Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk — Douglas_White_Dave_Jochman_Piper_PA38_Tomahawk_Checklist

Preflight Inspection preflight_inspection

Cockpit
1. Control LockREMOVE
2. IgnitionOFF
3. Master SwitchON
4. Fuel GaugesCHECK
5. Alternator Warning LightCHECK
6. Master SwitchOFF
7. Primary Flight ControlsCHECK
8. FlapsCHECK
9. Static DrainDRAINED
10. WindowsCLEAN
11. BaggageSTOWED
12. Required PapersON BOARD
13. Parking BrakeON
Left Wing
1. Surface ConditionCHECK
2. Flap and HingesCHECK
3. Aileron and hingesCHECK
4. Wing TipCHECK
5. LightsCHECK
6. Fuel CapOPEN
7. Fuel Quantity and ColorCHECK
8. Fuel CapCLOSE and SECURE
9. Fuel VentCHECK
10. Fuel Tank SumpDRAIN
11. Pitot HeadUNOBSTRUCTED
12. Stall WarningCHECK
13. Landing Gear and TireCHECK
14. Brake Block and DiskCHECK
15. Chock and Tie DownREMOVED
Nose Section
1. Fuel StrainerDRAIN
2. General ConditionCHECK
3. Prop and SpinnerCHECK
4. Air InletsCLEAR
5. Engine CompartmentCHECK
6. OilCHECK QUANTITY
7. DipstickPROPERLY SEATED
8. Alternator BeltCHECK TENSION
9. CowlingCLOSED and SECURE
10. Nose Gear TireCHECK
11. Nose Wheel StrutProper Inflation (3")
12. WindshieldCLEAN
Right Wing
1. Check as Left WingCHECK
Fuselage (Right Side)
1. General ConditionCHECK
2. AntennasCHECK
3. Side and Rear WindowCHECK
4. Static VentsUNOBSTRUCTED
Empennage
1. General ConditionCHECK
2. Hinges and AttachmentsCHECK
3. Tie DownREMOVED
Fuselage (Right Side)
1. Check as Left SideCHECK

Before Starting Engine before_start

1. Cabin DoorsCLOSED AND LATCHED
2. Overhead LatchENGAGED
3. SeatsADJUSTED AND LOCKED
4. Seat Belts & HarnessesFASTENED
5. Circuit BreakersIN
6. Parking BrakeSET
7. Carburetor HeatFULL OFF
8. Fuel SelectorDESIRED TANK

Engine Start (COLD) engine_start

1. PrimeAS REQUIRED (LEAVE OUT)
2. ThrottleOPEN ½ INCH
3. Master SwitchON
4. Electric Fuel PumpON
5. MixtureFULL RICH
6. StarterENGAGE
7. PrimerPUSH IN SLOWLY
8. ThrottleADVANCE SLIGHTLY
9. Oil PressureCHECK
10. Electric Fuel PumpOFF
11. Fuel PressureCHECK
12. PrimerLOCKED

Engine Start (Hot) engine_start

1. ThrottleCRACKED
2. Master SwitchON
3. Electric Fuel PumpON
4. MixtureFULL RICH
5. StarterENGAGE
6. ThrottleADJUST
7. Oil PressureCHECK
8. Electric Fuel PumpOFF
9. Fuel PressureCHECK

Engine Start (Flooded) engine_start

1. ThrottleOPEN FULL
2. Master SwitchON
3. Electric Fuel PumpON
4. MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF
5. StarterENGAGE
6. MixtureADVANCE
7. ThrottleRETARD
8. Oil PressureCHECK
9. Fuel PressureCHECK

Starting Engine (External Power) engine_start

1. Master SwitchOFF
2. All Electrical EquipmentOFF
3. TerminalsCONNECT
4. External Power PlugINSERT
5. Proceed with Normal StartSTART
6. ThrottleLOWEST RPM
7. External Power PlugDISCONNECT
8. Master SwitchON – CHECK AMMETER
9. Oil PressureCHECK

Warm Up after_start

1. Throttle800 to 1200 RPM

Taxiing taxi

1. IntercomON
2. RadiosON
3. Taxi AreaCLEAR
4. BrakesCHECK
5. SteeringCHECK

Ground Check before_takeoff

1. BrakesSET
2. Throttle1800 RPM
3. Magnetos175 Max/ 50 Diff.
4. Vacuum5.0" Hg ± .1
5. Oil TempCHECK
6. Oil PressureCHECK
7. Carburetor HeatCHECK
8. ThrottleRETARD

Before Takeoff before_takeoff

1. Master SwitchCHECK ON
2. Flight InstrumentsCHECK
3. Fuel SelectorPROPER TANK
4. MixtureSET
5. Electric Fuel PumpON
6. Carburetor HeatOFF
7. Engine GaugesCHECK
8. Static SourceNORMAL
9. SeatsLATCHED IN TRACK
10. Seat BacksERECT
11. Belts/HarnessFASTENED
12. Empty Seat BeltFASTENED
13. FlapsSET
14. Trim TabSET
15. ControlsFREE
16. DoorsCLOSED and LATCHED
17. Overhead LatchENGAGED
18. TransponderON ALT

Normal Takeoff takeoff

1. FlapsSET
2. Trim TabSET
3. Accelerate53 KIAS
4. Control WheelBack Pressure to Rotate to Climb Attitude

Short Field Takeoff, Obstacle Clearance takeoff

1. Flaps21° (first notch)
2. Accelerate53 KIAS
3. Control WheelBack Pressure to Rotate to Climb Attitude
4. Accelerate (until over obstacle)61 KIAS
5. Accelerate (after over obstacle)70 KIAS
6. FlapsRETRACT SLOWLY

Short Field Takeoff, No Obstacle takeoff

1. Flaps21° (first notch)
2. Accelerate53 KIAS
3. Control WheelBack Pressure to Rotate to Climb Attitude
4. Accelerate (after breaking ground)70 KIAS
5. FlapsRETRACT SLOWLY

Soft Field Takeoff, Obstacle Clearance takeoff

1. Flaps21° (first notch)
2. Accelerate and lift off nose as soon as possible.
3. Lift off at slowest possible airspeed.
4. Accelerate just above ground61 KIAS to climb past obstacle height
5. Accelerate (after over obstacle)70 KIAS
6. FlapsRETRACT SLOWLY

Soft Field Takeoff, No Obstacle takeoff

1. Flaps21° (first notch)
2. Accelerate and lift off nose as soon as possible.
3. Lift off at slowest possible airspeed.
4. Accelerate just above ground best rate of climb speed70 KIAS
5. FlapsRETRACT SLOWLY

Climb climb

1. VX – Best Angle of Climb Speed61 KIAS
2. VY – Best Rate of Climb Speed70 KIAS
3. Electric Fuel PumpOFF

Cruising cruise

1. Normal Max. Power75%
2. PowerSET PER TABLE
3. MixtureADJUST
4. Fuel SelectorSWITCH AS NEEDED

Approach and Landing approach

1. Fuel SelectorPROPER TANK
2. Seat BacksERECT
3. Belts/HarnessFASTEN
4. Electric Fuel PumpON
5. MixtureSET
6. FlapsSET (89 KIAS MAX)
7. Trim70 KIAS
8. Final Approach Speed67 KIAS

Stopping Engine shutdown

1. FlapsRETRACT
2. Electric Fuel PumpOFF
3. RadiosOFF
4. MagnetosCHECK GROUND
5. ThrottleFULL AFT
6. MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF
7. MagnetosOFF
8. Master SwitchOFF
9. IntercomOFF

Parking securing

1. Parking BrakeSET
2. Control WheelSECURED WITH BELTS
3. FlapsFULL Up
4. Wheel ChocksIN PLACE
5. Tie DownsSECURE

Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk — Douglas_White_Dave_Jochman_Piper_PA38_Tomahawk_Checklist_

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Preflight Inspection preflight_inspection

Before Starting Engine before_start

Engine Start (COLD) engine_start

Engine Start (Hot) engine_start

Engine Start (Flooded) engine_start

Starting Engine (External Power) engine_start

Warm Up after_start

Taxiing taxi

Ground Check before_takeoff

Before Takeoff before_takeoff

Normal Takeoff takeoff

Short Field Takeoff, Obstacle Clearance takeoff

Short Field Takeoff, No Obstacle takeoff

Soft Field Takeoff, Obstacle Clearance takeoff

Soft Field Takeoff, No Obstacle takeoff

Climb climb

Cruising cruise

Approach and Landing approach

Stopping Engine shutdown

Parking securing

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