Piper Archer Systems Flashcards by Brent Fitzgerald

What type of engine is equipped in the Archer?

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

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How many cylinders are on the engine?

4-cylinder

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How many horsepower at 2700 RPM?

180 Horsepower

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What type of drive is the engine?

Direct drive (crankshaft connected directly to the propeller)

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Is the engine piston driven?

Yes, of course…

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Engine ignition is provided through how many magnetos?

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

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

20 to 70 F

-5 to 20 C

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Acceptable oil range for the Archer?

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)

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What type of propeller is on the Archer?

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

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Is the nose wheel linked to the rudder pedals?

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

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What type of landing gear does the Archer have?

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

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

Hydraulically actuated disc brakes located on the main landing gear.

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What type of flaps does the Archer have?

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

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

Short and soft field landing (40 degrees)

Precision approach landings (10 degrees)

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What type of fuel does the Archer use?

100 low lead avgas (blue)

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How much fuel can the Archer hold?

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

How many fuel pumps are on the Archer?

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

The Archer is equipped with what type of electrical system?

28-volt DC electrical system

and

24-volt lead-acid battery

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

70-amp engine-driven alternator

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

28-volt

How is alternator output displayed on the instrument panel?

On a digital ammeter.

Name the pitot-static instruments for the Piper Archer.

Airspeed Indicator, Vertical Speed Indicator, and Altimeter.

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

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.

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

One engine-driven fuel pump

- One electrically-driven fuel pump

When is the Piper Archer's battery used?

- Source of emergency electrical power | - For engine starts

List electrical components in the Piper Archer.

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

The G500 is comprised of the following six main components:

- 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

The AHRS provides what information?

Attitude and Heading

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

- Tilt Sensors - Accelerometers - Rate Sensors - Magnetometer

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?

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

How is the electrical standby attitude indicator powered and charged?

By the electrical system during normal operations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

None (use standby instruments and land ASAP)

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

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

During an AHRS failure, what information will you lose?

Attitude and Heading on the PFD

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

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

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

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