Stalls; Turbulent Air Operation; Weight And Balance - Piper WARRIOR III PA-28-161 Pilot Operating Handbook

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PA-28-161, WARRIOR III

4.37 STALLS

The stall characteristics are conventional. An approaching stall is
indicated by a stall warning horn which is activated between five and ten
KTS above stall speed. Mild airframe buffeting and gentle pitching may
also precede the stall.
The gross weight stalling speed with power off and full flaps is 44 KIAS.
With the flaps up this speed is increased. Loss of altitude during stalls varies
from 100 to 275 feet, depending on configuration and power.
The stall warning system is inoperative with the
master switch OFF.
During preflight, the stall warning system should be checked by turning
the master switch ON, lifting the detector and checking to determine if the horn
is actuated. The master switch should be returned to the OFF position after the
check is complete.

4.39 TURBULENT AIR OPERATION

In keeping with good operating practice used in all aircraft, it is rec-
ommended that when turbulent air is encountered or expected, the airspeed
be reduced to maneuvering speed to reduce the structural loads caused by
gusts and to allow for inadvertent speed build-ups which may occur as a
result of the turbulence or of distractions caused by the conditions. (See
Subsection 2.3.)

4.41 WEIGHT AND BALANCE

It is the responsibility of the owner and pilot to determine that the airplane
remains within the allowable weight vs. center of gravity envelope while in
flight.
For weight and balance data, refer to Section 6 (Weight and Balance).
ISSUED: JULY 1, 1994
NORMAL PROCEDURES
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REPORT: VB-1565
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