Piper CHEROKEE WARRIOR II User Manual

PILOT’S
OPERATING
HANDBOOK
PIPER CHEROKEE WARRIOR II
FAA APPROVED IN NORMAL AND UTILITY
CATEGORIES BASED ON CAR 3 AND FAR PART 21,
SUBPART J. THIS HANDBOOK INCLUDES THE
MATERIAL REQUIRED TO BE FURNISHED TO THE
PILOT BY CAR 3 AND FAR PART 21, SUBPART J
AND CONSTITUTES THE APPROVED AIRPLANE
FLIGHT MANUAL AND MUST BE CARRIED IN THE
AIRPLANE AT ALL TIMES.
AIRPLANE SERIAL NO. _____________________________
AIRPLANE REGISTRATION NO. ______________________
PA-28-161
REPORT: VB-880
FAA APPROVED BY: _______________________________
WARD EVANS
D.O.A. NO. SO-1
PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
VERO BEACH, FLORIDA
DATE OF APPROVAL: DECEMBER 16, 1976
28-7916159
N3067D
REFERENCE ONLY
THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION
OF THE POH IS
NOT APPROVED TO
REPLACE ANY OPERATING
INFORMATION REQUIRED
BY THE REGULATIONS.

Piper CHEROKEE WARRIOR II Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Piper Aircraft
Model	Cherokee Warrior II
Type	Light Aircraft
Horsepower	160 hp
Seating	4
Propeller	Fixed-pitch
Fuel Capacity	50 US gal (190 L)
Rate of Climb	720 ft/min

Summary

PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK

PIPER CHEROKEE WARRIOR II

Identifies the specific aircraft model covered by the handbook.

SECTION 1 GENERAL

1.19 SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS AND TERMINOLOGY

Defines general airspeed, meteorological, power, and flight planning terms.

SECTION 2 LIMITATIONS

2.3 AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS

Lists critical airspeeds like VNE, VNO, VA, and VFE with their corresponding KIAS and KCAS values.

2.7 POWER PLANT LIMITATIONS

Specifies limits for engine operation, oil pressure, fuel pressure, and propeller tolerance.

2.13 CENTER OF GRAVITY LIMITS

Provides forward and rearward CG limits for normal and utility categories based on weight.

2.25 PLACARDS

Lists operational, category, and maneuver limitations as placards, including checklists.

SECTION 3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

ENGINE FIRE DURING START

Checklist for engine fire during start, including starter, mixture, throttle, fuel selector, and abandon if fire continues.

ENGINE POWER LOSS IN FLIGHT

Amplified procedure for engine power loss in flight, including restart attempts and emergency landing preparation.

POWER OFF LANDING

Checklist for power-off landing procedures, including locating a field, pattern, and committed landing actions.

ELECTRICAL FAILURES

Steps for dealing with electrical failures, including alternator output loss and reducing electrical loads.

SPIN RECOVERY

Detailed steps for recovering from an inadvertent spin, including throttle, ailerons, rudder, and control wheel inputs.

SECTION 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES

4.5 NORMAL PROCEDURES CHECK LIST

Provides a detailed checklist for preflight checks, covering controls, avionics, fuel, exterior, and systems.

4.21 BEFORE TAKEOFF

4.23 TAKEOFF

APPROACH AND LANDING

STOPPING ENGINE

SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE

5.3 INTRODUCTION TO PERFORMANCE AND FLIGHT PLANNING

5.5 FLIGHT PLANNING EXAMPLE

Provides an example of aircraft loading calculation, takeoff weight, and C.G. position determination.

LANDING PERFORMANCE

SECTION 6 WEIGHT AND BALANCE

6.3 AIRPLANE WEIGHING PROCEDURE

6.5 WEIGHT AND BALANCE DATA AND RECORD

6.7 WEIGHT AND BALANCE DETERMINATION FOR FLIGHT

6.9 EQUIPMENT LIST

6.8 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE WEIGHT AND BALANCE PLOTTER.

Explains how to determine total weight and CG position using the plotter.

SECTION 7 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OF THE AIRPLANE AND ITS SYSTEMS

7.5 ENGINE AND PROPELLER

7.7 LANDING GEAR

7.9 FLIGHT CONTROLS

7.13 FUEL SYSTEM

7.15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

7.17 VACUUM SYSTEM*

7.19 INSTRUMENT PANEL

7.21 PITOT-STATIC SYSTEM

7.23 HEATING AND VENTILATING SYSTEM

7.35 EMERGENCY LOCATOR TRANSMITTER*

7.37 AIR CONDITIONING*

SECTION 8 AIRPLANE HANDLING, SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

8.3 AIRPLANE INSPECTION PERIODS

Details inspection intervals, replacement time limits, and the importance of using PIPER approved parts and qualified mechanics.

8.5 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

8.7 AIRPLANE ALTERATIONS

8.9 GROUND HANDLING

8.15 LANDING GEAR SERVICE

8.21 FUEL SYSTEM

8.29 COLD WEATHER OPERATION

SECTION 9 SUPPLEMENTS

SUPPLEMENT 1 AUTOFLITE II AUTOPILOT INSTALLATION

Provides information for operating the optional AutoFlite II Autopilot.

SUPPLEMENT 2 AUTOCONTROL IIIB AUTOPILOT INSTALLATION

Provides information for operating the optional Piper AutoControl IIIB Autopilot.

SUPPLEMENT 3 PIPER ELECTRIC PITCH TRIM

Provides information for operating the optional Piper Electric Pitch Trim system.

SUPPLEMENT 4 AIR CONDITIONING INSTALLATION

Provides information for efficient operation of the optional air conditioning system.

SUPPLEMENT 5 CENTURY 21 AUTOPILOT INSTALLATION

Provides information for operating the optional Century 21 Autopilot.

SUPPLEMENT 6 PIPER CONTROL WHEEL CLOCK INSTALLATION

Provides information for operating the optional Piper Control Wheel Clock.

SECTION 10 SAFETY TIPS