Approach And Landing - Piper Cherokee Archer II Pilot Operating Handbook

SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
POWER OFF
PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
PA-28-I8I, CHEROKEE ARCHER II
If a prolonged power off descent is to be made, apply full carburetor heat prior to power reduction if icing
conditions are suspected. Throttle should be retarded and mixture control leaned as required. Power response
should be verified approximately every 30 seconds by partially opening and then closing the throttle (clearing
the engine). When leveling off enrichen mixture, set power as required and select carburetor heat off unless
carburetor icing conditions are suspected.
4.29 APPROACH AND LANDING
Check to insure the fuel selector is on the proper (fullest) tank and that the seat backs are erect. The seat
belts and shoulder harness should be fastened and adjusted and the inertia reel checked.
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.
Turn "ON" the electric fuel pump and turn "OFF" the air conditioner. The mixture should be set in the
full "RICH" position.
The airplane should be trimmed to an initial approach speed of about 75 KIAS with a final approach
speed of 66 KIAS with flaps extended. The flaps can be lowered at speeds up to 102 KIAS, if desired.
The mixture control should be kept in full "RICH" position to insure maximum acceleration if it should
be necessary to open the throttle again. Carburetor heat should not be applied unless there is an indication of
carburetor icing, since the use of carburetor heat causes a reduction in power which may be critical in case of a
go-around. Full throttle operation with carburetor heat on can cause detonation.
The amount of flap used dluing landings and the speed of the aircraft at contact with the runway should
be varied according to the landing surface and conditions of wind and airplane loading. It is generally good
practice to contact the ground at the minimum possible safe speed consistent with existing conditions.
Normally, the best technique for short and slow landings is to use full flap and enough power to [Ilaintain
the desired airspeed and approach flight path. Mixture should be full "RICH," fuel on the fullest tank. and
electric fuel pump "ON." Reduce the speed during the f1areout and contact the ground close to the stalling
speed. After ground contact hold the nose wheet-.off as long as possible. As the airplane slows down, gently
lower the nose and apply the brakes. Braking is most effective when flaps are raised and back pressure is
applied to the control wheel, putting most of the aircraft weight on the main wheels. In high wind conditions,
particularly in strong crosswinds, it may be desirable to approach the ground at higher than normal speeds
with partial or no flaps.
REPORT: VB-790
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ISSUED: JUNE 18, 1976
REVISED: MARCH 30, 1984