Piper Archer Systems

Question 1

What type of engine is equipped in the Archer?

Answer 1

L     -Lycoming
H    -Horizontally Opposed
A    -Air Cooled
N   -Normally Aspirated
D    -Direct Drive

Question 2

How many cylinders are on the engine?

Answer 2

4-cylinder

Question 3

How many horsepower at 2700 RPM?

Answer 3

180 Horsepower

Question 4

What type of drive is the engine?

Answer 4

Direct drive (crankshaft connected directly to the propeller)

Question 5

Is the engine piston driven?

Answer 5

Yes, of course…

Question 6

Engine ignition is provided through how many magnetos?

Answer 6

Two engine-driven magnetos, independent of the aircraft’s electrical system and each other.

Question 7

Carburetor icing on the Archer is possible under what atmospheric conditions (temperatures in F and C)?

Answer 7

20 to 70 F

-5 to 20 C

Question 8

Acceptable oil range for the Archer?

Answer 8

6-8 quarts -never depart with oil indicating less than 6 quarts.

(Per ATP policy, any time a full quart can be added, do so and never add less than a full quart)

Question 9

What type of propeller is on the Archer?

Answer 9

Sensenich 76-inch, two-bladed, fixed pitch, metal propeller.

Question 10

Is the nose wheel linked to the rudder pedals?

Answer 10

Yes, by a steering mechanism which turns the nose wheel up to 20 degrees each side of center.

Question 11

What type of landing gear does the Archer have?

Answer 11

Fixed, tricycle type gear with oleo (air/oil) struts for shock absorption.

Question 12

What type of breaks and where are they located on the Archer?

Answer 12

Hydraulically actuated disc brakes located on the main landing gear.

Question 13

What type of flaps does the Archer have?

Answer 13

Manual flap system spring-loaded to return to the 0 degree position.

Question 14

ATP operation require flap settings to be at 25 degrees for all landings, except:

Answer 14

Short and soft field landing (40 degrees)

Precision approach landings (10 degrees)

Question 15

What type of fuel does the Archer use?

Answer 15

100 low lead avgas (blue)

Question 16

How much fuel can the Archer hold?

Answer 16

50 gallons (48 usable) total, with 25 gallons in each tank.

Question 17

How many fuel pumps are on the Archer?

Answer 17

Two; one engine-driven and one electrically-driven fuel pump. The electric pump is used for all takeoffs, landings, and when switching tanks.

Question 18

The Archer is equipped with what type of electrical system?

Answer 18

28-volt DC electrical system

and

24-volt lead-acid battery

Question 19

What type of alternator supplies the electrical power to the Archer?

Answer 19

70-amp engine-driven alternator

Question 20

The voltage regulator maintains a constant _____ volt output from the alternator?

Answer 20

28-volt

Question 21

How is alternator output displayed on the instrument panel?

Answer 21

On a digital ammeter.

Question 22

Name the pitot-static instruments for the Piper Archer.

Answer 22

Airspeed Indicator, Vertical Speed Indicator, and Altimeter.

Question 23

When using the alternate static source in the Piper Archer, what needs to be done to the cabin, and why?

Answer 23

• Storm window and cabin vents closed
• Cabin heat and defroster on

These help reduce the pressure differential between the cockpit and atmosphere, reducing pitot-static error.

Question 24

How many fuel pumps are in the Piper Archer and how are they driven?

Answer 24

• One engine-driven fuel pump

- One electrically-driven fuel pump

Question 25

When is the Piper Archer’s battery used?

Answer 25

• Source of emergency electrical power

- For engine starts

Question 26

List electrical components in the Piper Archer.

Answer 26

• Standby attitude indicator
• The starter
• Electric fuel pump
• Electric engine primer
• Stall horn warning
• Ammeter
• Annunciation panel

Question 27

The G500 is comprised of the following six main components:

Answer 27

• Primary Flight Display (PFD)
• Multi-Function Display (MFD)
• Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS)
• Air Data Computer (ADC)
• Magnetometer
• Temperature Probe
• Dual Garmin GNS 430 GPS

Question 28

The AHRS provides what information?

Answer 28

Attitude and Heading

Question 29

What four components of the AHRS helps provide information regarding attitude and heading?

Answer 29

• Tilt Sensors
• Accelerometers
• Rate Sensors
• Magnetometer

Question 30

The Air Data Computer (ADC) compiles information from the pitot-static system and an outside air temperature sensor to provide what 4 items on the PFD?

Answer 30

• Pressure altitude
• Airspeed
• Vertical Speed
• Outside Air Temperature

Question 31

How is the electrical standby attitude indicator powered and charged?

Answer 31

By the electrical system during normal operations.

Question 32

How long will a fully charged standby attitude indicator battery last?

Answer 32

Should provide up to 1 hour of normal operation (however, land as soon as possible)

Question 33

During an AHRS failure, what type of instrument approach(es) can be made?

Answer 33

All precision and non-precision (use standby attitude indicator and continue using HSI on PDF)

Question 34

During a PDF failure, what type of instrument approach(es) can be made?

Answer 34

GPS only (use standby instruments and the CDI on the GNS430)

Question 35

During an Electrical failure, what type of instrument approach(es) can be made?

Answer 35

None (use standby instruments and land ASAP)

Question 36

During an ADC failure, what type of instrument approach(es) can be made?

Answer 36

All precision and non-precision (use standby airspeed indicator and altimeter)

Question 37

During an AHRS failure, what information will you lose?

Answer 37

Attitude and Heading on the PFD

Question 38

During an ADC failure, what information will you lose on the PDF?

Answer 38

• Airspeed
• Altitude
• Vertical Speed
• True Airspeed
• Outside Air Temperature

Question 39

ELT equipment must be checked every 12 months, but also:

Answer 39

After half of the battery life or after 1 hour of cumulative use.