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Piper PA-28-181 Archer III Checklist Template

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Piper PA-28-181 Archer III
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33
Total items
411
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01 PreflightPreflight Inspection 101 items
  1. 01 Cockpit:
  2. 02 Control Wheel RELEASE RESTRAINTS
  3. 03 Parking Brake SET
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02 PreflightBefore Engine Start 7 items
  1. 01 If A Positive Oil Pressure Is Not Indicated Within 30 Seconds Following An Engine Start, Stop The Engine And Determine The Trouble. In Cold Weather It Will Take A Few Seconds Longer To Get A Positive Oil Pressure Indication
  2. 02 Brakes SET
  3. 03 Circuit Breakers CHECK IN
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03 PreflightNormal Start - Cold Engine 13 items
  1. 01 Throttle 1/4 IN OPEN
  2. 02 Battery Master Switch ON
  3. 03 Alternator Switch ON
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04 PreflightWarm-Up 1 items
  1. 01 Throttle 800 - 1200 RPM
05 PreflightTaxiing 5 items
  1. 01 Taxi Area CLEAR
  2. 02 Parking Brake RELEASED
  3. 03 Throttle APPLY SLOWLY
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06 PreflightGround Check 15 items
  1. 01 Parking Brake SET
  2. 02 Throttle 2000 RPM
  3. 03 Magnetos:
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07 PreflightBefore Takeoff 19 items
  1. 01 Battery Master Switch VERIFY ON
  2. 02 Alternator Switch VERIFY ON
  3. 03 Magnetos VERIFY ON
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08 In FlightTakeoff 5 items
  1. 01 Flaps SET
  2. 02 Trim SET
  3. 03 Accelerate 60 KIAS
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09 In FlightClimb 5 items
  1. 01 Best Rate (Flaps Up) 76 KIAS
  2. 02 Best Angle (Flaps Up) 64 KIAS
  3. 03 En Route 87 KIAS
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10 In FlightCruising 3 items
  1. 01 Power SET
  2. 02 Per power table
  3. 03 Mixture ADJUST
11 In FlightDescent 4 items
  1. 01 Throttle 2500 RPM
  2. 02 Airspeed 122 KIAS
  3. 03 Mixture RICH
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12 In FlightApproach and Landing 11 items
  1. 01 Fuel Selector PROPER TANK
  2. 02 Seat Backs ERECT
  3. 03 Seats ADJUSTED AND LOCKED
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13 PostflightStopping Engine 11 items
  1. 01 Flaps Must Be Placed In The Up Position For The Flap Stop To Support Weight.
  2. 02 Flaps RETRACT
  3. 03 Electric Fuel Pump OFF
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14 PostflightMooring 5 items
  1. 01 Parking Brake SET
  2. 02 Flaps FULL UP
  3. 03 Control Wheel SECURED WITH BELTS
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15 StartingNormal Start - Hot Engine 11 items
  1. 01 Throttle 1/2 IN OPEN
  2. 02 Battery Master Switch ON
  3. 03 Alternator Switch ON
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16 StartingEngine Start When Flooded 12 items
  1. 01 Throttle OPEN FULL
  2. 02 Battery Master Switch ON
  3. 03 Alternator Switch ON
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17 StartingStarting With External Power Source 14 items
  1. 01 Battery Master Switch OFF
  2. 02 Alternator Switch OFF
  3. 03 Left Magneto Switch ON
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18 In FlightShort Field, Obstacle Clearance 17 items
  1. 01 Flaps 25
  2. 02 Trim SLIGHTLY AFT OF NEUTRAL
  3. 03 Throttle FULL POWER
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19 In FlightPower Off Descent 6 items
  1. 01 Carburetor Heat ON IF REQUIRED
  2. 02 Throttle CLOSED
  3. 03 Airspeed AS REQUIRED
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20 FiresEngine Fire During Start 6 items
  1. 01 Starter CRANK ENGINE
  2. 02 Mixture IDLE CUT-OFF
  3. 03 Throttle OPEN
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21 FiresFire in Flight 16 items
  1. 01 Source of Fire CHECK
  2. 02 Electrical Fire (Smoke In Cabin):
  3. 03 Batt. Master Switch OFF
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22 Engine EmergenciesEngine Power Loss During Takeoff 15 items
  1. 01 If Sufficient Runway Remains For A Normal Landing:
  2. 02 Aircraft LAND
  3. 03 Straight ahead
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23 Engine EmergenciesEngine Power Loss in Flight 16 items
  1. 01 If At Low Altitude:
  2. 02 Airspeed MAINTAIN 76 KIAS
  3. 03 Minimum
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24 Engine EmergenciesPower Off Landing 17 items
  1. 01 Trim 76 KIAS
  2. 02 Suitable Field LOCATE
  3. 03 Spiral Pattern ESTABLISH
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25 Engine EmergenciesEngine Roughness 16 items
  1. 01 Carburetor Heat ON
  2. 02 If Roughness Continues After One Minute:
  3. 03 Carburetor Heat OFF
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26 Electrical EmergenciesElectrical Failures 16 items
  1. 01 ALT Annunciator Light Illuminated:
  2. 02 Ammeter CHECK
  3. 03 To verify inop. alt.
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27 Electrical EmergenciesElectrical Overload 14 items
  1. 01 Alternator Over 20 Amps Above Known Electrical Load
  2. 02 ALT Switch ON
  3. 03 BAT Switch OFF
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28 Other EmergenciesLoss of Oil Pressure 3 items
  1. 01 Aircraft LAND
  2. 02 As soon as possible and investigate cause
  3. 03 Prepare For Power Off landing
29 Other EmergenciesLoss of Fuel Pressure 3 items
  1. 01 Electric Fuel Pump ON
  2. 02 Fuel Selector CHECK
  3. 03 On full tank
30 Other EmergenciesHigh Oil Pressure 3 items
  1. 01 Aircraft LAND
  2. 02 As soon as possible and investigate problem
  3. 03 Prepare For Power Off landing
31 Other EmergenciesSpin Recovery 9 items
  1. 01 Rudder FULL OPPOSITE
  2. 02 To direction of rotation
  3. 03 Control Wheel FULL FORWARD
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32 Other EmergenciesOpen Door 9 items
  1. 01 To Close The Door In Flight:
  2. 02 Airplane SLOW TO 87 KIAS
  3. 03 Cabin Vents CLOSE
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33 Other EmergenciesCarburetor Icing 3 items
  1. 01 Carburetor Heat ON
  2. 02 Mixture ADJUST
  3. 03 For maximum smoothness

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