Before Starting Engine (4.Sb); Engine Start (4.5C); Normal Start - Cold Engine (4.5C) - Arrow PA-28R-201 Pilot's Operating Handbook And Faa Approved Airplane Flight Manual

SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
PIPER AIRCRAFf CORPORATION
rA-28R-201, ARROW
4.9 PREFLIGHT. CHECK (4.5a) (continued)
4.ge Fuselage (4.5a) (continued)
Upon returning 10 the cockpit, an operational check of the interior lights,
exterior lights, stall warning system, and pilOt heat should now
be
made. Turn
the battery master switch and other appropriate switches ON. Check the panel
lighting and the overhead flood light. Visually confirm that exterior lights are
operational. Lift the stall detector on the leading edge of the left wing' and
determine that
the
warning hom is activated. With the pitot heat switch ON the
pi tot head will be hot to the touch. After these checks
are
complete, the battery
master (BAIT MASTR) switch and all electrical switches should be turned
OFF.
Board the passengers and close and secure the cabin door. Fasten the seat
belts and shoulder harness and check the function of the inerda reel by pulling
sharply on the str~p. Fasten seat belts on empty seats.
4.11 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE (4.Sb)
Before stardng the engine, set the parking brake ON. Check that all circuit
breakers are in and that the alternate
air
is OFF. Move the propeller control to
the fulllNCREASE rpm position. Ensure that all avionics switches are OFF.
Set the fuel selector to the desired tank.
4.13 ENGINE START (4.5c)
4.13a Normal Start - Cold Engine (4.5c)
Open the throttle lever approximately
1{l,
inch. Turn ON the alternator and
battery master switches, and the electric fuel pump. Move the mixture control
to full RICH until an indication is noted on the fuel flow meter. The engine is
now primed.
I
Move the mixture control to idle cut-off, check that the propeller area is
clear, and engage the starter by rotating the magneto switch clockwise. When
the engine flres, release the magneto switch, advance the mixture control to
full RICH and move the throttle to the desired setting. Check the oil pressure.
If
the engine does not frre within flve to ten seconds, disengage the starter
and reprime.
REPORT: VB-1365
4·18
ISSUED: SEPTEMBER 15, 1988
REVISED: MARCH 10, 1989
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