PA-28 POH Questions Flashcards

1
Q

Define each of the following V-speeds and give the corresponding speed for your
training airplane.

  • Vs0
  • Vs
  • Vr
  • Vx
  • Vy
  • Vg
  • Vfe
  • Vno
  • Vne
  • Vna at 2,550lb
  • Va at 1,634lb
  • Vna at 1,917lb
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2
Q

What is the maximum demonstrated crosswind component?

A

17 KTS

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3
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  1. Describe the PA-28-181 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

The Piper Archer is equipped with a Lycoming 4 cylinder O-360 engine (Lycoming is the manufacturer, it’s got 4 cylinders, the O stands for opposed and 360 is the total engine displacement in cubic inches). The engine is rated at 180 horse power at 2700 RPM. The engine is also direct drive which means the crankshaft is connected directly to the propeller, it is carbureted which means it has a carburetor which is the induction system in charge of the fuel/air mixture. The engine is normally aspirated that means that it is not super charged or turbo charged, the engine is also air cooled. Ignition is provided through the use of two engine-driven magnetos, which are independent of the aircraft’s electrical system and each other. Each magneto powers one spark plug per cylinder (for redundancy and more complete combustion) for a total of 8 spark plugs. The oil capacities are 8 quarts max and 2 quarts minimum according to the POH but per ATP policies, the minimum before each flight is 6.5 quarts.

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4
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Describe the propeller system
a. Who makes the propellers?
b. How is propeller RPM adjusted?
c. Define fixed pitch.

A

The Piper Archer is equipped with a Sensenich two-bladed , fixed-pitch, metal propeller. The propeller diameter is 76 inches, the maximum RPM is 2700 RPM. The propeller RPM is directly adjusted by the engine throttle lever. This is a fixed pitch propeller which means the pitch of the blades cannot be adjusted by the pilot or during flight operations therefore the speed of the propeller is directly related to the engine’s speed.

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5
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Describe the electrical system

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The Archer is equipped with a 28-volt DC electrical system and a 24-volt lead acid main battery. (Archers with Garmin G1000 avionics also have an isolated 24-volt emergency battery.) Electrical power is supplied by a 70-amp, engine driven alternator. A voltage regulator maintains a constant 28-volt output from the alternator. For Archers with G1000 avionics, electrical system parameters may be viewed on the
Engine Indication System display on the MFD

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6
Q

What are the indications of a failed alternator?

A

There are a few indications of a failed alternator:

-An ALTR FAIL CAS message on the PDF screen

-Discharge indication on an ammeter or in this case in G1000 avionics we can see that on the MFD screen on the alternator output

-A battery discharge warning light or indicator on the instrument panel

-A gradual or sudden loss of electrical power to instruments, avionics, and other electrically powered systems

-The aircraft’s voltmeter or ammeter may show abnormal readings

-Interior and exterior lights may dim or flicker as the battery begins to drain without being recharged by the alternator

-Communication and navigation equipment may experience disruptions or complete failures due to insufficient electrical power.

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7
Q

Will the engine continue to run with the alternator and battery master switches turned off?

A

Yes, the engine will continue to run with both the alternator and battery master switches turned off. This is because the engine’s ignition system relies on magnetos, which are independent of the aircraft’s electrical system.

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8
Q

Describe the stall warning system

A

The Archer is equipped with an electric stall detector located on the leading edge of the left wing. The stall warning horn is activated between 5 and 10 knots above stall speed. In G1000 Archers, the warning is an aural annunciation (“Stall… Stall… Stall…”).

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9
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Describe the fuel system

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The Archer, which uses 100 low lead avgas (blue), is equipped with two 25 gallon fuel tanks. One gallon is unusable in each tank. There is one engine-driven and one electrically-driven fuel pump. The electric fuel pump is used for all takeoffs and landings, and when switching tanks.

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10
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Describe how to switch tanks in cruise flight

A

The correct procedure for switching tanks in cruise flight is:

  1. Electric fuel pump on
  2. Fuel selector from “L” to “R” or from “R” to “L”
  3. Check fuel pressure
  4. Electric fuel pump off
  5. Check fuel pressure
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11
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Describe the landing gear system

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The landing gear is a fixed, tricycle-type gear, with oleo (air/oil) struts providing shock absorption for all three wheels. The nose wheel contains a shimmy dampener, which damps nose wheel vibrations during ground operations and centers the nose wheel in the air. The nose wheel is linked to the rudder pedals by a steering mechanism which turns the nosewheel up to 20° each side of center

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12
Q

What is the type of braking system used by the Piper Archer?

A

The Piper Archer has disc brakes on the main wheels, operated hydraulically. To brake, you press the top of the rudder pedals. Both the toe brakes (used with the pedals) and the parking brake have separate brake cylinders but share the same hydraulic fluid reservoir, which is located on the top left front of the firewall.

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13
Q

What type of flaps does the archer have?

A

The Piper Archer is equipped with manually-operated slotted flaps. These flaps are controlled by a flap handle located between the two front seats. The flaps can be extended to three different positions: 10 degrees, 25 degrees, and 40 degrees

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14
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What are the maximum takeoff, taxi, and landing weights?

A

Max Takeoff weight: 2558lbs
Max Taxi Weight: 2550lbs
Max Landing Weight: 2550lbs

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15
Q

What is the maximum baggage weight?V

A

Baggage 200 lbs. Max

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16
Q

Define Vx and Vy

A

Vx is the speed at which the aircraft gains the greatest altitude over the shortest horizontal distance. It is used to clear obstacles that are close to the takeoff path.
Vy is the speed at which the aircraft gains the greatest altitude over the shortest amount of time. It is used when obstacles are not a concern, and the priority is to reach cruising altitude efficiently.

17
Q

What aircraft equipment checks are required under FAR Part 91?

A

A: Annual Inspection - Required every 12 calendar months.
VOR Check - Required every 30 days for IFR operations.
100-Hour Inspection - Required every 100 hours of operation for hire or flight training.
Altimeter (Static System) - Inspection required every 24 months.
Transponder - Inspection required every 24 months.
ELT (Emergency Locator Transmitter) - Battery inspection or replacement required every 12 months, with the ELT itself being checked every 50 hours of operation or annually.

18
Q

What documents are required to be on the aircraft?

A

Airworthiness certificate
Registration certificate
Radio station license
Operation handbook
Weight and balance data
External data plate
Compass deviation card

19
Q

Explain lost communication procedures

A

If in VFR conditions, or if VFR conditions are encountered, squawk 7600, remain VFR and land as soon as practicable.

If in IFR conditions, squawk 7600 and fly:
Route (first that applies):
1. Assigned
2. Vectored
3. Expected
4. Filed

Altitude (Whichever is highest until descent is required for landing):
1. Minimum IFR Altitude
2. Expected
3. Assigned

20
Q

Explain the pitot static system

A

Pitot and static pressure are both received from a pitot head installed on the bottom of the left wing. An alternate static source is located inside the cabin under the left side of the instrument panel, for use in the event of static port
blockage. When using the alternate static source, the storm window and cabin vents must be closed and the cabin heater and defroster must be on. This will
reduce the pressure differential between the cockpit and the atmosphere, reducing pitot-static error. The pitot-static instruments are the airspeed indicator, altimeter, and vertical speed indicator.

21
Q

Explain the fuel capacity and how many gallons are unusable.

A

The fuel capacity is 50 gallons total, one gallon is unusable on each tank for a total of 48 gallons (24 per wing)

22
Q

What fuel grade is used on the piper archer?

A

AVGAS 100LL which has a blue color.

23
Q

When does the electric fuel pump need to be used?

A

During takeoffs, landings and during maneuvers in the clean and landing configuration.

24
Q

What are the various positions on the fuel selector control?

A

The aircraft is equipped with a three-position fuel selector control. The positions are “L”, “R”, and “OFF”

25
Q

If electrical power is lost from the alternator, what other power sources will allow the avionics to continue providing flight instrument information?

A

In the event of a loss of alternator the aircraft’s main battery will continue to provide power to the Essential Bus. If the main battery can no longer provide adequate power, and the EMERG BATT switch is in the ARM position, the emergency battery will automatically begin providing power to the emergency bus.

26
Q

What are the Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) that make up the G1000 system?

A
  • Primary Flight Display (PFD)
  • Multi Function Display (MFD)
  • Integrated Avionics Units (2)
  • Air Data, Attitude and Heading Reference System (ADAHRS)
  • Engine/Airframe Unit
  • Magnetometer
  • Audio Panel
  • Transponder
27
Q

What feature of the G1000 should the pilot use in the event of a PFD screen failure?

A

Push the display backup button to mirror the flight instruments in the MFD screen.

28
Q

What flight instrument indications would be lost in the event of an AHRS failure? An ADC failure?

A

AHRS Failure:
* Attitude indicator
*Rate turn indicator

ADC Failure:
* Airspeed
* Altitude
* Vertical speed
* True airspeed (TAS)
* Outside air temperature (OAT)

29
Q

How is the loss of a flight instrument indicated to the pilot?

A

With a red X on the instrument

30
Q

What is the secondary / backup source of flight instrument information?

A

The standby instruments

31
Q

How are rate of turn and turn coordination displayed on the G1000?

A

The rate of turn indication is provided
by a magenta trend vector at the top of the HSI.