Ground Check - Arrow PA-28R-201 Pilot's Operating Handbook And Faa Approved Airplane Flight Manual

PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
PA-28R-201, ARROW
4.17 TAXIING (4.5e) (continued)
Release the parking brake and apply power slowly to start the taxi roll.
Taxi a few feet forward and apply the brakes to determine their effectiveness.
Taxi with the propeller set in low pitch, high rpm setting. While taxiing, make
slight turns to ascertain the effectiveness of the steering.
Observe wing clearances when taxiing near buildings or other stationary
objects. If possible, station an observer outside the airplane.
Avoid holes and ruts when taxiing over uneven ground.
Do not operate the engine at high rpm when running up or taxiing over
ground containing loose stones, gravel or any loose material that may cause
damage to the propeller blades.
4.19 GROUND CHECK (4.5f)
Set the parking brake and check that the propeller control is set at high
rpm. Advance the throttle to 2000 rpm for checking the magnetos. Drop off
on either magneto should not exceed 175 rpm and the difference between the
magnetos should not exceed 50 rpm. Operation on one magneto should not
exceed 10 seconds.
Check the vacuum gauge; the indicator should read between 4.8 and 5.2
inches Hg at 2000 rpm. Retard the throttle. Check both oil temperature and
oil pressure. The temperature may be low for some time if the engine is being
run for the first time of the day. The engine is warm enough for takeoff when
the throttle can be opened without the engine faltering. Check the ammeter
for proper alternator output.
Check the annunciator panel lights with the press-to-test button. Also
check the alternate air.
The propeller control should be moved through its complete range to
check for proper operation, and then placed in full INCREASE rpm for
takeoff. To obtain maximum rpm, push the pedestal mounted control fully
forward on the instrument panel. Do not allow a drop of more than 500 rpm
during this check. In cold weather the propeller control should be cycled from
high to low rpm at least three times before takeoff to make sure that warm
engine oil has circulated.
Turn the electric fuel pump OFF after starting or during warm-up and
check the fuel flow/pressure gauge to make sure that the engine driven pump
is operating. Prior to takeoff, the electric pump should be turned ON again
to prevent loss of power during takeoff should the engine driven pump fail.
ISSUED: SEPTEMBER 15, 1988
REVISED: MAY 10, 2009
SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
REPORT: VB-1365
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