PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
SECTION 4
PA-28R-201, ARROW
NORMAL PROCEDURES
ISSUED: SEPTEMBER 15, 1988
REPORT: VB-1365
4-25
REVISED: OCTOBER 31, 2012
4.29 APPROACH AND LANDING (4.5k)
Check to ensure the fuel selector is on the proper (fullest) tank and
that the seat backs are erect. The seat belts and shoulder harness should be
fastened and the inertia reel checked.
Turn ON the electric fuel pump. The mixture should be set in the full
RICH position. Set the propeller at full INCREASE rpm to facilitate ample
power for an emergency go-around.
Prior to landing gear operation, the Emergency Gear Extension lever
should be in the up position to permit normal gear extension or retraction in
the event of a go-around. The landing gear may be extended at speeds below
129 KIAS. The airplane should be trimmed to a final approach speed of about
75 KIAS with flaps extended. The flaps can be lowered at speeds up to 103
KIAS, if desired. Turn OFF the air conditioner.
The mixture control should be kept in full RICH position to ensure
maximum acceleration if it should be necessary to open the throttle again.
The amount of flap used during landings and the speed of the aircraft at
contact with the runway should be varied according to the landing surface
and conditions of wind and airplane loading. It is generally good practice
to contact the ground at the minimum possible safe speed consistent with
existing conditions.
Normally, the best technique for short and slow landings is to use full
flap and enough power to maintain the desired airspeed and approach flight
path. Mixture should be full RICH, fuel on the fullest tank, and the electric
fuel pump ON. Reduce the speed during the flareout and contact the ground
close to the stalling speed. After ground contact, hold the nose wheel off as
long as possible. As the airplane slows down, gently lower the nose and apply
the brakes. Braking is most effective when flaps are raised and back pressure
is applied to the control wheel, putting most of the aircraft weight on the main
wheels. In high wind conditions, particularly in strong crosswinds, it may be
desirable to approach the ground at higher than normal speeds with partial or
no flaps.
4.31 STOPPING ENGINE (4.5m)
CAUTION
The flaps must be placed in the UP position for
the flap step to support weight. Passengers should
be cautioned accordingly.
At the pilot’s discretion, the flaps should be raised.
