Piper PA-28-161 User Manual

PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 3
PA-28-161, WARRIOR II EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
ISSUED: AUGUST 13, 1982 REPORT: VB-1180
REVISED: MARCH 1, 2005 3-5
LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE
Land as soon as possible and investigate cause.
Prepare for power off landing.
LOSS OF FUEL PRESSURE
Electric fuel pump ..........................................................................................ON
Fuel selector ............................................................................check on full tank
HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE
Land at nearest airport and investigate the problem.
Prepare for power off landing.
ELECTRICAL FAILURES
NOTE
When operating with light electrical load and a
fully charged battery, the Alternator Inop. light
may illuminate due to minimal alternator output.
If the alternator is functional a slight increase in
electrical load should extinguish the Inop.
indication.
ALT annunciator light illuminated:
Ammeter ......................................................................Check to verify inop. alt.
If ammeter shows zero:
ALT switch ...................................................................................................OFF
Reduce electrical loads to minimum:
ALT circuit breaker ....................................................................Check and reset
as required
ALT switch .....................................................................................................ON
If power not restored:
ALT switch ...................................................................................................OFF
If alternator output cannot be restored, reduce electrical loads and land as soon
as practical. The battery is the only remaining source of electrical power.
ELECTRICAL OVERLOAD (Alternator over 20 amps above known
electrical load)
ALT switch .....................................................................................................ON
BATT switch .................................................................................................OFF
PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 3
PA-28-161, WARRIOR II EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
ISSUED: AUGUST 13, 1982 REPORT: VB-1180
REVISED: MARCH 1, 2005 3-5
LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE
Land as soon as possible and investigate cause.
Prepare for power off landing.
LOSS OF FUEL PRESSURE
Electric fuel pump ..........................................................................................ON
Fuel selector ............................................................................check on full tank
HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE
Land at nearest airport and investigate the problem.
Prepare for power off landing.
ELECTRICAL FAILURES
NOTE
When operating with light electrical load and a
fully charged battery, the Alternator Inop. light
may illuminate due to minimal alternator output.
If the alternator is functional a slight increase in
electrical load should extinguish the Inop.
indication.
ALT annunciator light illuminated:
Ammeter ......................................................................Check to verify inop. alt.
If ammeter shows zero:
ALT switch ...................................................................................................OFF
Reduce electrical loads to minimum:
ALT circuit breaker ....................................................................Check and reset
as required
ALT switch .....................................................................................................ON
If power not restored:
ALT switch ...................................................................................................OFF
If alternator output cannot be restored, reduce electrical loads and land as soon
as practical. The battery is the only remaining source of electrical power.
ELECTRICAL OVERLOAD (Alternator over 20 amps above known
electrical load)
ALT switch .....................................................................................................ON
BATT switch .................................................................................................OFF

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)