Piper CHEROKEE ARCHER II Pilot Operating Handbook page 55

PTPER
AIRCRAFT
C
ORPORATION
PA.28.I8I. C}IEROKEE ARCHER
TI
SECTION 4
NORJT{AL PROCEDURES
4.7
A"IIPLIFIED NORMAL PROCEDURES
(GENERAL)
The following paragraphs are provided
to
supply detailed information and explanations of the normal
procedures necessary
for
the
safe
operation
of
the airplane.
4.9
PREFUGHT CHECK
The airplane should be given
a
thorough preflight and walk-around check. The preflight should include
a
check
of
the airplane's operational
status,
computation
of
weight and C.G.
limits, takeoff
distance and
in-night
perforrnance.
A
weather briefing should be obtained
for the intended flight path, and any other
factors
relating to
a
safe
flight
should be checked before takeoff.
CALTTION
The flap position
should be noted before boarding the aircraft.
fhe flaps must be placed in
the
"IJ?"
position before they will
lock
and
zupport weight on the
step.
Upon entering the cockpit,
release
the
seat
belts securing thp
control
wheel.
Turn
"ON"
the
master
switch and check the fuel quantity
gaugps
for sufficient fuel. After the fuel quantity
check is made
tum
the
mastcr
switch
"OFF"
and
dreck that the ignition switch is
"OFF."
To
begin
the exterior walk-around, check
for
external
damage
and operationd interference
of
the
contol
surfaces
or
hinges. Insure
that the wings and control surfaces are free
of snow, ice, frost or
any
othc
foreign materials.
An
operational check
of
the stall warning system and navigation
lights sttould now be made. Turn thE
master
switch
"ON."
Lift
the detector while checking
to
determine
if
the horn
is
actuat6d
and
check
that
the navigation lights
are
illuminated. The master
switch should be returned to the
"OFF" position after the
chccks are complete.
A
visual check
of the fucl tarrk quantity strould bc performed. Rcmove the
tiller
cap
from
each
tank
and
visually check the suppty and
colc.
Bc sure
to
securc
the
caps
propedy after the check
is
complete.
The
fuel
system
sumlr urd
rtrainer strotrld
be drained daily prior
to
the
fust flight
and
after refueling
to
avoid the accumulatiqr
of contarninsl8
such as
water or sediment Eadl fuel tank
is
equipped
with
an
individual quick drain located at the lower inboard rear comer
of the tank. The fuel strainer is
equipped
with
a
quick
drain located
on
the
front
lower comer of the firewall. Each of the fuel tank umps
should be
drained
first.
Then
the
fuel strainer should bc drained twice, once
with the fuol selector valve on
each
tank.
Each time
fuel is drained, sufficient fuel strould
be
dlowed to flow to
ensure
removal
of
contaminants. This
fucl
should be collected
in
a
suitable
container, examined for contaminanB, and then discarded.
CAUTION
When draining any amount
of
fuel,
care
shottld be
taken to
ensur€
that no fue
hazard exists before
starting the engine.
Each quick drain shouldbe checked after closing
it
to
ma&e
strre
it
has
clopd comphtely utd
is
not leaking.
ETLIED: Il,rNE 18,
1976
REVISED: TANUARY 20,
lYlT
REFORI: VB79O
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