Piper Archer Flashcards
VSO
Stall speed in landing configuration
45
VS
Stall speed with zero flaps
50
VR
Rotation speed (start roatation)
60
Vx
Best angle of climb
64
VY
Best rate of climb
76
VG
Best glide speed at max weight
76
VFE
Maximum flap extension speed
102
VNO
Max Structural Cruising Speed
125
VNE
Never exceed speed
154
VA
Maneuvering speed at 2,550 pounds
113
Maneuvering speed at 1,634 pounds
89
Maximum demonstrated crosswind
17 knots
Engine:
How many cylinders?
4
Engine:
Who is the manufacturer?
Lycoming
Engine:
What is the horsepower rating?
180 horsepower at 2700RPMs
Engine:
Does it have fuel injectors or a carburetor?
carburetor
Engine:
Is the engine turbo-charged?
No, normally aspirated
Engine:
How are the cylinders arranged?
horizontally opposed
Engine:
How is ignition provided?
through the use of two engine-driven magnetos, which are independent of the aircraft’s elecrical system and each other
Engine:
What are the minimum and maximum oil capacities?
ATP Minimum: 6 quarts
ATP Maximum: 8 quarts
Describe the propeller system
Sensenich two-bladed, fixed pitch, metal prepeller.
Propeller diameter is 76 inches.
Maximum RPM (red line) is 2700 RPM
Describe the electrical system
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
What are the indications of a failed alternator?
ALTERNATOR INOP annunciator
zero reading on the ammeter
Describe the stall warning system
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
