Piper Arrow II

PA28R-200
Aircraft Checklist
 CHECKLIST – PIPER ARROW II (PA28R-200)

SFRA GATES/FREQUENCIES

WARNING: Do not enter into the SFRA/FRZ without

establishing radio contact with ATC, being assigned and
on a discrete squawk, and being CLEARED by ATC.
Doing so may result in law enforcement or military
interdiction.
 CHECKLIST – PIPER ARROW II (PA28R-200)

AIRCRAFT CRITICAL SPEEDS

ALL SPEEDS ARE MPH (IAS) FOR MAX GROSS

WEIGHT

Stall, Gear/Flaps Down (VSO) ............................... 64 MPH

Stall, Gear/Flaps Up (VSI) .................................... 71 MPH

Best Angle of Climb (VX) gear down….................. 85 MPH

Best Angle of Climb (Vx) gear up.......................... 96 MPH

Best Rate of Climb (Vy) gear down ……….……… 95 MPH

Best Rate of Climb (Vy) gear up ………….……... 100 MPH

Cruise Climb gear up ……………………...…….. 110 MPH

Maximum Flap Speed (VFE)………………….…...125 MPH

Maximum Gear Speed:

Maximum Gear Extension (VLE)..................... 150 MPH
Maximum Gear Retraction (VLO).................... 125 MPH

Maneuvering Speed (VA)................................... 131 MPH

Maximum Cruise Speed (VNO) ........................... 170 MPH

Never to Exceed Speed (VNE)............................. 214 MPH

L/D MAX ............................................................ 105 MPH

 CHECKLIST – PIPER ARROW II (PA28R-200)

INTERIOR

1. AROW Documents …...…………………………CHECK

2. Control Lock ………….….............................. REMOVE
3. Parking Break …………………………….…………. SET
4. Landing Gear Handle........................................ DOWN
5. Throttle .................................................................IDLE
6. Mixture........................................................... CUT OFF
7. All Switches........................................................... OFF
8. Circuit Breakers……………………...…………..……. IN
9. Auto Pilot ………………….………..……………….. OFF
10. Master Switch .......................................................ON
11. Cooling Fans …………….……………………. CHECK
12. Fuels Quantity................................................ CHECK
13. Instrument Lighting ………………….. AS REQUIRED
14. Landing gear position indicator lights …..... 3 GREEN
15. Beacon ………………………………………………. ON
16. Exterior Lights.............................. CHECK as required
17. Stall Warning- Chk by lifting tab…. WARNING LIGHT
18. Master Switch...................................................... OFF
19. Alternate Static Source……..........................CLOSED
20. Alternate Air Source Valve ...............……………..OFF
21. Fuel Selector Valve …..…… SET TO FULLEST TANK
22. Flaps................................................................ DOWN

EXTERIOR

RIGHT WING
1. Flaps................................................................ CHECK
2. Aileron.............................................................. CHECK
3. Wing Tip and Light........................................... CHECK
4. Wing Tie-down.............................................. REMOVE
5. Fuel System Vent............................ UNOBSTRUCTED
6. Fuel Sump......................................................... DRAIN
7. Fuel Tank Quantity................ CHECKED (Cap Secure)
8. Chocks.......................................................... REMOVE
9. Landing gear shock strut.... CHECK (proper inflation 2”)
10. Tire, Wheel, Brake, Gear Door......CHECK (for leaks)
11. Cabin Vent …………………..……………….. CHECK
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NOSE-SECTION
1. Right Cowl...................................................... SECURE
2. Engine Oil Level........................ MIN 6 Qts, MAX 8 Qts
3. Cowl Scoop ……….….CHECK FOR OBSTRUCTIONS
4. Propeller/Spinner............................................. CHECK
5. Engine Air Inlet…..………..…...…CHECK INLET AREA
6. Landing/Taxi Light………………..CHECK CONDITION
7. Tire and Nose Gear.............. CHECK (2-3” strut, leaks)
8. Left Cowl........................................................ SECURE
9. Fuel Strainer...................................................... DRAIN

LEFT WING
1. Cabin Vent........................................................ CHECK
2. Landing gear shock strut.... CHECK (proper inflation 2”)
3. Tire, Wheel, Brake, Gear Door........ CHECK (for leaks)
4. Fuel Sump ………………………...…………….. DRAIN
5. Fuel Quantity …………………....... CHECK cap secure
6. Fuel System Vent............................ UNOBSTRUCTED
7. Wing Tie-down.............................................. REMOVE
8. Pitot Tube Cover…..remove, chk openings for blockage
9. Wing Tip and Lights ….………………………… CHECK
10 Aileron............................................................. CHECK
11. Flap................................................................ CHECK

EMPANNAGE
1. Antennas and Fuselage ………... CHECK CONDITION
2. Stabilator and Trim ……………………………... CHECK
3. Tail Tie-down …………………………………..REMOVE
4. Control Surfaces - CHECK free of movement & security
5. Position Lights & Flashing Beacon................... CHECK
6. Aircraft Cover…………………..……………….....STOW
7. Baggage Compartment - SECURE Bags & LOCK Door
 CHECKLIST – PIPER ARROW II (PA28R-200)

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

1. Doors..................................................... CLOSE/LOCK
2. Passengers........................................................ BRIEF
3. Seats ........................................POSITION AND LOCK
4. Seat Belt and Shoulder Harness..................... FASTEN
5. Circuit Breakers................................................ CHECK
6. Avionics ……………………………………………... OFF
7. Alternate Air................................................... CLOSED

STARTING ENGINE:

COLD START:
1. Propeller........................................... FULL FORWARD
2. Master Switch.......................................................... ON
3. Beacon.................................................................... ON
4. Throttle.................................................. OPEN ½ INCH
5. Fuel Pump………………………………………….…. ON
6. Mixture… FULL RICH until positive fuel flow; CUTOFF
7. Propeller Area………..…………………………...CLEAR
8. Start Switch................... (Rotate and push in)…START
9. Mixture......................FULL RICH (AS ENGINE FIRES)
10. Throttle ………………………………………...1000 rpm
11. Fuel Pump …………………………………………. OFF
12. Time ………………………………………….. RECORD

HOT START:
1. Mixture........................................................... CUT OFF
2. Propeller ...........................................FULL FORWARD
3. Master Switch……………….................................... ON
4. Beacon.................................................................... ON
5. Throttle.................................................. OPEN ½ INCH
6. Fuel Pump……………………..……………………...OFF
7. Propeller Area................................................... CLEAR
8. Start Switch................... (Rotate and push in)…START
9. Mixture......................FULL RICH (AS ENGINE FIRES)
10. Throttle........................................................ 1000 rpm
11. Time ……………………………………..…… RECORD
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FLOODED START:
1. Mixture........................................................... CUT OFF
2. Propeller ...........................................FULL FORWARD
3. Master Switch.......................................................... ON
4. Beacon.................................................................... ON
5. Throttle...................................................... FULL OPEN
6. Fuel Pump...……………………………………..…...OFF
7. Propeller Area................................................... CLEAR
8. Start Switch................... (Rotate and push in)…START
9. Mixture......................FULL RICH (AS ENGINE FIRES)
10. Throttle ....................................................... 1000 rpm
11. Time …………………………………………. RECORD

AFTER START

1. Oil Pressure..................... RISE WITHIN 30 SECONDS

2. Throttle ..................... 1000 TO 1200 RPM (WARM UP)
3. Engine Instruments.......................................... CHECK
4. Radios.................................................................... ON
5. Transponder........................... SET SQUAWK and ALT
6. Flaps........................................................................ UP
7. Nav Lights......................................... (If necessary) ON
8. Flight Instruments..................................... CHECK/SET
9. Autopilot………………………………………………OFF
10. Weather/Clearance........................................OBTAIN
11. Mixture ……………..……………….. LEAN FOR TAXI

TAXI

1. Brakes............................................ RELEASE/CHECK
2. Ailerons.................................... POSITION FOR WIND
3. Nose wheel steering........................................ CHECK
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RUN UP

1. Brakes................................................................... SET
3. Mixture....................................... RICH below 5000 feet
4. Propeller ...........................................FULL FORWARD
5. Fuel pump............................................................... ON
6. Alternator Function........................................... CHECK
7. Throttle......................................................... 2000 RPM
8. Engine Instruments.......................................... CHECK
9. Magnetos………..CHECK (175 Max Drop, 50 Max Diff)
10. Alternate Air Source............ CYCLE (no RPM change)
11. Propeller..................................... EXERCISE 3 TIMES
NOT BELOW 1500 RPM
12. Fuel Pump......... OFF, check pressure, then back ON
13. Throttle......................................................... 1000 rpm

BEFORE TAKEOFF

1. Trim........................................................................ SET
2. Flaps.......................... 0° NORMAL, 25° SHORT FIELD
3. Flight Controls.......................... FREE AND CORRECT
4. Fuel.................................................... FULLEST TANK
5. Mixture........................................................ FULL RICH
6. Propeller ...........................................FULL FORWARD
7. Doors & Windows............................. CLOSE/SECURE
8. Seat Belt & Shoulder Harness........................ SECURE
9. Flight Instruments/Avionics.............................. CHECK
10. Autopilot.............................................................. OFF
11. Fuel Pump............................................ CONFIRM ON
12. Take Off Procedures.................................... REVIEW
13. Transponder......................................................... ALT
14. Lights/Strobes …………………….….. AS REQUIRED
15. Heading Indicator........................................... CHECK
16. Engine Gauges ……………………………….. CHECK
17. Takeoff Clearance......................................... OBTAIN
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TAKEOFF

NORMAL TAKE OFF

1. Flaps......................................................................... 0°
2. Throttle...................................................... FULL OPEN
3. Rotate......................................................... 60-70 MPH
4. Climb ......... 85 MPH (Gear Down); 96 MPH (Gear Up)
5. Landing Gear........ UP when no usable runway remains

SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF

1. Wing Flaps............................................................... 25°
2. Brakes............................................................... APPLY
3. Throttle...................................................... FULL OPEN
4. Mixture RICH (above 5000 ft LEAN to obtain max RPM)
5. Brakes.......................................................... RELEASE
6. Rotate ……………………………………….. 60-65 MPH
7. Climb ……….... 85 MPH (until all obstacles are cleared)
8. Gear..................... UP when no usable runway remains
9. Flaps …. RETRACT positive rate climb; clear obstacles

SOFT FIELD TAKEOFF

1. Flaps....................................................................... 25°
2. Yolk …………………………………………. FULL BACK
3. Throttle ……………………..….. SLOWLY FULL OPEN
4. Rotate …………...…. LOWEST POSSIBLE AIRSPEED
REMAIN IN GROUND-EFFECT UNTIL 85 MPH
3. Landing Gear........ UP when no usable runway remains
4. Flaps …. RETRACT positive rate climb; clear obstacles

CLIMB
1. Power........................... 25”@2500 RPM (AT 700 AGL)
3. AIRSPEEDS
Cruise Climb.................................................. 110 MPH
Best Angle of Climb ........................................ 96 MPH
Best Rate of Climb ........................................ 100 MPH
4. Engine Instruments/Ammeter........................... CHECK
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CRUISE

1. Power.......................... SET (See Performance Tables)

2. Mixture................................................................ LEAN
3. Fuel Pump............................................................. OFF
4. Fuel...... SWITCH after 30 mins, then back each 1 hour
5. Engine, Flight Instruments, Ammeter............... CHECK

DESCENT

1. Altimeter................................................................. SET
2. Fuel..................................................... FULLEST TANK
3. Engine, Instruments, Ammeter......................... CHECK
4. Throttle ................................................... 15” MINIMUM
5. Mixture................................... ENRICH AS REQUIRED
6. Seat Belt & Shoulder Harness........................ SECURE
7. Landing Light........................................ AS REQUIRED

BEFORE LANDING

1. Fuel Pump ………………………………………….… ON

2. Fuel …………………………................ FULLEST TANK
3. Landing Gear …………………………………….. DOWN
4. Mixture........................................................ FULL RICH
5. Propeller ...........................................FULL FORWARD
6. Landing Gear................. CONFIRM DOWN (3 GREEN)
7. Flaps.................................................... AS REQUIRED
8. Fuel Pump............................................................... ON
9. Landing Light........................................ AS REQUIRED
10. Autopilot.............................................................. OFF
11. AIRSPEEDS
Final Approach (Full Flaps).............................. 83 MPH
Final Approach (No Flaps)............................... 95 MPH
Stall Speed (Gear/Flaps Down)....................... 64 MPH
Stall Speed (Gear/Flaps Up) ........................... 71 MPH
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AFTER LANDING / CLEAR OF RUNWAY

1. Landing Light/Strobes…....................... AS REQUIRED

3. Flaps........................................................................ UP
4. Fuel Pump............................................................. OFF

SHUT DOWN

1. Throttle........................................................ 1,000 RPM

2. All Radios/Avionics................................................ OFF
3. Exterior Lights/Nav Lights...................................... OFF
4. Throttle........................................................... CLOSED
5. Mixture........................................................... CUT OFF
6. Magnetos............................................................... OFF
7. Master Switch………………................................... OFF
8 Time ………………………………………….… RECORD
9. Flight Plan ……………………………………….. CLOSE

SECURING AIRPLANE

1. Parking Brake...................................... SET as required

2. Chock Main Wheel ………………….…………. CHECK
3. Control Lock ………………………………...…. INSTALL
4. Vents/Windows ………………………..……… CLOSED
5. Tie-down Wings, then tighten tail tie-down........ CHECK