Stalls; Turbulent Air Operation; Weight And Balance - Piper Archer III PA-28-181 Handbook

PA-28-181, ARCHER III

4.7 STALLS

The stall characteristics of the ARCHER III are conventional. An approaching
stall is indicated by a stall warning aural annunciation (Stall....Stall.....Stall)
which is activated between five and ten knots above stall speed. Mild airframe
buffeting and gentle pitching may also precede the stall.
The gross weight stalling speed of the ARCHER III with power off and
full flaps is 45 KIAS. With the flaps up this speed is increased 5 KTS. Loss of
altitude during stalls varies from 100 to 350 feet, depending on configuration
and power.
The stall warning system is inoperative with the
BATT MASTR switch OFF.
During preflight, the stall warning system should be checked by turning the
BATT MASTR switch ON, lifting the detector and checking to determine if the
Stall aural annunciation is actuated. The BATT MASTR switch should be turned
OFF after the check is complete.

4.9 TURBULENT AIR OPERATION

In keeping with good operating practice used in all aircraft, it is recom-
mended that when turbulent air is encountered or expected, the airspeed be
reduced to the maximum operating maneuvering speed (Vo) 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)

4.11 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: December 22, 2017
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