Piper SEMINOLE PA-44-180 Information Manual page 119

PA-44-180, SEMINOLE
4.23 TAKEOFF (4.5h) (Continued)
Avoid fast turns onto the runway followed by immediate takeoff,
especially with a low fuel supply. As power is applied at the start of the takeoff
roll, look at the engine instruments to see that the engines are operating
properly and putting out normal power and at the airspeed indicator to see that
it is functioning. Apply throttle smoothly.
The flap setting for normal takeoff is 0° to 10°. For short fields or fields
with soft surface conditions or adjacent obstacles, total takeoff distances can be
reduced appreciably by lowering flaps to 25° for takeoff.
4.23a Normal Takeoff (4.5h)
When obstacle clearance is no problem, a normal takeoff technique may be
used with flaps set to 0° or 10°. Set the stabilator trim indicator in the takeoff
range. Accelerate to 75 KIAS and ease back on the control wheel enough to let
the airplane lift off. After lift-off, accelerate to the best rate of climb speed, 88
KIAS, retracting the landing gear and flaps, if applicable, while accelerating.
4.23b 0° Flap, Short Field Performance Takeoff (4.5h)
When a short field effort is required, the safest short field technique to use
is with the flaps up (0°). In the event of an engine failure, the airplane is in
the best flight configuration to sustain altitude immediately after the gear is
raised.
Set the stabilator trim indicator in the takeoff range. Set the brakes and
bring the engines to full power before release. Accelerate to 70 KIAS and
rotate the airplane firmly so that the airspeed is approximately 82 KIAS when
passing through the obstacle height. The airplane should then be allowed to
accelerate to the best rate of climb speed (88 KIAS) when obstacles are not a
problem. The landing gear should be retracted when a positive climb is
achieved.
ISSUED: JULY 12, 1995
SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
REPORT: VB-1616
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