Hey everyone, i was writing to see if anyone could help me out. I am taking the practical test for my CFI rating next week and trying to learn more about the systems of my arrow but hte problem is that my POH is practically useless. I've got a 1967 PA28R-180. does anyone know where i can find more info on my systems, etc? thanks!
ds
DS, I know that my FBO has manuals for the planes they have on their flight line it might be of some help to see if one near you has the same for the arrow. the systems for the 67 will probably be the same for any of the early years. mine is a 73. If you can not find something, I could possibly copy my POH for you. You could also go to Mike Granbys (http://www.mikeg.net/) web site and download the service manual. That will give you alot of information. Let me know.
Randy
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 04/29/2008 11:58PM by Tooth32.
You can dowload the Service Manual for your airplane and other Pipers at [www.bomar.biz]. Each section has an introduction that describes how that system works. It might have a little more info than the POH.
There is a wealth of nice to know information in the maintenance manual and I purchased one on ebay for $10.00 for that purpose. Some DVDs sell for $40.00 but the $10.00 DVD usually listed is excellent.
For this portion (A/C systems) of your oral you probably will not get more involved than what is printed in the POH and aircraft AFM. Know the performance charts well, including moving baggage and adding fuel (without redoing the entire problem). You are an advanced pilot now.
If you choose to gain knowledge from the maintenance standpoint, be sure you know what you're talking about and don't dig yourself in a hole during the oral using that information. Answers should be specific and correct, not drawn out. Most examiners expect you to know the POH for your specific airplane like the back of your hand, sparse as it is.
Lesson planning will probably be a large part of your CFI oral and he/she may pick a primary or advanced maneuver for you to discuss, instruct in the air, and debrief after the flight.
Mark, when I first started flying I found I could get a copy of the POH from the FBO at the flight school. The ones they didn't sell I borrowed from them and made a copy. Might want to check there.
Randy
Unfortunately I am flying out of a private strip and the nearest FBO is about 50 miles away. However, this is still a good idea. Next time I am flying into an airport I can check to see if they have Cherokee's.
