Piper ARCHER III - Before Takeoff

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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

control 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. Engine RPM should decrease no more than 75

RPM when carburator heat is on. If no or excessive RPM decrease is

observed, investigate and have the cause corrected prior to flight.

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.

4.21 BEFORE TAKEOFF

All aspects of each particular takeoff should be considered prior to

executing the takeoff procedure.

Verify that the battery master, alternator, magneto switches are ON and

check and set all of the flight instruments 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 with all seats adjusted and locked in

position.

The mixture should be set. The seat belts and shoulder harness should be

fastened and adjusted. Fasten the seat belts snugly around the empty seats.

NOTE

With the shoulder harness fastened and adjusted,

a pull test of its locking restraint feature should

be performed.