Piper CHEROKEE ARCHER II Pilot Operating Handbook page 205

PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
PA·28·181, CHEROKEE ARCHER II
10.1 GENERAL
SECTION 10
SAFETY TIPS
SECfIONIO
SAFETY TIPS
This section provides safety tips of particular value in the operation of the Cherokee Archer II.
10.3 SAFETY 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 about 61 MPH lAS (53 KTS lAS) under normal conditions. Trying
to pull the airplane off the ground at too Iowan airspeed decreases the controllability of the
airplane in the event of engine failure. .
(c) Flaps may be lowered at airspeeds up to 115 MPH CAS (100 KTS CAS). 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 cooling off period.
(e) Before starting the engine. check that alI radio switches, light switches and the pilot heat switch
are in the off pOSition so as not to create an overloaded condition when the starter is engaged.
(f)
Strobe lights should not be operating when flying through overcast and clouds. since reflected
light can produce spacial disorientation. Do not operate strobe lights when taxiing in the vicinity
of other aircraft.
(g) The rudder pedals are suspended from a torque tube which extends across the fuselage. The pilot
should become familiar with the proper positioning of his feet on the rudder pedals so as to avoid
interference with the torque tube when moving the rudder pedals or operating the toe brakes.
(h) In an effort to avoid accidents. pilots should obtain and study the safety related information
made available in FAA publications such as regulations, advisory circulars, Aviation News. AIM
and safety aids.
(i)
The shape of the wing fuel tanks is such that in certain maneuvers the fuel may move away from
the tank outlet. If the outlet is uncovered. the fuel flow will be interrupted and a temporary loss
of power may result. Pilots can prevent inadvertent uncovering of the outlet by avoiding
maneuvers which could result in uncovering the outlet.
Extreme running turning takeoffs should be avoided as fuel flow interruption may occur.
Prolonged slips or skids which result in excess of 2000 ft. of altitude loss, or other radical or
extreme maneuvers which could cause uncovering of the fuel outlet must be avoided as fuel flow
interruption may occur when tank being used is not fulL
ISSUED: AUGUST 15, 1975
REPORT: VB·760
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