SECTION
4
NORMAL
PROCEDURES
PIPER
AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
PA-28-161, WARRIOR
II
4.7
AMPLIFIED
NORMAL
PROCEDURES
(GENERAL)
The
following paragraphs are provided to supply detailed information
and
explanations of the normal procedures necessary for the safe operation
of
the airplane.
4.9
PREFLIGHT
CHECK
PREPARATION
The
airplane should
be
given a thorough preflight and walk-around
check. The preflight should include a check of the airplane's required papers,
operational status, computation of weight and
C.G. limits, takeoff and
··
landing distances, and in-flight performance. A weather briefing should be
obtained for the intended flight path, and any other factors relating to a
safe flight should
be
checked before takeoff.
COCKPIT
CAUTION
The flap position should be noted before
boarding the airplane. The flaps must
be
placed
in the
UP
position before they will lock and
support weight on the step.
Upon entering the cockpit, release the seat belts securing the control
wheel,
tum
OFF
all avionics equipment and set the parking brake. Insure
that
all electrical switches and the magneto switch are
OFF
and that the
mixture
is
in idle cut-off.
Tum
ON the master switch, check the fuel quantity
gauges for adequate supply and check that the annunciator panel illumi-
nates.
Tum
OFF
the master switch. Check the primary flight controls and
flaps for proper operation and set the trim to neutral.
Open the pitot and
static drains
to
remove any moisture
that
has accumulated in the lines.
Check
the windows for cleanliness. Properly stow the tow bar and baggage
and
secure. Close and secure the baggage door.
REPORT:
VB-1180
4-12
ISSUED: AUGUST 13,
1982
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