Before Takeoff - Piper WARRIOR III PA-28-161 Pilot Operating Handbook

PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
PA-28-161, WARRIOR III
The electric fuel pump should be turned OFF after starting or during
warm-up to make sure that the engine driven pump is operating. Check both
oil temperature and oil pressure. The temperature may be low for some time
if the engine is being run for the first time of the day. The engine is warm
enough for takeoff when the throttle can be opened without the engine
faltering.

4.21 BEFORE TAKEOFF

All aspects of each particular takeoff should be considered prior to
executing the takeoff procedure.
Insure that the master switch is ON. 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 to prevent loss of power
should the engine driven pump fail during takeoff, and check the engine
gauges. The carburetor heat should be in the OFF position.
All seat backs should be erect and the seat belts and shoulder harness
should be fastened. Pull test the locking restraint feature of the shoulder
harness inertia reel. Fasten the seat belts snugly around the empty seats.
The mixture should be set.
The mixture should be set FULL RICH, but a
minimum amount of leaning is permitted for
smooth engine operation when taking off at high
elevation.
Exercise and set the flaps and trim tab. Insure proper flight control
movement and response. The door should be properly secured and latched.
ISSUED: JULY 1, 1994
NORMAL PROCEDURES
NOTE
SECTION 4
REPORT: VB-1565
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