Parking; Stalls - Piper CHEROKEE ARCHER II Pilot Operating Handbook

PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
PA-28-181, CHEROKEE ARCHER II
4.33 PARKING
SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
If necessary, the airplane should be moved on the ground with the aid of the nose wheel tow bar
provided with each airplane and secured behind the rear seats. The aileron and stabilator controls should be
secured by looping the safety belt through the control whee) and pulling it snug. The flaps are locked when
in the "UP" position and should be left retracted.
Tie downs can be secured to rings provided under each wing and to the tail skid. The rudder is held in
position by its connections to the nose wheel steering and normally does not have to be secured.
4.35 STALLS
The stall characteristics of the Cherokee Archer II are conventional. An approaching staJ] is indicated
by a stall warning horn which is activated between five and ten miles per hour above stall speed. Mild
airframe buffeting and gentle pitching may also precede the stall.
The gross weight stalling speed of the Cherokee Archer II with power off and full flaps is 61 MPH CAS
(53 KTS CAS). With the flaps up this speed is increased 7 MPH (6 KTS). Loss of altitude during stalls varies
from 100 to 350 feet, depending on configuration and power.
The following performance figures were obtained during FAA type tests and may be realized under
conditions indicated with the airplane and engine in good condition and with average piloting technique.
All performance is given for 2550 pounds. Stall speeds at lower weights will be correspondingly less.
Stalling speeds, in mph and knots, power off, versus angle of bank (calibrated airspeed):
Angle of Bank
Flaps Up
Flaps Down
MPH
KTS
MPH
KTS
68
59
61
53
70
61
NOTE
78
68
85
74
The stall warning system is inoperative with the master switch
"OFF."
96
83
During preflight, the stall warning system should be checked by turning the master switch "ON ,"
lifting the detector and checking to determine if the hom is actuated. The master switch should be returned
to the "OFF" position after the check is complete.
ISSUED: AUGUST 15,1975 REPORT: VB-760
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