Piper TOMAHAWK User Manual

WALK-AROUND
Figure 4-1
4.5 NORMAL PROCEDURES CHECK LIST
PREFLIGHT CHECK
COCKPIT
Control wheel.......................................................................release restraints
Ignition....................................................................................................OFF
Master switch............................................................................................ON
Fuel quantity gauges..............................................................................check
Alternator warning light ........................................................................check
Master switch ..........................................................................................OFF
Primary flight controls..........................................................proper operation
Flaps .....................................................................................proper operation
Static drain..........................................................................................drained
Windows.......................................................................................check clean
Baggage.................................................................................stowed properly
Required papers ................................................................................on board
Parking brake.......................................................................................set ON
PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 4
PA-38-112, TOMAHAWK NORMAL PROCEDURES
ISSUED: JANUARY 20, 1978 REPORT: 2126
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WALK-AROUND
Figure 4-1
4.5 NORMAL PROCEDURES CHECK LIST
PREFLIGHT CHECK
COCKPIT
Control wheel.......................................................................release restraints
Ignition....................................................................................................OFF
Master switch............................................................................................ON
Fuel quantity gauges..............................................................................check
Alternator warning light ........................................................................check
Master switch ..........................................................................................OFF
Primary flight controls..........................................................proper operation
Flaps .....................................................................................proper operation
Static drain..........................................................................................drained
Windows.......................................................................................check clean
Baggage.................................................................................stowed properly
Required papers ................................................................................on board
Parking brake.......................................................................................set ON
PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 4
PA-38-112, TOMAHAWK NORMAL PROCEDURES
ISSUED: JANUARY 20, 1978 REPORT: 2126
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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