Piper TOMAHAWK User Manual

Arm Aft
Weight Datum Moment
(Lbs.) (Inches) (Lb-In.)
Basic Empty Weight
Pilot and Passenger** 85.5
Fuel (30 Gallon Maximum) 75.4
Baggage (100 Lbs. Maximum)* 115.0
Total Loaded Airplane
Totals must be within approved weight and C.G. limits. It is the responsi-
bility of the airplane owner and the pilot to insure that the airplane is loaded
properly. The Basic Empty Weight C.G. is noted on the Weight and Balance
Data Form (Figure 6-7). If the airplane has been altered, refer to the Weight
and Balance Record for this information.
* No baggage allowed for spins.
** Occupant C.G. is shown with the seats in the fourth notch from the most
forward position. For other seat locations and corresponding arm aft
datum see Figure 6-14.
WEIGHT AND BALANCE LOADING FORM
Figure 6-13
Arm Aft
Seat Position Datum (Inches)
FWD 1 80.8
2 82.3
3 83.9
4 85.5
5 87.5
AFT 6 89.5
SEAT POSITION AND CORRESPONDING ARM AFT DATUM
Figure 6-14
SECTION 6 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
WEIGHT AND BALANCE PA-38-112, TOMAHAWK
REPORT: 2126 ISSUED: JANUARY 20, 1978
6-10 REVISED: MARCH 1, 1979
Arm Aft
Weight Datum Moment
(Lbs.) (Inches) (Lb-In.)
Basic Empty Weight
Pilot and Passenger** 85.5
Fuel (30 Gallon Maximum) 75.4
Baggage (100 Lbs. Maximum)* 115.0
Total Loaded Airplane
Totals must be within approved weight and C.G. limits. It is the responsi-
bility of the airplane owner and the pilot to insure that the airplane is loaded
properly. The Basic Empty Weight C.G. is noted on the Weight and Balance
Data Form (Figure 6-7). If the airplane has been altered, refer to the Weight
and Balance Record for this information.
* No baggage allowed for spins.
** Occupant C.G. is shown with the seats in the fourth notch from the most
forward position. For other seat locations and corresponding arm aft
datum see Figure 6-14.
WEIGHT AND BALANCE LOADING FORM
Figure 6-13
Arm Aft
Seat Position Datum (Inches)
FWD 1 80.8
2 82.3
3 83.9
4 85.5
5 87.5
AFT 6 89.5
SEAT POSITION AND CORRESPONDING ARM AFT DATUM
Figure 6-14
SECTION 6 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
WEIGHT AND BALANCE PA-38-112, TOMAHAWK
REPORT: 2126 ISSUED: JANUARY 20, 1978
6-10 REVISED: MARCH 1, 1979

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