SECTION 10
SAFETY TIPS
10.1
GENERAL
This section provides safety tips of particular value in the operation of
the Piper Tomahawk.
10.3
SAFETY TIPS
(a)
Learn to trim for takeoff so that only a very light back pressure on
the control wheel is required to lift the airplane off the ground.
(b)
The best speed for takeoff is about 60 KIAS under normal
conditions. Trying to pull the airplane off the ground at too low an
airspeed decreases the controllability of the airplane in the event of
engine failure.
(c) Flaps may be lowered at airspeeds up to 89 KIAS. To reduce flap
operating loads, it is desirable to have the airplane at a slower speed
before extending the flaps.
(d) Before attempting to reset any circuit breaker, allow a two to five
minute cooling off period.
(e) Before starting the engine, check that all radio switches, light
switches and the pitot heat switch are in the off position so as not to
create an overloaded condition when the starter is engaged.
(f) Strobe lights should not be operating when flying through overcast
and clouds, since reflected light can produce spacial disorientation.
Do not operate strobe lights when taxiing in the vicinity of other
aircraft.
PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
SECTION 10
PA-38-112, TOMAHAWK
SAFETY TIPS
ISSUED: JANUARY 20, 1978
REPORT: 2126
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SECTION 10
SAFETY TIPS
10.1
GENERAL
This section provides safety tips of particular value in the operation of
the Piper Tomahawk.
10.3
SAFETY TIPS
(a)
Learn to trim for takeoff so that only a very light back pressure on
the control wheel is required to lift the airplane off the ground.
(b)
The best speed for takeoff is about 60 KIAS under normal
conditions. Trying to pull the airplane off the ground at too low an
airspeed decreases the controllability of the airplane in the event of
engine failure.
(c) Flaps may be lowered at airspeeds up to 89 KIAS. To reduce flap
operating loads, it is desirable to have the airplane at a slower speed
before extending the flaps.
(d) Before attempting to reset any circuit breaker, allow a two to five
minute cooling off period.
(e) Before starting the engine, check that all radio switches, light
switches and the pitot heat switch are in the off position so as not to
create an overloaded condition when the starter is engaged.
(f) Strobe lights should not be operating when flying through overcast
and clouds, since reflected light can produce spacial disorientation.
Do not operate strobe lights when taxiing in the vicinity of other
aircraft.
PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
SECTION 10
PA-38-112, TOMAHAWK
SAFETY TIPS
ISSUED: JANUARY 20, 1978
REPORT: 2126
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