Piper cherokee WARRIOR, Pilots Operating Manual

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Page 2: ...D3G engine is installed in accordance with STC SA2969SW Ttre lnformation contained herein supplernents or supersedes the lnformation n the form of placards narkings and approved rnanual material For l...

Page 3: ...Not over 2450 Not under 2350 Diameter Maximrmr 74 inches Minimurn 72 inches TACIIOMETERI Green Arc Yellow Arc Red Radial 2200 2650 RPM 2650 2700 RPM 2700 RPM AIRCRAFT MODIFICATIONS INC PIPER CIIEROKE...

Page 4: ...D3G engine installation with either Senenich 74DM6 0 58 or 74DM6 0 60 propeller OR FAA Approved Airplane Supple r ental Flight Manual dated October 21 1981 for Lycoring 0 320 D2A D28 DzC or D3G engine...

Page 5: ...imum ft TakeoffDistance Over5Gft Obstacle 25o flaps ft BestRateof ClimbSpeed mph Rateof Climb ft permin Service Ceiling ft AbsoluteCeiling ft Top Speed mph OptimumCruising Speed 75 power optimumaltitu...

Page 6: ...Length ft Heieht ft WingLoading lbs per sq ft PowerLoading lbs per hp PropellerDiameter in McCauley Sensenich Turning Radius BAC GAGE Maximum Baggage lbs Baggage Space cubic ft Baggage Door Size in L...

Page 7: ...CHEROKEE WARRIOR I 36 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ISSUED JULY 17 1973 1 3...

Page 8: ...ing Gear 2 4 FlightControls 2 6 FrrelSystem 2 7 Electrical System 2 9 VacuumSystem 2 13 Instnrment Panel 2 13 Pitot Static System 2 15 HeatingandVentilating 2 15 CabinFeatures 2 18 Baggage Area 2 18 S...

Page 9: ...rtless loadinginto the 24 cubicfoot compartment Maintenance hasbeenreducedto a minimum with advancedfuselagedesign The wing is a conventionalsemi tapereddesign incorporating a laminar flow NACA 652415...

Page 10: ...left rear of thc enginemounted to thc enginebaffling Enginecooling air which is picked up in the nosesectionof the enginecowlingand carried through the baffling is utilized on the left side for the o...

Page 11: ...CHEROKEE WARRIOR ThrottleQuadrantandConsole AIRPLANEAND SYSTEMS ISSUED JULY 17 1973 2 3...

Page 12: ...ort and dampensshocksand bumps during taxiing The steeringmechanismalso incorporatesa shimmy damPener The three struts are of the air oiltype with the normalstaticload extensionbeing3 25 inchesfor the...

Page 13: ...CHEROKEEWARRIOR MainWheelAssembly AIRPLANE AND SYSTEMS ISSLJED IULY 17 1973 2 5...

Page 14: ...r provides extra stability and controllability with lessarea drag and weightthanconvcrrtional tailsurfaccs The rudder is conventionalin designand incorporatesa rudder trim The trim mechanism is a spri...

Page 15: ...ing Eachmanifold is a small collector with an inlet hose from each of the tank outlets and an outlet hoseto the fuel selectorvalve On serialnumbers 7615001 and up thereis only one outlet on eachtank a...

Page 16: ...EE WARRIOR EIIGIIIT FUEt PUTIP l SIRATnER FUEI IAIII SELICIOR YATYI RIGHI MAI I IAI I TUTI OUAIITITY GAUGTS FuelSystem Schematic Ser Nos 7415001 through 7515449 AIRPLANEAND SYSTEMS REVISED JULY 14 197...

Page 17: ...ITT MIIIURT tlfGflfttutt PUfiP fl tclnlctufl PUilP r ttl t ilrlAlil futl rrill stttcl0R Yrtvl RIGHI TAI iTAITI TUIL lUAilIIIY GAUGTS FuelSystem Schematic Ser Nos 7615001 andup AIRPLANE AND SYSTEMS ISS...

Page 18: ...fuselage behindthe instrumentpanel Electrical switches are located on the right center instrument panel and the circuit breakersare located on the lower right instrument panel A rheostatswitch on the...

Page 19: ...t at lower engineRPM This providesimproved radio and electricalequipmentoperationand increased battery life by reducingbattery load This will makecold weatherstartingeasier Secondaryelectricalpower is...

Page 20: ...R SOLENOID Y CABIN LIGHT MA9TER SOLENOID _l EXTERNAL POWER RECEPTACLE RELAYEN RGIZING CIRCUIT AMMTTFR HASIER 5WtI CH t t 19 l t ALTEENATOR SOURCE POWER Alternator andStarter Schematic Ser Nos 7415001t...

Page 21: ...aRN r L GHT T ASTER soLENOtl LIGHT Y I POWER i 1 I EXTERNAL POWER i nEceprecue e T 5 A rNL NE 5 or 1 t IrF r I l lr oiJ r u l t 4 ALTERf ATOR souncE powER RELAY EI ERGIZI I I oPTlo4L_ _ __J AMMETER d...

Page 22: ...CHEROKEE WARRIOR o o J U l r z s6 a u l lrj Ul Y O o u o r i o l J z o O NRPLANE AND SYSTEMS REVISED JULY 14 1975 Circuit BreakerPanel 2 12...

Page 23: ...rraland professional accommodating complete instrumentsand avionicsequipment for VFR and IFR flights A wide range of optionalinstmmentsandavionics pennit an equipmentselection to suitindividualneeds A...

Page 24: ...CHEROKEE WARRIOR 4 i t o o g F 6 o i N o i N N N N N N O O 6 O O I U F N 6 6 F O O N 6 N N N N o o d n Y F d E F U AIRPLANEAND SYSTEMS REVISED JULY 20 1976 InstrumentPanel 2 14...

Page 25: ...t check to make sure the pitot cover is removed HEATING AND VENTILATING SYSTEM Heat for the cabin interior and the defrostersystemis provided by a sluoud attachedto the muffler The amount of heat can...

Page 26: ...CTIEROKEE WARRIOR tr o F o d N o 9 6 NRPLAI E AI D SYSTEMS ISSUED JULY 17 1973 Pitot Static System 2 r6...

Page 27: ...CHEROKEE WARRIOR F ta 6 u l C l J G J o tr F z o u fr rz J o i c j j _ AIRPI ANE AI D SYSTEMS ISSLJED JULY 17 1973 HeatingandVentilatingSystem 2 t7...

Page 28: ...e reel shouldlock in placeunder this test and preventthe strapfrom extending For normalbody movements the strapwill extendor retractasrequired BACCAGEAREA A 24 cubicfoot bag gage ar a locatedbehindthe...

Page 29: ...nbe connected to the socket thusallowingthe operatorto crankthe engine without havingto gainaccess to the airplane s battery Instructions on a placardlocatedon the coverof the receptacle shouldbe foll...

Page 30: ...umdiameter 74 5 inches StaticRPM at maximumpermissible throttle setting Not over2400 not under 2300 No additional tollerance permitted D POWER INSTRUMENTS OIL TEMPERATURE FAA APPROVED JULY 25 1973 REV...

Page 31: ...os 7415001 through7515449 WhiteArc FlapDorvn Range Ser nos 7615001 MAXIMUMWEIGHT NormalCategory Utility Category BAGGAGECAPACITY 176MPH I s3 KTS 140MPHto 176MPH I 22KTSto 153KTS 64 5MPHtOI40MPH 56KTSt...

Page 32: ...NE FOR NORMAL AND UTILITY CATEGORY OPERATIONS REFER TO THE AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL NO ACROBATIC MANEUVERS ARE APPROVED FOR NORMAL CATEGORY OPERATIONS SPINS ARE PROHIBITED FOR NORMAL AND UTILITY CATEGOR...

Page 33: ...ATION NO AFT PASSENGERS ALLOWED On the instrument panelin full viewof the pilot whenthe oil coolerwinterization kit is installed OIL COOLERWINTERIZATIONPLATE TO BE REMOVED WHENAMBIENTTEMPERATURE EXCEE...

Page 34: ...recovery can be accomplished by immediatelyusing the following procedures a THROTTLE IDLE b AILERONS NEUTRAL c RUDDER FULL OPPOSITE TO DIRECTION OF ROTATION d CONTROLWHEEL FULL FORWARD e RUDDER NEUTRA...

Page 35: ...CHEROKEE WARRIOR THIS PAGEINTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK REFORT tB 573PAGE3 MODEL PA 2 lsl FAA APPROVED JULY 25 1973 REVISED AUGUST 1 1973...

Page 36: ...ith average pilotingtechnique All performance is givenfor 2325pounds Lossof altitudeduringstallsvariedfrom 100to275 feet depending on configuration and power Stallingspeeds in mph poweroff versus angl...

Page 37: ...HIS SECTION APPLTES WHENTHE RELATEDEQUIPMENTIS INSTALLED IN THE AIRCRAFT A ElectricPitchTrim Installation B AutoFlite II Installation C Installationof PiperAutoControlIII and orAutoControlIIIB FAA APP...

Page 38: ...hingpitch trim switchon instrumentpanelto OFF position 2 In an emergency electricpitch trim may be overpowered usingmanualpitch trim 3 n cruiseconfiguration malfunctionresultsin l0 pitch change and 2O...

Page 39: ...FF 3 Unit may be overpoweredmanuallyat either control wheel 4 An autopilot runaway with a 3 second delay in the initiation of recovery while operating in a climb cruiseor descendingflight could result...

Page 40: ...and right slowly Observethat control wheelrotatesin directionof needlemovement d Disengage by placingthe A P ON OFF switch to the OFF position b IN FLIGHT l Trim airplane ball centered 2 Check air pr...

Page 41: ...to the desiredHDG match course 2 Rotate OBS to the new course Aircraft will automatically turn to the intercept heading for the new course c To changestations L If samecourseis desired merely tune rec...

Page 42: ...S inbound coursedial inbound course on Course Selector D G and position couplermode selectorto LOC NORM mode d At the missedapproachpoint M A P or when missed liji lit ff 1I3 T il t J ff ff I e c to r...

Page 43: ...ftS N 28 7615001 andup 2 TheAutoControlcanbeoverpowered at eithercontrolwheel 3 Tfi l T l ffl ffi t b1i ii resultin a 600 bank and 100 foot altitude loss 4 An Autopilot runaway with a I seconddelay in...

Page 44: ...ntroduction EnginePowerLossDuringTakeoff l l 2 2 3 3 44 EnginePowerLossIn Flight Spins PowerOff Ianding OpenDoor Fire Lossof Oil Presure Lossof Fuel Pressure HighOil Temperature 5 5 5 6 Alternator Fai...

Page 45: ...provide information on procedureswhich are not the samefor all aircraft It is suggested that the pilot reviewstandardemergency procedures periodicallyto remainproficient in them ENGINE POWER LOSS DUR...

Page 46: ...el tank Waterin the fuel couldtakesometime to be usedup and allowingthe engine to windmillmayrestore power If powerlossisdueto water fuel pressure indications will benormal NOTE If engine failurewasca...

Page 47: ...ee Warrioris doublelatched so the chances of it springing openin flight at both the top andbottom areremote However shouldyou forgetthe upper latch or not engage the lower latch the door may springpar...

Page 48: ...OFF ln all cases of fire f If terrainpermits Land Immediately The possibilityof an enginefire in flight is extremelyremote The proceduregivenaboveis generaland pilot judgment shouldbe the decidingfac...

Page 49: ...isableto makean off airport landingwhile power is still available particularlyif other indicationsof actualoil pressure loss suchassudden increase in temperatures or oil smoke areapparent and an airpo...

Page 50: ...action is required l Carburetor heat on See Note RPM will decreaseslightly and roughnesswill increase Wait for a decrease in engineroughness or an increase in RPM indicatingice removal If no changein...

Page 51: ...arandBrakes D ElectricalEquipment E Instrument F Miscellaneous G Engine andEngine Accessories OptionalEquipment H Electrical Equipment OptionalEquipment I Instruments OptionalEquipment J Autopilots Op...

Page 52: ...perlyloadeC aircraft however u ill performasintended Beforetheairplaneisdelivered it isweighed anda basicweightandC G location iscomputed Basic weight consists of theempty weightof theaircraftplusthe...

Page 53: ...on each tank until all undrainablefuel is usedand engine stops CAUTION Wheneverthe fuel systemis completelydrained and fuel is re plenished it will be necessary to run the enginefor a minimum of 3 min...

Page 54: ...GRAVITY a The following geometryappliesto the PA 28 l5l airplanewhen airplaneis level SeeItem 2 C G Arm LevelPoints Fuselage 78 4 WingLeadingEdge R L The clatunt is 78 4inchesahead of the wing leadin...

Page 55: ...orizontallyand parallelto the airplanecenterline to eachside of thenosewheelaxle Thenaverage themeasurements The empty weight center of gravity as weighed including optional equipment and undrainableo...

Page 56: ...IOR d 3 a gal xi 9 6 9 A 7 Ss rs at Zt z 450 400 350 U o 3 3oo o g r 25O I ul O o o 150 100 50 LOADINGGRAPH 05101520253035404550 MOMENT IOOO POUNDS INCHES REPTORT VB 535PAGE5 9 MODEL PA 28 151 ISSUED...

Page 57: ...F I I LlJ 2800 2600 2400 zmoI 2000 1800 1600 1400 1200 REPORT VB 535PAGE5 10 MODEL PA 28 151 C G RANGEAND WEIGHT DATUM ISSUED MAY 14 1973 REVISED JANUARY 25 197 4 NORMA CArEGC rRY a t UT LIT 1 CATEGOI...

Page 58: ...714 852 8300 Ext 64 DATE B 1 89 REVISION OFWEIGHT ANDBALANCE DATA AND EOUIPMENT LIST MODEL PIPER WARRIOR SERTAL NO 28 261q41 l N 6q63 J ITEM W E I G H T A R M MOMENT T12MP12A1P S RST 501 AUDIO PNL PRE...

Page 59: ...nFlooded StartingEngrnewith ExternalPowerSource Warm Up GroundCheck Takeoff Climb Stalls Cruising Turbulent Air Operation Maneuven EnginePowerLoss ApproachandLanding StoppingEngine 7 9 AirspeedData 7...

Page 60: ...mputation of weight and C G limits takeoff distance and in flight perfornance A weatherbriefingshould be obtainedfor the intendedflight path andany other factorsrelatingto a safeflight shouldbe checke...

Page 61: ...cracks c Checkfor obviousfuel and oil leaks d Drain gascolator fuel sump left sideof airplane e Check oil level 8 quartsmaximum Insurethat the dipstickis properly seated f Checkcowlingandinspectionco...

Page 62: ...ster switchON 3 Turntheelectric fuelpumpOFF 4 Putthemixturecontrolin IDLE CUTOFF 5 Engagethe starterby rotating the magnetoswitch clockwiseand pressing in Whentheengine fues advance themixturecontrola...

Page 63: ...00 RPM by switchingfrom BOTH to RIGHT then backto BOTHbeforeswitching to LEFT Thedropon eithermagneto shouldnot exceed 175RPM and eachmagnetoshouldreadwithin 50 RPMof the other Prolonged operationon o...

Page 64: ...e maintaining 66 MPH CAS until obstacleclearancehas been attained After the obstaclehasbeenclearedaccelerate to 87 milesper hour and then slowly retract the flaps Short Field No Obstacle Use of partia...

Page 65: ...weights will be correspondingly less STALL SPEEDTABLE Angleof Bank Flaps40 FlapsRetracted OO 58 MPH 64 5MPH 2OO 60 MPH 67 MPH 4OO 66 MPH 74 MPH 5OO 72 MPH 80 MPH 60 82 MPH 9I MPH PowerOff GrossWeight2...

Page 66: ...n 4 The electricfuel pump should be turned on before switching tanks and left on for a short periodthereafter 5 To avoid the necessityof making a hasty selectionand to assurea continuoustuel flow the...

Page 67: ...retor icing since the use of carburetorheat causesa reduction of power which could be criticalshoulda goaround be necessary Full throttle operationwith carburetor heaton is likely to causedetonation T...

Page 68: ...TION TABLE Flaps 0 IAS MPH CAS MPH Flaps 40 o IAS MPH CAS MPH 135 t26 lt7 108 99 82 66 110 80 t07 98 89 8l 65 80 60 70 74 70 73 90 90 90 150 140 130 t2Q r10 r00 t44 60 100 MOORING The airplanecan be m...

Page 69: ...ARM position is selected when the transmitter is installed at the factory and the switch should remain in that position whenever the r rnitis installedin the airplane The ON position is providedso th...

Page 70: ...ted Check by tuning a radio receiverto 121 5 MHz If there is an oscillatingsound the locator may havebeen activatedand should be turned off immediately Resetto the ARM positionand checkagainto insurea...

Page 71: ...IIPERATI IG TIPS Operating Tips 8 l 8 i...

Page 72: ...reaker If the failure persists after this action reduceelectricalloadsand land assoonaspractical 7 The vacuum gaugemonitors the pressureavailable to assurethe correct operating speed of the vacuum dri...

Page 73: ...e rudder pedalsor operating the toe brakes In an effort to avoid accidents pilots should obtain and study the safety related information made available in FAA publications such as regulations advisory...

Page 74: ...mance CruisePerformance TrueAirspeed BestPower CruisePerformance True Airspeed BestEconomy CruisePerformance Range BestPower CruisePerformance Range BestEconomy StallSpeedvsWeight StallSpeed vsAngleof...

Page 75: ...TIERTI IT IIE ISITY AI IIIUDE TR IH TXISTI IG IETPTRATURT A ID PRESSURE AIT TUIIE C I IIIITI I IS T lR USE UIIIH PIRT IRiIAIICE CHARTS sI0 TiiiF q 4D uE T lue 40 I L L f0 20 0 20 f0 00 80 100 ITTPERIT...

Page 76: ...974 TAKE FF PERFORMANG PAYTD TEYEI IIRY RUNITAY GR ISS YIEIGHT 2325 tBS ll0YflllD fUtt P IITER BET IRT BRTKT RETEASE NYAtI tl TRAP ILATI I I OT CHART AB IYT TOOO TI IS r l l l l l l l E ll I l I I I I...

Page 77: ...IIYTR TULT THR IIITT cn lss WETGHI 2325 rBS ruruRE rrrlr prR r ycoil tc tltslnucll llls 87tPil CtS 6000 If000 2000 r0000 8000 6000 t000 2000 0 PERFORJI ANCE CHARTS REVISED JLJNE 14 1974 200 PA 28 l 5...

Page 78: ...00 2500 2600 2700 ilGilTR P T F Ll ld lr I 8000 r cl E F vt Ll cr 000 r0000 2000 PERFOR IT ANCE CHARTS REVISED JUNE14 1974 Ht IURE IEAIIEII PER tYCIIHI IG IIISTRUCTI L 6R0SS WflGHT 2325 tN I BEST P0WI...

Page 79: ...0 130 lf 0 IruETNSPffD TPII PERFORMAT CE CIIARTS REVISED HJNE 14 1974 GF tu0 E PERF RMANGE TRUE AORSPE GRoSS rfErGllT 2325 18S EEST P IU ER mxlunt tEAil PtRtYc ltltctllsTnucll0ils wHttttAtRmGs 011 rtl...

Page 80: ...PERFORMANCECHARTS REVISED JUNE t4 1974 GF tu0t EPERF RMANGE TRUE AORS GR ISS WETCHI 2325 tBS BtsItc lll0tY mxTuRt rAlr PtRtYc0illlc 6nucTl 11 s wHEtt tAlnlllcs 0ll rttlltll iPE ED lt llt SUETR rrtl Am...

Page 81: ...tES RUISE PERF RMANGE RANG 18GAt TUEIGR ISS IYEIGHI 2325 I8S BESI P IUTER UIHEET TAIRI IGS I ilxIuRE rEAll PER tYC0illG lllSIRUCIl0llS E rttt 75 P lrtER 9 2GPH Rqo F lwFP Rn npH 55 POITTR 6 7GPl llll...

Page 82: ...4 1974 I 3R UISE PERF RMANGE RANG fi eil ruil GR0SS WHCHT 2325 18S BEST rc0lt0rY WHtEt FAnil0S 011 ilxIURt tEril pER tyc0tilG tltsTRucTt l ts l l l l t t r r l iE_ rttl tJh 65 Sllo rutHt u tint P IIIT...

Page 83: ...JOR 80 PA 28 l 5l CHER OKEE 1500 n00 1900 2100 2300 2500 TIRCRTTT GRI SS TTTIGHT tBS aa CJ 60 a I EI l Grt E iru v v 10 30 PERFORMANCE CHARTS ISSI JED JULY 17 1973 STALL SPEED VS GR SS WEIGHT P0lvtR l...

Page 84: ...28 l 5l CHEROKEE 0r02030f05060 ATGTE OT BITT OEORTIS 100 g0 280 CJ L llo a lrl t l G v oo a PERFORMANCE CHARTS ISSUED JULY 17 1973 STALLONG SPEED Vs ANGLE F BANK GR ISS U HGHT 2325 tBS P lutER ft trr...

Page 85: ...F lrl ct oooo td tl F PA 28 l 5l CHEROKEE GLODE PERFORMANGE GR ISS ftEtGHI 2325 t3S 85tPil CrS PR IP fftlilriltultc 0 TLAPS 110 Wlllll l r l l l l l 0 5 l0 15 20 25 30 35 f n GtIDt RITSI SITTUTE HUS...

Page 86: ...FEIT 7000 6000 5000 l lrl f l l I 000 ct E F F U frl tl 2000 000 9 12 PERFORMANCE CHARTS REVISED JUNE14 1974 Llllllll ANDING PERF RMANG GR0SS tfEtGHT 2325 tBS P llltR ltt 40 TIAPS PAYED TEYTI IIRY RU...

Page 87: ...llation of InductionAir Filter BrakeService LandingGearService Propeller Service l0 8 Oil Requirements l0 8 FuelSystem l0 9 Servicing FuelSystem l0 9 FuelRequirements l0 9 FillingFuelTanks I GlO Drain...

Page 88: ...ING Before attempting to taxi the airplane ground personnelshould be instructedand approved by a qualified person authorized by the owner Engine starting and shut down proceduresand taxiing techniques...

Page 89: ...airplane should be moored for immovability security and protection The following procedures shouldbe usedfor the proper mooringof the airplane a Head the airplaneinto the wind if possible b Retract t...

Page 90: ...ON Do not operatethe engineuntil excess solventhasevaporated or otherwisebeenremoved d Removethe protectivetapefrom the magnetos e Lubricate the controls bearingsurfaces etc in accordance with the Lub...

Page 91: ...is neededto keep the windows cleanand unmarred The following procedureis recommended a Remove dirt mud and other looseparticlesfrom exterior surlhceswith clean water b Washwith mild soap and cleanwate...

Page 92: ...refrequently Thefilteris disposable andinexpensive andaspare shouldbekepton handfor a rapidreplacement REMOVALOF INDUCTION AIR FILTER The filter is locatedin the lower right front of the enginecompart...

Page 93: ...CHEROKEEWARRIOR l r v _ J r J J o u l O o trj a c ultr N O O Q F 6 O O N O 9 BrakeSystem HANDLING AT D SERVICING ISSUED ruLY 17 1973 105...

Page 94: ...strut exposureandvisibleleaks The requiredextensionsfor the struts under normal static load empty weight of airplaneplusfull fuel and oil are 3 25 inchesfor the nosegearand 4 50 inchesfor the main gea...

Page 95: ...bottom of the forging The turning radiusof the nosewheelis l3 feet The rudder bar stops should be carefully adjustedso that the rudder bar reachesits full traveljust after the rudder hits its stops T...

Page 96: ...t of lead per gallon and the type of operation Operationat full rich mixture requiresmore frequent maintenanceperiods therefore it is important to useproper approvedmixture leaningprocedures Reference...

Page 97: ...uatquict drainat the bottom inboardrearcorner andon earlymodels eachfuelcollector manifold hasa drain underthe wing andnearthe fuselage Eich of thesedrainsshouldbe opened until sufficient fuelhasflowe...

Page 98: ...extreme vibration on takeoff ln the installationof new components it may be necessary to rebalance the wheelwith the tire mounted When checkingthe pressure examinethe tiresfor wear cuts bruises and sl...