Piper TOMAHAWK User Manual

2.18 SERVICE LIFE LIMITS
(a) The lower longitudinal trim springs, drawing number 37523 or
61916-2, have a life limit of 1500 hours.
(b) The service life of the wing, drawing number 77352, and associated
structure has been established as 11,000 hours maximum.
(c) The service life of the Steel Upper Rudder Hinge, drawing number
77610-03, has been established as 5000 hours of operation.
(d) On aircraft with serial numbers 38-78A0001 through 38-80A0198,
the service life of the fin spar attachment plate, drawing number
77553-05, has been established as 3000 hours of operation.
(e) On aircraft with serial numbers 38-81A0001 through 38-82A0101
without Piper Kit 764 421 installed, the service life of the fin spar
attachment plate, drawing number 77553-05, has been established
as 3000 hours of operation.
(f) On aircraft with serial numbers 38-81A0001 through 38-82A0101
with Piper Kit 764 421 installed, the service life of the fin spar
attachment plate, drawing number 77553-05, has been established
as 5000 hours of operation.
(g) On aircraft with serial numbers 38-82A0102 and up, the service life
of the fin spar attachment plate, drawing number 77553-05, has
been established as 5000 hours of operation.
2.19 TYPES OF OPERATION
The airplane is approved for the following operations when equipped
in accordance with FAR 91.
(a) Day V.F.R.
(b) Night V.F.R.
(c) Day I.F.R.
(d) Night I.F.R.
(e) Non Icing
SECTION 2 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
LIMITATIONS PA-38-112, TOMAHAWK
REPORT: 2126 ISSUED: JANUARY 20, 1978
2-6 REVISED: OCTOBER 29, 1982
2.18 SERVICE LIFE LIMITS
(a) The lower longitudinal trim springs, drawing number 37523 or
61916-2, have a life limit of 1500 hours.
(b) The service life of the wing, drawing number 77352, and associated
structure has been established as 11,000 hours maximum.
(c) The service life of the Steel Upper Rudder Hinge, drawing number
77610-03, has been established as 5000 hours of operation.
(d) On aircraft with serial numbers 38-78A0001 through 38-80A0198,
the service life of the fin spar attachment plate, drawing number
77553-05, has been established as 3000 hours of operation.
(e) On aircraft with serial numbers 38-81A0001 through 38-82A0101
without Piper Kit 764 421 installed, the service life of the fin spar
attachment plate, drawing number 77553-05, has been established
as 3000 hours of operation.
(f) On aircraft with serial numbers 38-81A0001 through 38-82A0101
with Piper Kit 764 421 installed, the service life of the fin spar
attachment plate, drawing number 77553-05, has been established
as 5000 hours of operation.
(g) On aircraft with serial numbers 38-82A0102 and up, the service life
of the fin spar attachment plate, drawing number 77553-05, has
been established as 5000 hours of operation.
2.19 TYPES OF OPERATION
The airplane is approved for the following operations when equipped
in accordance with FAR 91.
(a) Day V.F.R.
(b) Night V.F.R.
(c) Day I.F.R.
(d) Night I.F.R.
(e) Non Icing
SECTION 2 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
LIMITATIONS PA-38-112, TOMAHAWK
REPORT: 2126 ISSUED: JANUARY 20, 1978
2-6 REVISED: OCTOBER 29, 1982

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