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PA-28R-201 SOP 27
NOTE
The fuel quantity indicators shall not substitute for visually
checking fuel quantity.
8. ANNUNCIATOR PANEL TEST
Depress and hold the ANNUNCIATOR PANEL button to TEST that all
indicators illuminate, including the red GEAR WARN light and the LOW
VAC light on the AUX VAC Switch. After releasing test button, only the OIL
VAC, and ALT lights should remain illuminated.
9. FLAPS EXTEND 40°
Verify that the area in the vicinity of the FLAPS is clear and then raise the
flap control handle to EXTEND the flaps to the 40° position.
10. PITOT HEAT CHECK
NOTE
For IFR only.
Depress the PITOT HEAT switch to the ON position and CHECK that the
pitot mast is warm to touch within 30 seconds. Depress the Pitot Heat
switch to the OFF position.
WARNING
Ground operation of pitot heat should be limited to a maximum
time of 3 minutes to avoid damaging the pitot heating unit. If
the pitot heat has been on more than 30 seconds, DO NOT
TOUCH THE PITOT MAST. Severe burns may occur.
11. EXTERIOR LIGHTS ON/CHECK/OFF
Turn ON and visually CHECK that all EXTERIOR LIGHTS appropriate to
the flight are operating properly. Turn the Exterior Lights OFF after
checking.
Day: If any lights are inoperative, determine if they are required per 14
CFR Part 91.205, 91.209, and 91.213.
Night: In addition to the exterior lights, CHECK the interior cabin
lighting. To adjust the panel lighting, turn both the radio and panel light
rheostat controls, located on lower panel below the left control yoke,
Rev 06 © Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Revised 07-01-2012