Piper CHEROKEE ARCHER II Pilot Operating Handbook page 56

SECTION
4
NORMAL
PROCEDURES
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Check
all ot'thc ir,ci tank
\ent\
to
make
\ure ther are
t'rpen.
\err.
conrplctc
-i ;hcck ot'the
landing gear. Check the main gear shock struts
for
proner inflation.
Thcrc
:hotrld
bc
I
5(t inchc.,
()t'srrur exposure under a normal static load. The
nose
gear
should
be
checked
for
3.15 inches
ol \rrur
e\p()\ure.
Check
all tires
for
cuts and u'ear and insure proper inflation. Make
a
risual
check
of
the brakc hkrcks
t't'rr
w'ear
or
damage.
Remore rhe corer from the pitot
head
on the underside of the left wing. Check the
pitot
head
to
make
\ure the
holes are open and clear
of
obstructions.
Don't
forget
to
clean
and check the windshield.
The propeller and spinner should
be checked
for
defects
or
nicks.
Lift
the cowling and check
for
an-v-
obvious fuel
or oil
leaks.
Check the
oil
level. Make sure that
the
dipstick
has
properlv
seated
after checking.
Secure
the cowling and check the inspection
covers.
Check rhe
air
inlets
for foreign
matter and the alternator belt
for
proper tension.
Stow the row bar and check the
baggage
for proper storage and security. The
baggage
compartment
doors should be closed and
secure.
Upon entering the aircraft. ascertain that all primary flight controls operate properly'.
Close and secure
the cabin door and check
that all
the required papers are
in order
and
in
the airplane.
Fa.ten and adjust rhe seat belts
and shoulder harness and check the
function
of the
inertia
reel
by'
pulling
sharplv on the strap. Fasten seat belts on empty
seats.
NOTE
lf
the fixed shoulder harness (non-inertia reel type) is installed.
it
must
be connected
to
the
seat
belt and adjusted
to allow
proper
accessibility
to all
controls, including fuel
selector,
flaps. trim.
etc.. while maintaining adequate restraint
for the
occupant.
lf
the inertia
reel
type shoulder
harness
is installed. a pull
test
of
its locking restraint feature should be performed.
{.II
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
Before
starting the
engine
the brakes should be set
*ON*
and the carburetor heat lever moved
to
the
full COI-D
position. The fuel
selector
should then be moved
to
the desired tank.
REPORT:
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ISSUED: JUNE
18,
1976
REVISED: MARCH
30,
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