PA28R-201 ARROWNORMAL PROCEDURES

GENERAL INFORMATIONALL SPEEDS in KIAS
Rotate (Vr) ............................................................................................................................65-75
Best Rate of Climb (Vy) 2750 lbs Gear Up/Gear Down ...................................................90 / 78
Best Angle of Climb (Vx) 2750 lbs Gear Up/Gear Down.................................................78 / 72
Maneuvering Speed (Va)At 2750 lbs .....................................................................................................................118
At 1865 lbs .......................................................................................................................96
Best Glide Speed .......................................................................................................................79
Stall Speed
Power Off, Flaps Up (Vs1)................................................................................................60
Power Off, Flaps 400 , Gear Down (Vs0)..........................................................................55
Approach Speed
Flaps Up............................................................................................................................85
Flaps 400 ...........................................................................................................................75
Maximum Flaps Extended Speed (Vfe)..................................................................................103
Maximum Structural Speed (Vno) ..........................................................................................146
Never Exceed Speed (Vne) .....................................................................................................183
Maximum Takeoff Weight.............................................................................................. 2750 lbs
Oil (Min / Max) ................................................................................................................ 2 / 8 qts
FuelFull / Useable.......................................................................................................77 / 72 gal
Tabs / Useable .....................................................................................................50 / 45 gal
HP ......................................................................................................................................200 HP
Maximum Crosswind ................................................................................................................17
AirportDesig

Frequency

Elev

TPAAnnapolisLee

ANP

122.9 CTAF

34

1034

RWY Size
2505x48Wx
122.90Runways
12-30

Bay Bridge

W29

123.0 CTAF

15

1200

2903x60

120.57

11-29

Cambridge

CGE

122.7 CTAF

1910004476x75

120.67

16-34

Carroll Cty

DMW

122.7 CTAF

789

1600

5100x100

121.2516-34RP

EastonESN

122.95 CTAF

74

1100

04-22 5500x100

124.4704-22RP,
15-33

Frederick

FDK

122.72 CTAF

303

1303

05-23 5220x99

124.8705RP-23,
12RP-30

FreewayW00

123.07 CTAF

168

1000

2425x30--18-36RP

Hagerstown

HGR

120.3 Twr

703

1700

9-27, 5461x150

126.37

2-20, 9-27

Montgy Cty

GAI

122.7 CTAF

538

1338

4195x75

128.27

14RP-32

Ridgely

1N0122.8 CTAF

6310003200x50

120.2212-30

118.32

Salisbury

SBY

119.42 Twr

52800

14-32 5500x150

Suburban

W18123.05 CTAF

1481000

2324x40--Tipton

FME

123.05 CTAF

155

1000

3000x75

127.805-23, 14-32
03-21
10RP-28

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PA28R-201 ARROWNORMAL PROCEDURES

PREPARATION
Airplane Status .........................................................CHECK AROW
Weather ........................................................................... SUITABLE
Baggage ..................................... WEIGHED, STOWED, SECURED
Weight and CG ...................................................... WITHIN LIMITSNavigation ........................................................................PLANNED
Current Charts ................................................................ON BOARD
Performance and Range............................... COMPUTED and SAFE
PREFLIGHT CHECKCOCKPIT
Hobbs and Tachometer Time (50/100 Hr) ......... CHECK and NOTE
Control Wheel ....................................................... Release Restraints
Gear Handle............................................................................ DOWN
Avionics....................................................................................... OFF
Parking Brake .............................................................................. SET
Electric Switches ......................................................................... OFF
Magneto Switch........................................................................... OFF
Mixture .....................................................................IDLE CUT-OFF
BATT Master Switch ....................................................................ON
Fuel Quantity Gauges ............................................................CHECK
Annunciator Panel .................................................................CHECKBATT Master Switch .................................................................. OFF
Flight Controls.......................................................................CHECK
Flaps ......................................................................................CHECKTrim .......................................................... CHECK, SET NEUTRAL
Pitot and Static Systems .........................................................DRAIN
Windows.................................................................CHECK, CLEAN
Tow Bar ................................................................................... STOW
Baggage Door...............................................CLOSED and SECURE
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PA28R-201 ARROWNORMAL PROCEDURESRIGHT WING
Wing ............................................ FREE of ICE, SNOW and FROSTControl Surfaces ................................CHECK for INTERFERENCE
Hinges................................................CHECK for INTERFERENCE
Static Wicks...........................................................................CHECK
Wing Tip and Lights..............................................CHECK SECURE
Fuel Tank............................................................... CHECK SUPPLYSECURE CAP
Fuel Tank Sump ................................ DRAIN, CHECK for WATER
SEDIMENT and PROPER FUEL COLOR
Fuel Vent ............................................................................... CLEAR
Tie Down and Chock..........................................................REMOVE
Main Gear Strut ......................PROPER INFLATION (2.5 ±0.25 In)
Tire ........................................................................................CHECKBrake Block and Discs ..........................................................CHECKFresh Air Inlet........................................................................ CLEARNOSE SECTION
General Condition .................................................................CHECK
Cowling ............................................................................... SECURE
Oil.................................................................... CHECK QUANTITY
Dipstick ..........................................................PROPERLY SEATEDEngine Baffle Seals ...............................................................CHECK
Windshield............................................................................. CLEAN
Nose Gear Strut .................... PROPER INFLATION (2.75 ±0.25 In)
Nose Wheel Tire....................................................................CHECK
Prop and Spinner ...........................................CHECK for DAMAGE
Air Inlets................................................................................ CLEAR
Alternator Belt .....................................................CHECK TENSION
Landing Light ........................................................................CHECK
Fuel Strainer ...................................... DRAIN, CHECK for WATER
SEDIMENT and PROPER FUEL COLOR
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PA28R-201 ARROWNORMAL PROCEDURESLEFT WING
Wing ............................................ FREE of ICE, SNOW and FROSTFresh Air Inlet........................................................................ CLEAR
Stall Strips .............................................................................CHECK
Main Gear Strut .....................PROPER INFLATION (2.5 ± 0.25 In)
Tire ........................................................................................CHECKBrake Block and Discs ..........................................................CHECK
Fuel Vent ............................................................................... CLEAR
Tie Down and Chock..........................................................REMOVE
Pitot Head ............................... REMOVE COVER, HOLES CLEAR
Fuel Tank............................................................... CHECK SUPPLYSECURE CAP
Fuel Tank Sump ................................ DRAIN, CHECK for WATER
SEDIMENT and PROPER FUEL COLOR
Wing Tip and Lights..............................................................CHECK
Control Surfaces .............................CHECK FOR INTERFERENCE
Hinges.............................................CHECK FOR INTERFERENCE
Static Wicks...........................................................................CHECKFUSELAGE
Antennas ................................................................................CHECK
Left Static Vent...................................................................... CLEAR
Empennage .................................. FREE of ICE, SNOW and FROSTFresh Air Inlet........................................................................ CLEAR
Stabilator and Trim Tab.....................CHECK for INTERFERENCE
Tail Tie-Down ....................................................................REMOVEBATT MASTR Switch..................................................................ON
Cockpit Lighting....................................................................CHECKNav, Strobe, Landing Lights..................................................CHECK
Stall Warning.........................................................................CHECK
Pitot Heat ...............................................................................CHECKAll Switches................................................................................. OFF
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PA28R-201 ARROWNORMAL PROCEDURESLAST CHECKWalk around aircraft giving it a last visual check; for general appearance,tie downs, chocks removed, oil or fuel leaks/spills, cowlings closed,icing, etc.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
Passengers................................................BOARDED and BRIEFED
Cabin Door ............................................... CLOSED and LATCHED
Overhead Latch ................................................................ SECURED
Seat Belts and Harnesses ..................................................... SECURE
Inertial Reel ...........................................................................CHECK
Seats...................................................... ADJUSTED and SECURED
Circuit Breakers..................................................................... ALL IN
Parking Brake ....................................................................... SET ON
Alternate Air................................................................................ OFF
Propeller ..................................................... FULL INCREASE RPMAvionics Master........................................................................... OFF
Fuel Selector.......................................................... DESIRED TANK
Flaps ............................................................................RETRACTED
Anti-Collision Light ......................................................................ON

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PA28R-201 ARROWNORMAL PROCEDURES

STARTING ENGINE WHEN COLD
Throttle .................................................................... OPEN 1/4 INCH
BATT MASTR Switch..................................................................ON
ALTR Switch.................................................................................ON
Anti-Collision Light ......................................................................ON
Electric Fuel Pump ........................................................................ON
Mixture ................................................RICH – then IDLE CUT OFF
Propeller ..................................................................“CLEAR PROP”
Foot Brakes........................................................................... ...HOLD
Starter .................................................................................ENGAGE(If engine does not start within 10 seconds
prime and repeat starting procedures).
Mixture ..................................FULL RICH when ENGINE STARTS
Throttle ....................................................... ADJUST for 1,000 RPM
Oil Pressure ...........................................................................CHECKElectric Fuel Pump ...................................................................... OFF
Fuel Pressure .........................................................................CHECKSTARTING ENGINE WHEN HOT
Throttle ...................................................................... ½ INCH OPEN
ALTR Switch.................................................................................ON
BATT MASTR Switch..................................................................ON
Anti-Collision Lights.....................................................................ON
Electric Fuel Pump ........................................................................ON
Mixture .....................................................................IDLE CUT-OFF
Propeller ..................................................................“CLEAR PROP”
Starter .................................................................................ENGAGE
Mixture ..............................................FULL RICH after STARTING
Throttle ....................................................... ADJUST for 1,000 RPM
Oil Pressure ...........................................................................CHECKElectric Fuel Pump ...................................................................... OFF
Fuel Pressure .........................................................................CHECK
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PA28R-201 ARROWNORMAL PROCEDURES

STARTING ENGINE WHEN FLOODED
Throttle ..........................................................................OPEN FULL
ALTR Switch.................................................................................ON
BATT MASTR Switch..................................................................ON
Electric Fuel Pump ...................................................................... OFF
Anti-Collision Light ......................................................................ON
Mixture .....................................................................IDLE CUT-OFF
Propeller ..................................................................“CLEAR PROP”
Starter .................................................................................ENGAGE
Mixture ..............................................FULL RICH after STARTING
Throttle ....................................................... ADJUST for 1,000 RPM
Oil Pressure ...........................................................................CHECK
Fuel Pressure .........................................................................CHECKENGINE START WITH EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE
BATT MASTR Switch................................................................ OFF
ALTR Switch............................................................................... OFF
All Electrical Equipment ............................................................. OFFTerminals......................................................................... CONNECT
External Power Plug ............................... INSERT in RECEPTACLE
Proceed with normal start
Throttle ................................................. LOWEST POSSIBLE RPM
External Power Plug ....................... REMOVE from RECEPTACLE
BATT MASTR Switch..................................................................ON
ALTR Switch.......................................... ON – CHECK AMMETER
Oil Pressure ...........................................................................CHECKWARM-UP
Throttle .................................................................1400 to 1500 RPM
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PA28R-201 ARROWNORMAL PROCEDURESINSTRUMENT COCKPIT CHECK:Radio Master Switch .....................................................................ON
Audio Selector Panel .....................................................................ONIntercom.........................................................................................ON
ADF ..............................................................ON, TEST and TUNEDRadios ...................................................................... ON and TUNEDTransponder...............................................................ON STANDBY
VORs ....................................................................... ON and TUNED
Clock ..................................VERIFY CORRECT TIME or ADJUSTAir Speed Indicator................................VERIFY “0” INDICATION
Attitude Indicator................................. SET, VERIFY OPERATION
Altimeter.............................................SET, NOTE DISCREPANCY
Magnetic Compass ................................................................CHECK
Slaved HSI...........................................CHECK w/MAG COMPASS
Turn Coordinator/Inclinometer..............................................CHECKVSI.........................................................................................CHECK
Alternate Static Source ........................ VERIFY SET CORRECTLY
Garmin 430..................... FLT PLAN ENTERED and ACTIVATEDTAXIING
Radios ....................................................................................CHECK
Taxi area ................................................................................ CLEAR
Parking brake.....................................................................RELEASE
Propeller .......................................................................... HIGH RPM
Throttle ................................................................. APPLY SLOWLY
Foot brakes ............................................................................CHECK
Steering..................................................................................CHECK

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PA28R-201 ARROWNORMAL PROCEDURESGROUND CHECK
Parking Brake .............................................................................. SET
Propeller ...............................................................FULL INCREASE
Throttle ..............................................................................2000 RPM
Magnetos ...............................................................................CHECK(Max. Drop 175 RPM Difference 50 RPM)
Vacuum .............................................................. 4.8 to 5.1 inches Hg
Oil Temperature.....................................................................CHECKOil Pressure ...........................................................................CHECK
Ammeter ................................................................................CHECK
Annunciator Panel ................................................. PRESS-TO-TEST
Propeller ................................ EXERCISE – then FULL INCREASE
Alternate Air..........................................................................CHECKElectric Fuel Pump ...................................................................... OFF
Fuel Pressure .........................................................................CHECK
Throttle ............................................................................... RETARD
BEFORE TAKE-OFF
BATT MASTR Switch..................................................................ON
ALTR Switch.................................................................................ON
Flight Instruments..................................................................CHECK
Fuel Selector............................................................ PROPER TANKElectric Fuel Pump ........................................................................ON
Anti-Collision Light ......................................................................ONEngine Gauges........................................................... Check in Green
Alternate Air........................................................................CLOSED
Seat Backs ..............................................................................ERECT
Mixture ...........................................................................FULL RICH
Propeller ...............................................................FULL INCREASE
Belts/Harness................................................... FASTENED/CHECK
Flaps ............................................................................................ SET
Trim Tab...................................................................................... SET
Controls .......................................................... FREE and CORRECT
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PA28R-201 ARROWNORMAL PROCEDURES

Cabin Doors.............................................. CLOSED and LATCHED
Departure Briefing......................................................... COMPLETE
Time and Timer .................................................... RECORD/START
Landing Light ................................................................................ONTransponder.................................................................................ALT
Parking Brake .............................................................................. OFF
Takeoff Clearance ............................................................... OBTAIN
TAKEOFFNORMAL
Flaps ............................................................................................ SET
Trim Tab...................................................................................... SET
Accelerate to 65 to 75 KIAS (depending on weight)
Control Wheel ................................BACK PRESSURE to ROTATESHORT FIELD TAKEOFF (over obstacle)
Flaps .................................................................... 25º (Second Notch)
Accelerate ..............................to 50-60 KIAS (depending on weight)
Control wheel .................................BACK PRESSURE to ROTATE
Climb ..........................................55-65 KIAS (depending on weight)
Gear ............................................................................................... UP
Accelerate .................................................to 78 KIAS (Vx Gear Up)
Flaps ........................................................................... Retract Slowly
Accelerate ..................................................to 90 KIAS (Vy Gear Up)

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PA28R-201 ARROWNORMAL PROCEDURES

SOFT FIELD TAKEOFF
Flaps .................................................................... 25º (Second Notch)
Accelerate ..............................to 50-60 KIAS (depending on weight)
Control wheel .................................BACK PRESSURE to ROTATE
Climb ..........................................55-65 KIAS (depending on weight)
Gear ............................................................................................... UP
Accelerate .................................................to 78 KIAS (Vx Gear Up)
Accelerate ..................................................to 90 KIAS (Vy Gear Up)
Flaps ................................................................RETRACT SLOWLY
CLIMB(Vy) Best Rate (2750 lbs) (Gear Up, Flaps Up) ................... 90 KIAS
(Vy) Best Rate (2750 lbs) (Gear Down, Flaps Up) .............. 78 KIAS
(Vx) Best Rate (2750 lbs) (Gear Up, Flaps Up) ................... 78 KIAS
(Vy) Best Rate (2750 lbs) (Gear Down, Flaps Up) .............. 72 KIAS
En Route Climb .................................................................. 104 KIAS
Electric Fuel Pump .........................................OFF at desired altitude
CRUISE
Normal Maximum Power ............................................................ 75%
Power................................................................. SET per power table
Mixture ................................................................................ ADJUST

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PA28R-201 ARROWNORMAL PROCEDURESAPPROACH AND LANDING
ATIS/AWOS/ASOS ............................................................ OBTAIN
Altimeter...................................................................................... SET
Communication Radios ............................................................... SET
Fuel Selector............................................................ PROPER TANK
Seat Backs ..............................................................................ERECT
Belts/Harness....................................................................... FASTENElectric Fuel Pump ........................................................................ON
Mixture ........................................................................................ SET
Propeller ...............................................................FULL INCREASE
Gear ............................................................DOWN – 129 KIAS max
Flaps ................................................................ SET – 103 KIAS max
Gas............................................................ Fuel Selector Fullest Tank
Under Carriage ................................................. Check Wheels Down
Mixture ........................................................................................Rich
Pump .......................................................................... Fuel Pump ON
Seats.........................................................Seats erect and belts secure
Switches............................................................... Landing Lights ON
Flaps .............................................................................................. Set
Trim ........................................................................ SET for 75 KIAS

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PA28R-201 ARROWNORMAL PROCEDURES

STOPPING ENGINE
Flaps ........................................................................................Retract
Electric Fuel Pump ...................................................................... OFF
Avionics....................................................................................... OFF
Electrical Switches ...................................................................... OFF
Propeller ...............................................................FULL INCREASE
Throttle ................................................................................CLOSED
Mixture .....................................................................IDLE CUT-OFF
ALTR Switch............................................................................... OFF
BATT MASTR Switch................................................................ OFF
PARKINGParking Brake .............................................................................. SET
Hobbs / Tachometer ........................................................... RECORD
Control Wheel ................................................SECURE with BELTS
Flaps ................................................................................... FULL UP
Wheel Chocks................................................................... IN PLACE
Tie Downs ............................................................................... Secure

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