Piper PA28 Cherokee Warrior Parts Check |
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A |
wing-walk |
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B |
flap |
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C |
aileron |
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D |
wing-tip light |
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E |
fuel-tank cap |
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F |
main-wheel |
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G |
nose-wheel |
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H |
air intake |
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I |
propellor |
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J |
spinner |
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K |
cowling |
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L |
stall warner |
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M |
radio aerial |
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N |
tailplane |
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O |
tail-fin |
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P |
flashing beacon |
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Q |
tail-light |
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R |
rudder |
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S |
elevator |
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T |
door-lock lever |
A Wing-walk: Rough, non-slip surface on strengthened part of wing for walking. B Flap: Small amounts are used to increase lift for landing and take-off, while larger angles increase drag for landing. C Aileron: There is one on each wing, and one moves up and the other down to roll the plane for turns. D Wing-tip light: Navigation lights so other pilots can work out which way you are heading at night. Green on the right (starboard) wing and red on the left (Port) wing. E Fuel-tank cap: It's important to ensure it is firmly on after you check the level each flight. F Main-wheel: The undercarriage on this plane is a tricycle type - it has 2 main-wheels and one nose-wheel. G Nose-wheel: This may be steered by the rudder pedals, or free to turn like a supermarket trolley, when brakes on each main-wheel might be used for steering. H Air-intake: This is vital for cooling the engine and supplying air for burning the fuel, and must be checked clear of debris before starting up. I Propellor: Keep clear at all times to save serious injury. Even when engines are off, a propellor can suddenly turn if there is an ignition fault. J Spinner: This protects the hub of the propellor and makes it more streamline. K Cowling: This fits closely to the engine so air can flow very near to the hot parts to cool them. It also streamlines the engine to reduce drag. L Stall-warner: When the plane is flying too slowly, and is in danger of stalling, the small vane in this device flips up and sets off a warning light and horn in the cockpit. M Radio aerial: There are often several radio sets on board; two transmitter/receivers and a number of radio navigational aids. Some small planes might just use a hand-held transmitter/receiver. N Tailplane: This helps the aircraft fly level. On this plane it tilts up and down and is called a stabiliser, but on other sorts of planes it is fixed and an elevator does that job. O Tail-fin: This keeps the aircraft heading straight, though in a strong side-wind, it can make it more tricky. P Flashing beacon (red): This warns other planes if they are close enough. Very bright flashing lights might also be fitted on the wing tips. A plane on the ground may start its beacon flashing just before starting its engines. Q Tail-light: This white light is visible from behind to warn a following aircraft of the plane in front. R Rudder: This allows the plane to steer left or right. It may be used to work with the ailerons in turns. S Elevator: This makes the plane pitch more nose-up or nose-down to adjust the attitude. On this plane it is used to help adjust the stabiliser (moving tailplane) and is called a trim-tab (anti-servo tab actually). T Door-lock lever: This can be opened from inside or outside, but is designed to seal the door tightly and prevent it opening accidentally.
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