Before Takeoff; Takeoff - Piper Cherokee Archer II Pilot Operating Handbook

SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
4.21 BEFORE TAKEOFF
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All aspects of each particular takeoff should be considered prior to executing the takeoff procedure.
Turn "ON" the master switch and check and set all of the flight instruments as required. Check the
fuel selector to make sure it is on the proper tank (fullest). Turn "ON" the electric fuel pump and check
the engine gauges. The carburetor heat should be in the "OFF" position.
All seat backs should be erect.
The mixture should he set and the primer checked to insure that it is locked. The seat belts and
shoulder harness should he fastened and adjusted. Fasten the seat belts snugly around the empty seats.
NOTE
If the fixed shoulder harness (non-inertia reel type) is installed. it
must be connected to the seat belt and adjusted to allow proper
accessibility to all controls. including fuel selector. flaps. trim. etc.•
while maintaining adequate restraint for the occupant.
If the inertia reel type shoulder harness is installed. a pull test of
its locking restraint feature should be performed.
Exercise and set the flaps and trim tab. Insure proper flight control movement and response.
All doors should be properly secured and latched.
On air conditioned models. the air conditioner must be "OFF" to insure normal takeoff performance.
4.23 TAKEOFF
The normal takeoff technique is conventional for the Cherokee Archer II. The tab should be set
slightly aft of neutral. with the exact setting determined by the loading of the airplane. Allow the airplane
to accelerate to 4R to 53 KIAS depending on the weight of the aircraft and ease back on the control wheel
to rotate to climb attitude.
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The procedure used for a short field takeoff with an obstacle clearance or a soft field takeoff differs
slightly from the normal technique. The flaps should be lowered to 25° (second notch). Allow the aircraft )
to accelerate to 41 to 49 KIAS depending on the aircraft weight and rotate the aircraft to climb attitude.
After breaking ground. accelerate to 45 to 54 KIAS. depending on aircraft weight. Continue to climb while
accelerating to the flaps-up rate of climb speed. 76 KIAS if no obstacle is present or 64 KIAS if obstacle
clearance is a consideration. Slowly retract the flaps while climbing out.
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REPORT: VB-790
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ISSUED: JUNE 18, 1976
HEVISED: MARCH 3D, 1984