Piper PA-28-161 Maintenance Manual

PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-28-161, WARRIOR III
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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Nov 30/06
1G3
9-20-00
TAXIING
Before attempting to taxi the airplane, ground personnel should be checked out by a qualified pilot or
other responsible person. Engine starting and shutdown procedures should be covered as well. When it
is ascertained that the propeller back blast and taxi areas are clear, apply power to start the taxi roll and
perform the following checks:
CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THE ENGINE AT HIGH RPM WHEN RUNNING UP OR TAXIING
OVER GROUND CONTAINING LOOSE STONES, GRAVEL OR ANY LOOSE MATERIAL
THAT MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE PROPELLER BLADES.
CAUTION: OBSERVE WING CLEARANCES WHEN TAXIING NEAR BUILDINGS OR OTHER
STATIONARY OBJECTS. IF POSSIBLE, STATION A GUIDE OUTSIDE THE AIRPLANE TO
OBSERVE.
CA
UTION: WHEN TAXIING ON UNEVEN GROUND, AVOID HOLES AND RUTS.
A. Taxi forward a few feet and apply brakes to determine their effectiveness.
B. While taxiing, make slight turns to ascertain the effectiveness of steering.

Piper PA-28-161 Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Piper Aircraft
Model	PA-28-161 Warrior II
Engine	Lycoming O-320-D3G
Horsepower	160 hp
Seating Capacity	4
Wingspan	35 ft (10.7 m)
Length	24 ft 0 in
Maximum Speed	127 knots
Cruise Speed	122 knots
Maximum Takeoff Weight	2, 325 lb (1, 055 kg)
Fuel Capacity	48 US gallons (182 L)