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SECTION 3
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
PA-28R-201, ARROW
3.29
PROPELLER OVERSPEED (3.5k)
Propeller overspeed is caused by a malfunction in the propeller governor
or low oil pressure which allows the propeller blades to rotate to full low pitch.
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If propeller overspeed should occur. retard the throttle and check the oil
pressure. The propeller control should be moved to full DECREASE rpm and
then set if any control is available. Airspeed should he reduced and throttle
used to maintain 2700 rpm.
3.31
EMERGENCY LANDING GEAR EXTENSION (3.5m)
NOTE
Refer to paragraph 4.39 for differences when
emergency gear extension is being performed for
training purposes.
Prior to initiating the emergency extension procedure, check to ensure that
the battery master (BAIT MASTR) and alternator (ALTR) switches are ON,
and that the circuit breakers have not opened. If it is in daytime, the NAV (
LIGHT switch should be turned OFF. Check the landing gear indicators for
faulty bulbs.
If the landing gear does not check down and locked, reduce the airspeed
below 87 KIAS. Move the landing gear selector switch to the DOWN position.
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If the gear has still failed to lock down, move and hold the emergency gear
lever down to the EMERGENCY DOWN position.
If the gear has still failed to lock down, yaw the airplane abruptly from
side to side with the rudder.
!f the nose gear will not lock down using the above procedure, slow the
airplane to the lowest safe speed attainable using the lowest power setting
required for safe operation. Move the landing gear selector switch to the gear
DOWN position. If the landing gear does not check down, recycle the gear I
through the UP position and then select the DOWN position.
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REPORT: VB-1365
3-18
ISSUED: SEPTEMBER 15, 1988
REVISED: MAY 8, 1995
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