Piper PA-28-236 DAKOTA, Pilot Operating Handbook

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SECTION 4 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
NORMAL PROCEDURES PA-28-236, DAKOTA
REPORT: VB-910 ISSUED: JUNE 1, 1978
4-20 REVISED: NOVEMBER 20, 1981
SOFT FIELD, NO OBSTACLE.·
Lower flaps to 25° (second notch), accelerate aircraft, pull nose gear off
as soon as possible and lift off at lowest possible airspeed. Accelerate just
above the ground to best rate of climb speed, 85 KIAS, and climb out while
slowly retracting the flaps.
4.25 CLIMB
The best rate of climb at gross weight will be obtained at 85 KIAS. The
best angle of climb may be obtained at 73 KIAS. At lighter than gross weight
these speeds are reduced somewhat*. For climbing en route, a speed of 100
KIAS is recommended. This will produce better forward speed and increased
visibility over the nose during the climb.
When reaching the desired altitude, the electric fuel pump may be turned
off.
4.27 CRUISING
The cruising speed is determined by man,y factors, including power
setting, altitude, temperature, loading and equipment installed in the airplane.
The normal maximum cruising power is 75% of the rated horsepower
of the engine. When selecting cruising RPM below 2300, limiting manifold
pressure for continuous operation, as specified by the appropriate “Avco-
Lycoming Operator’s Manual,” should be observed.
To obtain the desired power, set the manifold pressure and RPM
according to the power setting table in this manual
*To obtain the performance presented in the Performance Section of this
handbook, full power (full throttle and 2400 RPM) must be used. Above
8000 feet I.S.A., reduce airspeed one knot per 1000 feet altitude and lean
mixture to l25°F rich of peak EGT.