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Piper PA-44-180 Seminole 1979 Pilot's Operating Handbook And Faa Approved Airplane Flight Manual

Piper PA-44-180 Seminole 1979 Pilot's Operating Handbook And Faa Approved Airplane Flight Manual

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REFERENCE ONLY
THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION
OF THE POH IS
NOT APPROVED TO
REPLACE ANY OPERATING
INFORMATION REQUIRED
BY THE REGULATIONS.
airplane
serial no. ____________________
pa-44-180
report: vb-860 faa approved by: ____________________________
date of approval:
marCh 23, 1978
This handbook includes The maTerial required To be furnished
To The piloT by The federal aviaTion regulaTions and addiTional
informaTion provided by The manufacTurer and consTiTuTes The faa
approved airplane flighT manual. This handbook musT be carried in
The airplane aT all Times.
seminole
airplane flight manual
airplane
regist. no. _________________
Ward evans
d.o.a. no. so-1
piper airCraft Corporation
vero beaCh, florida
pilot's
operating
handbook
and
faa approved

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  • Page 1 ____________________________ Ward evans d.o.a. no. so-1 date of approval: piper airCraft Corporation marCh 23, 1978 vero beaCh, florida This handbook includes The maTerial required To be furnished To The piloT by The federal aviaTion regulaTions and addiTional informaTion provided by The manufacTurer and consTiTuTes The faa approved airplane flighT manual.
  • Page 2 ExtrEmE carE must bE ExErcisEd to limit thE usE of this handbook to applicablE aircraft. this hand- book is valid for usE with thE airplanE idEntifiEd on thE facE of thE titlE pagE. subsEquEnt rEvisions suppliEd by pipEr aircraft corporation must bE propErly insErtEd. published by publications dEpartmEnt...
  • Page 25 PIPER aIRcRaFT cORPORaTION Pa-44-180, SEmINOlE PIlOT’S OPERaTINg haNDBOOk lOg OF REVISIONS (cont) Revision FAA Approved Number and Revised Description of Revisions Signature Code Pages and Date Rev. 13 vi-q Added page & Rev. 13 (PR040823) to L of R. vi-r Added page.
  • Page 26 PIPER aIRcRaFT cORPORaTION Pa-44-180, SEmINOlE PIlOT’S OPERaTINg haNDBOOk lOg OF REVISIONS (cont) Revision FAA Approved Number and Revised Description of Revisions Signature Code Pages and Date REPORT: VB-860 ISSUED: maRch 23, 1978 REVISED: aUgUST 23, 2004 vi-r...

  • Page 91: Starting Engines When Flooded

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 4 PA-44-180, SEMINOLE NORMAL PROCEDURES STARTING ENGINES WhEN FLOODED Mixture ....................idle cut-ofl Throttle ....................open full Propeller .....................full forward Master switch ....................ON Ignition switch ....................ON Electric fuel pump ..................OFF Starter ......................engage Throttle ......................

  • Page 92: Taxiing

    SECTION 4 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION NORMAL PROCEDURES PA-44-180, SEMINOLE TAXIING Chocks .....................removed Taxi area ......................clear Throttle ..................... apply slowly Brakes ......................check Steering ....................... check Instruments ....................check Heater and defroster ..................check BEFORE TAKEOFF - GROUND ChECK Parking brake ....................ON Mixture controls ................FORWARD...

  • Page 93: Takeoff

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 4 PA-44-180, SEMINOLE NORMAL PROCEDURES Quadrant friction ..................adjusted Carburetor heat ....................OFF Cowl naps ......................set Wing flaps ......................set Trim ........................set Seat backs ...................... erect Seat belts and harness ............... fastened/adjusted Empty seats ................seat belts fastened Controls ..................free, full travel...

  • Page 94: Takeoff Climb

    SECTION 4 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION NORMAL PROCEDURES PA-44-180, SEMINOLE Accelerate to best angle of climb speed of 82 KIAS for obstacle clearance or best rate of climb speed of 88 KIAS, no obstacle. Gear ........................uP SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF (25° Flaps) Flaps ..................

  • Page 103: Warm-Up

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 4 PA-44-180, SEMINOLE NORMAL PROCEDURES 4.23 WARM-UP Warm-up the engines at 1000 to 1200 RPM. Avoid prolonged idling at low RPM, as this practice may result in fouled spark plugs. Move both fuel selectors from ON to X-FEED (crossfeed). Leave them in X-FEED for a minimum of 30-seconds to minimize the possibility of fuel contamination in the crossfeed fuel lines, then return both fuel selectors to the ON position.
  • Page 104 SECTION 4 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION NORMAL PROCEDURES PA-44-180, SEMINOLE to 2000 RPM and exercise the propeller controls to check the function of the governor. Retard control until a 200 to 300 drop in RPM is indicated. This should be done three times on the first flight of the day. The governor can be checked by retarding the propeller control until a drop of 100 RPM to 200 RPM appears.

  • Page 105: Takeoff

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 4 PA-44-180, SEMINOLE NORMAL PROCEDURES All controls should be free with full travel, and all doors should be securely latched. Ensure that the electric fuel pumps are ON. Pitot heat should be used as required. Turn OFF the air conditioner to insure maximum power.

  • Page 106: Climb

    SECTION 4 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION NORMAL PROCEDURES PA-44-180, SEMINOLE rotate the airplane firmly so that the airspeed is approximately 75 KIAS when passing through the 50-foot height. The airplane should then be allowed to accelerate to the best angle of climb speed (82 KIAS at sea level) if obstacle clearance is necessary, or best rate of climb speed (88 KIAS) if obstacles are not a problem.

  • Page 107: Cruising

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 4 PA-44-180, SEMINOLE NORMAL PROCEDURES 4.33 CRUISING When leveling off at cruise altitude, the pilot may reduce to a cruise power setting in accordance with the Power Setting Table in this Handbook. For maximum service life, cylinder head temperature should be maintained below 435°F during high performance cruise operation and below...

  • Page 108: Descent

    SECTION 4 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION NORMAL PROCEDURES PA-44-180, SEMINOLE cause the alternator output voltage to increase uncontrollably. To prevent damage, overvoltage relays are installed to automatically shut off the al- ternator(s). The alternator light on the annunciator panel will illuminate to warn of the tripped condition.

  • Page 111: Go-Around

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 4 PA-44-180, SEMINOLE NORMAL PROCEDURES rudder to keep the wheels aligned with the runway. Avoid prolonged side slips with a low fuel indication. The maximum demonstrated crosswind component for landing is 17 KTS. 4.39 GO-AROUND If a go-around from a normal approach with the airplane in the landing configuration becomes necessary, apply takeoff power to both engines.

  • Page 112: Turbulent Air Operation

    SECTION 4 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION NORMAL PROCEDURES PA-44-180, SEMINOLE 4.47 TURBULENT AIR OPERATION In keeping with good operating practice used in all aircraft, it is recommended that when turbulent air is encountered or expected, the airspeed be reduced to maneuvering speed to reduce the structural loads caused by gusts and to allow for inadvertent speed build-ups, which may occur as a result of the turbulence or of distractions caused by the conditions.
  • Page 151 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 6 PA-44-180, SEMINOLE WEIGHT AND BALANCE TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 6 WEIGHT AND BALANCE Paragraph Page General ..................Airplane Weighing Procedure ..........Weight and Balance Data and Record ........Weight and Balance Determination for Flight ......
  • Page 152 SECTION 6 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION WEIGHT AND BALANCE PA-44-180, SEMINOLE TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 6 WEIGHT AND BALANCE Paragraph Page THIS SPACE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK REPORT: VB-860 ISSUED: MARCH 23, 1978 6-ii REVISED: OCTOBER 11, 2011...
  • Page 167 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 6 PA-44-180, SEMINOLE WEIGHT AND BALANCE THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLy LEFT BLANk ISSUED: MARCH 23, 1978 REPORT: VB-860 REVISED: OCTOBER 11, 2011 6-13...
  • Page 168 SECTION 6 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION WEIGHT AND BALANCE PA-44-180, SEMINOLE THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLy LEFT BLANk REPORT: VB-860 ISSUED: MARCH 23, 1978 6-14 REVISED: OCTOBER 11, 2011...
  • Page 169 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 6 PA-44-180, SEMINOLE WEIGHT AND BALANCE THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLy LEFT BLANk ISSUED: MARCH 23, 1978 REPORT: VB-860 REVISED: OCTOBER 11, 2011 6-15...
  • Page 170 SECTION 6 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION WEIGHT AND BALANCE PA-44-180, SEMINOLE THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLy LEFT BLANk REPORT: VB-860 ISSUED: MARCH 23, 1978 6-16...
  • Page 220 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK...

  • Page 222: Engines

    SECTION 7 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION DESCRIPTION & OPERATION PA-44-180, SEMINOLE A vertical stabilizer, an all-movable horizontal stabilator, and a rudder make up the empennage. The stabilator, which is mounted on top of the fin incorporates an anti-servo tab which provides longitudinal stability and trim.
  • Page 229 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 7 PA-44-180, SEMINOLE DESCRIPTION & OPERATION The green gear lights are dimmed automatically when the navigation lights are turned on. For this reason, if the navigation lights are turned on in the daytime, it is difficult to see the landing gear lights. If the green lights are not observed after the landing gear selector switch is placed in the DOWN position, the first thing to check is the position of the navigation lights switch.
  • Page 230 SECTION 7 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION DESCRIPTION & OPERATION PA-44-180, SEMINOLE LANDING GEAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SCHEMATIC Figure 7-7 REPORT: VB-860 ISSUED: MARCH 23, 1978 7-10 REVISED: DECEMBER 15, 1978...
  • Page 235 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 7 PA-44-180, SEMINOLE DESCRIPTION & OPERATION FUEL SySTEM SCHEMATIC Figure 7-13 ISSUED: MARCH 23, 1978 REPORT: VB-860 7-15...

  • Page 236: Electrical System

    SECTION 7 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION DESCRIPTION & OPERATION PA-44-180, SEMINOLE OFF position shuts off the fuel now to that engine. NOTE When one engine is inoperative and the fuel selector for the operating engine is on X FEED the selector for the inoperative engine must be in the OFF position.
  • Page 369 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 10 PA-44-180, SEMINOLE SAFETY TIPS (k) Sluggish RPM control and propeller overspeed with poor RPM recovery after rapid throttle application are indications that nitrogen pressure in the propeller dome is low. (l) Experience has shown that the training advantage gained by...
  • Page 370 SECTION 10 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SAFETY TIPS PA-44-180, SEMINOLE THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK REPORT: VB-860 ISSUED: MARCH 23, 1978 10-4...

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