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72 PA-28R-201 SOP
6. TRANSPONDER ALT
Depress the ALT button on the TRANSPONDER.
Verification not required
NOTE
To ensure that the pilot’s total attention to the runway and final
approach environment remains uncompromised by any Before
Takeoff task, when ready for takeoff and holding short:
At tower controlled airports:
1. Contact the tower to advise, “Ready for Takeoff.”
2. When a takeoff or “position and hold” clearance has
been received, while still holding short (and not
moving), conduct the Before Takeoff “Final Items” flow.
3. Upon completion of the Before Takeoff “Final Items”
flow, ensure that the runway and final approach
environments are clear before proceeding onto the
runway for takeoff, or position and hold, as appropriate.
4. Refuse any “Immediate Takeoff” clearance if you are
unable to accomplish the above.
At uncontrolled airports:
1. Make the takeoff announcement.
2. While still holding short (and not moving), conduct the
Before Takeoff “Final Items” flow.
3. Upon completion of the Before Takeoff “Final Items”
flow, ensure that the runway and final approach
environments are clear before proceeding onto the
runway for takeoff.
4. For collision avoidance reasons, avoid a “position and
hold” situation on the runway when waiting for landing
traffic to clear the runway.
Revised 07-01-2012 © Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Rev 06