Piper TOMAHAWK User Manual

(d) Center of Gravity
(1) The following geometry applies to the PA-38-112 airplane
when it is level. Refer to Leveling paragraph 6.3 (b).
LEVELING DIAGRAM
Figure 6-3
(2) The empty weight center of gravity (as weighed including
optional equipment, full oil and operating fluids) can be
determined by the following formula:
C.G. Arm = N (A) + (R + L) (B) inches
T
Where: T = N + R + L
SECTION 6 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
WEIGHT AND BALANCE PA-38-112, TOMAHAWK
REPORT: 2126 ISSUED: JANUARY 20, 1978
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(d) Center of Gravity
(1) The following geometry applies to the PA-38-112 airplane
when it is level. Refer to Leveling paragraph 6.3 (b).
LEVELING DIAGRAM
Figure 6-3
(2) The empty weight center of gravity (as weighed including
optional equipment, full oil and operating fluids) can be
determined by the following formula:
C.G. Arm = N (A) + (R + L) (B) inches
T
Where: T = N + R + L
SECTION 6 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
WEIGHT AND BALANCE PA-38-112, TOMAHAWK
REPORT: 2126 ISSUED: JANUARY 20, 1978
6-4

Piper TOMAHAWK Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Piper Aircraft
Model	PA-38 Tomahawk
Role	Trainer aircraft
First flight	1977
Number built	2, 484
Engine type	Lycoming O-235-L2C
Horsepower	112 hp (84 kW)
Max takeoff weight	1, 670 lb (757 kg)
Wingspan	34 ft 0 in (10.36 m)
Height	9 ft 0 in
Range	500 miles
Rate of Climb	720 ft/min