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Cherokee Archer II
PA-28-181
Handbook Part No. 761 624

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  • Page 1 Cherokee Archer II Pilot’s Operating Handbook Cherokee Archer II PA-28-181 Handbook Part No. 761 624...
  • Page 2 Not an actual Pilot’s Operating Handbook or Airplane Flight Manual. Copyedited by Miss Elizabeth O’Shaughnessy August 2003 Minor typographical corrections (Revision C) by Brian K. Wade, April 2004 Published exclusively for the Notre Dame Pilot Initiative August 2003 Copyrighted by Piper Aircraft Corporation April 1979...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-28-181, Cherokee Archer II Table of Contents SECTION 1 – GENERAL .......................... 5 1.1 INTRODUCTION ......................5 1.2 ENGINES ........................7 1.3 PROPELLERS........................ 7 1.4 FUEL ..........................7 1.5 OIL..........................7 1.6 MAXIMUM WEIGHTS....................8 1.7 STANDARD AIRPLANE WEIGHTS................8 1.8 BAGGAGE SPACE .......................
  • Page 4 Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-28-181, Cherokee Archer II 4.8 WARM-UP ........................26 4.9 TAXIING........................26 4.10 GROUND CHECK..................... 26 4.11 BEFORE TAKEOFF ....................27 4.12 TAKEOFF ........................27 4.13 CLIMB........................28 4.14 CRUISING ......................... 28 4.15 DESCENT ........................28 4.16 APPROACH AND LANDING .................. 29 4.17 STOPPING ENGINE ....................

  • Page 5: Section 1 - General

    Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-28-181, Cherokee Archer II 7.16 STALL WARNING....................54 7.17 FINISH ........................54 7.18 PIPER EXTERNAL POWER ..................54 7.19 EMERGENCY LOCATOR TRANSMITTER............54 SECTION 8 – HANDLING, SERVICE, & MAINTENANCE ..............56 SECTION 9 – SUPPLEMENTS ....................... 56 SECTION 1 –...
  • Page 6 Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-28-181, Cherokee Archer II Figure 1: Three Way View...

  • Page 7: Engines

    Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-28-181, Cherokee Archer II 1.2 ENGINES 1.3 PROPELLERS (a) Number of Engines (a) Number of Propellers (b) Engine Manufacturer Lycoming (b) Propeller Manufacturer Sensenich (c) Engine Model Number O-360- (c) Model 76EM8S5-0-60 (d) Rated Horsepower (d) Number of Blades...

  • Page 8: Maximum Weights

    Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-28-181, Cherokee Archer II 1.6 MAXIMUM WEIGHTS NORMAL UTILITY (a) Maximum Takeoff Weight (lbs) 2550 2130 (b) Maximum Landing Weight (lbs) 2550 2130 (c) Maximum Weights in Baggage Compartment 1.7 STANDARD AIRPLANE WEIGHTS (a) Standard Empty Weight (lbs): Weight of a...

  • Page 9: Section 2 - Limitations

    Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-28-181, Cherokee Archer II SECTION 2 – LIMITATIONS 2.1 INTRODUCTION This section provides the “FAA Approved” operating limitations, instrument markings, color coding and basic placards necessary for the operation of the airplane and its systems. This airplane must be operated as a normal of utility category airplane in compliance with the operating limitations stated in the form of placards and markings and those given in this section and this complete handbook.

  • Page 10: Power Plant Limitations

    Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-28-181, Cherokee Archer II 2.4 POWER PLANT LIMITATIONS (a) Number of Engines (b) Engine Manufacturer Lycoming (c) Engine Model No. 0360-A4A (d) Engine Operating Limits (1) Maximum Horsepower (2) Maximum Rotation Speed (RPM) 2700 (3) Maximum Oil Temperature...

  • Page 11: Maneuver Limits

    Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-28-181, Cherokee Archer II 2.6 MANEUVER LIMITS (a) Normal Category – All acrobatic maneuvers including spins prohibited. (b) Utility Category – Approved maneuvers for bank angles exceeding 60 degrees. Entry Speed Steep Turns 113 KIAS Lazy Eights...

  • Page 12: Section 3 - Emergency Procedures

    Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-28-181, Cherokee Archer II SECTION 3 – EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 3.1 INTRODUCTION This section contains procedures that are recommended if an emergency condition should occur during ground operation, takeoff, or in flight. These procedures are suggested as the best course of action for coping with the particular condition described, but are not a substitute for sound judgment and common sense.
  • Page 13 Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-28-181, Cherokee Archer II POWER OFF LANDING ALTERNATOR FAILURE Locate suitable field. Verify failure Establish spiral pattern Reduce electrical load as much as possible. 1000 ft. above field at downwind position Alternator circuit breakers….check for normal landing approach.

  • Page 14: Amplified Emergency Procedures (General)

    Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-28-181, Cherokee Archer II 3.3 AMPLIFIED EMERGENCY PROCEDURES (GENERAL) The following paragraphs are presented to supply additional information for the purpose of providing the pilot with a more complete understanding of the recommended course of action and probable cause of an emergency situation.

  • Page 15: Engine Power Loss In Flight

    Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-28-181, Cherokee Archer II 3.6 ENGINE POWER LOSS IN FLIGHT Complete engine power loss is usually caused by fuel flow interruption and power will be restored shortly after fuel flow is restored. If power loss occurs at a low altitude, the first step is to prepare for an emergency landing (refer to paragraph 3.13).

  • Page 16: Fire In Flight

    Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-28-181, Cherokee Archer II 3.8 FIRE IN FLIGHT The presence of fire is noted through smoke, smell, and heat in the cabin. It is essential that the source of the fire be promptly identified through instrument readings, character of the smoke, or other indications since the action to be taken differs somewhat in each case.

  • Page 17: Loss Of Fuel Pressure

    Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-28-181, Cherokee Archer II 3.10 LOSS OF FUEL PRESSURE If loss of fuel pressure occurs, turn “ON” the electric fuel pump and check that the fuel selector is on a full tank. If the problem is not an empty tank, land as soon as practical and have the engine-driven fuel pump and fuel system checked.

  • Page 18: Open Door

    Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-28-181, Cherokee Archer II 3.14 OPEN DOOR The cabin door on the Cherokee is double latched, so the chances of its springing open in flight at both the top and side are remote. However, should you forget the upper latch, or not fully engage the side latch, the door may spring partially open.

  • Page 19: Section 4 - Normal Procedures

    This section clearly describes the recommended procedures for the conduct of normal operations for the Cherokee Archer II. All of the required (FAA regulations) procedures and those necessary for the safe operation of the airplane as determined by the operating and design features of the airplane are presented.

  • Page 20: Normal Procedures Check List

    Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-28-181, Cherokee Archer II FIGURE 4-1 “WALK-AROUND” ON TOP HALF OF PAGE BEFORE STARTING ENGINE 4.3 NORMAL PROCEDURES CHECK Brakes……………………………set LIST Carburetor heat…………………..full COLD Fuel selector……………………..desired tank PREFLIGHT Control wheel………….release belts STARTING ENGINE WHEN COLD Master switch………….ON Throttle…………………………..1/4”...
  • Page 21 Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-28-181, Cherokee Archer II TAXIING NORMAL TAKEOFF Chocks…………………removed Flaps……………………….set Taxi area……………….clear Tab…………………………set Throttle………………...apply slowly Accelerate to 52 to 65 KIAS, back pressure to Brakes………………….check rotate to climb attitude Steering…………………check SHORT FIELD, OBSTACLE GROUND CHECK CLEARANCE Throttle………………..2000 RPM Flaps………………….25 degrees (second notch)
  • Page 22 Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-28-181, Cherokee Archer II NORMAL DESCENT STOPPING ENGINE Throttle……………………………..2500 rpm Flaps………………………………..retract Airspeed…………………………….126 KIAS Electric fuel pump………………….OFF Mixture……………………………..Rich Air conditioner……………………..OFF Carburetor Heat…………………….On if required Radios………………………………OFF Throttle……………………………..full aft POWER OFF DESCENT Mixture……………………………..idle cut-off Carburetor Heat……………………..On if Magnetos……………………………OFF required Master switch……………………….OFF Throttle………………………………Closed...

  • Page 23: Amplified Normal Procedures (General)

    Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-28-181, Cherokee Archer II 4.4 AMPLIFIED NORMAL PROCEDURES (GENERAL) The following paragraphs are provided to supply detailed information and explanations of the normal procedures necessary for the safe operation of the airplane. 4.5 PREFLIGHT CHECK The airplane should be given a thorough preflight and walk-around check. The preflight should include a check of the airplane’s operational status, computation of weight and C.G.

  • Page 24: Before Starting Engine

    Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-28-181, Cherokee Archer II Check all of the fuel tank vents to make sure they are open. Next, complete a check of the landing gear. Check the main gear shock struts for proper inflation. There should be 4.50 inches of strut exposure under a normal static load. The nose gear should be checked for 3.25 inches of strut exposure.

  • Page 25: Starting Engine

    (d) Starting Engine With External Power Source An optional feature called the Piper External Power (PEP) allows the operator to use an external battery to crank the engine without having to gain access to the airplane’s battery. Turn the master switch OFF and turn all electrical equipment OFF. Connect the RED lead of the PEP kit jumper cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of an external 12-volt battery and the BLACK lead to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal.

  • Page 26: Warm-Up

    Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-28-181, Cherokee Archer II 4.8 WARM-UP Warm-up the engine at 800 to 1200 RPM for not more than two minutes in warm weather and four minutes in cold. Avoid prolonged idling at low RPM, as this practice may result in fouled spark plugs.

  • Page 27: Before Takeoff

    On air conditioned models, the air conditioner must be “OFF” to ensure normal takeoff performance. 4.12 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 48 to 53 KIAS depending on the weight of the aircraft and ease back on the control wheel to rotate to climb attitude.

  • Page 28: Climb

    When reaching the desired altitude, the electric fuel pump may be turned off. 4.14 CRUISING The cruising speed of the Cherokee Archer II is determined by many factors, including power setting, altitude, temperature, loading and equipment installed in the airplane.

  • Page 29: Approach And Landing

    Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-28-181, Cherokee Archer II POWER OFF 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).

  • Page 30: Parking

    The gross weight stalling speed of the Cherokee Archer II with power off and full flaps is 49 KIAS. With the flaps up this speed is increased 6 KTS. Loss of altitude during stalls varies from 100 to 350 feet, depending on configuration and power.

  • Page 31: Section 5 - Performance

    Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-28-181, Cherokee Archer II SECTION 5 – PERFORMANCE 5.1 INTRODUCTION TO PERFORMANCE & FLIGHT PLANNING The performance information presented in this section is based on measured Flight Test Data corrected to ICAO standard day conditions and analytically expanded for the various parameters of weights, altitude, temperature, etc.

  • Page 32: Flaps Up Takeoff Performance

    Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-28-181, Cherokee Archer II 5.2 FLAPS UP TAKEOFF PERFORMANCE Example: Departure Airport Pressure Altitude: 2000 ft. Temperature : 70 deg F Wind: 15 KT (headwind) Gross weight: 2400 lbs. Takeoff Distance: 1900 ft.

  • Page 33: Deg Flaps Takeoff Performance

    Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-28-181, Cherokee Archer II 5.3 25 deg FLAPS TAKEOFF PERFORMANCE Example: Departure Airport Pressure Altitude: 2000 ft. Temperature : 70 deg F Wind: 8 KT (headwind) Gross weight: 2400 lbs. Takeoff Distance: 1860 ft.

  • Page 34: Time, Distance, & Fuel To Climb

    Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-28-181, Cherokee Archer II 5.4 TIME, DISTANCE, & FUEL TO CLIMB Example: Departure airport pressure altitude: 2000 ft. Temperature : 70 deg F Cruise pressure altitude: 6000 ft. Cruise OAT: 55 deg F Time to climb: 11.5 mins – 3 mins = 8.5 mins Distance to climb: 16 miles minus 4.5 miles = 11.5 miles...

  • Page 35: Engine Performance

    Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-28-181, Cherokee Archer II 5.5 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Example: Cruise pressure altitude: 5500 ft. Cruise OAT: 40 deg F Percent power: 65% Engine RPM: 2440 RPM...

  • Page 36: Speed Power - Performance Cruise

    Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-28-181, Cherokee Archer II 5.6 SPEED POWER – PERFORMANCE CRUISE Example: Cruise pressure altitude: 5500 ft. Cruise OAT: 30 degrees F Power setting: 55% True airspeed: 101 knots...

  • Page 37: Speed Power - Economy Cruise

    Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-28-181, Cherokee Archer II 5.7 SPEED POWER – ECONOMY CRUISE Example: Cruise pressure altitude 6000 ft. Cruise OAT: 55 degrees F Power setting: 65% True airspeed: 116 knots...

  • Page 38: Best Power Mixture Range

    Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-28-181, Cherokee Archer II 5.8 BEST POWER MIXTURE RANGE Example: Cruise pressure altitude: 5500 ft. Cruise OAT: 35 degrees F Power setting 75% Range (with reserve): 505 nautical miles Range (no reserve): 560 nautical miles...

  • Page 39: Best Economy Mixture Range

    Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-28-181, Cherokee Archer II 5.9 BEST ECONOMY MIXTURE RANGE Example: Cruise pressure altitude: 3000 ft Cruise OAT: 35 degrees F Power setting 65% Range (with reserve): 600 nautical miles Range (no reserve): 670 nautical miles...

  • Page 40: Endurance

    Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-28-181, Cherokee Archer II 5.10 ENDURANCE Example: Cruise pressure altitude: 2000 ft. Power setting 65% Endurance (with reserve): 5.5 hrs. Endurance (no reserve): 6.1 hrs.

  • Page 41: Glide Range

    Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-28-181, Cherokee Archer II 5.11 GLIDE RANGE Example: Cruise pressure altitude: 8000 ft. Terrain pressure altitude: 1500 ft. Glide Range: 13 miles minus 2.5 miles = 10.5 nautical miles...

  • Page 42: Landing Performance

    Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-28-181, Cherokee Archer II 5.12 LANDING PERFORMANCE Example: Airport pressure altitude: 2300 ft. Gross Weight: 2264 Temperature: 70 deg F Wind: 5 knots (headwind) Landing Distance: 1290 ft.

  • Page 43: Section 6 - Weight And Balance

    Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-28-181, Cherokee Archer II SECTION 6 – WEIGHT AND BALANCE 6.1 INTRODUCTION In order to achieve the performance and flying characteristics which are designed into the airplane, it must be flown with the weight and center of gravity (C.G.) positioned within the approved operating range (envelope).

  • Page 44: Range And Weight

    Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-28-181, Cherokee Archer II 6.3 C.G. RANGE AND WEIGHT...

  • Page 45: Section 7 - Airplane & System Descriptions

    Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-28-181, Cherokee Archer II SECTION 7 – AIRPLANE & SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONS 7.1 THE AIRPLANE The PA-28-181 Cherokee is a single-engine, low-wing monoplane of all metal construction. It has four- place seating, two hundred pound baggage capacity, and a 180 horsepower engine.

  • Page 46: Flight Control Console

    Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-28-181, Cherokee Archer II The brake fluid reservoir is installed on the top left front face of the fire wall. The parking brake is incorporated in the master cylinder and is actuated by pulling back on the brake lever, depressing the knob attached to the left side of the handle, and releasing the brake lever.

  • Page 47: Engine Controls

    Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-28-181, Cherokee Archer II be completely retraced when used as a step. The flaps have three extended positions, 10, 25, and 40 degrees. 7.7 ENGINE CONTROLS Engine controls consist of a throttle control and a mixture control lever. These controls are located on the control quadrant on the lower center of the instrument panel (Figure 7-5) where they are accessible to both the pilot and the copilot.
  • Page 48 Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-28-181, Cherokee Archer II An auxiliary electric fuel pump is provided in case of failure of the engine driven pump. The electric pump should be on for all takeoffs and landings, and when switching tanks. The pump switch is located in the switch panel above the throttle quadrant.

  • Page 49: Electrical System

    Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-28-181, Cherokee Archer II 7.9 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM The electrical system includes a 14-volt, 60 amp alternator, a 12-volt battery, a voltage regulator, an overvoltage relay and a master switch relay. The battery is mounted in a thermoplastic box immediately aft of the baggage compartment.
  • Page 50 Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-28-181, Cherokee Archer II overvoltage relay. If ammeter continues to indicate no output, maintain minimum electrical load and terminate flight as soon as practical. CAUTION Do not use cigar lighter receptacles as power sources for any devices other than the cigar lighters supplied...

  • Page 51: Vacuum System

    Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-28-181, Cherokee Archer II 7.10 VACUUM SYSTEM The vacuum system is designed to operate the air driven gyro instruments. This includes the directional and attitude gyros when installed. The system consists of an engine driven vacuum pump, a vacuum regulator, a filter, and the necessary plumbing.

  • Page 52: Pitot-Static System

    Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-28-181, Cherokee Archer II 7.12 PITOT-STATIC SYSTEM The system supplies both pitot and static pressure for the airspeed indicator, altimeter, and the optional vertical speed indicator. Pitot and static pressure are picked up by a pitot head installed on the bottom of the left wing and carried through pitot and static lines within the wing and fuselage to the gauges on the instrument panel.

  • Page 53: Heating And Ventilating System

    Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-28-181, Cherokee Archer II 7.13 HEATING AND VENTILATING SYSTEM Heat for the cabin interior and the defroster system is provided by a heater muff attached to the exhaust system. The amount of heat desired can be regulated with the controls located on the far right side of the instrument panel.

  • Page 54: Stall Warning

    All exterior surfaces are primed with etching primer and finished with acrylic lacquer. 7.18 PIPER EXTERNAL POWER An optional starting installation known as Piper External Power (PEP) is accessible through a receptacle located on the right side of the fuselage aft of the wing. An external battery can be connected to the socket, thus allowing the operator to crank the engine without having to gain access to the airplane’s...
  • Page 55 Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-28-181, Cherokee Archer II To use the ELT as a portable unit in an emergency, remove the cover and unlatch the unit from its mounting base. The antenna cable is disconnected by a left quarter-turn of the knurled nut and a pull. A sharp tug on the two small wires will break them loose.

  • Page 56: Section 8 - Handling, Service, & Maintenance

    Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-28-181, Cherokee Archer II SECTION 8 – HANDLING, SERVICE, & MAINTENANCE Procedures not included in this copy of the POH. SECTION 9 – SUPPLEMENTS Procedures not included in this copy of the POH.

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