Piper ARCHER II - Approach and Landing

PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 4
PA-28-181, ARCHER II NORMAL PROCEDURES
POWER OFF
If a prolonged power off descent is to be made, apply full carburetor
heat prior to power reduction if icing conditions are suspected. Throttle
should be retarded and mixture control leaned as required. Power response
should be verified approximately every 30 seconds by partially opening and
then closing the throttle (clearing the engine). When leveling off enrichen
mixture, set power as required and select carburetor heat off unless
carburetor icing conditions are suspected.
4.31 APPROACH AND LANDING
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Check to insure the fuel selector is on the proper (fullest) tank and that
the seat backs are erect. The seat belts and shoulder harness should be
fastened and adjusted and the inertia reel checked.
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.
Turn ON the electric fuel pump and turn OFF the air conditioner. The
mixture should be set in the full RICH position.
The airplane should be trimmed to an initial approach speed of about
75 KIAS with a final approach speed of 66 KIAS with flaps extended. The
flaps can be lowered at speeds up to 102 KIAS, if desired.
The mixture contro! should be kept in full RICH position to insure
maximum acceleration if it should be necessary to open the throttle again.
Carburetor heat should not be applied unless there is an indication of
carburetor icing, since the use of carburetor heat causes a reduction in power
which may be critical in case of a go-around. Full throttle operation with
carburetor heat on can cause detonation.
ISSUED: JULY 2, 1979 REPORT: VB-1120
REVISED: NOVEMBER 16, 1981 4-19