Piper PA-28-236 DAKOTA, Pilot Operating Handbook

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PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 6
PA-28-236, DAKOTA WEIGHT AND BALANCE
ISSUED: JUNE 1, 1978 REPORT: VB-910
6-3
REVISED: AUGUST 27, 1979
CAUTION
Whenever the fuel system is completely drained
and fuel is replenished it will be necessary to run
the engine for a minimum of 3 minutes at 1000
RPM on each tank to insure no air exists in the
fuel supply lines.
(4) Fill with oil to full capacity.
(5) Place pilot and copilot seats in fourth (4th) notch, aft of
forward position. Put flaps in the fully retracted position and
all control surfaces in the neutral position. Tow bar should
be in the proper location and all entrance and baggage doors
closed.
(6) Weigh the airplane inside a closed building to prevent errors
in scale readings due to wind.
(b) Leveling
(1) With airplane on scales, block main gear oleo pistons in the
fully extended position.
(2) Level airplane (refer to Figure 6-3) deflating nose wheel tire,
to center bubble on level.
(c) Weighing - Airplane Basic Empty Weight
(1) With the airplane level and brakes released, record the weight
shown on each scale. Deduct the tare, if any, from each
reading.