SECTION 4
PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
NORMAL PROCEDURES
PA-28-236, DAKOTA
REPORT: VB-910
ISSUED: JUNE 1, 1978
4-18
REVISED: JULY 13, 1984
The electric fuel pump should be turned OFF after starting or during
warm-up to make sure that the engine driven pump is operating. Prior to
takeoff the electric pump should be turned ON again to prevent loss of power
during takeoff should the engine driven pump fail. Check the fuel pressure
and retard the throttle.
4.21 BEFORE TAKEOFF
All aspects of each particular takeoff should be considered prior to
executing the takeoff procedure.
After all aspects of the takeoff are considered, a pretakeoff check
procedure must be performed.
The master switch should be ON and all of the flight instruments set and
checked as required. Check the fuel selector to make sure it is on the proper
tank (fullest). Turn ON the electric fuel pump and check the engine gauges.
The carburetor heat should be in the OFF position. Check to ensure that the
primer is locked .
All seat backs should be erect.
The mixture and propeller control levers should be set and the seat belts
and shoulder harness fastened. Fasten the seat belts snugly around the empty
seats.
NOTE
If the fixed shoulder harness (non-inertia reel
type) is installed, it must be connected to the seat
belt and adjusted to allow proper accessibility to
all controls, including fuel selector, flaps, trim,
etc., while maintaining adequate restraint for the
occupant.
If the inertia reel type shoulder harness is
installed, a pull test of its locking restraint
feature should be performed.
Exercise and set the flaps and trim tabs. Insure proper flight control
movement and response.
All doors should be properly secured and latched and the parking brake
released.
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