Approach And Landing - Piper WARRIOR III PA-28-161 Pilot Operating Handbook

PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
PA-28-161, WARRIOR III
4.31 APPROACH AND LANDING (See charts in Section 5)
Check to insure the fuel selector is on the proper (fullest) tank and that the
seat backs are erect. The seat belts and shoulder harnesses should be fastened
and the inertia reel checked.
Turn the electric fuel pump ON. The mixture should be set in the full
RICH position.
The airplane should be trimmed to an initial-approach speed of about
70 KIAS with a final-approach speed of 63 KIAS with flaps extended to
40°. The flaps can be lowered at speeds up to 103 KIAS, if desired.
The mixture control should be kept in full RICH position to insure
maximum acceleration if it should be necessary to open the throttle again.
Carburetor heat should not be applied unless there is an indication of carburetor
icing, since the use of carburetor heat causes a reduction in power which
may be critical in case of a go-around. Full throttle operation with carburetor
heat on can cause detonation.
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 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 cross-winds, it
may be desirable to approach the ground at higher than normal speeds with
partial or no flaps.
ISSUED: JULY 1, 1994
SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
REPORT: VB-1565
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