Plus One Flyers

Cherokee 140 Checkout

INSTRUCTOR:______

STUDENT:______

DATE COMPLETED______

OBJECTIVE

With the use of the Pilot’s Information Manual, the pilot will be able to identify information relating to the safe operation of the Cherokee 140. A reference number that indicates the page in the POH where information on the question may be found follows each question.

GENERAL

  1. What is the total fuel capacity? _____ What is the total useable? _____ (2-5) (5-7)
  1. What are the approved fuel grades and colors (10-9)
  1. Where are the three fuel drain locations? _____ (10-10)
  1. What are the oil capacity, minimum oil, and oil grade to be used? (10-8)

AIRCRAFT LIMITATIONS

1. What is the Never Exceed Speed (Vne)? _____ (3-2)

2. What is the Maneuvering Speed (Va) at 3,100 lbs? _____ (3-2)

3. What is the Maximum Flap Extended Speed (Vfe)? (3-2) (7-6)

10 Degrees

25 Degrees

40 Degrees

4. What is the Maximum Takeoff Weight in the normal category? _____ (3-2)

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

  1. What is the airspeed for maximum glide? _____ (4-2)
  1. What is the glide distance from 6,000’ with no wind? _____ (9-8)
  1. What is the procedure for engine failure immediately after takeoff? (4-1)

4. What is the procedure for a rough running engine? (4-6)

NORMAL PROCEDURES

  1. What is the 0 degree flap Normal Climb speed after a normal takeoff? _____ (7-5)
  1. What is the full flaps final approach speed for a normal landing? _____ (7-6)
  1. What is the Best Angle of Climb speed? _____ (7-5)
  1. What is the Best Rate of Climb speed? _____ (7-5)

PERFORMANCE

  1. What is the stall speed with 40 degrees flaps at 2,150 lbs? (7-5)
  1. What is the takeoff distance to clear a 50 ft obstacle, at gross weight, 6,000 ft elevation, and 30 degrees C? (9-1) (9-2)
  1. What is the expected fuel consumption at a cruise altitude of 10,000 ft with 65%? (9-6)
  1. What is the expected maximum range with 49 gallons useable fuel at 65% power, 10,000 ft, no wind? (9-6)
  1. What is the short field landing distance over a 50 ft obstacle using 40 degrees flaps, no wind, 6,000 ft density altitude? (9-11)

WEIGHT AND BALANCE

  1. Using the sample loading chart as empty weight, what is the takeoff weight and CG with full tanks, a pilot weight of 200 lbs, a front passenger weight of 130 lbs, and 150lbs of baggage in baggage area 1? (5-9)
  1. Is the weight and CG within limits? (5-9)

AUTO PILOT

Does the STEC 55X have automatic trim control in this airplane? If not, what is the required procedure? (STEC Manual)

FUEL ANALYZER

How do you set the correct fuel amount prior to takeoff?

  1. REM is displayed after power up
  2. Push both PRG buttons simultaneously
  3. Display blinks “ADD”
  4. Move STEP switch right to increase or left to decrease fuel quantity

Power Settings for PA 28-140
Condition / Power / Result (MPH)
Climb / Full / VY 89 or VX 78
Cruise / 2400 / 115
VA / 2200 / 100
Slow Flight (Flaps) / 2000 / 60
Slow Flight (No Flaps) / 1800 / 60
Normal Descent / 1800 / 90 @ 500 FPM
Pattern (Downwind) / 2200 / 100
Numbers / 1800 (Flaps1) / 90
Base / 1800 (Flaps 2) / 80
Final / Required (Flaps 3) / 80
Airspeeds for Various Configurations
Best Glide / 80
VA / 102-129
VX / 78
VY / 89
VSO / 55
VS1 / 64
VR / 50-60
VFE / 115
VNO / 140
VNE / 170