Piper ARCHER II - Before Takeoff

SECTION
4
PIPER
AIRCRAFT
CORPORATION
NORMAL
PROCEDURES
PA-28-181,
ARCHER
II
4.21 BEFORE TAKEOFF
All
aspects
of
each
particular
takeoff
should
be
considered
prior
to
executing
the
takeoff
procedure.
Turn
ON
the
master
switch
and
check
and
set
all
of
the
flight
instru-
ments
as
required.
Check
the
fuel
selector
to
make
sure
it
is
on
the
proper
tank
(fullest).
Turn
ON
the
electric
fuel
pump
and
check
the
engine
gauges.
The
carburetor
heat
should
be
in
the
OFF
position.
All seat backs should be erect.
The
mixture
should
be
set
and
the
primer.checked
to
insure
that
it is
locked.
The
seat
belts
and
shoulder
harness
should
be
fastened
and
adjusted.
Fasten
the
seat
belts
snugly
around
the
empty
seats.
NOTE
If the fixed shoulder harness (non-inertia reel
type) is installed, it must be connected to the
seat belt and adjusted to allow proper accessi-
bility to all controls, including fuel selector,
flaps, trim, etc., while maintaining adequate
restraint for the occupant.
If the inertia reel type shoulder harness is
installed, a pull test of its locking restraint
feature should be performed.
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.
REPORT:
VB-1120
ISSUED:
JULY
2,
1979
4-16
REVISED:
NOVEMBER
16,
1981