POH info

Question 1

What kind of engine does the Archer have? Whats the HP?

Answer 1

IO-360-B4A
180 hp

I = Fuel Injected
O = Horizontally Opposed
360 cubic inches of displacement in the cylinders
4 cylinder, Direct Drive

Question 2

What kind of prop does the Archer have?

Answer 2

Fixed pitch
2 blade
76 inch diameter

Question 3

Fuel capacity of the Archer? What kind of fuel can we use?

Answer 3

50 US gal

100 (green) or 100LL (blue)

Question 4

How much usable fuel does the Archer contain?

Answer 4

48 usable US gal (50 total)

Question 5

Oil capacity of the Archer?

Answer 5

8 quarts

Question 6

What is the Max RAMP weight of the Archer?

Answer 6

Normal category = 2558 lbs

Utility category = 2138 lbs

Question 7

What is max Takeoff AND Landing weight for the Archer?

Answer 7

2550 lbs (Normal Cat)
2130 (Utility Cat)

Question 8

Max weight in baggage compartment?

Answer 8

200 lbs

Question 9

What makes up Standard Empty Weight?

Answer 9

• Weight of standard a/c
• Unusable fuel
• FULL operating fluids
• FULL oil

Question 10

What is Basic Empty Weight?

Answer 10

The STANDARD empty weight + any optional equipment

Question 11

What is the Useful Load?

Answer 11

Difference between Takeoff Weight (or Ramp) and the Basic Empty Weight

TO Weight - BEW = Useful Load

Question 12

Can we do spins in the Archer?

Answer 12

No - all aerobatic maneuvers are prohibited in the NORMAL category a/c

Question 13

Is the Archer approved to fly in icing conditions?

Answer 13

No - POH 2.19 Types of Operations

“Non-Icing”

Question 14

What is one funny limitation to the Aspen Standby instrument?

Answer 14

Use is not authorized for IFR operations within 750 NM of the magnetic North or South Pole

Question 15

If during the before start check, the E-Volts indication is less than 23.3 or in the caution/warning range, what does this mean to us?

Answer 15

• The Emergency Battery is in need of charging or replacement!
• Flight in IMC is prohibited

Question 16

What are the amps and volts of the Alternator?

Answer 16

70 Amps

28 Volts

Question 17

Where is the brake fluid reservoir is installed?

Answer 17

On the top left front face of the firewall

Question 18

Tell me about the electrical system?

Answer 18

28 volt system

24 v Primary Battery
70 amp/28 v alternator (so it can actually charge the battery)
24 v Emergency Battery (isolated)

Question 19

Is there any built in protection against over-voltage in our electrical system?

Answer 19

Yes! The “voltage regulator” will take the alternator offline if its output exceed 32 volts! (remember normal is 28)

• ALTR FAIL message will illuminate
  POH 7-43