Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk — Douglas_White_Dave_Jochman_Piper_PA38_Tomahawk_Checklist_ NOT FOR FLIGHT — source fidelity: unreviewed | operational review: none | completeness: full Source: Piper/PA-38-112 Tomahawk/Douglas_White_Dave_Jochman_Piper_PA38_Tomahawk_Checklist_.txt Rights: licensed Checklist hash: f130c6950ea4232e658c0c5586eadb22ce27c102d37194d4c9974174bc7f2072 Verify against the aircraft's own approved documentation before use. ======================================================================== PREFLIGHT INSPECTION -------------------- COCKPIT [ ] 1. Control Lock .............................................. REMOVE [ ] 2. Ignition ..................................................... OFF [ ] 3. Master Switch ................................................. ON [ ] 4. Fuel Gauges ................................................ CHECK [ ] 5. Alternator Warning Light ................................... CHECK [ ] 6. Master Switch ................................................ OFF [ ] 7. Primary Flight Controls .................................... CHECK [ ] 8. Flaps ...................................................... CHECK [ ] 9. Static Drain ............................................. DRAINED [ ] 10. Windows ................................................... CLEAN [ ] 11. Baggage .................................................. STOWED [ ] 12. Required Papers ........................................ ON BOARD [ ] 13. Parking Brake ................................................ ON LEFT WING [ ] 1. Surface Condition .......................................... CHECK [ ] 2. Flap and Hinges ............................................ CHECK [ ] 3. Aileron and hinges ......................................... CHECK [ ] 4. Wing Tip ................................................... CHECK [ ] 5. Lights ..................................................... CHECK [ ] 6. Fuel Cap .................................................... OPEN [ ] 7. Fuel Quantity and Color .................................... CHECK [ ] 8. Fuel Cap ........................................ CLOSE and SECURE [ ] 9. Fuel Vent .................................................. CHECK [ ] 10. Fuel Tank Sump ............................................ DRAIN [ ] 11. Pitot Head ......................................... UNOBSTRUCTED [ ] 12. Stall Warning ............................................. CHECK [ ] 13. Landing Gear and Tire ..................................... CHECK [ ] 14. Brake Block and Disk ...................................... CHECK [ ] 15. Chock and Tie Down ...................................... REMOVED NOSE SECTION [ ] 1. Fuel Strainer .............................................. DRAIN [ ] 2. General Condition .......................................... CHECK [ ] 3. Prop and Spinner ........................................... CHECK [ ] 4. Air Inlets ................................................. CLEAR [ ] 5. Engine Compartment ......................................... CHECK [ ] 6. Oil ............................................... CHECK QUANTITY [ ] 7. Dipstick ......................................... PROPERLY SEATED [ ] 8. Alternator Belt .................................... CHECK TENSION [ ] 9. Cowling ........................................ CLOSED and SECURE [ ] 10. Nose Gear Tire ............................................ CHECK [ ] 11. Nose Wheel Strut .......................... Proper Inflation (3") [ ] 12. Windshield ................................................ CLEAN RIGHT WING [ ] 1. Check as Left Wing ......................................... CHECK FUSELAGE (RIGHT SIDE) [ ] 1. General Condition .......................................... CHECK [ ] 2. Antennas ................................................... CHECK [ ] 3. Side and Rear Window ....................................... CHECK [ ] 4. Static Vents ........................................ UNOBSTRUCTED EMPENNAGE [ ] 1. General Condition .......................................... CHECK [ ] 2. Hinges and Attachments ..................................... CHECK [ ] 3. Tie Down ................................................. REMOVED FUSELAGE (RIGHT SIDE) [ ] 1. Check as Left Side ......................................... CHECK BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ---------------------- [ ] 1. Cabin Doors ................................... CLOSED AND LATCHED [ ] 2. Overhead Latch ........................................... ENGAGED [ ] 3. Seats ........................................ ADJUSTED AND LOCKED [ ] 4. Seat Belts & Harnesses .................................. FASTENED [ ] 5. Circuit Breakers .............................................. IN [ ] 6. Parking Brake ................................................ SET [ ] 7. Carburetor Heat ......................................... FULL OFF [ ] 8. Fuel Selector ....................................... DESIRED TANK ENGINE START (COLD) ------------------- [ ] 1. Prime .................................... AS REQUIRED (LEAVE OUT) [ ] 2. Throttle ............................................. OPEN ½ INCH [ ] 3. Master Switch ................................................. ON [ ] 4. Electric Fuel Pump ............................................ ON [ ] 5. Mixture ................................................ FULL RICH [ ] 6. Starter ................................................... ENGAGE [ ] 7. Primer ............................................ PUSH IN SLOWLY [ ] 8. Throttle ........................................ ADVANCE SLIGHTLY [ ] 9. Oil Pressure ............................................... CHECK [ ] 10. Electric Fuel Pump .......................................... OFF [ ] 11. Fuel Pressure ............................................. CHECK [ ] 12. Primer ................................................... LOCKED ENGINE START (HOT) ------------------ [ ] 1. Throttle ................................................. CRACKED [ ] 2. Master Switch ................................................. ON [ ] 3. Electric Fuel Pump ............................................ ON [ ] 4. Mixture ................................................ FULL RICH [ ] 5. Starter ................................................... ENGAGE [ ] 6. Throttle .................................................. ADJUST [ ] 7. Oil Pressure ............................................... CHECK [ ] 8. Electric Fuel Pump ........................................... OFF [ ] 9. Fuel Pressure .............................................. CHECK ENGINE START (FLOODED) ---------------------- [ ] 1. Throttle ............................................... OPEN FULL [ ] 2. Master Switch ................................................. ON [ ] 3. Electric Fuel Pump ............................................ ON [ ] 4. Mixture ............................................. IDLE CUT-OFF [ ] 5. Starter ................................................... ENGAGE [ ] 6. Mixture .................................................. ADVANCE [ ] 7. Throttle .................................................. RETARD [ ] 8. Oil Pressure ............................................... CHECK [ ] 9. Fuel Pressure .............................................. CHECK STARTING ENGINE (EXTERNAL POWER) -------------------------------- [ ] 1. Master Switch ................................................ OFF [ ] 2. All Electrical Equipment ..................................... OFF [ ] 3. Terminals ................................................ CONNECT [ ] 4. External Power Plug ....................................... INSERT [ ] 5. Proceed with Normal Start .................................. START [ ] 6. Throttle .............................................. LOWEST RPM [ ] 7. External Power Plug ................................... DISCONNECT [ ] 8. Master Switch ................................. ON – CHECK AMMETER [ ] 9. Oil Pressure ............................................... CHECK WARM UP ------- [ ] 1. Throttle ......................................... 800 to 1200 RPM TAXIING ------- [ ] 1. Intercom ...................................................... ON [ ] 2. Radios ........................................................ ON [ ] 3. Taxi Area .................................................. CLEAR [ ] 4. Brakes ..................................................... CHECK [ ] 5. Steering ................................................... CHECK GROUND CHECK ------------ [ ] 1. Brakes ....................................................... SET [ ] 2. Throttle ................................................ 1800 RPM [ ] 3. Magnetos ....................................... 175 Max/ 50 Diff. [ ] 4. Vacuum .............................................. 5.0" Hg ± .1 [ ] 5. Oil Temp ................................................... CHECK [ ] 6. Oil Pressure ............................................... CHECK [ ] 7. Carburetor Heat ............................................ CHECK [ ] 8. Throttle .................................................. RETARD BEFORE TAKEOFF -------------- [ ] 1. Master Switch ........................................... CHECK ON [ ] 2. Flight Instruments ......................................... CHECK [ ] 3. Fuel Selector ........................................ PROPER TANK [ ] 4. Mixture ...................................................... SET [ ] 5. Electric Fuel Pump ............................................ ON [ ] 6. Carburetor Heat .............................................. OFF [ ] 7. Engine Gauges .............................................. CHECK [ ] 8. Static Source ............................................. NORMAL [ ] 9. Seats ........................................... LATCHED IN TRACK [ ] 10. Seat Backs ................................................ ERECT [ ] 11. Belts/Harness .......................................... FASTENED [ ] 12. Empty Seat Belt ........................................ FASTENED [ ] 13. Flaps ....................................................... SET [ ] 14. Trim Tab .................................................... SET [ ] 15. Controls ................................................... FREE [ ] 16. Doors ........................................ CLOSED and LATCHED [ ] 17. Overhead Latch .......................................... ENGAGED [ ] 18. Transponder .............................................. ON ALT NORMAL TAKEOFF -------------- [ ] 1. Flaps ........................................................ SET [ ] 2. Trim Tab ..................................................... SET [ ] 3. Accelerate ............................................... 53 KIAS [ ] 4. Control Wheel .......... Back Pressure to Rotate to Climb Attitude SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF, OBSTACLE CLEARANCE --------------------------------------- [ ] 1. Flaps .......................................... 21° (first notch) [ ] 2. Accelerate ............................................... 53 KIAS [ ] 3. Control Wheel .......... Back Pressure to Rotate to Climb Attitude [ ] 4. Accelerate (until over obstacle) ......................... 61 KIAS [ ] 5. Accelerate (after over obstacle) ......................... 70 KIAS [ ] 6. Flaps ............................................. RETRACT SLOWLY SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF, NO OBSTACLE -------------------------------- [ ] 1. Flaps .......................................... 21° (first notch) [ ] 2. Accelerate ............................................... 53 KIAS [ ] 3. Control Wheel .......... Back Pressure to Rotate to Climb Attitude [ ] 4. Accelerate (after breaking ground) ....................... 70 KIAS [ ] 5. Flaps ............................................. RETRACT SLOWLY SOFT FIELD TAKEOFF, OBSTACLE CLEARANCE -------------------------------------- [ ] 1. Flaps .......................................... 21° (first notch) [ ] 2. Accelerate and lift off nose as soon as possible. [ ] 3. Lift off at slowest possible airspeed. [ ] 4. Accelerate just above ground ... 61 KIAS to climb past obstacle height [ ] 5. Accelerate (after over obstacle) ......................... 70 KIAS [ ] 6. Flaps ............................................. RETRACT SLOWLY SOFT FIELD TAKEOFF, NO OBSTACLE ------------------------------- [ ] 1. Flaps .......................................... 21° (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 speed .... 70 KIAS [ ] 5. Flaps ............................................. RETRACT SLOWLY CLIMB ----- [ ] 1. VX – Best Angle of Climb Speed ........................... 61 KIAS [ ] 2. VY – Best Rate of Climb Speed ............................ 70 KIAS [ ] 3. Electric Fuel Pump ........................................... OFF CRUISING -------- [ ] 1. Normal Max. Power ............................................ 75% [ ] 2. Power .............................................. SET PER TABLE [ ] 3. Mixture ................................................... ADJUST [ ] 4. Fuel Selector ................................... SWITCH AS NEEDED APPROACH AND LANDING -------------------- [ ] 1. Fuel Selector ........................................ PROPER TANK [ ] 2. Seat Backs ................................................. ERECT [ ] 3. Belts/Harness ............................................. FASTEN [ ] 4. Electric Fuel Pump ............................................ ON [ ] 5. Mixture ...................................................... SET [ ] 6. Flaps .......................................... SET (89 KIAS MAX) [ ] 7. Trim ..................................................... 70 KIAS [ ] 8. Final Approach Speed ..................................... 67 KIAS STOPPING ENGINE --------------- [ ] 1. Flaps .................................................... RETRACT [ ] 2. Electric Fuel Pump ........................................... OFF [ ] 3. Radios ....................................................... OFF [ ] 4. Magnetos ............................................ CHECK GROUND [ ] 5. Throttle ................................................ FULL AFT [ ] 6. Mixture ............................................. IDLE CUT-OFF [ ] 7. Magnetos ..................................................... OFF [ ] 8. Master Switch ................................................ OFF [ ] 9. Intercom ..................................................... OFF PARKING ------- [ ] 1. Parking Brake ................................................ SET [ ] 2. Control Wheel ................................. SECURED WITH BELTS [ ] 3. Flaps .................................................... FULL Up [ ] 4. Wheel Chocks ............................................ IN PLACE [ ] 5. Tie Downs ................................................. SECURE