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26 PA-28R-201 SOP
1. GUST LOCKS (if equipped) REMOVE
If equipped, REMOVE the GUST LOCKS from all flight control surfaces.
Stow and secure the gust locks in the baggage compartment.
CAUTION
The ailerons or rudder will be damaged if moved with the gust
locks installed.
2. GEAR SELECTOR DOWN
Verify that the GEAR SELECTOR is in the DOWN position to ensure that
the landing gear will not attempt to retract when the battery master switch is
turned ON.
3. FIN STROBE (if installed) ON
If installed, depress the FIN STROBE switch to the ON position. Leave all
other exterior lights off.
4. BATTERY MASTER SWITCH ON
Depress the BATTERY MASTER SWITCH to the ON position to provide
power to the main electrical bus and the tie bus. Listen for the turn
coordinator gyro “spooling up” and confirm that the red warning flag on the
instrument face is no longer visible (indicating proper operation).
5. LANDING GEAR LIGHTS ILLUMINATED (3 GREEN)
Verify that the three (3) green LANDING GEAR LIGHTS are
ILLUMINATED.
6. GEAR ALERT TEST SWITCH PUSH/TEST
Momentarily push the GEAR ALERT TEST SWITCH located beneath the
Landing Gear Selector. The “test okay” aural callout should be heard. If the
“test okay” aural callout is not heard, notify Fleet Maintenance.
7. FUEL GAUGES CHECK
CHECK that both FUEL GAUGES are indicating properly and that the
required amount of fuel for the flight is indicated (refer to the ERAU Flight
Operations Manual for fuel requirements). If insufficient fuel is on board,
contact ERAU Flight Data (Eagle Data) on 122.825 MHz to request aircraft
servicing (Fuel Truck).
Revised 07-01-2012 © Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Rev 06