Normal Procedures Check List - Piper CHEROKEE ARCHER II Pilot Operating Handbook

PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
PA-28-181, CHEROKEE ARCHER II
SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
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Figure 4-1
4.5 NORMAL PROCEDURES CHECK LIST
PREFLIGHT CHECK
Control wheel ...................................... release belts
Master switch .................................................... ON
Fuel quantity gauges ...................................... check
Master switch .................................................. OFF
Ignition ............................................................ OFF
Exterior ....................................... check for damage
Control surfaces ................. check for interference -
free of ice, snow, frost
Hinges .................................. check for interference
Wings .................................. free of ice, snow, frost
Stall warning ................................................. check
Navagation lights ........................................... check
Fuel tanks ........................................... check supply
visually - secure caps
Fuel tank sumps .............................................. drain
Fuel vents ........................................................ open
Main gear struts ............................................ proper
inflation (4.50 in.)
Tires .............................................................. check
Brake bloc ks .................................................. check
ISSUED: AUGUST 15,1975
Pitot head ......................................... remove cover-
holes clear
Windshield ..................................................... clean
Propeller and spinner ..................................... check
Fuel and oil ..................................... check for leaks
OiL ........................................................ check level
Dipstick .......................................... properly seated
Cowling ........................................................ secure
Inspection covers .......................................... secure
Nose wheel tire .............................................. check
Nose gear strut. ............................................. proper
inflation (3.25 in.)
Air inlets ......................................................... clear
Alternator belt ................................... check tension
Tow bar and control10cks ................................ stow
Baggage ...................................... stowed properly -
secure
Baggage door ................................ c1ose and secure
Fuel strainer .................................................... drain
Primary flight controls .................. proper operation
Cabin doors ................................... close and secure
Required papers ........................................ on board
Seat belts and harness .................... fastened - check
inertia reel
REPORT:
VB-760
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