SECTION III
CHEROKEE
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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.
Reduce the airspeed during flare out and
contact
the
ground
close
to
stalling
speed. After ground contact
hold
the
nose
wheel
off as long
as
possible.
As
the airplane slows
down, drop
the
nose
and
apply
brakes. There
will
be less chance
of
skidding
the
tires if the
flaps
are
retracted before applying
the
brakes.
Braking is
most effective
when
back pressure
is applied to the control
wheel, putting most of
the
airplane
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.
STOPPING ENGINE
At
the
pilot's
discretion, the flaps should be
raised and the
electric
fuel
pump turned
off.
After
parking,
the air
conditioner and
radios
should
be turned off and the
engine
stopped
by pulling the mixture
control to
idle
cut-off.
The
throttle
should
be left
full
aft
to
avoid
engine vibration
while stopping. Then
the magneto
and
master
switches
should be turned
off
and
the
parking brake
set.
ENGINE
POWER
LOSS
The
most
common cause
of
engine
power
loss is
mismanagement
of
the fuel. Therefore, the first
step to
take
after engine power
loss is
to
move the fuel selector valve
to
the
tank
not
being
used.
This
will often
keep the engine
running
even if
there
is no
apparent
reason for
the
engine to stop
on the
tank
being used.
If changing to
another
tank does not
restore the engine:
1. Check fuel pressure and
turn on
electric
fuel pump
if
off.
2.
Push
mixture control
to
full
"RICH."
3.
Check
ignition switch. Turn
to
best
operating
magneto
-
left,
right,
or
both.
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