Piper PA-28-161 User Manual

SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
SOFT FIELD. NO OBSTACLE
PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
PA-28-161, WARRIOR II
Flaps .......................................... 25° (second notch)
Accelerate
and lift off nose gear as soon as possible. l.ift off at lowest
possible airspeed. Accelerate
just above ground to best rate of climb
speed, 79 KIAS.
Flaps ............................................... retract slowly
CLIMB
Best rate (flaps up) ....................................... 79 KIAS
Best angle (flaps up) ...................................... 63 KIAS
En route ................................................ 87 KIAS
Electric fuel
pump ........................................ OFF at
desired altitude
CRUISING
Reference performance charts and Avco-Lycoming Operators Manual.
Normal max power .......................................... 75o/c
Power ......................................... set per power table
Mixture .................................................. adjust
DESCENT
NORMAL
Throttle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2500 rpm
Airspeed ............................................... 126 K lAS
Mixture .................................................... rich
Carburetor heat ..................................... ON if required
POWER OFF
Carburetor heat ..................................... ON if required
Throttle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . close
Airspeed
.............................................. as required
Mixture .............................................. as required
Power .......................... verify with throttle every 30 seconds
REPORT: VB-1180
4-10
ISSUED: AUGUST 13, 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)