Piper Archer Checklists

Question 1

After Takeoff (our of 1,000’ AGL)

Answer 1

Cruise Climb…………………………90 KIAS

Throttle………………………………….Full

Flaps Up………………………………..Check

Question 2

Cruise

Answer 2

Throttle…………………………………….Set

Engine Instruments…………………Check

Fuel Selector……………………………Proper Tank

Fuel Pump………………………………..Off / Check Pressure

Landing Light……………………………On (training) / Off (for XC)

Question 3

Cruise (When In-Range / Descent for XC)

Answer 3

ATIS/AWOS…………………………………………..Check
Approach Briefing………………………………. Complete
Altimeter………………………………………………..Set
Airport Diagram (keep available)…………Check
Carb Heat………………………………………………As Req
Seat Belts……………………………………………….Fastened
Mixture……………………………………………………Slightly Enrich

Question 4

Approach (Approx. 15 NM from Airport)

Answer 4

ATIS/AWOS…………………………………………..Check
Approach Briefing………………………………. Complete
Altimeter………………………………………………..Set
Airport Diagram (keep available)…………Check
Fuel Pump……………………………………………..On
Fuel Selector…………………………………………Proper Tank
Mixture…………………………………………………..Slightly Enrich
Parking Brake………………………………………..Off
Landing Light…………………………………………On
WHEN DIRECT TO IAF OR VECTORED
Flight & Nav Instruments………………Set / Ident
GPS [CDI]……………………………………………….(as req. for approach) VLOC or GPS
Airspeed………………………………………………..90 KIAS

Question 5

Before Landing Checklist

Answer 5

Power…………………………………………….As Required

Flaps………………………………………………(Vfe 102 KIAS) 25d

Mixture……………………………………………FWD

Fuel Pump………………………………………On

Question 6

Go Around / Missed Approach Checklist

Answer 6

Throttle…………………………………….Full Fwd

Pitch…………………………………………Up for Climb (76 KIAS)

Flaps………………………………………..Up (0 degrees)

Fly Assigned or Published Heading & Altitude

Question 7

Missed Approach

Answer 7

Cram
Climb
Clean
Click
Call

Question 8

After Landing Checklist (Stopped)

Answer 8

Flaps………………………………………………..Up
Trim………………………………………………….Center
Carb Heat………………………………………..Off
Mixture…………………………………………….Slightly Lean
Strobe Light…………………………………….On/Down
Landing Light…………………………………..As Req
Fuel Pump……………………………………….Off
Taxi Clearance…………………………………Obtain / Brief