Piper Arrow PA-28R-201 Pilot Operating Handbook page 192

PA-28R-201, ARROW
7.13 FLIGHT
CONTROLS
Manually controlled flaps are provided. They are extended by a control
cable and are spring-loaded to the retracted
located between the two front seats on the control console
extend the flaps pull the handle up to the desired flapsetting of 10, 25, or 40
degrees. To retract, depress the button on the end of the handle and lower the
control.
The airplane will experience a pitch change during flap extension or
retraction.This pitch change can be corrected by either stabilatortrim or
increased control wheel force. When
the rightflap, provided with a over-center lock mechanism,
The right flap will support a load only in the
fully retracted (up) position. When
unloading passengers make
the retracted (up) position.
7.15
FUEL SYSTEM
The fuel system was designed with simplicity in mind. Fuel iscontained
U.S.
gallon tanks, one in each wing. Of the total 77 gallon
in two 38.5
capacity, only 72 gallons are usable. Each tank is equipped with a filler neck
indicator tab to aid in determining fuel remaining when
full. Usable capacity tab to the bottom of the indicatortab is25 gallons. The
fuel grade is 100 octane (green) or IOOLL
minimum
attached to the leading edge of the wing with screws and are an integralpart
of the wing structure. This allows removal for service.The tanics are vented
individuallyby a vent tube which protrudes below the bottom of the wing at
the rear inboard
periodically to ensure they are not obstructed and will allow free passage of
air.
fuel tank has an individual quick drain located at the bottom
Each
inboard rear corner. The fuel strainer also incorporates a quick drain,
located on the leftlower portion of the firewall.The quick drain protrudes
thru the cowling to allow easy draining of the fuel strainer. To avoid the
accumulation of water and sediment, and to check that the tanks contain the
proper grade fuel, the fuel tank sumps
prior to first flight and after refueling.
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the flaps are in the retracted position
NOTE
corner of each tank. The
DESCRJOPERATION
(up) position. The control is
acts as a step.
loading and
sure the flaps are in
the tanks are not
(blue). The tanks are
vents should
and strainershould be drained daily
REPORIt
Issued: JULY 12, 1995
SECTION 7
(Figure 7-9). To
be checked
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