Piper PA-28-161 User Manual

SECTION 3 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES PA-28-161. WARRIOR II
When power is restored:
Carburetor heater ........................................... OFF
Electric fuel pump .......................................... OFF
If power is not restored. prepare for power off landing.
Trim for 73 KIAS
POWER OFF LANDING
Locate suitable field.
Establish spiral pattern.
1000 ft. above field at downwind position for normal landing approach.
When field can easily
be reached slow to 63 KlAS for shortest landing.
Touchdowns should normally be made at lowest possible airspeed with
full flaps.
When committed
to landing to landing:
Ignition
.................................................... OFF
Master switch .............................................. OFF
Fuel selector ............................................... OFF
Mixture .............................................. idle cut-off
Seat belts and harnesses ...................................... tight
FIRE IN FLIGHT
Source of fire ............................................... check
Electrical fire (smoke in cabin):
Master switch .............................................. OFF
Vents ...........•.......................................... open
Cabin heat ................................................. OFF
Land as soon as practical.
Engine fire:
Fuel selector ............................................... OFF
Throttle ............................................... CLOSED
Mixture .............................................. idle cut-off
Electric fuel
pump ..................................... check OFF
Heater ..................................................... OFF
Defroster .................................................. OFF
Proceed with POWER OFF LANDING procedure.
REPORT: VB-1180
3-4
ISSUED: AUGUST !3, 1982

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)