Piper Arrow

Question 1

If IAS decreases, what will the CSU do to the blade angle?

Answer 1

Decrease the blade angle to a finer pitch.

Finer pitch generates less drag, allowing the prop to spin faster.

Question 2

What does the pitch lever control within the CSU?

Answer 2

The tension of the speeder spring.

Question 3

When cycling the prop on the ground, what indications do you look for?

Answer 3

1. Decrease in RPM
2. Increase in MAP
3. Decrease in oil pressure

Question 4

In what order should you move the engine controls when increasing power?

Answer 4

1. Mixture
2. Pitch
3. Power

Question 5

How much does MAP decrease per 1,000ft?

Answer 5

1”

Question 6

What is the take-off power setting?

Answer 6

Full power.

Full pitch and power

Question 7

What is the climb power setting?

Answer 7

25/25.

Question 8

At what height after take-off should you reduce to climb power?

Answer 8

Circuit altitude.

Question 9

What is the circuit power setting?

Answer 9

23/23.

Question 10

What is the approach power setting?

Answer 10

17”

Leave pitch where it is

Question 11

What is the speed on approach over the threshold? (Vref)

Answer 11

78kts

Question 12

What is the best glide speed?

Answer 12

96kts

Question 13

What is the maximum gear extension speed?

Answer 13

130kts

Question 14

What is the maximum gear down manoeuvring speed?

Answer 14

130kts

Question 15

What is the maximum gear retraction speed?

Answer 15

109kts

Question 16

What is the best angle of climb speed? (Vx)

Answer 16

78kts

Question 17

What is the best rate of climb speed? (Vy)

Answer 17

86kts

Question 18

What is rotate speed? (Vr)

Answer 18

56kts

Question 19

What is the maximum emergency gear extension speed?

Answer 19

86kts

Question 20

What is the clean stall speed? (Vs1)

Answer 20

60kts