Before Takeoff (4.5G); Takeoff (4.Sh); Normal Technique (4.5H); Short Field, Obstacle Clearance And Soft Field Techniques (4.5H) - Arrow PA-28R-201 Pilot's Operating Handbook And Faa Approved Airplane Flight Manual

SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES

4.21 BEFORE TAKEOFF (4.5g)

After all aspects of the takeoff are considered, a before takeoff check
procedure must be performed.
Verify that the battery master and alternator switches are ON. Check and
set all of the night instruments as required. Check the fuel selector to make sure
it is on the proper tank (fullest). Turn ON the electric fuel pump. Check the
engine gauges. The alternate air should be in the CLOSED position.
All seat backs should be erect.
The mixture and propeller control levers should be set and the seat belts and
shoulder harness fastened. Fasten the seat belts snugly around the empty seats.
Exercise and set the flaps and trim. The Emergency Gear Extension Lever
should be in the up position to permit normal gear operation. If the Emergency
Gear Extension Lever is not in the fully up position prior to ger retraction, the
landing gear may not retract when the landing gear switch is selected up. Ensure
proper movement and response of all flight controls.
All doors should be properly secured and latched.
On air conditioned models, the air conditioner must be OFF to ensure
normal takeoff performance.
4.23 TAKEOFF (4.5h)
4.23a Normal Technique (4.5h)
The normal takeoff technique is conventional for the Arrow. Flaps should
be up and the trim should be set slightly aft of neutral, with the exact setting
determined by the loading of the airplane. Allow the airplane to accelerate to
65 to 75 KIAS, depending on the weight of the aircraft, and ease back on the
control wheel to rotate to climb attitude.
4.23b Short Field, Obstacle Clearance And Soft Field Techniques (4.5h)
The procedure used for a short field takeoff with an obstacle clearance or
a soft field takeoff differs slightly from the normal technique. The flaps should
be lowered to 25
KIAS depending on the aircraft weight and rotate the aircraft to climb attitude.
After breaking ground, accelerate to 55 to 65 KIAS, depending on aircraft
weight and select gear up. Continue to climb while accelerating to the gear up
rate of climb speed, 90 KIAS if no obstacle is present or 78 KIAS if obstacle
clearance is a consideration. Slowly retract the flaps one notch at a time while
climbing out.
REPORT: VB-1365
4-22
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(second notch). Allow the aircraft to accelerate to 50 to 60
PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
PA-28R-201, ARROW
ISSUED: SEPTEMBER 15, 1988
REVISED: OCTOBER 31, 2012