Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk — jochman-cltmhawk NOT FOR FLIGHT — source fidelity: unreviewed | operational review: none | completeness: full Source: Piper/PA-38-112 Tomahawk/jochman-cltmhawk.txt Rights: licensed Checklist hash: 14ac6790ef5a001d653c555e62f36f46bf5aeb02c5551209baca599051af6ac7 Verify against the aircraft's own approved documentation before use. ======================================================================== AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE SPEEDS --------------------------- [ ] 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 ----------------------- [ ] Maximum Gross Weight [ ] Basic Empty Weight (N2398C) [ ] Useful Load (N2398C) [ ] Fuel Capacity (useable) [ ] Fuel Consumption [ ] Cruise Speed PREFLIGHT INSPECTION — COCKPIT ------------------------------ [ ] Control Lock ................................................. REMOVE [ ] Ignition ........................................................ OFF [ ] Master Switch .................................................... ON [ ] Fuel Gauges ................................................... CHECK [ ] Alternator Warning Light ...................................... CHECK [ ] Master Switch ................................................... OFF [ ] Primary Flight Controls ....................................... CHECK [ ] Flaps ......................................................... CHECK [ ] Static Drain ................................................ DRAINED [ ] Windows ....................................................... CLEAN [ ] Baggage ...................................................... STOWED [ ] Required Papers ............................................ ON BOARD [ ] Parking Brake .................................................... ON PREFLIGHT INSPECTION — LEFT WING -------------------------------- [ ] Surface Condition ............................................. CHECK [ ] Flap and Hinges ............................................... CHECK [ ] Aileron and hinges ............................................ CHECK [ ] Wing Tip ...................................................... CHECK [ ] Lights ........................................................ CHECK [ ] Fuel Cap ....................................................... OPEN [ ] Fuel Quantity and Color ....................................... CHECK [ ] Fuel Cap ........................................... CLOSE and SECURE [ ] Fuel Vent ..................................................... CHECK [ ] Fuel Tank Sump ................................................ DRAIN [ ] Pitot Head ............................................. UNOBSTRUCTED [ ] Stall Warning ................................................. CHECK [ ] Landing Gear and Tire ......................................... CHECK [ ] Brake Block and Disk .......................................... CHECK [ ] Chock and Tie Down .......................................... REMOVED PREFLIGHT INSPECTION — NOSE SECTION ----------------------------------- [ ] Fuel Strainer ................................................. DRAIN [ ] General Condition ............................................. CHECK [ ] Prop and Spinner .............................................. CHECK [ ] Air Inlets .................................................... CLEAR [ ] Engine Compartment ............................................ CHECK [ ] Oil .................................................. CHECK QUANTITY [ ] Dipstick ............................................ PROPERLY SEATED [ ] Alternator Belt ....................................... CHECK TENSION [ ] Cowling ........................................... CLOSED and SECURE [ ] Nose Gear Tire ................................................ CHECK [ ] Nose Wheel Strut .............................. Proper Inflation (3”) [ ] Windshield .................................................... CLEAN PREFLIGHT INSPECTION — RIGHT WING --------------------------------- [ ] Check as Left Wing PREFLIGHT INSPECTION — FUSELAGE (RIGHT SIDE) -------------------------------------------- [ ] General Condition ............................................. CHECK [ ] Antennas ...................................................... CHECK [ ] Side and Rear Window .......................................... CHECK [ ] Static Vents ........................................... UNOBSTRUCTED PREFLIGHT INSPECTION — EMPENNAGE -------------------------------- [ ] General Condition ............................................. CHECK [ ] Hinges and Attachments ........................................ CHECK [ ] Tie Down .................................................... REMOVED PREFLIGHT INSPECTION — FUSELAGE (LEFT SIDE) ------------------------------------------- [ ] Check as Left Side BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ---------------------- [ ] Cabin Doors ...................................... CLOSED AND LATCHED [ ] Overhead Latch .............................................. ENGAGED [ ] Seats ........................................... ADJUSTED AND LOCKED [ ] Seat Belts & Harnesses ..................................... FASTENED [ ] Circuit Breakers ................................................. IN [ ] Parking Brake ................................................... SET [ ] Carburetor Heat ............................................ FULL OFF [ ] Fuel Selector .......................................... DESIRED TANK ENGINE START (COLD) ------------------- [ ] Prime ....................................... AS REQUIRED (LEAVE OUT) [ ] Throttle ................................................ OPEN ½ INCH [ ] Master Switch .................................................... ON [ ] Electric Fuel Pump ............................................... ON [ ] Mixture ................................................... FULL RICH [ ] Starter ...................................................... ENGAGE [ ] Primer ............................................... PUSH IN SLOWLY [ ] Throttle ........................................... ADVANCE SLIGHTLY [ ] Oil Pressure .................................................. CHECK [ ] Electric Fuel Pump .............................................. OFF [ ] Fuel Pressure ................................................. CHECK [ ] Primer ....................................................... LOCKED ENGINE START (HOT) ------------------ [ ] Throttle .................................................... CRACKED [ ] Master Switch .................................................... ON [ ] Electric Fuel Pump ............................................... ON [ ] Mixture ................................................... FULL RICH [ ] Starter ...................................................... ENGAGE [ ] Throttle ..................................................... ADJUST [ ] Oil Pressure .................................................. CHECK [ ] Electric Fuel Pump .............................................. OFF [ ] Fuel Pressure ................................................. CHECK ENGINE START (FLOODED) ---------------------- [ ] Throttle .................................................. OPEN FULL [ ] Master Switch .................................................... ON [ ] Electric Fuel Pump ............................................... ON [ ] Mixture ................................................ IDLE CUT-OFF [ ] Starter ...................................................... ENGAGE [ ] Mixture ..................................................... ADVANCE [ ] Throttle ..................................................... RETARD [ ] Oil Pressure .................................................. CHECK [ ] Fuel Pressure ................................................. CHECK STARTING ENGINE (EXTERNAL POWER) -------------------------------- [ ] Master Switch ................................................... OFF [ ] All Electrical Equipment ........................................ OFF [ ] Terminals ................................................... CONNECT [ ] External Power Plug .......................................... INSERT [ ] Proceed with Normal Start [ ] Throttle ................................................. LOWEST RPM [ ] External Power Plug ...................................... DISCONNECT [ ] Master Switch .................................... ON – CHECK AMMETER [ ] Oil Pressure .................................................. CHECK WARM UP ------- [ ] Throttle ............................................ 800 to 1200 RPM TAXIING ------- [ ] Intercom ......................................................... ON [ ] Radios ........................................................... ON [ ] Taxi Area ..................................................... CLEAR [ ] Brakes ........................................................ CHECK [ ] Steering ...................................................... CHECK GROUND CHECK ------------ [ ] Brakes .......................................................... SET [ ] Throttle ................................................... 1800 RPM [ ] Magnetos .......................................... 175 Max/ 50 Diff. [ ] Vacuum ................................................. 5.0” Hg ± .1 [ ] Oil Temp ...................................................... CHECK [ ] Oil Pressure .................................................. CHECK [ ] Carburetor Heat ............................................... CHECK [ ] Throttle ..................................................... RETARD BEFORE TAKEOFF -------------- [ ] Master Switch .............................................. CHECK ON [ ] Flight Instruments ............................................ CHECK [ ] Fuel Selector ........................................... PROPER TANK [ ] Mixture ......................................................... SET [ ] Electric Fuel Pump ............................................... ON [ ] Carburetor Heat ................................................. OFF [ ] Engine Gauges ................................................. CHECK [ ] Static Source ................................................ NORMAL [ ] Seats .............................................. LATCHED IN TRACK [ ] Seat Backs .................................................... ERECT [ ] Belts/Harness .............................................. FASTENED [ ] Empty Seat Belt ............................................ FASTENED [ ] Flaps ........................................................... SET [ ] Trim Tab ........................................................ SET [ ] Controls ....................................................... FREE [ ] Doors ............................................ CLOSED and LATCHED [ ] Overhead Latch .............................................. ENGAGED [ ] Transponder .................................................. ON ALT NORMAL TAKEOFF -------------- [ ] Flaps ........................................................... SET [ ] Trim Tab ........................................................ SET [ ] Accelerate .................................................. 53 KIAS [ ] Control Wheel, Back Pressure to Rotate to Climb Attitude SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF, OBSTACLE CLEARANCE --------------------------------------- [ ] Flaps ............................................. 21° (first notch) [ ] Accelerate .................................................. 53 KIAS [ ] Control Wheel, Back Pressure to Rotate to Climb Attitude [ ] Accelerate (until over obstacle) ............................ 61 KIAS [ ] Accelerate (after over obstacle) ............................ 70 KIAS [ ] Flaps ................................................ RETRACT SLOWLY SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF, NO OBSTACLE -------------------------------- [ ] Flaps ............................................. 21° (first notch) [ ] Accelerate .................................................. 53 KIAS [ ] Control Wheel, Back Pressure to Rotate to Climb Attitude [ ] Accelerate (after breaking ground) .......................... 70 KIAS [ ] Flaps ................................................ RETRACT SLOWLY SOFT FIELD TAKEOFF, OBSTACLE CLEARANCE -------------------------------------- [ ] Flaps ............................................. 21° (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 [ ] Flaps ................................................ RETRACT SLOWLY SOFT FIELD TAKEOFF, NO OBSTACLE ------------------------------- [ ] Flaps ............................................. 21° (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 [ ] Flaps ................................................ RETRACT SLOWLY CLIMB ----- [ ] VX – Best Angle of Climb Speed .............................. 61 KIAS [ ] VY – Best Rate of Climb Speed ............................... 70 KIAS [ ] Electric Fuel Pump .............................................. OFF CRUISING -------- [ ] Normal Max. Power ............................................... 75% [ ] Power ................................................. SET PER TABLE [ ] Mixture ...................................................... ADJUST [ ] Fuel Selector ...................................... SWITCH AS NEEDED APPROACH AND LANDING -------------------- [ ] Fuel Selector ........................................... PROPER TANK [ ] Seat Backs .................................................... ERECT [ ] Belts/Harness ................................................ FASTEN [ ] Electric Fuel Pump ............................................... ON [ ] Mixture ......................................................... SET [ ] Flaps ............................................. SET (89 KIAS MAX) [ ] Trim ........................................................ 70 KIAS [ ] Final Approach Speed ........................................ 67 KIAS STOPPING ENGINE --------------- [ ] Flaps ....................................................... RETRACT [ ] Electric Fuel Pump .............................................. OFF [ ] Radios .......................................................... OFF [ ] Magnetos ............................................... CHECK GROUND [ ] Throttle ................................................... FULL AFT [ ] Mixture ................................................ IDLE CUT-OFF [ ] Magnetos ........................................................ OFF [ ] Master Switch ................................................... OFF [ ] Intercom ........................................................ OFF PARKING ------- [ ] Parking Brake ................................................... SET [ ] Control Wheel .................................... SECURED WITH BELTS [ ] Flaps ....................................................... FULL Up [ ] Wheel Chocks ............................................... IN PLACE [ ] Tie Downs .................................................... SECURE WEIGHT AND BALANCE WORKSHEET ---------------------------- [ ] 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)