nose gear strut should show no sign of fluid leakage and should be inflated
to show 3 inches of strut exposure. Clean and check the windshield. Remove
the nose wheel chock if one has been employed.
RIGHT WING
Check the right wing using the same procedure as performed on the left
wing.
FUSELAGE (RIGHT SIDE)
Check the general condition of the fuselage. Check that all antenna
access panels are in place and securely attached. Be sure that the side and
rear windows are clean. Check that the openings in the static pad are clean
and unobstructed.
EMPENNAGE
Surfaces of the empennage should be examined for damage and
operational interference. Check all visible and accessible hinges and
attachments. Remove the tie-down if one has been employed.
FUSELAGE (LEFT SIDE)
Check the left side of the fuselage using the same procedure as
performed on the right.
When the stall warning device and the optional pitot heat and
navigation lights, if installed, are to be checked for proper functioning, turn
ON the master switch and the appropriate electrical switches. Visually
confirm that exterior lights are operational. Lift the stall detector on the left
wing and observe that the warning horn sounds. Check the pitot heat by
carefully feeling the pitot head. Use caution as the head can become
extremely hot. When these checks are complete, return the master switch
and the electrical switches to their OFF positions.
4.11 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
After entering the cockpit and before starting the engine, close and
latch both cabin doors, securing the main latch first, and then engaging the
overhead latch. If a door is to be left open, in warm weather for example,
the latching procedure must be completed before takeoff.
PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
SECTION 4
PA-38-112, TOMAHAWK
NORMAL PROCEDURES
ISSUED: JANUARY 20, 1978
REPORT: 2126
REVISED: JANUARY 15, 1981
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nose gear strut should show no sign of fluid leakage and should be inflated
to show 3 inches of strut exposure. Clean and check the windshield. Remove
the nose wheel chock if one has been employed.
RIGHT WING
Check the right wing using the same procedure as performed on the left
wing.
FUSELAGE (RIGHT SIDE)
Check the general condition of the fuselage. Check that all antenna
access panels are in place and securely attached. Be sure that the side and
rear windows are clean. Check that the openings in the static pad are clean
and unobstructed.
EMPENNAGE
Surfaces of the empennage should be examined for damage and
operational interference. Check all visible and accessible hinges and
attachments. Remove the tie-down if one has been employed.
FUSELAGE (LEFT SIDE)
Check the left side of the fuselage using the same procedure as
performed on the right.
When the stall warning device and the optional pitot heat and
navigation lights, if installed, are to be checked for proper functioning, turn
ON the master switch and the appropriate electrical switches. Visually
confirm that exterior lights are operational. Lift the stall detector on the left
wing and observe that the warning horn sounds. Check the pitot heat by
carefully feeling the pitot head. Use caution as the head can become
extremely hot. When these checks are complete, return the master switch
and the electrical switches to their OFF positions.
4.11 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
After entering the cockpit and before starting the engine, close and
latch both cabin doors, securing the main latch first, and then engaging the
overhead latch. If a door is to be left open, in warm weather for example,
the latching procedure must be completed before takeoff.
PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
SECTION 4
PA-38-112, TOMAHAWK
NORMAL PROCEDURES
ISSUED: JANUARY 20, 1978
REPORT: 2126
REVISED: JANUARY 15, 1981
4-13