Piper ARCHER III - Before Starting Engine; Engine Start - General

SECTION 4
PA-28-181, ARCHER III NORMAL PROCEDURES
When all passengers are on board, the pilot should check the cabin doors
for proper closing and latching procedures. The door should be gently pulled
shut, the door handle firmly latched and the overhead latch button turned to
the ``LOCK’’ position. Seat belts on empty seats should be snugly fastened.
All passengers should fasten their seat belts and shoulder harnesses. Adjust
and lock seats in position.
NOTE:
With the shoulder harness fastened and adjusted, a pull
test of it's locking restraint feature should be performed.
4.9 ENGINE START - GENERAL
CAUTION :
Do not attempt flight if there is no indication of alternator
output.
CAUTION:
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.
NOTE:
Starter manufacturer recommends starter cranking periods
be limited to 10 seconds with a 2 minute rest period
between cranking periods. Maximum of 5 start periods
allowed. If start is not achieved on fifth attempt allow
starter to cool for 30 minutes before attempting additional
starts.
4.11 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
Before starting the engine, the brakes should be set. Check to make sure
all the circuit breakers are in and the carburetor heat is off. Check that the
avionics master switch is OFF. Check the fuel selector control to verify the
desired tank.
ISSUED: JULY 12, 1995 REPORT: VB-1611
4-17
SECTION 4
PA-28-181, ARCHER III NORMAL PROCEDURES
When all passengers are on board, the pilot should check the cabin doors
for proper closing and latching procedures. The door should be gently pulled
shut, the door handle firmly latched and the overhead latch button turned to
the ``LOCK’’ position. Seat belts on empty seats should be snugly fastened.
All passengers should fasten their seat belts and shoulder harnesses. Adjust
and lock seats in position.
NOTE:
With the shoulder harness fastened and adjusted, a pull
test of it's locking restraint feature should be performed.
4.9 ENGINE START - GENERAL
CAUTION :
Do not attempt flight if there is no indication of alternator
output.
CAUTION:
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.
NOTE:
Starter manufacturer recommends starter cranking periods
be limited to 10 seconds with a 2 minute rest period
between cranking periods. Maximum of 5 start periods
allowed. If start is not achieved on fifth attempt allow
starter to cool for 30 minutes before attempting additional
starts.
4.11 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
Before starting the engine, the brakes should be set. Check to make sure
all the circuit breakers are in and the carburetor heat is off. Check that the
avionics master switch is OFF. Check the fuel selector control to verify the
desired tank.
ISSUED: JULY 12, 1995 REPORT: VB-1611
4-17
REVISED: June 15, 2009
REVISED: June 15, 2009