Piper PA 28-181 User Manual

SECTION
4
NORMAL PROCf,DURES
PIPER AIRCRAFT
CORPORATION
PA-28.I8T. ARCHf,R
II
1,2I
BEFORE TAKEOFF
All aspects of each pa(icular
takeolf shoLrld
be considered prior
!o
executing
the
takeoff
procedure.
Turn
O\.' the
master
swirch
and
check and set
all of the ttight
instru-
menrs as requi.ed. Check the füel
seleclor to make surc
it is on rhe proper
tank
(fullest).
Turn
ON
rhe elecrric
fuelpump and check
the engine
gauges.
The.drbureror hear.hould be .n
rhe
OFF
po\|l.on.
All seal backs should
be
erccr.
The mixlu.e should
be
set and the
primer
checked
to insure
thal it is
locked. The seat
belis
and shoulder hafness
should be fasrencd
and adjusled.
Fasten rhe seat belts snugly around the emplr
scars.
Ti OTE
U the fixed shoulder harness
(non-inerlia
reel
type) is inslalled, ir musr
be connected ro the
.ear
bclr
"nd
adJJ.rcd
ro d.lrq
t'üt.'
uL\es.r-
bililr-
to all conirols.
including fuel selccior.
1laps, tflm. etc., \rhile maintaining
adequarc
restrainl
for the occupanl.
lf the rne(ia reel rvpe
shouldcr harness is
inslalled,
ä
pull
test
of r!s locking resrrainr
fealure should bc
perlormed.
Exercße and s€t
rhe fläps
and lrim lab. Insure pfopcf
night
contr.,t
movemcn! and
response.
^ll doors should be
properly
secured and latched.
On air conditioned models. the air conditioner
must be
OFF to insure
normal takeoll
performance.
RTPORT:
vB-1120
.r-16
ISSUED:
JULY 2,
l97g
RtrvISED: NOV[MßER
16,
1981

Piper PA 28-181 Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Piper Aircraft
Engine	Lycoming O-360-A4M
Horsepower	180 hp
Wingspan	35 ft 6 in (10.82 m)
Height	7 ft 3 in (2.21 m)
Maximum Takeoff Weight	2, 550 lb (1, 157 kg)
Seating	4
Service Ceiling	14, 100 ft
Fuel Capacity	50 US gal (190 L)
Propeller	Fixed Pitch