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PA-28R-201 SOP 71
BEFORE TAKEOFF “FINAL ITEMS” CHECKLIST
1. TRAFFIC ................................................................................... CHECK
2. MIXTURE CONTROL ................................FULL FORWARD (Full Rich)
3. ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP .................................................................. ON
4. LIGHTS ............................................................................................ ON
5. PITOT HEAT .......................................................................... OFF (ON)
6. TRANSPONDER ............................................................................. ALT
Verification not required
1. TRAFFIC CHECK
With the airplane facing towards the approach end of the runway, visually
CHECK that the final is clear of TRAFFIC.
2. MIXTURE FULL FORWARD (Full Rich)
Place the MIXTURE CONTROL to the FULL FORWARD (Full Rich)
position for takeoff (for high elevation airport operations, see NOTE, page
17).
3. ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP ON
Depress the ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP switch to the ON position and check
that the fuel pressure increases slightly.
4. LIGHTS ON
Turn the LIGHTS ON as appropriate:
- Day: Turn the landing light and strobe lights ON for collision avoidance.
- Night: Turn the landing light ON for takeoff visibility and collision
avoidance. Nav lights should be ON per 14 CFR Part 91.209. Turn the
Strobe Lights ON only after taxiing onto the runway or, to avoid
distraction and disorientation, when safely airborne.
NOTE
Avoid shining lights directly at another aircraft. Turn off strobe
lights during low visibility to avoid becoming distracted and
disoriented.
5. PITOT HEAT OFF (ON)
Verify that the PITOT HEAT is OFF, or ON if the outside air temperature is
50°F (10°C) or below with visible moisture (i.e. clouds, fog, mist, rain, etc.).
Rev 06 © Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Revised 07-01-2012