Piper PA-28-161 User Manual

SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
PREFLIGHT CHE~K
COCKPIT
PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
PA-28-161, WARRIOR II
Control wheel ........................................ release belts
Avionics
................................................... OFF
Parking brake ................................................ Set
Electric switches ............................................ OFF
Magneto switch ............................................. OFF
Mixture .............................................. idle cut-off
Master switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ON
Fuel quantity gauges ........................................ check
Annunciator panel .......................................... check
Master switch .............................................. OFF
Flight controls .............................................. check
Flaps , ..................................................... check
Trim ........................................... check, set neutral
Pitot drain ......................................... DRAIN. close
Static drain ........................................ DRAIN. close
Windows ............................................ check. clean
Tow bar .................................................... stow
Baggage
.................................................. secure
Baggage
door ......................................... close, secure
RIGHT WING
Wing ....................................... free of ice, snow. frost
Control surfaces ............................ check for interference -
free of ice. snow. frost
Hinges
....................................... check for interference
Static wicks ................................................ check
Wing tip and lights .......................................... check
Fuel tank ........................................... check supply
visually
- secure caps
Fud tank sump .............................. drain. check for water.
sediment
and proper fuel
Fud vent .................................................. clear
Tie down and chock ....................................... remove
Main gear strut ............................................ proper
inflation (4.50 in.)
Tire ....................................................... check
Brake block and discs ....................................... check
Fresh air inlet .............................................. clear
REPORT: VB-1180
4-4
ISSUED: AUGUST 13, 1982
REVISED: JUNE 28, 1984

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)