Stopping Engine; Engine Power Loss - Piper CHEROKEE 180 Owner's Handbook Manual

SECTION III
CHEROKEE 180
Normally,
the
best
technique
for
short and
slow landings is
to use
full flap and enough
power
to maintain the
desired
airspeed
and
approach
flight path. Reduce
the airspeed
during flare
out and contact
the
ground
close to stalling speed. After
ground
contact
hold
the nose
wheel
off
as
long
as
possible.
As the airplane slows
down, drop
the nose
and apply
brakes. There
will
be less
chance of skidding the tires
if
the
flaps
are
retracted
before
applying the
brakes.
Braking
is
most
effective
when
back pressure
is
applied
to
the
control wheel,
putting
most
of
the
airplane
weight
on
the main
wheels. In
high
wind
conditions,
particularly
in
strong
crosswinds,
it
may
be
desirable
to
approach the
ground
at
higher than
normal
speeds
with
partial
or
no
flaps.
STOPPING ENGINE
At
the
pilot's discretion,
the
flaps
should
be
raised and the electric
fuel pump
turned
off.
After parking,
the air conditioner
and radios
should be
turned
off
and
the
engine
stopped
by
pulling
the mixture
control to
idle cut-off.
The
throttle
should
be
left full
aft to avoid
engine
vibration while stopping.
Then
the magneto and master switches
should
be
turned
off and the
parking brake
set.
ENGINE POWER LOSS
The
most
common cause
of engine
power
loss is mismanagement
of
the
fuel. Therefore,
the
first
step to
take
after
engine power loss is
to
move the
fuel
selector valve to the tank not
being
used.
This
will
often
keep
the engine running
even if
there
is
no
apparent
reason
for
the
engine
to
stop
on the tank
being
used.
If
changing to
another
tank
does
not restore the engine:
1.
Check fuel pressure
and turn
on electric
fuel pump if
off.
2.
Push
mixture control
to
full "RICH."
3.
Check
ignition
switch. Turn to
best
operating
magneto
-
left,
right,
or
both.
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