Piper TOMAHAWK User Manual

SECTION 2
LIMITATIONS
2.1 GENERAL
This section provides the “FAA Approved” operating limitations,
instrument markings, color coding and basic placards necessary for the
operation of the airplane and its systems.
This airplane must be operated as a normal or utility category airplane
in compliance with the operating limitations stated in the form of placards
and markings and those given in this section and handbook.
Limitations associated with those optional systems and equipment
which require handbook supplements can be found in Section 9
(Supplements).
2.3 AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS
SPEED KIAS KCAS
Design Maneuvering Speed (VA)- Do not
make full or abrupt control movements
above this speed.
1670 lbs. 103 101
1277 lbs. 90 88
CAUTION
Maneuvering speed decreases at lighter weight
as the effects of aerodynamic forces become
more pronounced. Linear interpolation may
be used for intermediate gross weights.
Maneuvering speed should not be exceeded
while operating in rough air.
PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 2
PA-38-112, TOMAHAWK LIMITATIONS
ISSUED: JANUARY 20, 1978 REPORT: 2126
REVISED: MAY 10, 1982 2-1
SECTION 2
LIMITATIONS
2.1 GENERAL
This section provides the “FAA Approved” operating limitations,
instrument markings, color coding and basic placards necessary for the
operation of the airplane and its systems.
This airplane must be operated as a normal or utility category airplane
in compliance with the operating limitations stated in the form of placards
and markings and those given in this section and handbook.
Limitations associated with those optional systems and equipment
which require handbook supplements can be found in Section 9
(Supplements).
2.3 AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS
SPEED KIAS KCAS
Design Maneuvering Speed (VA)- Do not
make full or abrupt control movements
above this speed.
1670 lbs. 103 101
1277 lbs. 90 88
CAUTION
Maneuvering speed decreases at lighter weight
as the effects of aerodynamic forces become
more pronounced. Linear interpolation may
be used for intermediate gross weights.
Maneuvering speed should not be exceeded
while operating in rough air.
PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 2
PA-38-112, TOMAHAWK LIMITATIONS
ISSUED: JANUARY 20, 1978 REPORT: 2126
REVISED: MAY 10, 1982 2-1

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