ARROW I1
OPERATING TIPS
The following Operating Tips are of particular value in the operation of the Cherokee Arrow
11.
1.
Learn to trim for takeoff so that only a very light back pressure on the wheel is
required to lift the airplane off the ground.
2. On takeoff, do not retract the gear prematurely. The airplane may settle and make
contact with the ground because of lack of flying speed, atmospheric conditions, or
rolling terrain.
3. The best speed for takeoff is about 65 MPH under normal conditions. Trying to pull the
airplane off the ground at too low an airspeed decreases the controllability of the air-
plane in event of engine failure.
4.
In high density areas where high traffic pattern speeds are necessary or when it is
advantageous to extend the gear, it is permissible to extend the landing gear at speeds
up to 150 MPH.
5.
Flaps may be lowered at airspeeds up to 125 MPH. To reduce flap operating loads, it is
desirable to have the airplane at a slower speed before extending the flaps.
6. Before attempting to reset any circuit breaker, allow a two to five minute cooling off
period.
7. Always determine position of landing gear by checking the gear position lights.
8.
Remember that when the panel lights are on, the gear position lights are very dim.
9.
Before starting the engine, check that all radio switches, light switches, and the pilot
heat switch are in the off position so as not to create an overloaded condition when
the starter is engaged.
10. A high fuel pressure indication on the fuel flow indicator is a possible sign of restricted
air bleed nozzles.
11. The overvoltage relay is provided to protect the electronics equipment from a momen-
tary
overvoltage condition (approximately 16.5 volts and up), or a catastrophic regulator
failure. In event of a momentary condition, the relay will open and the ammeter will
indicate zero output from the alternator. The relay may be reset by switching the
"ALT" switch "OFF" for approximately 30 seconds and then returning the "ALT"
switch to "ON". If after recycling the "ALT"
s'witch the condition persists, the flight
should be terminated as soon as practical. Reduce the battery load to a minimum. The
ALT light on the annunciator panel* will illuminate if the alternator fails. Recycle
the ALT switch and check the ALT FIELD circuit breaker. If the failure persists
after this action, reduce electrical loads and land as soon as practical.
12. On aircraft equipped with the backup gear extender, it should always
be
kept in mind
that the system is intended to lower the gear during the approach should the pilot forget.
However, the pilot should always lower the gear during normal operations by using the
gear selector switch on the instrument panel.
*Serial nos. 7535001 and up.
OPERATING TIPS
REVISED: JANUARY 31,1987
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