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Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk — jochman-cltmhawk

Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk · standard normal

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content_gap: Section "Preflight Inspection — Cockpit" item count differs between passes (13 vs 14); verify nothing was dropped.
content_gap: Section "Preflight Inspection — Left Wing" item count differs between passes (15 vs 16); verify nothing was dropped.
content_gap: Section "Preflight Inspection — Nose Section" item count differs between passes (12 vs 13); verify nothing was dropped.

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Aircraft Pilot

Aircraft Performance Speeds reference

VS0 – Landing configuration stall at gross weight, power off
VS1 – Cruise configuration stall at gross weight, power off
VR
VR (Short/Soft)
VREF
VREF (Short/Soft)
VX – Best Angle of Climb Speed
VY – Best Rate of Climb Speed
VFE – Max. Flap Extension
VA – Maneuvering Speed (1670#)
VA – Maneuvering Speed (1277#)
VNO – Top of Green Arc
VNE – Red Line – Never Exceed
VL/D
Max. Demonstrated X-wind

Aircraft Specifications reference

Maximum Gross Weight
Basic Empty Weight (N2398C)
Useful Load (N2398C)
Fuel Capacity (useable)
Fuel Consumption
Cruise Speed

Preflight Inspection — Cockpit preflight_inspection

Control LockREMOVE
IgnitionOFF
Master SwitchON
Fuel GaugesCHECK
Alternator Warning LightCHECK
Master SwitchOFF
Primary Flight ControlsCHECK
FlapsCHECK
Static DrainDRAINED
WindowsCLEAN
BaggageSTOWED
Required PapersON BOARD
Parking BrakeON

Preflight Inspection — Left Wing preflight_inspection

Surface ConditionCHECK
Flap and HingesCHECK
Aileron and hingesCHECK
Wing TipCHECK
LightsCHECK
Fuel CapOPEN
Fuel Quantity and ColorCHECK
Fuel CapCLOSE and SECURE
Fuel VentCHECK
Fuel Tank SumpDRAIN
Pitot HeadUNOBSTRUCTED
Stall WarningCHECK
Landing Gear and TireCHECK
Brake Block and DiskCHECK
Chock and Tie DownREMOVED

Preflight Inspection — Nose Section preflight_inspection

Fuel StrainerDRAIN
General ConditionCHECK
Prop and SpinnerCHECK
Air InletsCLEAR
Engine CompartmentCHECK
OilCHECK QUANTITY
DipstickPROPERLY SEATED
Alternator BeltCHECK TENSION
CowlingCLOSED and SECURE
Nose Gear TireCHECK
Nose Wheel StrutProper Inflation (3”)
WindshieldCLEAN

Preflight Inspection — Right Wing preflight_inspection

Check as Left Wing

Preflight Inspection — Fuselage (Right Side) preflight_inspection

General ConditionCHECK
AntennasCHECK
Side and Rear WindowCHECK
Static VentsUNOBSTRUCTED

Preflight Inspection — Empennage preflight_inspection

General ConditionCHECK
Hinges and AttachmentsCHECK
Tie DownREMOVED

Preflight Inspection — Fuselage (Left Side) preflight_inspection

Check as Left Side

Before Starting Engine before_start

Cabin DoorsCLOSED AND LATCHED
Overhead LatchENGAGED
SeatsADJUSTED AND LOCKED
Seat Belts & HarnessesFASTENED
Circuit BreakersIN
Parking BrakeSET
Carburetor HeatFULL OFF
Fuel SelectorDESIRED TANK

Engine Start (COLD) engine_start

PrimeAS REQUIRED (LEAVE OUT)
ThrottleOPEN ½ INCH
Master SwitchON
Electric Fuel PumpON
MixtureFULL RICH
StarterENGAGE
PrimerPUSH IN SLOWLY
ThrottleADVANCE SLIGHTLY
Oil PressureCHECK
Electric Fuel PumpOFF
Fuel PressureCHECK
PrimerLOCKED

Engine Start (Hot) engine_start

ThrottleCRACKED
Master SwitchON
Electric Fuel PumpON
MixtureFULL RICH
StarterENGAGE
ThrottleADJUST
Oil PressureCHECK
Electric Fuel PumpOFF
Fuel PressureCHECK

Engine Start (Flooded) engine_start

ThrottleOPEN FULL
Master SwitchON
Electric Fuel PumpON
MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF
StarterENGAGE
MixtureADVANCE
ThrottleRETARD
Oil PressureCHECK
Fuel PressureCHECK

Starting Engine (External Power) engine_start

Master SwitchOFF
All Electrical EquipmentOFF
TerminalsCONNECT
External Power PlugINSERT
Proceed with Normal Start
ThrottleLOWEST RPM
External Power PlugDISCONNECT
Master SwitchON – CHECK AMMETER
Oil PressureCHECK

Warm Up after_start

Throttle800 to 1200 RPM

Taxiing taxi

IntercomON
RadiosON
Taxi AreaCLEAR
BrakesCHECK
SteeringCHECK

Ground Check before_takeoff

BrakesSET
Throttle1800 RPM
Magnetos175 Max/ 50 Diff.
Vacuum5.0” Hg ± .1
Oil TempCHECK
Oil PressureCHECK
Carburetor HeatCHECK
ThrottleRETARD

Before Takeoff before_takeoff

Master SwitchCHECK ON
Flight InstrumentsCHECK
Fuel SelectorPROPER TANK
MixtureSET
Electric Fuel PumpON
Carburetor HeatOFF
Engine GaugesCHECK
Static SourceNORMAL
SeatsLATCHED IN TRACK
Seat BacksERECT
Belts/HarnessFASTENED
Empty Seat BeltFASTENED
FlapsSET
Trim TabSET
ControlsFREE
DoorsCLOSED and LATCHED
Overhead LatchENGAGED
TransponderON ALT

Normal Takeoff takeoff

FlapsSET
Trim TabSET
Accelerate53 KIAS
Control Wheel, Back Pressure to Rotate to Climb Attitude

Short Field Takeoff, Obstacle Clearance takeoff

Flaps21° (first notch)
Accelerate53 KIAS
Control Wheel, Back Pressure to Rotate to Climb Attitude
Accelerate (until over obstacle)61 KIAS
Accelerate (after over obstacle)70 KIAS
FlapsRETRACT SLOWLY

Short Field Takeoff, No Obstacle takeoff

Flaps21° (first notch)
Accelerate53 KIAS
Control Wheel, Back Pressure to Rotate to Climb Attitude
Accelerate (after breaking ground)70 KIAS
FlapsRETRACT SLOWLY

Soft Field Takeoff, Obstacle Clearance takeoff

Flaps21° (first notch)
Accelerate and lift off nose as soon as possible.
Lift off at slowest possible airspeed.
Accelerate just above ground to 61 KIAS to climb past obstacle height.
Accelerate (after over obstacle)70 KIAS
FlapsRETRACT SLOWLY

Soft Field Takeoff, No Obstacle takeoff

Flaps21° (first notch)
Accelerate and lift off nose as soon as possible.
Lift off at slowest possible airspeed.
Accelerate just above ground best rate of climb speed
FlapsRETRACT SLOWLY

Climb climb

VX – Best Angle of Climb Speed61 KIAS
VY – Best Rate of Climb Speed70 KIAS
Electric Fuel PumpOFF

Cruising cruise

Normal Max. Power75%
PowerSET PER TABLE
MixtureADJUST
Fuel SelectorSWITCH AS NEEDED

Approach and Landing approach

Fuel SelectorPROPER TANK
Seat BacksERECT
Belts/HarnessFASTEN
Electric Fuel PumpON
MixtureSET
FlapsSET (89 KIAS MAX)
Trim70 KIAS
Final Approach Speed67 KIAS

Stopping Engine shutdown

FlapsRETRACT
Electric Fuel PumpOFF
RadiosOFF
MagnetosCHECK GROUND
ThrottleFULL AFT
MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF
MagnetosOFF
Master SwitchOFF
IntercomOFF

Parking securing

Parking BrakeSET
Control WheelSECURED WITH BELTS
FlapsFULL Up
Wheel ChocksIN PLACE
Tie DownsSECURE

Weight and Balance Worksheet weight_and_balance

Basic Empty Weight — Weight 1180, Arm 73.3, Moment 86,439
Pilot — Arm 85.5
Co-Pilot — Arm 85.5
Baggage #1 (100 lb Max) — Arm 115.0
Fuel Gal. (30 Max) — Arm 75.4
Total (M.G.W.=1670 lbs)

Source: Piper/PA-38-112 Tomahawk/jochman-cltmhawk.txt

Rights: licensed

Checklist hash: 14ac6790ef5a001d653c555e62f36f46…

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