Piper PA-28-161 User Manual

PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
PA-28-161, WARRIOR II
SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
wing and determine that the warning horn is activated. With the pi tot ht:at
switch ON. the pitot head will be hot to the touch. After these checks are
complete. the master switch and all electrical switches should be turned
OFF.
Board the passengers and close and secure the cabin door. Fasten the
seat belts and shoulder harnesses. Pull test the locking restraint feature of
the shoulder harness inertia reel. Fasten seat belts on empty seats.
4.11 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
Before starting .the engine the brakes should be set ON and the car-
buretor heat lever moved to the full OFF position. The fuel selector should
then be moved to the desired tank. Check to make sure that all the radios
are OFF.
4.13 STARTING ENGINE
(a) Starting Engine When Cold
Open the throttle lever approximately I! 4 turn. Turn ON the
master switch and the electric fuel pump.
Move the mixture control to full RICH and engage the starter
by rotating the magneto switch clockwise. When the engine fires.
release
the magneto switch, and move the throttle to the desired
setting.
If the engine does not fire within five to ten seconds. disengage
the
starter. prime the engine and repeat the starting procedure.
ISSUED: AUGUST 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)