Takeoff; Climb - Piper ARCHER III Pilot Operating Handbook

SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
Exercise and set the flaps and trim tab. Insure proper flight control
movement and response.
All doors should be properly secured and latched.
On air conditioned models, the air conditioner must be OFF to insure
normal takeoff performance.

4.23 TAKEOFF

NORMAL TECHNIQUE (SEE CHART, SECTION 5)
When the available runway length is well in excess of that required and
obstacle clearance is no factor, the normal takeoff technique may be used.
The flaps should be set in the retracted position and the pitch trim set slightly
aft of neutral. Align the airplane with the runway, apply full power, and
accelerate to 60 KIAS depending on weight. Apply back pressure to the
control wheel to lift off, then control pitch attitude as required to attain the
desired climb speed.
SHORT FIELD TECHNIQUE (SEE CHART, SECTION 5)
For departure from short runways with adjacent obstructions, a
short field takeoff technique with flaps set to 25° should be used in
accordance with the short field takeoff ground roll -flaps 25° and
short field performance - flaps 25° charts. Maximum power is
established before brake release and the airplane is accelerated to 55
KIAS depending on aircraft weight for liftoff. After liftoff, control
the airplane attitude to accelerate to 60 KIAS depending on aircraft
weight, passing through the 50 foot obstacle height. Once clear of the
obstacle accelerate to the best flaps up angle of climb speed of 64
KIAS while retracting the flaps. Transition to 76 KIAS, flaps up best
rate of climb speed.

4.25 CLIMB

The best rate of climb at gross weight will be obtained at 76 KIAS. The
best angle of climb may be obtained at 64 KIAS. At lighter than gross
weight these speeds are reduced somewhat. For climbing en route, a speed of
87 KIAS is recommended. This will produce better forward speed and
increased visibility over the nose during the climb.
When reaching the desired altitude, the electric fuel pump may be turned off.
REPORT: VB-1611
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PA-28-181, ARCHER III
ISSUED: JULY 12, 1995
REVISED: NOVEMBER 6, 1998