Piper Malibu PA-46-310P Pilot Operating Handbook page 511

PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
PA-46-310P,
MALIBU
SECTION 10
OPERATING TIPS
10.1 GENERAL
SECTION 10
OPERATING TIPS
This section provides operating tips of particular value in the operation
of the Malibu.
10.3 OPERATING TIPS
(a) Learn to trim for takeoff so that only a very light back pressure on
the control wheel is required to lift the airplane off the ground.
(b) The best speed for takeoff is 75 to 85 KIAS under normal
conditions. Trying to pull the airplane off the ground at too low an
airspeed decreases the controllability of the airplane in the event of
engine failure.
(c) 10° of flaps may be lowered at airspeeds up to 170 KIAS and full
flaps up to 120 KIAS. but to reduce flap operating loads, it is
desirable to have the airplane at a slower speed before extending the
flaps.
(d) Before attempting to reset any circuit breaker, allow a two to five
minute·cooHng off period.
(e) Before starting the engine, check that all radio switches, light
switches and the pitot heat switch are in the off position so as not to
create an overloaded condition when the starter is engaged.
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Anti-collision lights should not be operating when flying through
cloud, fog or haze, since reflected light can produce spacial
disorientation. Strobe lights should not be used in close proximity
to the ground, such as during taxiing, takeoff or landing.
ISSUED: JANUARY 11, 1984
REPORT: VB-1200
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