Piper Cherokee Archer II Pilot Operating Handbook page 180

PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
PA-28-181, CHEROKEE ARCHER"
10.1 GENERAL
SECTION 10
OPERA T1NG TIPS
SECTION
10
OPERATING TIPS
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This section provides operating tips of particular value in the operation of the
Cheroke~e
Archer II.
10.3 OPERATING TIPS
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(a)
(b)
Learn to trim for takeoff so that only a very light back pressure on the control wheel is required
to lift the airplane off the ground.
:rhe best speed for takeoff is about 53 KIAS under normal conditions. Trying to pull the airplane.;
off the ground at too Iowan airspeed decreases the controllability of the airplane in the event of;
engine failure.
(c) Flaps may be lowered at airspeeds up to 102 KIAS. To reduce flap operating loads, it is desirable
to have the airplane at a slower speed before extending
the'flaps~
The flap step will not support
weigh t if the flaps are in any extended position. The flaps must be placed in the "UP" pOlition
before they will lock and support weight on the step.
(d) Before attempting to reset any circuit breaker, allow a two to five minute cooling off period.
(e) Before starting the engine, check that all radio switches, light switches and the pitot heat switch
are in the off position so as not to create an overloaded condition when the starter is engaged.
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Strobe lights should not be operating when flying through overcast and douds, since reflected
light can produce spacial disorientation. Do not operate strobe lights when taxiing in the vicinity
of other aircraft.
(g) The rudder pedals are suspended from a torque tube which extends across the fuselage. The pilot
should become familiar with the proper positioning of his feet on the rudder pedals so as to avoid
interference with the torque tube whe,!- moving the rudder pedals or operating the toe brak.es.
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In an effort to avoid accidents, pilots should obtain and study the safety related information
made available in FAA publications such as regulations, advisory circular;, Aviation News, AIM
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and safety aids. /
The shape of the wing fuel tanks is such that in certain maneuvers the fuel may move away from
the tank outlet. If the outlet is uncovered, the fuel flow will be interrupted and a temporary loss
of power may result. Pilots can prevent inadvertent uncovering of t:.'le outlet by avoiding
maneuvers which could result in uncovering the outlet.
ISSlJED: JUNE 18, 1976
REVISED: MARCH 20, 1984
REPORT: VB-790
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