PA 28 181

Question 1

Flaps

Answer 1

Slotted or Plain like what? flaps

Question 2

Trim

Answer 2

Anti servo trim.
Goes in the same direction of stabilator just further.
Used when controls are usually too easy to move.

Question 3

Engine

Answer 3

LHAND
L: Lycoming 0-360-A4M
H: Horizontally Opposed
A: Air cooled
N: Naturally Aspirated (no turbo or supercharging)
D: Direct Drive (crankshaft connected directly to the propeller)

Question 4

Horse Power and Max RPM

Answer 4

180 horsepower at 2700 RPM

Question 5

Ignition system

Answer 5

Engine ignition is provided through the use of two engine driven magnetos, which are
independent of the aircraft’s electrical system and each other.
Redundancy and increased performance.

Question 6

Oil

Answer 6

Acceptable range for oil in the Archer is 6–8 quarts. Never depart with the oil indicating below 6 quarts.

Question 7

Fuel tanks

Answer 7

25 on each side, 24 usable
50 total 48 total usable.
Tabs 17gal

Question 8

Spark plugs

Answer 8

There are 8 spark plugs that provide spark for
combustion.
2 spark plugs per cylinder, for increased
reliability, power, and even combustion.

Question 9

Propeller

Answer 9

Sensenich two-bladed, fixed pitch, metal propeller.
Propeller diameter is 76 inches.
Maximum RPM is 2700 RPM

Question 10

Carb heat

Answer 10

When on, the outside air runs over the engine exhaust muffler, which heats the air. When on, it switches the valve allowing the heated air into the carburetor instead of the normal outside air.

Question 10

Electrical system

Answer 10

28 volt DC

Question 11

Battery

Answer 11

24 volt 35 amp lead acid battery

Question 12

Alternator

Answer 12

28volt, 70-amp, engine driven alternator. A voltage regulator maintains a constant 28 volt output.
It powers the electrical system.
Output is displayed on the ammeter
Feeds into Voltage regulator maintaining 28 volts DC, then into Overvoltage relay cutting over 32 volts.

Question 13

Display

Answer 13

G1000 primary avionics with a Aspen Evolution as backup display.
G1000 has the PFD and MFD.
PFD replaces the 6 pack
MFD provides nav and engine indicators.

Question 14

AHRS

Answer 14

Attitude and Heading Reference System
Replaces traditional gyros with MEMS
Instruments are Attitude, rate of turn and slip/skid

Question 15

MEMS

Answer 15

M: Micro
E: Electro
M: Mechanical
S: System

Question 16

Magnetometer

Answer 16

Measures magnetism and direction, strength or relative change of magnetic field at a particular location.
It senses the magnetic field and sends it to the ARHS which processes it to determine magnetic heading.
Located on the left wing.

Question 17

ADC

Answer 17

Air Data Computer
Uses the static pitot with total air temp to calculate IAS & TAS, and vertical speeds and Altitude and OAT. Transmits that info to EFIS (ASI, VSI & Altimeter) and autopilot and transponder.

Question 18

LEEAN B

Answer 18

Lighting
Essential.
Emergency
Avionics
Non essential

Battery

Question 19

Fuel Flow

Answer 19

CARBUERATED
Fuel Selector, Fuel Strainer, Electric pump, Engine Driven pump, Carburetor, controlled via mixture and throttle.

Fuel Injected
Same up to engine driven pump then Fuel Control Unit FCU, controlled with throttle and mixture. Then Fuel manifold which distributes the fuel into injectors. Finally Fuel Injectectors which inject mixture into the cylinders.

Question 20

Oil

Answer 20

W100

Question 21

Hydraulic fluid

Answer 21

Red