Archer Questions Flashcards
Recite the V-speeds.
VSO - stall speed in landing configuration - 45 kn
VS - stall speed with 0 flaps - 50
Vr - rotate speed - 60
Vx - best angle of climb speed - 64
Vy - best rate of climb speed - 76
Vg - best glide speed at max weight - 76
VFE - max flap extension speed - 102
VA - maneuvering speed at 2550 lbs - 113
VA - maneuvering speed at 1634 lbs - 89
VNO - max structural cruising speed - 125
VNE - never exceed speed - 154
What is the maximum demonstrated crosswind component?
17 knots
Describe the PA-28 engine.
a. How many cylinders?
b. Who is the manufacturer?
c. What is the horsepower rating?
d. Does it have fuel injectors or a carburetor?
e. Is the engine turbo-charged or normally aspirated?
f. How are the cylinders arranged?
g. How is ignition provided?
h. What are the minimum and maximum oil capacities?
a. 4
b. Lycoming
c. 180 HP @ 2700 RPM
d. Carburetor
e. Normally aspirated
f. Horizontally opposed
g. Two engine driven magnetos that are independent of each other and the electrical system.
h. 2-8 qt
Describe the propeller system.
a. Who makes the propeller?
b. How is the propeller RPM driven?
c. Define fixed pitch.
a. Sensenich
b. Throttle
c. The propeller remains at a fixed angle of attack and unchangeable.
Describe the electrical system.
28 volt DC electrical system with:
- 24 volt lead acid battery
- 24 volt emergency battery
- 70 amp engine driven alternator
- 28 amp voltage regulator from the alternator
What are the indications of a failed alternator?
A red ALTR FAIL CAS message will appear and the main battery will provide power to the essential bus.
Will the engine continue to run with the alternator and battery master switches turned off?
Yes, the engine runs on the magnetos, which are independent of the electrical system.
Describe the stall warning system.
An electric stall detector horn will sound when within 5-10 knots above stall speed.
Describe the fuel system.
- Two 25 gallon tanks (1 gallon is unusable in each tank)
- 100 or 100LL avgas
- One electric and one engine driven fuel pump
- (Draw system)
Explain how to change tanks in cruise flight.
- Turn electric fuel pump on
- Switch tank selector to proper tank
- Check fuel pressure
- Turn electric fuel pump off
- Check fuel pressure
Describe the landing gear system.
a. How is steering accomplished on the ground?
b. What is the range of travel on the nose wheel?
- Fixed tricycle type gear
- Oleo type struts (air/oil) on all three wheels
- Shimmy dampener on nose wheel to dampen vibrations on ground and to center the wheel while in the air.
a. Rudder pedals
b. 20 degrees of center each side
What kind of braking system is used on the Archer?
a. Where is the brake fluid reservoir?
Hydraulically actuated disc brakes on the main wheels
a. Top left front face of the firewall
What type of flaps does the Archer have?
a. What are the flap settings?
Manual slotted flaps
a. 0, 10, 25, and 40 degrees
What are the maximum taxi, takeoff, and landing weights?
Taxi - 2558 lbs
Takeoff and landing - 2550
What is the maximum baggage capacity?
200 lbs
What equipment checks are required under 14 CFR Part 91?
Annual inspection - every 12 months
VOR - every 30 days (IFR)
100 hour inspection (for training aircraft only)
Altimeter / static encoder - every 24 months (IFR)
Transponder - every 24 months
ELT - every 12 months, 1 hour of cumulative use, or 50% of useful battery life
What documents are required to be on the aircraft?
ARROWEC Airworthiness certificate Registration certificate Radio license (if international) Operator's handbook (AFM/POH) Weight and balance External data plate Compass deviation card
Explain lost comms procedures.
- Troubleshoot - unplug and plug back in, try copilot side, make sure audio panel is on and correct frequency is selected
- Squawk 7600
- Enter the pattern and look for light gun signals (towered)
- Observe traffic around the pattern and maintain extreme caution, enter the pattern and land (untowered)
Explain the pitot-static system.
a. Does the PA-28 have an alternate static source?
b. If so, how is it activated and what actions are necessary to acquire the most accurate reading?
a. Yes
b. Turning the knob under the left side of the instrument panel. The storm window and cabin vents must be closed and the cabin heater and defroster must be on.
a. What instruments are pitot-static?
b. Where is the pitot-static port located?
a. Airspeed indicator, altimeter, vertical speed indicator
b. Lower left side of the fuselage interior
What is the fuel capacity on the Archer? How many gallons are unusable?
50 gallons - 2 unusable (1 in each tank)
What grade fuel is to be used in the PA-28?
100LL avgas
How many fuel pumps are on the aircraft?
2 - one engine driven and one electric pump
When is the electric fuel pump to be used?
All takeoffs and landings, when switching tanks, and during maneuvers besides steep turns.
