Piper ARCHER II - Ground Check

PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 4
PA-28-181, ARCHER II NORMAL PROCEDURES
Power should be applied slowly to start the taxi roll. Taxi a few feet
forward and apply the brakes to determine their effectiveness. While taxiing,
make slight turns to ascertain the effectiveness of the steering.
Observe wing clearances when taxiing near buildings or other stationary
objects. If possible, station an observer outside the airplane.
Avoid holes and ruts when taxiing over uneven ground.
Do not operate the engine at high RPM whenrunning up or taxiing over
ground containing loose stones, gravel or any loose material that may cause
damage to the propeller biades.
4.19 GROUND CHECK
Set the parking brake.
The magnetos should be checked at 2000 RPM. Drop off on either
magneto should not exceed 175 RPM and the difference between the
magnetos should not exceed 50 RPM. Operation on one magneto should
not exceed 10 seconds.
Check the vacuum gauge; the indicator should read 5.0” + .1” Hg at
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2000
RPM.
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Check the annunciator panel lights with the press-to-test button. Also
check the air conditioner.
Carburetor heat should also be checked prior to takeff to be sure the
contro] is operating properly and to clear any ice which may have formed
during taxiing. Avoid prolonged ground operation with carburetor heat
“ON” as the air is unfiltered.
The electric fuel pump should be turned OFF after starting or during
warm-up to make sure that the engine driven pump is operating. Prior to
takeoff the electric pump should be turned ON again to prevent loss of power
during takeoff should the engine driven pump fail. Check both oil temper-
ature and oil pressure. The temperature may be low for some time if the
engine is being run for the first time of the day. The engine is warm enough
for takeoff when the throttle can be opened without the engine faltering.
ISSUED: JULY 2, 1979 REPORT: VB-1120
REVISED: JUNE 29, 1984 4-15