Preflight
- Fuel selector — LEFT or RIGHT
- Stall warning — TEST
- Pitot heat — CHECK
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About this aircraft
The Piper PA-28 family spans more than 60 years and dozens of variants — from the constant-chord Cherokee 140 of the 1960s to semi-tapered Warriors, Archers, Dakotas and retractable Arrows. Fuel systems, flap actuation, engine size and V-speeds all change between them, so a one-size-fits-all PA-28 checklist never quite fits. Start from a generic PA-28 flow and edit each line to match your airplane’s POH.
Works for every Piper Archer (PA-28-181) variant
Covers the PA-28 family: Cherokee 140/150/160/180/235, Warrior PA-28-151 / 161, Archer PA-28-180 / 181, Dakota, Arrow (PA-28R) and Cadet.
| Spec | Warrior III (PA-28-161) | Archer III (PA-28-181) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Lycoming O-320-D3G, 160 hp | Lycoming O-360-A4M, 180 hp |
| Cruise Speed | 126 KTAS | 130 KTAS |
| Stall Speed | 50 KIAS (flaps down) | 53 KIAS (flaps down) |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 2,440 lbs | 2,550 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 50 gal (48 usable) | 50 gal (48 usable) |
| Range | 514 nm | 650 nm |
| Service Ceiling | 13,000 ft | 14,000 ft |
| Rate of Climb | 710 fpm | 870 fpm |
Reference figures for one common variant only. Numbers vary by model year, engine, STCs and equipment — always use your own POH/AFM.
What's in a Piper Archer (PA-28-181) checklist
Example items per phase of flight. Every line is editable — add, remove or reorder to match your aircraft and your school's SOPs.
Before Engine Start
- Master switch — ON
- Mixture — RICH
- Carburetor heat — COLD
Before Takeoff
- Controls — FREE AND CORRECT
- Fuel selector — FULLEST TANK
- Trim — SET for takeoff
Emergency — Engine Failure in Flight
- Airspeed — 73 KIAS (best glide)
- Fuel selector — SWITCH TANKS
- Mixture — RICH
- Carburetor heat — ON
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