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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.
GROUND HANDLING AND MOORING
The Cherokee should be moved on the ground with the aid of the nose wheel
tow bar provided with each plane and secured in the baggage compartment.
Tie downs may be secured to rings provided under each wing, and to the tail
skid. The aileron and stabilator controls should be secured by looping the safety
belt through the control wheel, and pulling it tight. The rudder is held in position
by its connections to the nose wheel steering, and normally does not have to be
secured. The flaps are locked when in the full up position, and should be left
retracted.
WEIGHT AND BALANCE
It is the responsibility of the owner and pilot to determine that the airplane
remains within the allowable weight vs center of gravity envelope while in flight.
For weight and balance data see the Airplane Flight Manual and Weight and
Balance Form supplied with each airplane.
OPERATING TIPS
The following Operating Tips are of particular value in the operation of the
Cherokee.
1. Learn to trim for take-off so that only a very light back pressure on the
wheel is required to lift the airplane off the ground.
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