Piper TOMAHAWK User Manual

When the engine is firing evenly, advance the throttle to 800 RPM. If oil
pressure is not indicated within thirty seconds, stop the engine and
determine the trouble. In cold weather it will take a few seconds longer to
get an oil pressure indication. To check the operation of the engine driven
fuel pump, turn OFF the electric fuel pump and check the fuel pressure. If
the engine has failed to start, refer to the Lycoming Operating Handbook
Engine Troubles and Their Remedies.
Starter manufacturers recommend that cranking periods be limited to
thirty seconds with a two minute rest between cranking periods. Longer
cranking periods will shorten the life of the starter.
SECTION 4 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
NORMAL PROCEDURES PA-38-112, TOMAHAWK
REPORT: 2126 ISSUED: JANUARY 20, 1978
4-16 REVISED: JUNE 23, 1978
When the engine is firing evenly, advance the throttle to 800 RPM. If oil
pressure is not indicated within thirty seconds, stop the engine and
determine the trouble. In cold weather it will take a few seconds longer to
get an oil pressure indication. To check the operation of the engine driven
fuel pump, turn OFF the electric fuel pump and check the fuel pressure. If
the engine has failed to start, refer to the Lycoming Operating Handbook
Engine Troubles and Their Remedies.
Starter manufacturers recommend that cranking periods be limited to
thirty seconds with a two minute rest between cranking periods. Longer
cranking periods will shorten the life of the starter.
SECTION 4 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
NORMAL PROCEDURES PA-38-112, TOMAHAWK
REPORT: 2126 ISSUED: JANUARY 20, 1978
4-16 REVISED: JUNE 23, 1978

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