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Piper Archer Flashcards

1
Q

VSO

A

Stall speed in landing configuration

45

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2
Q

VS

A

Stall speed with zero flaps

50

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3
Q

VR

A

Rotation speed (start roatation)

60

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4
Q

Vx

A

Best angle of climb

64

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5
Q

VY

A

Best rate of climb

76

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6
Q

VG

A

Best glide speed at max weight

76

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7
Q

VFE

A

Maximum flap extension speed

102

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8
Q

VNO

A

Max Structural Cruising Speed

125

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9
Q

VNE

A

Never exceed speed

154

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10
Q

VA

A

Maneuvering speed at 2,550 pounds

113

Maneuvering speed at 1,634 pounds

89

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11
Q

Maximum demonstrated crosswind

A

17 knots

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12
Q

Engine:

How many cylinders?

A

4

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13
Q

Engine:

Who is the manufacturer?

A

Lycoming

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14
Q

Engine:

What is the horsepower rating?

A

180 horsepower at 2700RPMs

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15
Q

Engine:

Does it have fuel injectors or a carburetor?

A

carburetor

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16
Q

Engine:

Is the engine turbo-charged?

A

No, normally aspirated

17
Q

Engine:

How are the cylinders arranged?

A

horizontally opposed

18
Q

Engine:

How is ignition provided?

A

through the use of two engine-driven magnetos, which are independent of the aircraft’s elecrical system and each other

19
Q

Engine:

What are the minimum and maximum oil capacities?

A

ATP Minimum: 6 quarts

ATP Maximum: 8 quarts

20
Q

Describe the propeller system

A

Sensenich two-bladed, fixed pitch, metal prepeller.

Propeller diameter is 76 inches.

Maximum RPM (red line) is 2700 RPM

21
Q

Describe the electrical system

A

28-volt DC electrical system

24-volt lead-acid battery

70-amp, engine-driven alternator

Voltage regulator maintains a constant 28-volt output

Overvoltage relay located on the forward left side of the fuselage behind the instrument panel

22
Q

What are the indications of a failed alternator?

A

ALTERNATOR INOP annunciator

zero reading on the ammeter

23
Q

Describe the stall warning system

A

electric stall detector located on the leading edge of the left wing

emits a continuous sound

activated between 5 and 10 knots above stall speed

activation caused by angle of attack

PSEL (9 decks)

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