Piper PA-28-161 User Manual

PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
PA-28-161, WARRIOR II
NOSE SECTION
SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
Fuel i:lnd oil ....................................... check for leaks
Cowling .................................................. secure
Windshield ................................................. clean
Propeller and spinner ........................................ check
Air inlets .................................................. clear
Alternator belt ....................................... check tension
Landing light ............................................... check
Nose chock .............................................. remove
Nose gear strut .... , ....................................... proper
inflation (3.25 in.)
Nose wheel tire .............................................. check
Oil .......... .' .............................•.......... check level
Dipstick .......................................... properly seated
Fuel strainer ................................ drain. check for water.,
sediment and proper fuel
LEFT WJN"G
Wing ....................................... free of icc. snow. frost
Fresh air inlet .............................................. clear
Main gear strut , ...............•........................... proper
inflation (4.50 in.)
Tire ..................................................... ~ . check
Brake block and discs ....................................... check
Fuel tanks .......................................... check supply
visually - secure caps
Fuel tank sumps ............................. drain. check for water.
sediment and proper fuel
Fuel vents ........................... · ....................... open
Tie down and chock ......•................................ remove
Pi tot head ......................................... remove cover -
holes clear
Wing tip and lights: ......................................... check
Control surfaces ............................ check for interference -
free of ice. snow. frost
Hinges .............................•......... check for interference
Static wicks ...........•.................................... check
FUSELAGE
An ten nus .................................................. check
Empennage ...........•.................... Free of ice. snow. frost
ISSUED: Al:GUST 13, 1982
REVISED: JUNE 28, 1984
REPORT: VB-1180
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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)