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Piper Pa-28 Warrior Pre-start Checks and Startup Procedures
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Pre-Start Checks
- Pre-flight Inspection: Completed
- Documentation: M.R. and Flight Manual
- Seats (front): Adjusted and secure
- Seat Belts/Shoulder Harness: Fastened
- Cabin Door: Closed and secure
- Parking Brake: Set (pull the handle and press the knob)
- Controls: Free and correct sense
- Trim: Full travel/set for take-off
- Radio/Navaids: Off
- Master Switch: On (Battery & Alternator Switches)
- Circuit Breakers: In
- Fuel Selector: Left or lowest
- Mixture: Rich
- Carburettor Heat: Cold
Cold Start
- Electric Fuel Pump: On
- Prime: As required (*) - Check locked
- Throttle: Cracked open (1/4")
- Propellor: LOOKOUT - "Clear Prop"
- Ignition Switch: Engage (turn magnetos to 'both' and press)
Hot Start
- Electric Fuel Pump: On
- Throttle: Cracked open (1/2") (A couple of full pumps on the throttle seems to be the practice)
- Propellor: LOOKOUT - "Clear Prop"
- Ignition Switch: Engage (turn magnetos to 'both' and press)
* The use of the fuel primer will vary with each engine and temperature condition. If the engine is warm, little or no priming is required. During cold weather conditions, 4-6 priming strokes may be required.
CAUTION - Do not overprime or excessively pump the throttle (carburettor accelerator pump) due to the resulting fire hazard.