Piper WARRIOR III PA-28-161 Pilot Operating Handbook page 66

SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
Remove the chock and check the nose gear strut for proper inflation,
there should be 3.25± .25 inches of strut exposure under a normal static
load. Check the tire for cuts, wear, and proper inflation. Check the engine
baffle seals. Check the oil level, make sure that the dipstick has been
properly seated.
Open the fuel strainer located on the left side of the firewall long enough
to remove any accumulation of water and sediment and check for proper
fuel.
LEFT WING
The wing surface should be clear of ice, frost, snow, or other extraneous
substances. Check that the fresh air inlet is clear of foreign matter and
remove the chock. Check the main gear strut for proper inflation, there
should be 4.50± .25 inches of strut exposure under a normal static load.
Check the tire and the brake block and disc.
Open the fuel cap and visually check the fuel color. The quantity should
match the indication on the fuel quantity gauge. Replace cap securely. The
fuel tank vent should be clear of obstructions. Drain enough fuel to insure
that all water and sediment has been removed and check for proper fuel.
Remove tie down and chock. Remove the cover from the pitot/static
head on the underside of the wing. Make sure the holes are open and clear
of obstructions. Check the wing tip and lights for damage. Check the
aileron, flap, and hinges for damage and operational interference and that the
static wicks are firmly attached and in good condition.
FUSELAGE
Check the condition and security of the antennas. The empennage
should be clear of ice, frost, snow, or other extraneous substances, and the
fresh air inlet on the side of fuselage should be clear of foreign matter.
Check the stabilator and trim tab for damage and operational interference.
The trim tab should move in the same direction as the stabilator. Remove
the tie down.
Upon returning to the cockpit, an operational check of the interior
lights, exterior lights, stall warning system, and pitot heat should now be
made. Turn the battery master switch and other appropriate switches ON. Check
the panel lighting and the overhead flood light. Visually confirm that exterior
lights are operational. Lift the stall detector on the leading edge of the left
REPORT: VB-1565
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PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
PA-28-161, WARRIOR III
ISSUED: JULY 1, 1994