Stall Warning; Baggage Area; Finish - Piper PA-44-180 Seminole 1979 Pilot's Operating Handbook And Faa Approved Airplane Flight Manual

SECTION 7 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
DESCRIPTION & OPERATION PA-44-180, SEMINOLE
CAUTION
The emergency exit is for ground use only.
When released, the window will fall free from
the fuselage.
7.29 STALL WARNING
An approaching stall is indicated by a stall warning horn which is
activated between five and ten knots above stall speed. Mild airframe
buffeting and gentle pitching may also precede the stall. Stall speeds are
shown on a graph in the Performance Charts Section. The stall warning
indication consists of a continuous sounding horn located behind the instru-
ment panel. The stall warning horn has a different sound from that of the
gear warning horn which has a 90 cycles per minute beeping sound. The stall
warning horn is activated by two lift detectors on the leading edge of the left
wing, outboard of the engine nacelle. The inboard detector activates the
horn when the flaps are in the 25 and 40 degree positions, the outboard when
the flaps are in other positions. A squat switch in the stall warning sy!,,tem
does not allow the units to be activated on the ground.
7.31 BAGGAGE AREA
The 24 cubic foot baggage compartment, located aft of the seats, has a
weight capacity of 200 pounds. This compartment is loaded and unloaded
through a separate 22 x 20 inch baggage door, and it is accessible during
flight. Tie-down straps are provided and they should be used at all times. The
baggage compartment and passenger doors use the same key.
7.33 FINISH
NOTE
It is the pilot's responsibility to be sure when
baggage is loaded that the airplane C.G. falls
within the allowable C.G. range. (See Weight
and Balance Section.)
The standard exterior finish is painted with acrylic lacquer. An optional
polyurethane finish is also available. To keep the finish attractive. economy
size spray cans of touch-up paint are available from Piper Dealers.
REPORT: VB-860
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ISSUED: MARCH 23, 1978
REVISED: MARCH 14, 1983