024 · Startup Checklist · 126 steps · 16 phases
PHS 1 - Pre-Flight Planning9 steps
| 01 | Weather Briefing (METAR / TAF)REVIEWEDNOTE: Approved for day and night VFR and IFR, non-icing. The turbocharger makes the high teens usable, so check winds aloft and freezing levels for the whole climb. | |
| 02 | NOTAMsREVIEWED | |
| 03 | Service Ceiling and OxygenCHECKEDCAUTION: Service ceiling is 20,000 ft. Plan supplemental oxygen for the altitudes the turbocharged engine makes available. | |
| 04 | 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. | |
| 05 | Weight and BalanceWITHIN LIMITSCAUTION: Maximum weight 2,900 lb, higher than the normally aspirated Arrow III. Maximum baggage compartment load 200 lb, maximum useful load 1,090 lb. | |
| 06 | Takeoff and Landing DistanceCALCULATEDNOTE: Continental TSIO-360 six-cylinder turbocharged engine, 200 HP maintained from sea level to 12,000 ft density altitude. Range 695 nm at maximum payload. | |
| 07 | Charts and Flight PlanPREPARED | |
| 08 | Complex Aircraft ReviewCOMPLETENOTE: Retractable gear, constant-speed propeller and a fixed-wastegate turbocharger. Gear retraction limit 111 KIAS, gear extension limit 133 KIAS. An automatic gear extension system lowers the gear below approximately 87 KIAS when power is reduced below about 14 inHg. | |
| 09 | VariantCONFIRMEDNOTE: The Turbo Arrow III has the conventional tail; the Turbo Arrow IV has the T-tail. Both are covered by this manual. |
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: An amber overboost warning light in the annunciator panel illuminates if manifold pressure exceeds the overboost valve setting. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. The manual's tutorial refills the oil if quantity is below eight quarts. | |
| 05 | PropellerGOOD CONDITIONNOTE: Three-blade constant-speed hydraulically actuated propeller. | |
| 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: Turbo Arrow IV: the stabilator is mounted at the top of the fin in a T-tail configuration. | |
| 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 PumpLONOTE: Or use the spring-loaded PRIMER button, which selects HI auxiliary fuel pump operation for priming regardless of the switch position. The primer may be used for both hot and cold starts. | |
| 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 100-240 degF (38-116 degC), red line 240 degF (116 degC). | |
| 07 | Oil PressureCHECKNOTE: Green arc 30-80 PSI. Minimum red line 10 PSI, maximum red line 100 PSI. Caution ranges 10-30 PSI at idle and 80-100 PSI during start and warm-up. | |
| 08 | AmmeterCHECK | |
| 09 | Annunciator PanelPRESS-TO-TEST | |
| 10 | PropellerEXERCISE THEN FULL FORWARD | |
| 11 | Alternate AirCHECK | |
| 12 | Fuel PumpOFF | |
| 13 | Fuel PressureCHECKNOTE: Fuel pressure green arc 3.5-19 PSI, red line 19 PSI. Fuel flow green arc 0-24 gal/hr, red line 24 gal/hr. Confirm pressure holds with the electric pump OFF. | |
| 14 | ThrottleRETARD |
PHS 10 - Before Take-off13 steps
| 01 | BATT MASTR SwitchON | |
| 02 | ALTR SwitchON | |
| 03 | Flight InstrumentsCHECK | |
| 04 | Fuel SelectorAS REQUIRED | |
| 05 | Fuel PumpLONOTE: The electric fuel pump is set to LO for take-off, landing and tank switching. HI is for a failed engine-driven pump. | |
| 06 | Engine ChecksCHECK | |
| 07 | Alternate AirCLOSED | |
| 08 | MixtureSET | |
| 09 | PropellerSET | |
| 10 | FlapsSETNOTE: Maximum flap speed 108 KIAS. | |
| 11 | TrimSET | |
| 12 | ControlsFREE | |
| 13 | DoorsLATCHEDCAUTION: Both door latches must be rotated to the LATCH position or the door will not shut fully. |
PHS 11 - Take-off8 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 | Power41 IN HG / 2,575 RPMWARNING: Manifold pressure red line is 41 inHg and the tachometer red line is 2,575 RPM. An overboost valve prevents manifold pressure exceeding 42 inHg below 12,000 ft; if it operates the amber overboost light illuminates. | |
| 05 | Accelerate70-77 KIASNOTE: Short field and obstacle clearance technique: accelerate to 53-64 KIAS depending on weight. | |
| 06 | YokeBACK PRESSURE TO ROTATE SMOOTHLY TO CLIMB ATTITUDE | |
| 07 | Gear (short field technique)UPNOTE: Short field technique: after clearing the ground accelerate to 59-68 KIAS depending on weight, then raise the gear. Maximum gear retraction speed 111 KIAS. | |
| 08 | Obstacle Clearance Climb79 KIAS, THEN 97 KIASNOTE: Short field technique: accelerate to the gear-up best angle speed of 79 KIAS, slowly retract the flaps and climb past the obstacle, then accelerate to the gear-up best rate speed of 97 KIAS. |
PHS 12 - Climb4 steps
| 01 | Best Rate of Climb (gear up, flaps up)97 KIASNOTE: At 2,750 lb. Gear down, flaps up is 79 KIAS. | |
| 02 | Best Angle of Climb (gear up, flaps up)79 KIASNOTE: At 2,750 lb. Gear down, flaps up is 73 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 28 inHg and 2,300 RPM as a typical cruise setting. | |
| 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: The Normal Procedures section calls for alternating tanks at 15-minute intervals for best lateral trim; the tutorial suggests changing every half hour and not exceeding a 10 US gallon imbalance. | |
| 05 | Fuel PumpLO BEFORE SWITCHING TANKSCAUTION: The electric fuel pump must be set to LO 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 133 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 108 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 is 61 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 |