Piper ARCHER III Pilot Operating Handbook page 112

SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
4.Sa Preflight Checklists (continued)
COCKPIT (continued)
FUEL QTY Indications ............................................ CHECK QUANTITY
Exterior Lighting Switches .................................................................... ON
Exterior Lighting .................................................... VERIFY OPERATION
Care should be taken when checking the heated
pilot head. The unit becomes very hot. Ground
operation should be limited to three minutes to
avoid damaging the heater elements.
Pi tot/Static Head ............................................................ CHECK - WARM
Stall Warning Horn ........................................................................ CHECK
All Lighting Switches .......................................................................... OFF
PITOT HEAT Switch .......................................................................... OFF
PITOT HEAT OFF CAS Message ................................. ILLUMINATED
BATT MASTR Switch ..................... .................................................. OFF
Flaps ............................................................................................. EXTEND
Primary Flight Controls ........................................ PROPER OPERATION
Stabilator and Rudder Trim ...................................................... NEUTRAL
Pi tot and Static Systems .................................................................. DRAIN
Windows .......................................................................... CHECK CLEAN
Required Papers and POH ...................................... VERIFY ON BOARD
Secure and adjust all unused seat belts and
shoulder harness to prevent control interference
or passenger injury during night in turbulent air.
Tow Bar and Baggage ............................ STOW PROPERLY & SECURE
Baggage Door ............................................................ CLOSE & SECURE
REPORT: VB-2749
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PA-28-181, ARCHER Ill
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CAUTION
NOTE
ISSUED: December 22, 2017
& IMBALANCE
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