Piper PA-38-112 Pilot'S Operating Handbook And Faa Approved Airplane Flight Manual Download

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REPORT: VB-2126

ISSUED: JANUARY 20, 1978

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REVISED: MAY 2, 2012

PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK LOG OF REVISIONS (cONT)

Revision

FAA Approval

Number and Revised

Description of Revision

Signature and

Code Pages

Date

Rev. 13

7-5,

Revised para. 7.9.

761 658

7-6

(PR890428) 7-14

Revised fig. 7-13 callouts.

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7-16

Revised serial numbers.

8-1

Revised para. 8.1

8-2

Revised paras. 8.1 and 8.3.

8-3

Revised para. 8.3.

D. H. Trompler

May 15, 1989

Date

Rev. 14

Updated copyright.

(PR120502) vi-l

Added Rev. 14 to L of R.

4-23

Revised Para. 4.35.

Wayne E. Gaulzetti

May 2, 2012

Summary of Contents for PA-38-112

Page 1: ..._______ WARD EVANS D O A NO SO 1 DATE OF APPROVAL PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION JANUARY 20 1978 VERO BEACH FLORIDA FAA APPROVED IN NORMAL AND UTILITY CATEGORIES BASED ON FAR 23 AND FAR PART 21 SUBPART J...

Page 2: ...1978 1979 1981 1982 1989 2012 PIPER AIRCRAFT INC All Rights Reserved WARNING EXTREME CARE MUST BE EXERCISED TO LIMIT THE USE OF THIS HANDBOOK TO APPLICABLE AIRCRAFT THIS HANDBOOK IS VALID FOR USE WITH...

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Page 4: ...in of the page opposite the page number will indicate that an entire page was added REPORT 2126 iii APPLICABILITY Application of this handbook is limited to the specific Piper PA 38 112 model airplane...

Page 5: ...gh 5 29 6 1 through 6 30 7 1 through 7 23 8 1 through 8 17 9 1 and 10 1 through 10 2 REPORT 2126 iv Black lines will indicate only current revisions with changes and additions to or deletions of exist...

Page 6: ...4 18 and 4 l9 4 17 Added new info added items from pg 4 14 relocated items to pg 4 20 PILOT S OPERATING HANDBOOK LOG OF REVISIONS Current Revisions to the PA 38 112 Tomahawk Pilot s Operating Handbook...

Page 7: ...vised item 7 21 8 11 Revised item 8 21 b Paul Everly 8 12 Removed chart June 23 1978 PILOT S OPERATING HANDBOOK LOG OF REVISIONS cont Revision FAA Approval Number and Revised Description of Revision S...

Page 8: ...stall speeds 3 4 3 9 Revised approach speed added footnote 3 12 Revised para 3 19 PILOT S OPERATING HANDBOOK LOG OF REVISIONS cont Revision FAA Approval Number and Revised Description of Revision Sig...

Page 9: ...dded relocated material 4 14 Revised para 4 13 a b c Relocated material to pg 4 15 REPORT 2126 vi b PILOT S OPERATING HANDBOOK LOG OF REVISIONS cont Revision FAA Approval Number and Revised Descriptio...

Page 10: ...em 1 13 761 658 2 3 Added winterization kit info PR790606 relocated info to pg 2 4 REPORT 2126 vi c PILOT S OPERATING HANDBOOK LOG OF REVISIONS cont Revision FAA Approval Number and Revised Descriptio...

Page 11: ...items 201 6 27 Revised items 205 and 213 7 3 Added 6 00 x 6 tire info to item 7 7 PILOT S OPERATING HANDBOOK LOG OF REVISIONS cont Revision FAA Approval Number and Revised Description of Revision Sig...

Page 12: ...0 thru 5 35 5 28b Revised figs 5 37 Paul E Everly 7 12 Revised fig 7 11 Dec 6 1979 PILOT S OPERATING HANDBOOK LOG OF REVISIONS cont Revision FAA Approval Number and Revised Description of Revision Sig...

Page 13: ...6 17 Relocated items to pg 6 17a added new items 35 and 37 added item from pg 6 16 PILOT S OPERATING HANDBOOK LOG OF REVISIONS cont Revision FAA Approval Number and Revised Description of Revision Sig...

Page 14: ...221 and 223 respectively added items 211 thru 213 from pg 6 27 added new item 219 PILOT S OPERATING HANDBOOK LOG OF REVISIONS cont Revision FAA Approval Number and Revised Description of Revision Sig...

Page 15: ...0430 para 2 25 4 i Changed pg no 4 23 Revised para 4 35 moved para 4 39 to pg 4 24 PILOT S OPERATING HANDBOOK LOG OF REVISIONS cont Revision FAA Approval Number and Revised Description of Revision Sig...

Page 16: ...ms added relocated items 6 27 Relocated items re 6 28 numbered items revised items PILOT S OPERATING HANDBOOK LOG OF REVISIONS cont Revision FAA Approval Number and Revised Description of Revision Sig...

Page 17: ...ii New page cont revised Table of Contents 4 1 Revised para 4 1 4 18 Revised Note PILOT S OPERATING HANDBOOK LOG OF REVISIONS cont Revision FAA Approval Number and Revised Description of Revision Sig...

Page 18: ...para 6 9 6 13 Revised para 6 9 7 i Revised Table of Contents 7 8 Revised para 7 13 7 14 Revised fig 7 13 7 16 Revised para 7 21 Paul E Everly 7 24 Added para 7 39 May 10 1982 Rev 12 1 12 Delete pg 761...

Page 19: ...evision Signature and Code Pages Date Rev 13 7 5 Revised para 7 9 761 658 7 6 PR890428 7 14 Revised fig 7 13 callouts cont 7 16 Revised serial numbers 8 1 Revised para 8 1 8 2 Revised paras 8 1 and 8...

Page 20: ...HANDLING SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE SECTION 9 SUPPLEMENTS SECTION 10 OPERATING TIPS REPORT 2126 vii TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 GENERAL SECTION 2 LIMITATIONS SECTION 3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES SECTION 4 N...

Page 21: ...Space 1 4 1 17 Specific Loadings 1 5 1 19 Symbols Abbreviations and Terminology 1 6 REPORT 2126 1 i TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 GENERAL Paragraph Page No No 1 1 Introduction 1 1 1 3 Engine 1 3 1 5 Pro...

Page 22: ...ER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 1 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK GENERAL ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 1 1 SECTION 1 GENERAL 1 1 INTRODUCTION This Pilot s Operating Handbook is designed for maximum utilizati...

Page 23: ...RPORATION GENERAL PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 1 2 REVISED JANUARY 15 1981 THREE VIEW Figure 1 1 SECTION 1 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION GENERAL PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 IS...

Page 24: ...ON SECTION 1 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK GENERAL ISSUED JANAURY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 REVISED MARCH 1 1979 1 3 1 3 ENGINE a Number of Engines 1 b Engine Manufacturer Lycoming c Engine Model Number O 235 L2C with...

Page 25: ...RPORATION GENERAL PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 1 4 REVISED JANUARY 15 1981 1 9 OIL a Oil Capacity U S qts 6 b Oil specification Refer to latest issue of Lycoming Service Instr...

Page 26: ...ER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 1 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK GENERAL ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 1 5 1 17 SPECIFIC LOADINGS a Wing Loading lbs per sq ft 13 39 b Power loading lbs per hp 14 9 PIPER AIRC...

Page 27: ...RPORATION GENERAL PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 1 6 REVISED NOVEMBER 2 1981 1 19 SYMBOLS ABBREVIATIONS AND TERMINOLOGY The following definitions are of symbols abbreviations an...

Page 28: ...SECTION 1 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK GENERAL ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 REVISED OCTOBER 13 1978 1 7 VNE MNE Never Exceed Speed or Mach Number is the speed limit that may not be exceeded at any time VN...

Page 29: ...TION 1 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION GENERAL PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 1 8 Indicated The number actually read from an Pressure Altitude altimeter when the barometric subscale...

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Page 31: ...ION 1 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION GENERAL PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 1 10 Center of Gravity The point at which an airplane would C G balance if suspended Its distance from th...

Page 32: ...R AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 1 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK GENERAL ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 1 11 Maximum Maximum weight approved for the start of Takeoff Weight the takeoff run Maximum Maximum weig...

Page 33: ...of Operations 2 6 2 21 Fuel Limitations 2 7 2 23 Noise Levels 2 7 2 25 Placards 2 8 REPORT 2126 2 i TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 2 LIMITATIONS Paragraph Page No No 2 1 General 2 1 2 3 Airspeed Limitation...

Page 34: ...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 instr...

Page 35: ...PORATION LIMITATIONS PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 2 2 REVISED MARCH 1 1979 SPEED KIAS KCAS Never Exceed Speed VNE Do not exceed this speed in any operation 138 143 Maximum Str...

Page 36: ...SECTION 2 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK LIMITATIONS ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 REVISED MAY 10 1982 2 3 d Engine Operating Limits 1 Maximum Horsepower 112 2 Maximum Rotation Speed RPM 2600 3 Maximum Oil...

Page 37: ...ORPORATION LIMITATIONS PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 2 4 REVISED JUNE 6 1979 d Fuel Pressure Green Arc Normal Operating Range 5 PSI to 8 PSI Red Line Minimum 5 PSI Red Line Max...

Page 38: ...ION 2 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK LIMITATIONS ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 REVISED JANUARY 15 1981 2 5 NOTES Straight line variation between points given The datum used is 66 25 inches ahead of the wing...

Page 39: ...ATION 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...

Page 40: ...ION 2 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK LIMITATIONS ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 REVISED OCTOBER 29 1982 2 7 2 21 FUEL LIMITATIONS a Total Capacity 32 U S GAL b Unusable fuel 2 U S GAL The unusable fuel for th...

Page 41: ...ATION LIMITATIONS PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 2 8 REVISED JANUARY 15 1981 2 25 PLACARDS In full view of the pilot Except as may be otherwise indicated on a placard the markin...

Page 42: ...ION 2 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK LIMITATIONS ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 REVISED JANUARY 15 1981 2 9 In full view of the pilot TAKEOFF CHECK LIST Fuel Proper Tank Belts harness Fastened Mixture Set Fla...

Page 43: ...RATION LIMITATIONS PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 15 1981 2 10 REVISED APRIL 30 1981 In full view of the pilot on the throttle quadrant FUEL OFF In full view of the pilot near the carbu...

Page 44: ...AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 2 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK LIMITATIONS ISSUED APRIL 30 1981 REPORT 2126 2 11 In view of the pilot Aircraft with serial numbers 38 78A000l thru 38 81A0006 ALTERNATE STATIC SOURCE...

Page 45: ...1 Open Door 3 13 3 23 Engine Roughness 3 13 3 25 Loss of Pitot Static Pressure 3 14 REPORT 2126 3 i TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Paragraph Page No No 3 1 General 3 1 3 3 Emergency...

Page 46: ...A 38 112 TOMAHAWK EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 REVISED APRIL 28 1989 3 1 SECTION 3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 3 1 GENERAL The recommended procedures for coping with various types...

Page 47: ...GENCY PROCEDURES PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 3 2 REVISED DECEMBER 18 1978 3 3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES CHECKLIST SPEEDS Stall speeds 1670 lbs 0 flap Outboard Flow Strips Installe...

Page 48: ...ORPORATION SECTION 3 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 3 3 Insufficient runway remaining Airspeed maintain above stall Throttle close Mixture IDLE CUT OFF Fuel...

Page 49: ...GENCY PROCEDURES PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 3 4 REVISED DECEMBER 18 1978 POWER OFF LANDING Trim for best glide angle 70 KIAS Locate most suitable landing area Establish spir...

Page 50: ...ORPORATION SECTION 3 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 3 5 Electrical fire smoke in cabin Master switch OFF Cabin heat OFF Defroster OFF Vents open to clear ca...

Page 51: ...RGENCY PROCEDURES PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 3 6 REVISED OCTOBER 13 1978 Control wheel full forward Throttle close Rudder neutral when rotation stops Control wheel as requir...

Page 52: ...ORPORATION SECTION 3 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ISSUED JANUARY 20 l978 REPORT 2126 3 7 3 5 AMPLIFIED EMERGENCY PROCEDURES GENERAL The following paragraphs are presented to supply addition...

Page 53: ...AIRCRAFT CORPORATION EMERGENCY PROCEDURES PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 3 8 If sufficient altitude has been gained to permit a restart attempt maintain a safe airspeed and swit...

Page 54: ...8 112 TOMAHAWK EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 REVISED DECEMBER 18 1978 3 9 POWER OFF LANDING If loss of power occurs at altitude trim the airplane for best gliding angle 70 KI...

Page 55: ...IRCRAFT CORPORATION EMERGENCY PROCEDURES PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 3 10 If the fire continues leave the fuel selector OFF and the mixture at IDLE CUT OFF and abandon the ai...

Page 56: ...RPORATION SECTION 3 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 3 11 3 11 LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE Loss of oil pressure may be either partial or complete A partial loss of o...

Page 57: ...ENCY PROCEDURES PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 3 12 REVISED DECEMBER 18 1978 3 17 ALTERNATOR FAILURE Loss of alternator output is detected through zero reading on the ammeter an...

Page 58: ...RPORATION SECTION 3 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 3 13 NOTES For more detailed information see Spins in Section 4 Normal Procedures Inappropriate use of th...

Page 59: ...GENCY PROCEDURES PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 3 14 REVISED DECEMBER 6 1979 If the engine is still rough adjust the mixture for maximum smoothness The engine will run rough if...

Page 60: ...mb 4 20 4 27 Cruising 4 20 4 29 Approach and Landing 4 21 4 31 Stopping Engine 4 22 REPORT 2126 4 i TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES Paragraph Page No No 4 1 General 4 1 4 3 Airspeeds for...

Page 61: ...ir Operation 4 23 4 39 Weight and Balance 4 24 4 41 Maneuvers 4 24 4 43 Spins 4 24 REPORT 2126 4 ii TABLE OF CONTENTS cont SECTION 4 cont Paragraph Page No No 4 33 Parking 4 22 4 35 Stalls 4 23 4 37 T...

Page 62: ...N 4 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK NORMAL PROCEDURES ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 REVISED MAY 10 1982 4 1 SECTION 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES 4 1 GENERAL This section describes the recommended procedures for the co...

Page 63: ...ORMAL PROCEDURES PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 4 2 REVISED DECEMBER 18 1978 Performance for a specific airplane may vary from published figures depending upon the equipment ins...

Page 64: ...T CORPORATION SECTION 4 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK NORMAL PROCEDURES ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 4 3 WALK AROUND Figure 4 1 4 5 NORMAL PROCEDURES CHECK LIST PREFLIGHT CHECK COCKPIT Control wheel releas...

Page 65: ...NORMAL PROCEDURES PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 4 4 REVISED JANUARY 15 1981 LEFT WING Surface condition check Flap and hinges check Aileron and hinges check Wing tip check Ligh...

Page 66: ...4 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK NORMAL PROCEDURES ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 REVISED MARCH 1 1979 4 5 EMPENNAGE General condition check Hinges and attachments check Tie down removed FUSELAGE LEFT SIDE C...

Page 67: ...ION NORMAL PROCEDURES PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 4 6 REVISED JUNE 6 1979 STARTING ENGINE WHEN HOT Throttle cracked Master switch ON Electric fuel pump ON Mixture full RICH S...

Page 68: ...PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK NORMAL PROCEDURES ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 REVISED NOVEMBER 2 1981 4 7 TAXIING Radios ON Taxi area clear Brakes check Steering check GROUND CHECK Brakes set Throttle 1800...

Page 69: ...N NORMAL PROCEDURES PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 4 8 REVISED APRIL 28 1989 TAKEOFF NORMAL Flaps set Tab set Accelerate to 53 KIAS Control Wheel back pressure to rotate to clim...

Page 70: ...A 38 112 TOMAHAWK NORMAL PROCEDURES ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 REVISED DECEMBER 18 1978 4 9 CLIMB Best rate flaps up 70 KIAS Best angle flaps up 61 KIAS Electrical fuel pump OFF at desired alt...

Page 71: ...N NORMAL PROCEDURES PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 4 10 REVISED JUNE 23 1978 PARKING Parking brake set Control wheel secured with belts Flaps full up Wheel chocks in place Tie d...

Page 72: ...4 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK NORMAL PROCEDURES ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 REVISED JUNE 23 1978 4 11 4 7 AMPLIFIED NORMAL PROCEDURES GENERAL The following paragraphs are provided to supply detailed inf...

Page 73: ...ORMAL PROCEDURES PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 4 12 REVISED NOVEMBER 2 1981 recommended that drained fuel be collected in a suitable container examined and then discarded After...

Page 74: ...A 38 112 TOMAHAWK NORMAL PROCEDURES ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 REVISED JANUARY 15 1981 4 13 nose gear strut should show no sign of fluid leakage and should be inflated to show 3 inches of stru...

Page 75: ...ON NORMAL PROCEDURES PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 4 14 REVISED JUNE 6 1979 Seats should be positioned for best comfort and visibility Be sure that the seats are securely latch...

Page 76: ...4 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK NORMAL PROCEDURES ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 REVISED MARCH 1 1979 4 15 control lever to idle cut off and engage the starter by rotating the magneto switch clockwise When t...

Page 77: ...N 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 wi...

Page 78: ...A 38 112 TOMAHAWK NORMAL PROCEDURES ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 REVISED JANUARY 15 1981 4 17 4 15 WARM UP Warm up the engine at 800 to 1200 RPM for not more than two minutes in warm weather and...

Page 79: ...ON NORMAL PROCEDURES PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 4 18 REVISED MAY 10 1982 NOTE Avoid engagement of starter or turning the switch to off when performing magneto check Check th...

Page 80: ...4 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK NORMAL PROCEDURES ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 REVISED MAY 10 1982 4 19 After adjusting the seat for pilot comfort check to be sure that the seat is securely latched by the...

Page 81: ...RMAL PROCEDURES PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 4 20 REVISED DECEMBER 18 1978 SOFT FIELD OBSTACLE CLEARANCE Lower the flaps one notch Apply power with brakes released Ease back o...

Page 82: ...38 112 TOMAHAWK NORMAL PROCEDURES ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 REVISED DECEMBER 18 1978 4 21 The mixture should be leaned during cruising operation when 75 power or less is being used If any do...

Page 83: ...N NORMAL PROCEDURES PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 4 22 REVISED JUNE 23 1978 carburetor icing since the use of carburetor heat causes a reduction in power which may be critical...

Page 84: ...uring stalls can be as great as 320 feet depending on configuration and power CAUTION Slow flight and stall maneuvers should be initiated at altitudes high enough to fully recover by at least 4 000 fe...

Page 85: ...ps are fully retracted BEFORE SPINNING Carrying baggage during the spin is prohibited and the pilot should make sure that all loose items in the cockpit are removed or securely stowed including the se...

Page 86: ...PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK NORMAL PROCEDURES ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 REVISED APRIL 30 1981 4 25 SPIN ENTRY The spin should be entered from a power off glide by reducing speed at about 1 kt sec unt...

Page 87: ...PER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION NORMAL PROCEDURES PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED APRIL 30 1981 4 26 The immediate effect of applying normal recovery controls may be an appreciable steepening of the no...

Page 88: ...FT CORPORATION SECTION 4 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK NORMAL PROCEDURES ISSUED APRIL 30 1981 REPORT 2126 4 27 result in yaw and fish tailing If the rudder is not centralized it would be possible to exceed the m...

Page 89: ...5 1 5 5 Flight Planning Example 5 3 5 7 Performance Graphs 5 9 List of Figures 5 9 REPORT 2126 5 i TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE Paragraph Page No No 5 1 General 5 1 5 3 Introduction Perfor...

Page 90: ...ON 5 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK PERFORMANCE ISSUED DECEMBER 15 1977 REPORT 2126 REVISED OCTOBER 29 1982 5 1 SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE 5 1 GENERAL All of the required FAA regulations and complementary performance...

Page 91: ...PORATION PERFORMANCE PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 5 2 REVISED JUNE 30 1981 The information provided by paragraph 5 5 Flight Planning Example outlines a detailed flight plan us...

Page 92: ...SECTION 5 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK PERFORMANCE ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 REVISED MAY 10 1982 5 3 5 5 FLIGHT PLANNING EXAMPLE a Aircraft loading The first step in planning a flight is to calculate t...

Page 93: ...ORPORATION PERFORMANCE PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 5 4 REVISED MAY 10 1982 b Takeoff and Landing Now that the aircraft loading has been determined all aspects of takeoff and...

Page 94: ...SECTION 5 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK PERFORMANCE ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 REVISED MAY 10 1982 5 5 c Climb The next step in the flight plan is to determine the necessary climb segment components The...

Page 95: ...RPORATION PERFORMANCE PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 5 6 REVISED MAY 10 1982 destination airport as variables to find the fuel time and distance values from the graph Figure 5 3...

Page 96: ...SECTION 5 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK PERFORMANCE ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 REVISED MAY 10 1982 5 7 4 Cruise Speed 88 5 KTS TAS 5 Cruise Fuel 4 9 GPH 6 Cruise Time e 2 divided by e 4 291 miles divide...

Page 97: ...5 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PERFORMANCE PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 5 8 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK SECTION 5 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PERFORMANCE PA 38 112 TOMAHA...

Page 98: ...ECTION 5 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK PERFORMANCE ISSUED DECEMBER 15 1977 REPORT 2126 REVISED JUNE 6 1979 5 9 5 7 PERFORMANCE GRAPHS LIST OF FIGURES Figure Page No No 5 1 Temperature Conversion 5 10a 5 1a Airsp...

Page 99: ...ORATION PERFORMANCE PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED DECEMBER 15 1977 5 10 REVISED JUNE 6 1979 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK SECTION 5 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PERFORMANCE PA 38 112 TOMAHA...

Page 100: ...38 112 TOMAHAWK PERFORMANCE TEMPERATURE CONVERSION Figure 5 1 ISSUED JUNE 6 1979 REPORT 2126 5 10a PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 5 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK PERFORMANCE TEMPERATURE CONVERSION Figure 5...

Page 101: ...ERFORMANCE PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK AlRSPEED CALIBRATION Figure 5 1a REPORT 2126 ISSUED JUNE 6 1979 5 10b SECTION 5 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PERFORMANCE PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK AlRSPEED CALIBRATION Figure 5 1a...

Page 102: ...N 5 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK PERFORMANCE ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 REVISED DECEMBER 18 1978 5 11 STALL SPEED VS ANGLE OF BANK OUTBOARD FLOW STRIPS INSTALLED Figure 5 2 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SE...

Page 103: ...ION PERFORMANCE PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 5 12 REVISED DECEMBER 18 1978 STALL SPEED VS ANGLE OF BANK OUTBOARD AND INBOARD FLOW STRIPS INSTALLED Figure 5 3 SECTION 5 PIPER A...

Page 104: ...ON 5 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK PERFORMANCE ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 REVISED DECEMBER 6 1979 5 13 TAKEOFF PERFORMANCE ZERO DEGREES WING FLAPS Figure 5 5 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 5 PA 38 11...

Page 105: ...TION PERFORMANCE PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 5 14 REVISED DECEMBER 6 1979 TAKEOFF PERFORMANCE OVER 50 FT BARRIER ZERO DEGREES WING FLAPS Figure 5 7 SECTION 5 PIPER AIRCRAFT C...

Page 106: ...ON 5 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK PERFORMANCE ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 REVISED DECEMBER 6 1979 5 15 TAKEOFF PERFORMANCE ONE NOTCH WING FLAPS Figure 5 9 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 5 PA 38 112 T...

Page 107: ...ATION PERFORMANCE PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 5 16 ISSUED DECEMBER 6 1979 TAKEOFF PERFORMANCE OVER 50 FT BARRIER ONE NOTCH WING FLAPS Figure 5 11 SECTION 5 PIPER AIRCRAFT COR...

Page 108: ...ON 5 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK PERFORMANCE ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 REVISED DECEMBER 6 1979 5 17 CLIMB PERFORMANCE Figure 5 13 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 5 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK PERFORMANCE IS...

Page 109: ...TION PERFORMANCE PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 5 18 REVISED DECEMBER 6 1979 FUEL TIME AND DISTANCE TO CLIMB Figure 5 15 SECTION 5 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PERFORMANCE PA 38 1...

Page 110: ...RCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 5 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK PERFORMANCE ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 5 19 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Figure 5 17 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 5 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK PERFORMANCE I...

Page 111: ...TION PERFORMANCE PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 5 20 REVISED DECEMBER 6 1979 SPEED POWER BEST POWER MIXTURE BELOW 75 Figure 5 19 SECTION 5 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PERFORMANCE...

Page 112: ...ON 5 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK PERFORMANCE ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 REVISED DECEMBER 6 1979 5 21 SPEED POWER BEST ECONOMY MIXTURE Figure 5 21 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 5 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK...

Page 113: ...RATION PERFORMANCE PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 5 22 REVISED APRIL 30 1981 BEST POWER RANGE Figure 5 23 SECTION 5 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PERFORMANCE PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REP...

Page 114: ...TION 5 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK PERFORMANCE ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 REVISED APRIL 30 1981 5 23 BEST ECONOMY RANGE Figure 5 25 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 5 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK PERFORMANCE I...

Page 115: ...RATION PERFORMANCE PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 5 24 REVISED APRIL 30 1981 BEST POWER ENDURANCE Figure 5 27 SECTION 5 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PERFORMANCE PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK...

Page 116: ...TION 5 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK PERFORMANCE ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 REVISED APRIL 30 1981 5 25 BEST ECONOMY ENDURANCE Figure 5 29 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 5 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK PERFORMAN...

Page 117: ...TION PERFORMANCE PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 5 26 REVISED DECEMBER 6 1979 FUEL TIME AND DISTANCE TO DESCEND Figure 5 31 SECTION 5 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PERFORMANCE PA 38...

Page 118: ...ON 5 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK PERFORMANCE ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 REVISED DECEMBER 6 1979 5 27 GLIDE PERFORMANCE Figure 5 33 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 5 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK PERFORMANCE IS...

Page 119: ...TION PERFORMANCE PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 5 28 REVISED DECEMBER 6 1979 LANDING GROUND ROLL OUTBOARD FLOW STRIPS INSTALLED Figure 5 35 SECTION 5 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION...

Page 120: ...RAFT CORPORATION SECTION 5 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK PERFORMANCE ISSUED DECEMBER 18 1978 REPORT 2126 5 28a LANDING GROUND ROLL OUTBOARD AND INBOARD FLOW STRIPS INSTALLED Figure 5 36 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATIO...

Page 121: ...ON PERFORMANCE PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED DECEMBER 18 1978 5 28b REVISED DECEMBER 6 1979 LANDING DISTANCE OVER 50 FT BARRIER OUTBOARD FLOW STRIPS INSTALLED Figure 5 37 SECTION 5 PIPER AIRCR...

Page 122: ...N 5 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK PERFORMANCE ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 REVISED DECEMBER 18 1978 5 29 LANDING DISTANCE OVER 50 FT BARRIER OUTBOARD AND INBOARD FLOW STRIPS INSTALLED Figure 5 38 PIPER AIR...

Page 123: ...SED WITH THIS HANDBOOK For 1982 and preceding models For 1983 and subsequent models REPORT 2126 6 i TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 6 WEIGHT AND BALANCE Paragraph Page No No 6 1 General 6 1 6 3 Airplane Wei...

Page 124: ...6 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK WEIGHT AND BALANCE ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 REVISED MAY 10 1982 6 1 SECTION 6 WEIGHT AND BALANCE 6 1 GENERAL In order to achieve the performance and flying characterist...

Page 125: ...ON WEIGHT AND BALANCE PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 6 2 REVISED MAY 10 1982 The basic empty weight and C G location are recorded in the Weight and Balance Data Form Figure 6 7...

Page 126: ...T CORPORATION SECTION 6 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK WEIGHT AND BALANCE ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 6 3 4 Fill to full capacity with oil and operating fluids 5 Place pilot and copilot seats in a center p...

Page 127: ...ER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION WEIGHT AND BALANCE PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 6 4 d Center of Gravity 1 The following geometry applies to the PA 38 112 airplane when it is level Ref...

Page 128: ...N 6 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK WEIGHT AND BALANCE ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 REVISED MAY 10 1982 6 5 e Basic Empty Weight Arm Weight x Inches Aft Moment Item Lbs of Datum Lb In Weight as Weighed Unusa...

Page 129: ...ON WEIGHT AND BALANCE PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 6 6 REVISED MAY 10 1982 MODEL PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK Airplane Serial Number _______________________ Registration Number_________...

Page 130: ...t Wt Moment Lb In 100 Lb 100 As licensed Item No Added Removed WEIGHT AND BALANCE RECORD Figure 6 9 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 6 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK WEIGHT AND BALANCE ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 RE...

Page 131: ...ent Wt Moment Lb In 100 Lb 100 Item No Added Removed WEIGHT AND BALANCE RECORD cont Figure 6 9 cont SECTION 6 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION WEIGHT AND BALANCE PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUAR...

Page 132: ...6 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK WEIGHT AND BALANCE ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 REVISED JUNE 6 1979 6 9 6 7 WEIGHT AND BALANCE DETERMINATION FOR FLIGHT a Add the weight of all items to be loaded to the ba...

Page 133: ...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 Gal...

Page 134: ...6 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK WEIGHT AND BALANCE ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 REVISED MARCH 1 1979 6 11 Loading graph is shown with the seats in the fourth notch from the most forward position If C G fal...

Page 135: ...AIRCRAFT CORPORATION WEIGHT AND BALANCE PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 6 12 C G RANGE AND WEIGHT Figure 6 17 SECTION 6 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION WEIGHT AND BALANCE PA 38 112 T...

Page 136: ...which were installed on the airplane described below as licensed by the manufacturer Where the letter A B or C precedes an item A denotes an item which is required equipment that must be installed in...

Page 137: ...o Item 7 B Engine Lycoming Model 0 235 L2C Piper Dwg 77650 2 Cert Basis Lyc TC E223 9 A Alternator 60 amp Prestolite No ALY6421 11 A Starter Prestolite MZ4204 13 A Fuel Pump Elec Aux Bendix Model 4783...

Page 138: ...ine and Engine Accessories cont Item Mark if Weight Arm In Moment No Item Instl Pounds Aft Datum Lb In 19 A Air Filter Donaldson P 12 0494 0 4 24 5 10 21 A Gascolator Piper Dwg 77908 4 0 6 39 5 24 23...

Page 139: ...Two Main Wheel Assemblies 25 3 90 0 2277 B a Cleveland Aircraft Products Wheel Assy Piper PS50035 17 Cert Basis TSO C26a 9 5 90 0 855 Brake Assy Piper PS50 121 6 and 7 Cert Basis TSO C26a 4 3 90 0 38...

Page 140: ...In 35 Two Main Wheel Assemblies 34 2 90 0 3078 A a Cleveland Aircraft Products Wheel Assy No 40 590 Cert Basis TSO C26a 14 3 90 0 1287 Brake Assy No 30 53A Cert Basis TSO C26a 4 9 90 0 441 A b 6 00 6...

Page 141: ...m Instl Pounds Aft Datum Lb In 41 A Battery 12Y 25 A H Rebat Model S 25 21 9 42 6 933 43 A Yoltage Regulator Wico Electric No X18150 or Lamar FYR 3024 0 9 48 0 44 45 A Overvoltage Relay Wico Electric...

Page 142: ...ts Item Mark if Weight Arm In Moment No Item Instl Pounds Aft Datum Lb In 57 A Compass Airpath C 2200 L48 Piper Dwg 77970 2 Cert Basis TSO C7c 0 9 70 5 64 59 B Airspeed Indicator Piper Dwg 61905 2 Cer...

Page 143: ...38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 6 18 REVISED NOVEMBER 2 1981 e Instruments cont Item Mark if Weight Arm In Moment No Item Instl Pounds Aft Datum Lb In 65 A Engine Cluster Piper Dwg...

Page 144: ...Moment No Item Instl Pounds Aft Datum Lb In 77 A Seat Belts 2 and Shoulder Harness 2 ea Piper Dwg 77767 2 and 3 TSO C 22F 2 0 95 0 190 79 A Ash Tray Grand Rapids Metal Craft 2A 21560 0 5 86 6 43 81 A...

Page 145: ...No Item 1 nstl Pounds Aft Datum Lh In 89 Engine Primer Pump Essex K2406 SAE 2 0 4 24 4 10 90 Oil Cooler Instl Piper Dwg 77896 2 4 0 33 5 134 h Propeller and Propeller Accessories Optional Equipment I...

Page 146: ...t No Item Instl Pounds Aft Datum Lb In 104 C 6 00 x 6 Tire Assemblies Complete Piper Dwgs 77775 3 61889 2 61889 3 14 6 67 6 987 j Electrical Equipment Optional Equipment Item Mark if Weight Arm In Mom...

Page 147: ...78 6 22 REVISED JANUARY 15 1981 G Electrical Equipment Optional Equipment cont Item Mark if Weight Arm In Moment No Item Instl Pounds Aft Datum Lb In 121 Heated Pitot Head Piper Dwg 77929 4 0 4 79 2 3...

Page 148: ...135 C Airspeed Indicator True Airspeed Piper Dwg 61906 2 w Cert Basis TSO C2b 0 6 61 9 37 137 C Altimeter Piper JI 0 PS50008 3 2 1 0 61 0 61 0 1 0000 139 Attitude Gyro Piper Dwg 77970 5 Cert Basis TSO...

Page 149: ...onal Equipment cont 0 Item Mark if Weight Arm In Moment N No Item Instl Pounds Aft Datum Lb ln N CPoI 147 Outside Air Temp Gauge Piper Dwg 99479 0 2 or 3 0 2 75 1 15 149 Clock CA7613 Piper Dwg 77970 0...

Page 150: ...nal Equipment Item Mark if Weight Arm In Moment No Item Inst Pounds Aft Datum Lb In m Radio Equipment Optional Equipment Item Mark if Weight Arm On Moment No Item Instl Pounds Aft Datum Lb In 171 King...

Page 151: ...Radio Equipment Optional Equipment cont Item Mark if Weight Arm In Moment No Item Instl Pounds Aft Datum Lh In 177 King Avionics Inst Piper Dwg 08316 2 or 08321 2 9 5 85 8 815 179 King Avionics Instl...

Page 152: ...JUNE 30 1981 6 25b m Radio Equipment Optional Equipment cont Item Mark if Weight Arm In Moment No Item Instl Pounds Aft Datum Lh In 191 Narco Avionics Instl Piper Dwg 09188 2 or 09608 2 or 08418 2 10...

Page 153: ...BALANCE PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JUNE 30 1981 6 25c SECTION 6 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION WEIGHT AND BALANCE PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JUNE 30 1981 6 25c THIS PAGE INTENTIONALL...

Page 154: ...m Mark if Weight Arm In Moment No Item Inst Pounds Aft Datum Lb In 201 Collins Avionics InstL Piper Dwg 09194 2 or 09217 4 or 09606 2 or 09604 4 or 09748 2 or 08384 2 or 08387 2 11 6 83 3 966 203 Coll...

Page 155: ...oment No Item Inst Pounds Aft Datum Lb In l 211 Second Nav Comm Instl Piper Dwg 09347 2 8 7 68 5 596 213 Second Nav Comm Instl Piper Dwg 09189 2 7 2 75 3 542 215 Second Nav Comm Instl Piper Dwg 09195...

Page 156: ...unds Aft Datum Lb In 227 Transponder Instl Piper Dwg 09197 2 or 08388 4 2 2 58 8 129 229 Transponder Instl Piper Dwg 09184 2 or 08327 4 3 3 57 2 189 231 Transponder Instl Piper Dwg 09191 2 or 08421 4...

Page 157: ...nt No Item Instl Pounds Aft Datum Lb In 241 Glide Slope Instl Collins Piper Dwg 09199 2 Exchange for Nav 1 Ind 2 3 48 1 III 243 Marker Beacon Instl Piper Dwg 09187 2 or 09598 2 or 08327 2 Q 6 63 0 38...

Page 158: ...EPORT 2126 REVISED JUNE 30 1981 6 29 m Radio Equipment Optional Equipment cont Item Mark if Weight Arm In Moment No Item Instl Pounds Aft Datum Lb In 251 Emergency Locator Transmitter Narco ELT 10 3 5...

Page 159: ...Optional Equipment Item Mark if Weight Arm In Moment No Item Instl Pounds Aft Datum Lb In 301 Stainless Steel Control Cables Piper Dwg 77825 4 5 303 Assist Step Piper Dwg 77768 2 and 3 1 9 ea 112 5 2...

Page 160: ...2126 REVISED JUNE 30 1981 6 31 n Miscellaneous Optional Equipment cont Item Mark if Weight Arm In Moment No Item Instl Pounds Aft Datum Lb In 313 Fire Extinguisher Instl Piper Dwg 77803 2 5 3 101 5 53...

Page 161: ...PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION WEIGHT AND BALANCE PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK SECTION 6 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION WEIGHT AND BALANCE PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY L...

Page 162: ...l Number Plates 7 23 7 37 Fire Extinguisher Portable 7 24 7 39 Intercom System 7 24 REPORT 2126 7 i TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 7 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OF THE AIRPLANE AND ITS SYSTEMS Paragraph Page...

Page 163: ...RPORATION SECTION 7 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK DESCRIPTION OPERATION ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 7 1 SECTION 7 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OF THE AlRPLANE AND ITS SYSTEMS 7 1 THE AIRPLANE The Piper Tomah...

Page 164: ...RIPTION OPERATION PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 7 2 REVISED JANUARY 15 1981 The empennage is a T tail configuration with a fixed horizontal stabilizer mounted atop the vertical...

Page 165: ...38 112 TOMAHAWK DESCRIPTION OPERATION ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 REVISED APRIL 28 1989 7 3 A Sensenich 72CK 0 56 fixed pitch two bladed aluminum alloy propeller with a metal spinner is instal...

Page 166: ...IRCRAFT CORPORATION DESCRIPTION OPERATION PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 7 4 WHEEL ASSEMBLIES Figure 7 1 SECTION 7 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION DESCRIPTION OPERATION PA 38 112 TOM...

Page 167: ...38 112 TOMAHAWK DESCRIPTION OPERATION ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 REVISED APRlL 28 1989 7 5 FLIGHT CONTROL CONSOLE Figure 7 3 7 9 FLlGHT CONTROLS Dual flight controls are standard equipment on...

Page 168: ...SCRIPTION OPERATION PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 7 6 REVlSED APRIL 28 1989 degrees extended and fully 34 degrees extended To extend the flaps pull the flap handle aft to the d...

Page 169: ...RPORATION SECTION 7 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK DESCRIPTION OPERATION ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 7 7 CONTROL QUADRANT FUEL SELECTOR Figure 7 5 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 7 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK DE...

Page 170: ...DESCRIPTION OPERATION PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 7 8 REVISED MAY 10 1982 An auxiliary electric fuel pump is provided in case the engine driven pump fails The electric pump s...

Page 171: ...RPORATION SECTION 7 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK DESCRIPTION OPERATION ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 7 9 FUEL SYSTEM SCHEMATIC Figure 7 7 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 7 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK DESCRIPTION...

Page 172: ...SCRIPTION OPERATION PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 7 10 REVISED MARCH 1 1979 Standard electrical accessories include a starter a key lock ignition an electric fuel pump an audib...

Page 173: ...112 TOMAHAWK DESCRIPTION OPERATION ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 REVISED JANUARY 15 1981 7 11 ALTERNATOR AND STARTER SCHEMATIC S N 38 78A0001 THRU 38 78A0800 Figure 7 9 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATIO...

Page 174: ...CRAFT CORPORATION DESCRIPTION OPERATION PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 15 1981 7 11a THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK SECTION 7 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION DESCRIPTION OPERATION PA 38...

Page 175: ...ORATION SECTION 7 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK DESCRIPTION OPERATION ISSUED JANUARY 15 1981 REPORT 2126 7 11b ALTERNATOR AND STARTER SCHEMATIC S N 38 78A0801 AND UP Figure 7 9a PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTIO...

Page 176: ...IPTION OPERATION PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 7 12 REVISED DECEMBER 6 1979 CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL Figure 7 11 SECTION 7 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION DESCRIPTION OPERATION PA 38 1...

Page 177: ...112 TOMAHAWK DESCRIPTION OPERATION ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 REVISED NOVEMBER 2 1981 7 13 master switch should be turned off for l second to reset the overvoltage relay If the ammeter contin...

Page 178: ...CRIPTION OPERATION PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 7 14 REVISED APRIL 28 1989 INSTRUMENT PANEL Figure 7 13 SECTION 7 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION DESCRIPTION OPERATION PA 38 112 TO...

Page 179: ...PORATION SECTION 7 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK DESCRIPTION OPERATION ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 7 15 7 19 VACUUM SYSTEM The vacuum system is designed to operate the air driven gyro instruments This inc...

Page 180: ...CRIPTION OPERATION PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 7 16 REVISED APRIL 28 1989 7 21 PlTOT STATlC SYSTEM The pitot static system supplies pressure to operate the airspeed indicator...

Page 181: ...38 112 TOMAHAWK DESCRIPTION OPERATION ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 REVISED APRIL 30 1981 7 17 PITOT STATIC SYSTEM Figure 7 15 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 7 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK DESCRIPTION...

Page 182: ...IPTION OPERATION PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 7 18 REVISED JANUARY 15 1981 HEATING AND VENTILATING SYSTEM Figure 7 17 SECTION 7 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION DESCRIPTION OPERATIO...

Page 183: ...112 TOMAHAWK DESCRIPTION OPERATION ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 REVISED JANUARY 15 1981 7 19 7 23 HEATING AND VENTILATING SYSTEM Heat for the cabin interior and the defroster system Figure 7 17...

Page 184: ...RCRAFT CORPORATION DESCRIPTION OPERATION PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 7 20 UPPER AND MAIN DOOR LATCHES Figure 7 19 SECTION 7 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION DESCRIPTION OPERATION P...

Page 185: ...112 TOMAHAWK DESCRIPTION OPERATION ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 REVISED OCTOBER 13 1978 7 21 latches on both doors plus the overhead latch should be secured in the latched position A key lock i...

Page 186: ...IPTION OPERATION PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 7 22 REVISED JANUARY 15 1981 A battery replacement date is marked on the transmitter label To comply with FAA regulations the bat...

Page 187: ...PORATION SECTION 7 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK DESCRIPTION OPERATION ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 7 23 A button labled RESET is located above the selector switch To rearm the unit after it has been turne...

Page 188: ...ESCRIPTION OPERATION PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 15 1981 7 24 REVISED MAY 10 1982 7 37 FIRE EXTINGUISHER PORTABLE A portable fire extinguisher is mounted to the floor of the baggage...

Page 189: ...ttery Service 8 14 8 27 Cleaning 8 15 8 29 Lubrication 8 18 8 31 Winterization 8 18 REPORT 2126 8 i TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 8 AIRPLANE HANDLING SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Paragraph Page No No 8 1 Gen...

Page 190: ...PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK HANDLING SERV MAINT ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 REVISED APRIL 28 1989 8 1 SECTION 8 AIRPLANE HANDLING SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 8 1 GENERAL This section provides guidelines r...

Page 191: ...HANDLING SERV MAINT PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 8 2 REVISED APRIL 28 1989 Piper Aircraft Corporation offers a subscription service for Service Bulletins Service Letters and S...

Page 192: ...PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK HANDLING SERV MAINT ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 REVISED APRIL 28 1989 8 3 In addition but in conjunction with the above the FAA requires periodic inspections on all aircraft...

Page 193: ...NDLING SERV MAINT PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 8 4 REVISED OCTOBER 29 1982 8 7 AIRPLANE ALTERATIONS If the owner desires to have the aircraft modified FAA approval must be obt...

Page 194: ...CORPORATION SECTION 8 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK HANDLING SERV MAINT ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 8 5 8 9 GROUND HANDLING a Towing The airplane may be moved on the ground by the use of the nose wheel st...

Page 195: ...R AIRCRAFT CORPORATION HANDLING SERV MAINT PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 8 6 c Parking When parking the airplane be sure that it is sufficiently protected from adverse weather...

Page 196: ...CORPORATION SECTION 8 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK HANDLING SERV MAINT ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 8 7 NOTE Additional preparations for high winds include using tie down ropes from the nose landing gear...

Page 197: ...NDLING SERV MAINT PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 8 8 REVISED JANUARY 15 1981 8 13 BRAKE SERVICE The brake system Figure 8 1 is filled with Univis No 40 or MIL H 5606 petroleum b...

Page 198: ...CORPORATION SECTION 8 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK HANDLING SERV MAINT ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 8 9 BRAKE SYSTEM Figure 8 1 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 8 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK HANDLING SERV MAINT...

Page 199: ...HANDLING SERV MAINT PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 8 10 REVISED JUNE 6 1979 Should fluid be below the bottom of the filler plug hole fluid should be added Replace the plug with...

Page 200: ...PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK HANDLING SERV MAINT ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 REVISED JUNE 6 1979 8 11 8 17 PROPELLER SERVICE The spinner and backing plate should be frequently cleaned and inspected for...

Page 201: ...ANDLING SERV MAINT PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 8 12 REVISED APRIL 30 1981 8 21 FUEL SYSTEM a Servicing Fuel System At every 50 hour inspection the fuel screens in the straine...

Page 202: ...PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK HANDLING SERV MAINT ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 REVISED JUNE 6 1979 8 13 FUEL TANK DRAIN Figure 8 3 CAUTION When draining any amount of fuel care should be taken to ensure t...

Page 203: ...NDLING SERV MAINT PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 8 14 REVISED JANUARY 15 1981 c Draining Fuel System The bulk of the fuel may be drained from the system by opening the valve at...

Page 204: ...38 112 TOMAHAWK HANDLING SERV MAINT ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 REVISED JANUARY 15 1981 8 15 a drain tube which is normally closed off with a cap and which should be opened occasionally to drai...

Page 205: ...N HANDLING SERV MAINT PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 8 16 REVISED JUNE 6 1979 b Cleaning Landing Gear Before cleaning the landing gear place a plastic cover or similar material...

Page 206: ...8 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK HANDLING SERV MAINT ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 REVISED JUNE 6 1979 8 17 d Cleaning Windshield and Windows 1 Remove dirt mud and other loose particles from exterior surface...

Page 207: ...N HANDLING SERV MAINT PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JUNE 6 1979 8 18 REVISED NOVEMBER 2 1981 f Cleaning Carpets To clean carpets first remove loose dirt with a whisk broom or vacuum For soiled...

Page 208: ...E OF CONTENTS SECTION 9 SUPPLEMENTS Paragraph Supplement Page No No 9 1 General 9 1 REPORT 2126 9 i TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 9 SUPPLEMENTS Paragraph Supplement Page No No 9 1 General 9 1 REPORT 2126...

Page 209: ...IRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK SUPPLEMENTS ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 9 1 SECTION 9 SUPPLEMENTS 9 1 GENERAL This section provides information in the form of Supplements which...

Page 210: ...S PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK SECTION 9 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SUPPLEMENTS PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK SECTION 9 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SUPPLEMENTS PA 38 112 TOMAHA...

Page 211: ...ECTION 10 SAFETY TIPS Paragraph Page No No 10 1 General 10 1 10 3 Safety Tips 10 1 REPORT 2126 10 i TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 10 SAFETY TIPS Paragraph Page No No 10 1 General 10 1 10 3 Safety Tips 10...

Page 212: ...CRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 10 PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK SAFETY TIPS ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 REPORT 2126 10 1 SECTION 10 SAFETY TIPS 10 1 GENERAL This section provides safety tips of particular value in the ope...

Page 213: ...10 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SAFETY TIPS PA 38 112 TOMAHAWK REPORT 2126 ISSUED JANUARY 20 1978 10 2 g The rudder pedals are suspended from a torque tube which extends across the fuselage The pilot sh...

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