Manually controlled flaps are provided on the PA-28-161. The flaps are balanced and spring loaded to
return to the retracted (up) position. A control handle, which is located between the two front seats on the
control console (Figure 7-3), extends the flaps by the use of a control cable. To extend the flaps, the handle
is pulled up to the desired flap setting of 10, 25 or 40 degrees. To retract, depress the button on the end of
the handle and lower the control. When extending or retracting flaps, there is a pitch change in the airplane.
This pitch change can be corrected either by stabilator trim or increased control wheel force. When the
flaps are in the retracted (up) position the right flap, provided with an over-center lock mechanism, acts as a
step.
NOTE
The right flap will support a load only in the fully retracted (up)
position. When the flap is to be used as a step, make sure the flaps
are in the retracted (up) position.
7.11 ENGINE CONTROLS
Engine controls consist of a throttle control and a mixture control lever. These controls are located on
the control quadrant on the lower center of the instrument panel (Figure 7-5) where they are accessible to
both the pilot and the copilot. The controls utilize teflon-lined control cables to reduce friction and
binding.
The throttle lever is used to adjust engine RPM. The mixture control lever is used to adjust the air to
fuel ratio. The engine is shut down by the placing of the mixture lever in the full lean position. For information
on the leaning procedure, see the Avco-Lycoming Operator’s Manual.
The friction adjustment lever on the right side of the control quadrant may be adjusted to increase or
decrease the friction holding the throttle and mixture controls or to lock the controls in a selected position.
The carburetor heat control lever is located to the right of the control quadrant on the instrument panel.
The control is placarded with two positions: “ON” (down), “OFF” (up).
REPORT: VB-880
ISSUED: DECEMBER 16, 1976
7-8
REVISED: JUNE 29, 1981
SECTION 7
PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
PA-28-161, CHEROKEE WARRIOR II
Summary of Contents for CHEROKEE WARRIOR II
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