Takeoff - Piper Dakota PA-28-236 Pilot Operating Handbook

PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
PA-28-236, DAKOTA
On air conditioned models, the air conditioner must be OFF to insure
normal takeoff performance.

4.23 TAKEOFF

The normal takeoff technique is conventional. 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 50 to 65 KIAS depending on the
weight of the aircraft and ease back on the control wheel to rotate to climb
attitude.
Takeoffs are normally made with flaps up. However, for short field
takeoffs, and for takeoffs ·under difficult conditions, such as in deep grass or
on a soft surface, distance can be reduced appreciably by lowering flaps to
25° (second notch). ·
SHORT FIELD, OBSTACLE CLEARANCE
Lower flaps to 25° (second notch), accelerate aircraft to 50 to 60 KIAS
and ease back on the wheel to rotate. After breaking ground, accelerate to
best angle of climb speed, 73 KIAS, and climb past obstacle. Continue climb
and accelerate to best rate of climb speed, 85 KIAS, and slowly retract the
flaps.
SHORT FIELD, NO OBSTACLE
Lower flaps to 25° (second notch), accelerate aircraft to 50 to 60 KIAS
and ease back on the wheel to rotate. After breaking ground, accelerate
to best rate of climb speed, 85 KIAS, and slowly retract the flaps while
climbing out.
SOFT FIELD, OBSTACLE CLEARANCE
Lower flaps to 25° (second notch), accelerate aircraft, pull nose gear
off as soon as possible and lift off at lowest possible airspeed. Accelerate
just above the ground the best angle of climb speed, 73 KIAS, to climb past
obstacle clearance height. Continue climb while accelerating to best rate of
climb speed, 85 KIAS, and slowly retract the flaps.
ISSUED: JUNE 1, 1978
REVISED: NOVEMBER 20, 1981
SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
REPORT: VB-910
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