Piper Archer III preflight inspection step by step,

WELCOME ADVANCE FLYING ACADEMY

PREFLIGHT CHECK

COCKPIT

Control wheel .................release restraints

Parking brake .........................................set

Avionics .................................................OFF

All switches ...........................................OFF

Mixture ......................................idle cut-off

Magneto switches ................................OFF

Battery master switch ..........................ON

Fuel gauges .........................check quantity

Annunciator panel..............................check

Battery master switch ..........................OFF

Flaps ...................................................extend

Primary flight controls.................proper operation

Trim...................................................neutral

Pitot and static systems.......................drain

Windows......................................check clean

Required papers and POH ...........check on board

Tow bar and baggage ........................stow properly - secure

Baggage door .................close and secure

RIGHT WING

Surface condition..........clear of ice, frost, snow

Flap and hinges ................................check

Aileron and hinges............................check

Static wicks ........................check - secure

Wing tip and lights..............................check

Fuel tank.................................check supply visually - secure cap

Fuel tank vent .......................................clear

CAUTION: When draining any amount of fuel, care should be taken to ensure that no fire hazard exists before starting engine.

Fuel tank sumps ...........drain and check for water, sediment and proper fuel

Tie down and chock.......................remove

Main gear strut...................................proper

inflation (4.5 ± .25 in.)

Tire ..................................................check

Brake block and disc......................check

Fresh air inlet......................................clear

NOSE SECTION

General condition.............................................check

Cowling...............................................secure

Windshield..........................................clean

Propeller and spinner ....................check

Air inlets..............................................clear

Engine baffle seals ............................check

Chock ...............................................remove

Nose gear strut ................................proper

inflation (3.25 ± .25 in.)

Nose wheel tire .................................check

Oil ........................................check quantity

Dipstick...............................properly seated

Oil filler cap ........................................secure

CAUTION: When draining any amount of fuel, care should be taken to ensure that no fire hazard exists before starting engine.

Fuel strainer .....................................drain

LEFT WING

Surface condition...............clear of ice, frost, snow

Fresh air inlet.....................................clear

CAUTION: When draining any amount of fuel, care should be taken to ensure that no fire hazard exists before starting engine.

Fuel tank sump .................drain and check for water, sediment and proper fuel

Fuel tank vent ......................................clear

Main gear strut.................................proper

inflation (4.5 ± .25 in.)

Tire ......................................................check

Brake block and disc...........................check

Tie down and chock..........................remove

Fuel tank..................................check supply

visually - secure cap

Pitot/static head...............................remove cover - holes clear

Wing tip and lights.............................check

Aileron and hinges..............................check

Flap and hinges ..................................check

Static wicks.............................check secure

FUSELAGE

Antennas ........................................check

Empennage .........clear of ice, frost, snow

Stabilator and trim tab ...................check

Tie down.........................................remove

The airplane should be given a thorough preflight and walk-around check. The preflight should include a check of the airplane’s operational status, computation of weight and C.G. limits, takeoff distance 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.

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

COCKPIT

Upon entering the cockpit, release the seat belts securing the control wheel. Set the parking brake by first depressing and holding the toe brake pedals and then pull the parking brake lever while depressing the knob attached to the top of he handle. Insure that all electrical switches are OFF. Turn OFF all avionics equipment (to save power and prevent wear on the units). The mixture should be in idle cut-off and the magneto switches in the OFF position. Turn ON the battery master switch, check the fuel quantity gauges for adequate supply, check that the annunciator panel illuminates. Turn OFF the battery master switch. Check the primary flight controls for proper operation, extend the flaps 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 and that the required papers are on board. Properly stow and secure the tow bar and baggage. Close and secure the baggage door.

RIGHT WING

Begin the walk-around at the trailing edge of the right wing by checking that the wing surface and control surfaces are clear of ice, frost, snow or other extraneous substances. Check the flap, aileron and hinges for damage and operational interference. Static wicks should be firmly attached and in good condition. Check the wing tip and lights for damage. Open the fuel cap and visually check the fuel supply. Replace cap securely. The fuel tank vent should be clear of obstructions. Place a container under the quick drain. Drain the fuel tanks through the quick drain prior to the first flight and after refueling, making sure that enough fuel has been drained to verify the proper fuel and insure that all water and sediment is removed.

CAUTION

When draining any amount of fuel, care should be taken to insure that no fire hazard exists before starting engine. Remove the tie down and chock. Next, complete a check of the landing gear. Check the gear strut for proper inflation; there should be 4.5 ± .25 inches of strut exposure under a normal static load. Check the tire for cuts, wear, and proper inflation. Make a visual check of the brake block and disc. Check that the fresh air inlet is clear of foreign matter.

NOSE SECTION

Check the general condition of the nose section; look for oil or fluid leakage and that the cowling is secure. Check the windshield and clean if necessary. The propeller and spinner should be checked for detrimental nicks, cracks, or other defects. The air inlets should be clear of obstructions. Check the engine baffle seals Remove the chock and check the nose gear strut for proper inflation; there should be 3.25 ± .25 inches of strut exposure under a normal static load. Check the tire for cuts, wear, and proper inflation. Check the oil level; make sure that the dipstick has been properly seated and that the oil filler cap has been properly secured.Drain the fuel strainer valve located on the bottom left side of the engine compartment.

CAUTION

When draining any amount of fuel, care should be taken to ensure that no fire hazard exists before starting engine.

LEFT WING

The wing surface should be clear of ice, frost, snow, or other extraneous substances. Check that the fresh air inlet is clear of foreign matter and remove the tie downs and chocks. Check the gear strut for proper inflation: there should be 4.5 ± .25 inches of strut exposure under a normal static load. Check the tire and the brake block and disc.

Open the fuel cap and visually check the fuel supply. Replace cap securely. The fuel tank vent should be clear of obstructions. Place a container under the quick drain. Drain enough fuel to verify the proper fuel and to insure that all water and sediment has been removed.

CAUTION

When draining any amount of fuel, care should be taken to ensure that no fire hazard exists before starting engine. Remove the cover from the pitot/static head on the underside of the wing. Make sure the holes are open and clear of obstructions. Check the wing tip and lights for damage. Check the aileron, flap, and hinges for damage and operational interference. Check that the static wicks are firmly attached and in good condition.

FUSELAGE

Check the condition of any antennas located on the fuselage. All surfaces of the empennage should be examined for damage and operational interference and clear of ice, frost and snow. Fairings and access covers should be attached properly. Check the baggage to be sure it is stowed properly. Check that the lights on the tail are clean and intact. The stabilator and rudder should be operational and free from interference of any type. Check the condition of the tabs and insure that all hinges and push rods are sound and operational. If the tail has been tied down, remove the tie down rope

👉 PIPER ARCHER III PA 28-181 HANDBOOK

👉 MISCELLANEOUS

👉 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

👉 NORMAL START - COLD ENGINE

👉 NORMAL START - HOT ENGINE

👉 ENGINE START WHEN FLOODED

👉 STARTING WITH EXTERNAL POWER

👉 WARM-UP

👉 TAXIING

👉 GROUND CHECK

👉 BEFORE TAKEOFF

👉 TAKEOFF