Piper ARCHER II - Stopping Engine; Parking

SECTION
4
PIPER
AIRCRAFT
CORPORATION
NORMAL
PROCEDURES
PA-28-181,
ARCHER
II
The
amount
of
flap
used
during
landings
and
the
speed
of
the
aircraftat
contact
with
the
runway
should
be
varied
according
to
the
landing
surface
and
conditions
of
wind
and
airplane
loading.
It
is
generally
good
practice
to
contact
the
ground
at
the
minimum
possible
safe
speed
consistent
with
existing
conditions.
Normally,
the
best
technique
for
short
and
slow
landings
is
to
use
full
flap
and
enough
power
to
maintain
the
desired
airspeed
and
approach
flight
path.
Mixture
should
be
full
RICH,
fuel
on
the
fullest
tank,
and
electric
fuel
pump
ON.
Reduce
the
speed
during
the
flareout
and
contact
the
ground
close
to
the
stalling
speed.
After
ground
contact
hold
the
nose
wheel
off
as
long
as
possible.
As
the
airplane
slows
down,
gently
lower
the
nose
and
apply
the
brakes.
Braking
is
most
effective
when
flaps
are
raised
and
back
pressure
is
applied
to
the
control
wheel,
putting
most
of
the
aircraft
weight
on
the
main
wheels.
In
high
wind
conditions,
particularly
in
strong
crosswinds,
it
may
be
desirable
to
approach
the
ground
at
higher
than
normal
speeds
with
partial
or
no
flaps.
4.33 STOPPING ENGINE
At
the
pilot’s
discretion,
the
flaps
should
be
raised
and
the
electric
fuel
pump
turned
OFF.
NOTE
The
flaps
must
be
placed
in
the
UP
position
for
the
flap
step
to
support
weight.
Passengers
should
be
cautioned
accordingly.
The
air
conditioner
and
radios
should
be
turned
OFF,
and
the
engine
Stopped
by
disengaging
the
mixture
control
lock
and
pulling
the
mixture
control
back
to
idle
cut-off.
The
throttle
should
be
left
full
aft
to
avoid
engine
vibration
while
stopping.
Then
the
magneto
and
master
switches
must
be
turned
OFF.
4.35 PARKING
if
necessary,
the
airplane
should
be
moved
on
the
ground
with
the
aid
of
the
nose
wheel
tow
bar
provided
with
each
airplane
and
secured
behind
the
rear
seats.
The
aileron
and
stabilator
controls
should
be
secured
by
looping
the
safety
belt
through
the
control
wheel
and
pulling
it
snug.
The
flaps
are
locked
when
in
the
UP
position
and
should
be
left
retracted.
REPORT:
VB-1120
ISSUED:
JULY
2,
1979
4-20
REVISED:
NOVEMBER
16,
1981