Piper PA-38-112 User Manual

TOMAHAWK
PILOT’S
OPERATING
HANDBOOK
AND
FAA APPROVED
AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL
AIRPLANE AIRPLANE
SERIAL NO. __________________________ REGIST. NO. ______________________
PA-38-112
REPORT: 2126 FAA APPROVED BY: _____________________________________
WARD EVANS
D.O.A. NO. SO-1
DATE OF APPROVAL: PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
JANUARY 20,1978 VERO BEACH, FLORIDA
FAA APPROVED IN NORMAL AND UTILITY CATEGORIES BASED ON FAR 23 AND
FAR PART 21, SUBPART J. THIS HANDBOOK INCLUDES THE MATERIAL REQUIRED
TO BE FURNISHED TO THE PILOT BY FAR 23 AND FAR PART 21, SUBPART J AND
CONSTITUTES THE APPROVED AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL AND MUST BE CARRIED IN
THE AIRPLANE AT ALL TIMES.
HANDBOOK PART NO. 761 658

Piper PA-38-112 Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Piper Aircraft
Model	PA-38-112
Horsepower	112 hp
Maximum Takeoff Weight	1, 670 lb (757 kg)
Seating	2
Engine	Lycoming O-235
Maximum Speed	126 mph (203 km/h)
Cruise Speed	100 knots

Summary

WARNING

SECTION 1 GENERAL

1.3 ENGINE

Details about the aircraft's engine specifications.

1.11 MAXIMUM WEIGHTS

Specifies takeoff, landing, and baggage weight limits.

SECTION 2 LIMITATIONS

2.3 AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS

Details design maneuvering speed (VA) at different weights.

2.5 AIRSPEED INDICATOR MARKINGS

Describes color-coded ranges on the airspeed indicator.

2.7 POWER PLANT LIMITATIONS

Lists engine operating limits, oil pressure, fuel pressure, and grade.

2.11 WEIGHT LIMITS

Specifies maximum weight and baggage limits.

2.13 CENTER OF GRAVITY LIMITS

Provides C.G. limits for Normal and Utility categories.

2.21 FUEL LIMITATIONS

Specifies total and usable fuel capacity and limitations.

SECTION 3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

3.3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES CHECKLIST

Checklist for stall speeds and engine inoperative procedures.

3.7 ENGINE INOPERATIVE PROCEDURES

Procedures for engine failures during takeoff and flight.

3.9 FIRE

Procedures for engine fires during start and in flight.

3.11 LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE

Actions to take in case of oil pressure loss.

3.13 LOSS OF FUEL PRESSURE

Procedures for dealing with fuel pressure loss.

3.15 HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE

Actions to take for high oil temperature.

3.17 ALTERNATOR FAILURE

Steps to take when the alternator fails.

3.19 SPIN RECOVERY (UNINTENTIONAL SPIN)

Procedure for recovering from an unintentional spin.

3.23 ENGINE ROUGHNESS

3.25 LOSS OF PITOT-STATIC PRESSURE

Procedures for pitot-static system failures.

SECTION 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES

4.3 AIRSPEEDS FOR SAFE OPERATIONS

4.5 NORMAL PROCEDURES CHECK LIST

Covers cockpit, left wing fuel, landing gear, nose section, right wing, fuselage, empennage, and system checks.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

ENGINE START

Details procedures for starting the engine in various temperature conditions and with external power.

GROUND CHECK

BEFORE TAKEOFF

Final critical checks before takeoff.

TAKEOFF PROCEDURES

Covers normal, short field, and soft field takeoff techniques.

CLIMB

Essential procedure for climbing after takeoff.

APPROACH AND LANDING

Critical procedures for approaching and landing.

4.9 PREFLIGHT CHECK

Covers cockpit, left wing fuel, landing gear, nose section, right wing, fuselage, empennage, and system checks.

4.11 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

4.13 STARTING ENGINE

Critical procedure for engine ignition.

4.19 GROUND CHECK

4.21 BEFORE TAKEOFF

Final critical checks before takeoff.

4.23 TAKEOFF

Core procedures for all takeoff types.

4.25 CLIMB

Essential procedure for the climb phase.

4.29 APPROACH AND LANDING

Critical procedures for approaching and landing.

4.35 STALLS AND SLOW FLIGHT

Information on stall indications and slow flight.

4.37 TURBULENT AIR OPERATION

4.39 WEIGHT AND BALANCE

Crucial information for safe and legal operation.

4.43 SPINS

Critical emergency procedure for spins.

SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE

5.5 FLIGHT PLANNING EXAMPLE

SECTION 6 WEIGHT AND BALANCE

6.3 AIRPLANE WEIGHING PROCEDURE

(d) Center of Gravity

Explains how to calculate the C.G. arm.

(e) Basic Empty Weight

6.5 WEIGHT AND BALANCE DATA AND RECORD

Crucial for tracking aircraft weight and balance changes.

6.7 WEIGHT AND BALANCE DETERMINATION FOR FLIGHT

Essential for ensuring safe loading and C.G. compliance.

SECTION 7 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OF THE AIRPLANE AND ITS SYSTEMS

7.5 ENGINE AND PROPELLER

7.7 LANDING GEAR AND BRAKES

7.9 FLIGHT CONTROLS

7.11 ENGINE CONTROLS

7.13 FUEL SYSTEM

Details the fuel tanks, selector, and quantity gauges.

7.15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Describes the aircraft's electrical system components, warnings, and operation.

7.17 INSTRUMENT PANEL

7.21 PlTOT-STATlC SYSTEM

Describes the pitot-static system and its components.

7.33 EMERGENCY LOCATOR TRANSMITTER*

7.37 FIRE EXTINGUISHER (PORTABLE)*

Describes the operation and safety of the portable fire extinguisher.

SECTION 8 AIRPLANE HANDLING, SERVICING, AND MAINTENANCE

8.3 AIRPLANE INSPECTION PERIODS

Details inspection items and intervals for airworthiness.

8.9 GROUND HANDLING

8.21 FUEL SYSTEM

Details fuel system servicing, requirements, filling, and draining.

SECTION 10 SAFETY TIPS

10.3 SAFETY TIPS

Provides specific safety recommendations for pilots.