GACE FLYING CLUB PIPER PA 28-181 PLANE REVIEW

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(Information for answers may be found in Piper PA 28-181 Manual

Put calculations on back of form; passing grade = 80;

To aid in grading, include page reference with answer.)

1. What is the maximum weight?

2. What is the maximum weight in the utility category?

3. What is the total fuel capacity?

4. What is the maximum landing weight in the utility category?

5. What is the time limit for maximum takeoff power?

6. What is the maximum speed allowed with the windows open?

7. What is the maximum engine speed?

8. What color on the airspeed indicator denotes the caution range?

9. What is the maximum allowable aft c.g. in utility category?

10. In what airspeed range must the airplane be operated with caution?

11. What procedure should be used to attempt a restart if the fails during

climbout?

12. What altitude loss can be expected during approach if there is a

malfunction of the electric trim?

13. What is the first action to be taken if there is an engine fire in

flight?

14. What is the first action to be taken if there is an electrical fire in

flight?

15. What action should be taken if, while in flight, the oil pressure is low

and and the oil temperature is rising?

16. What airspeed should be achieved before retracting flaps during a

balked landing?

17. What is the flap setting for a short field landing?

18. What is the maximum demonstrated crosswind velocity?

19. What is the maximum RPM difference between magnetos allowed during

engine runup?

20. Is it possible to preflight the autopilot system?

21. To what pressure should the nose wheel tire be inflated?

22. Where are the fuel drains on the aircraft located?

23. In what condition should the controls be during towing operations?

24. What is the voltage rating of the battery?

25. Which glass cleaner may be used to clean the windshield?

26. What is Va (KIAS) at 1650 pounds?

27. What is Vfe (KIAS) at 10 degrees flaps?

28. How far will the airplane glide from 6000 feet into a 15 knot headwind?

29. What is Vy (KIAS) at 10000 feet?

30. What is Vx (KIAS) at 10000 feet?

31. What is normal climb speed (KIAS) at 10000 feet?

Use the following conditions for the remaining questions

unless indicated otherwise; use actual aircraft EW & EM.

Weights: Front seats 320 pounds

Rear seats 250 pounds

Baggage 160 pounds

Weather: Pressure altitude at takeoff 0 feet

Pressure altitude at cruise 10000 feet

Temperature = standard+( 15 ) degrees C

(all altitudes)

Economy cruise power setting: 65%, wind=0

32. What is the maximum fuel that can be loaded?

33. What is the c.g. location for flight? Is it within acceptable limits?

34. What is the endurance for Day VFR flight?

35. What is the range for Day VFR flight?

For takeoff and landing weights of 2550 pounds and short

field operations:

36. What is the takeoff ground roll?

37. What is the total takeoff distance to clear a 100 foot obstacle?

38. What is the landing ground roll?

39. What is the total landing distance to clear a 100 ft obstacle?

40. Estimate the minimum runway length if the engine quits at liftoff speed

(use a three second decision time).