What should you check before landing in the Warrior PA-28A?

Before landing in the Warrior PA-28A, checking the gear down and locked indicator is crucial for ensuring safety. This indicator confirms that the landing gear is fully deployed and secure, which is essential for a safe landing. If the landing gear is not down and locked, landing the aircraft could result in a catastrophic accident, as landing on a retractable gear configuration can cause significant damage to the aircraft and pose risks to the occupants.

While verifying flaps position, airspeed indication, and fuel levels are all important checks in the overall landing procedure, they do not encompass the critical safety concern associated with landing gear. The landing gear needs to be confirmed first and foremost as it directly relates to ensuring the aircraft can safely touch down without risking a gear-up landing scenario. Thus, the gear down and locked indicator is the most fundamental check to perform before landing.