Piper Archer - Training Supplement Flashcards

1
Q

Recite the v-speeds.

Vso

A

Stall speed in landing configuration

45 KIAS

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2
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Recite the v-speeds.

Vs

A

Stall speed with zero flaps

50 KIAS

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3
Q

Recite the v-speeds.

Vr

A
Rotation speed (start rotation)
60 KIAS
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4
Q

Recite the v-speeds.

Vx

A

Best angle of climb

64 KIAS

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5
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Recite the v-speeds.

Vy

A

Best rate of climb

76 KIAS

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6
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Recite the v-speeds.

Vg

A

Best glide speed at max weight

76 KIAS

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7
Q

Recite the v-speeds.

Vfe

A

Maximum flap extension speed

102 KIAS

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8
Q

Recite the v-speeds.

Vno

A

Max structural cruising speed

125 KIAS

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9
Q

Recite the v-speeds.

Vne

A

Never exceed speed

154 KIAS

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10
Q

Recite the v-speeds.

Va at maximum takeoff weight

A

Maneuvering speed at 2,550 lb

113 KIAS

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11
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Recite the v-speeds.

Va at basic empty weight + 44lb

A

Basic empty weight 1,590 lb
Maneuvering speed at 1,634 lb
89 KIAS

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12
Q

What is the maximum demonstrated crosswind component?

A

17 Knots Demonstrated

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13
Q

Describe the PA-28-181 engine.

How many cylinders?

A

4

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14
Q

Describe the PA-28-181 engine.

Who is the manufacturer?

A

Lycoming

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15
Q

Describe the PA-28-181 engine.

What is the horsepower rating?

A

180 HP at 2,700 rpm

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16
Q

Describe the PA-28-181 engine.

Does it have fuel injectors or a carburetor?

A

Carburetor

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17
Q

Describe the PA-28-181 engine.

Is the engine turbo-charged of normally aspirated?

A

Normally aspirated

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18
Q

Describe the PA-28-181 engine.

How are the cylinders arranged?

A

Horizontally opposed

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19
Q

Describe the PA-28-181 engine.

How is ignition provided?

A

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

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20
Q

Describe the PA-28-181 engine.

What are the minimum and maximum oil capacities?

A

6-8 quarts (ATP)

2-8 quarts (POH)

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21
Q

Describe the propeller system.

Who makes the propellers?

A

Sensenich, two bladed, 76” diameter, metal

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22
Q

Describe the propeller system.

How is propeller RPM adjusted?

A

Throttle, and Mixture

23
Q

Describe the propeller system.

Define fixed pitch.

A

Propeller design where angle of attack of propeller is set at installation and cannot be changed during operation

24
Q

Describe the electrical system.

A

The Archer is equipped with a 28-volt DC electrical system and a 24-volt lead-acid battery. Electrical power is supplied by a 70-amp, engine-driven alternator. A voltage regulator maintains a constant 28-volt output from the alternator. An over voltage relay is located on the forward left side of the fuselage behind the instrument panel. Alternator output is displayed on a digital ammeter on the instrument panel.

25
Q

What are the indications of a failed alternator?

A

“ALTERNATOR INOP” annunciator or zero reading on ammeter

26
Q

Will the engine continue to run with the alternator and battery master switches turned off?

A

Yes, engine ignition is provided through the use of two engine driven magnetos which are independent of the aircraft’s electrical system and each other.

27
Q

Describe the stall warning system.

A

Electric stall detector on leading edge of left wing, emits continuous sound alarm when between 5-10 knots above stall speed

28
Q

Describe the fuel system.

A

One engine driven and one electrically driven fuel pump. Electric fuel pump is used for all takeoffs, landings, and when switching tanks

29
Q

Explain how to change fuel tanks in cruise flight.

A
  1. Electric fuel pump on
  2. Fuel selector from “L” to “R” or from “R” to “L”
  3. Check fuel pressure
  4. Electric fuel pump off
  5. Check fuel pressure
30
Q

Describe the landing gear system.
How is steering accomplished on the ground?
What is the range of travel on the nose wheel?

A
  • Fixed, tricycle type gear with oleo (air/oil) struts for shock absorption
  • The nose wheel is linked to the rudder pedals
  • 20’ each side of center
31
Q

What type of braking system is used by the Archer? Where is the brake fluid reservoir?

A

Hydraulically actuated disk brakes on main landing gear wheels, Top left front face of the firewall

32
Q

What type of flaps does the Archer have?

What are the flap settings on the Archer?

A

Slotted, manual flaps, spring loaded to return to 0’ position, four positions (0’, 10’, 25’, 40’)

33
Q

What are the maximum taxi, takeoff, and landing weights?

A

2,558 lb

34
Q

What is the maximum baggage capacity?

A

200 lb

35
Q

Define Vx and Vy.

A

Vx - best angle of climb - (shortest ground distance covered to a specified altitude)
Vy - best rate of climb - (shortest time to a specified altitude)

36
Q

What aircraft equipment checks are required under FAR Part 91?

A

Annual - 24 months (91.409(a))
VOR - 30 days (91.171)
Inspection - 100 hour (91.409(b))
Altimeter, static, encoder - 24 months (91.411)
Transponder - 24 calendar months (91.413)
ELT - Battery - after ½ battery life, or after 1 hour of cumulative use (91.207(c)) and Equipment - 12 months (91.207(d))

37
Q

What documents are required to be on the aircraft?

A
Plane:
A - Airworthiness Certificate
R - Registration Certificate
R - Radio Station License (International flight only)
O - Operating Handbook
W - Weight and Balance
E - External Data Plate
D - Deviation Card

Pilot:
P - Photo ID
P - Pilots License/Certifications
M - Medical Certificate

38
Q

Explain lost communications procedures.

A

VFR - Squawk 7600, remain VFR and land as soon as practicable

IFR - Squawk 7600, Fly:

  • Route: Assigned, Vectored, Expected, Filed
  • Altitude: Minimum IFR, Expected, Assigned
39
Q

Explain the pitot-static system.
Does the PA-28 have an alternate static source? If so, how is it activated and what actions are necessary to acquire the most accurate reading?

A

Yes, the alternate source is located inside the cabin under the left side of the instrument panel. When in use the storm window and cabin vents must be closed and the cabin heater and defroster must be on to reduce the pitot-static error.

40
Q

Explain the pitot-static system.

What instruments are pitot-static?

A

Airspeed indicator, altimeter, and the vertical speed indicator

41
Q

Explain the pitot-static system.

Where is the pitot-static port located?

A

On the pitot head installer on the bottom of the left wing

42
Q

What is the fuel capacity? How many gallons are unusable?

A

25 gal tank in each wing = 50 gal total, 1 gal unusable in each tank = 2 gal unusable, 48 gal useable fuel

43
Q

What grade fuel is to be used in the PA-28?

A
100 low lead avgas (blue)
100 avgas (green) - acceptable but not recommended as mixing the two will cause the fuel to turn clear and may be confused with water or jet fuel
44
Q

How many fuel pumps are on the aircraft?

A

Two, 1 engine driven pump and 1 electrically driven pump

45
Q

When is the electric fuel pump to be used?

A

All takeoffs, landings, and when switching tanks

46
Q

What are the various positions on the fuel selector control?

A

“R”, “L”, “OFF”

47
Q

In the event of an electrical failure, what pilot actions are necessary to ensure continued operation of the standby attitude indicator?

A

Press the “STBY PWR” button within 60 seconds of the failure.

48
Q

If the standby power button on the attitude indicator is not pressed within one minute of the electrical failure, what will happen?

A

The gyro may not be oriented to the airplane depending on the time elapsed prior to pressing the STBY PWR button. Press the STBY PWR button while the amber LED is blinking for best results.

50
Q

How do you determine a standard rate turn on an aircraft with a G500 system?

A

By using the reference lines and the magenta line that appears above the heading indicator and slip skid indicator at the top of attitude indicator

52
Q

In the event of an AHRS failure, which indications will no longer be displayed on the PFD? Which indications will still be visible on the PFD?

A

Removed:
The sky/ground presentation will be removed
A red X appears across the attitude direction indicator (ADI)
Yellow “ATTITUDE FAIL” and “HDG” alert messages appear on the PDF
A “TRK” message appears to the right of the ground track at the top of the compass rose
Rate-of-turn information is unavailable
“HDG LOST”, “HDG FAULT’, and “TRK TRAFFIC” alert messages appear on the MFD

Remain:
Airspeed
Altitude
Vertical speed
Compass rose (supplied by GPS, “TRK”)
Ground Track (supplied by GPS, “TRK”)
53
Q

Which approaches can be accomplished with and AHRS failure?

A

Precision (ILS) and non-precision (GPS, localizer, and VOR) approaches

53
Q

What instrument approaches are available with the PFD inoperative? With the MFD inoperative? With a total PFD/MFD failure?

A

PFD - only GPS non-precision approaches
MFD - with the PFD functioning normally, all approaches available
PDF/MFD - only GPS non-precision approaches

53
Q

How long does the internal battery last when providing power to the standby attitude indicator? With the loss of the ADC, which lost instrument does not have a backup? What should you do to compensate for the lack of information?

A
  • 1 hour of normal standby attitude indicator operation.
  • There is no backup for the VSI (vertical speed indicator)
  • Using the attitude indicator, power settings, and air speeds can produce consistent rates of pitch attitudes