Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk — Joris_De_Naeyer_Piper_pa38

Important reference

NOTEThis checklist is not an authoritative document. Full reference must be made to the individual aircraft flight Manual/Pilot Operating handbook as amended. Current ANO and AICs and Pilot Order book/Flying School Syllabus, local procedures, may also be relevant.

Pre-Flight Inspection preflight_inspection

Aircraft Documents — Documentation complete and satisfactory, including valid Certificate of Maintenance if required.
Weather — Local, en-route and destination forecasts and actuals.
Flight Planning — Current AIP/Flight Guide, NOTAMS, Amendments and bulletins. PPR, Daylight remaining, etc.
Fuel — Sufficient to destination and alternates, Contingency.
Charts — Current and sufficient coverage for flight.
Weight & Balance — Load (passengers, baggage, fuel) within limits.
Performance — Take-off, en-route and range, landing.
Passengers — Comfort and safety briefing, emergency procedures.
Pilot — Licence and experience current and valid. Medical certificate valid, fitness for flight.
Survival Equipment — For over water flight - dinghy accessible, lifejackets worn but not inflated, Flares, Transceiver, ELT.
Book-Out — Departure ATC, airfield movements book, aircraft tech. log.
Flight Plan — File for IFR and International Flights, flight across water and sparsely populated areas.

Pre-Flight Action Of Pilot In Command — Approaching Aircraft preflight_inspection

Check — Access to taxiways, obstructions, level surface, for fuel / oil spillages.
Remove — ANY ice or frost from ALL aircraft surfaces.
Remove — Tie downs and Towbar.
Remove — External control locks.
Remove — Pitot cover.
Remove — Chocks.

Pre-Flight Action Of Pilot In Command — In Cabin preflight_inspection

Control Locks & CoversREMOVE AND STOW
Parking BrakeON
Magneto SwitchesCHECK OFF, KEY OUT
Master SwitchON
Stall WarnerCHECK
Pitot HeatCHECK, THEN OFF
Anti-Collision LightsCHECK, THEN OFF
Landing/Nav. LightsCHECK AS REQUIRED, THEN OFF
FuelON - CHECK CONTENTS
Master SwitchOFF
ThrottleCLOSED
MixtureIDLE CUTOFF
FlapsLOWER 21° (1ST STAGE)
TrimmerCHECK POSITION
First Aid KitIN POSITION - SECURE
Fire ExtinguisherIN POSITION - SECURE

Preliminary External — Left Wing preflight_inspection

FlapCONDITION LINKAGES
Aileron — Condition, Linkages and HingesFULL AND FREE MOVEMENT
Wing Tip — Condition, Security, Navigation and Strobe lightsCHECK
Wing SurfaceCONDITION, UPPER AND LOWER
Leading Edge — Dents, Stall Warner, Pitot Head checkedCHECK
Fuel TankVISUALLY CHECK CONTENTS, CAP SECURE, FUEL DRAIN, VENT CLEAR

Preliminary External — Left Undercarriage preflight_inspection

Tyre — Condition, inflation, creep marks alignedCHECK
Hydraulic LinesCONDITION, LEAKS
Disc BrakeCONDITION
Leg and FairingCONDITION

Preliminary External — Front Fuselage and Engine preflight_inspection

Left Cowling — Check brake fluid level, engine compartment, secure panel, fuel drainCHECK
WindscreenCLEAN, OAT PROBE SECURE
Nose Leg — Oleo extension, torque link, nuts and split pinsCHECK
Nose Wheel — Condition, inflation, creep marks alignedCHECK
Front Cowling — Condition and security, intakes clear, landing lightCHECK
PropellorCONDITION, ESPECIALLY LEADING EDGE
Right Cowling — Engine compartment, oil level, secure panelCHECK

External / 1 — Right Undercarriage preflight_inspection

Tyre — Condition, inflation, creep marks alignedCHECK
Hydraulic LinesCONDITION, LEAKS
Disc BrakeCONDITION
Leg and FairingCONDITION

External / 1 — Right Wing preflight_inspection

Fuel TankVISUALLY CHECK CONTENTS, CAP SECURE, FUEL DRAIN, VENT CLEAR
Leading EdgeCONDITION, CHECK FOR DENTS
Wing SurfaceCONDITION, UPPER AND LOWER
Wing Tip — Condition, Security, Navigation and Strobe lightsCHECK
Aileron — Condition, Linkages and HingesFULL AND FREE MOVEMENT
FlapCONDITION LINKAGES

External / 1 — Right Fuselage preflight_inspection

DoorLATCH AND HINGES SECURE
WindowsCLEAN
SkinCONDITION
Antenna’sSECURE
Static VentCLEAR

External / 1 — Tail Unit preflight_inspection

Tail Fin — Condition and security, fairings, aerialsCHECK
Rudder — Conditions, linkages, nuts and split pins, navigation lightCHECK
Tailplane/ElevatorCONDITIONS, LINKAGES

External / 2 — Left Fuselage preflight_inspection

SkinCONDITION
AerialsSECURE
Static VentCLEAR
WindowsCLEAN
DoorLATCHES AND HINGES SECURE

External / 2 — Internal preflight_inspection

SeatsADJUSTED AND LOCKED
Hatches & HarnessesADJUSTED AND SECURE
Parking BrakeON
RadiosOFF
Instruments — Legible, serviceable, readings within limitCHECK
ControlsFULL AND FREE MOVEMENT, CORRECT SENSE
TrimmerCHECK THROUGH FULL RANGE, SET NEUTRAL
FlapsCHECK IN STAGES, UP
Cabin Air ControlCLOSED (OFF)
Alternate StaticOFF
Carb. HeatFULL AND FREE MOVEMENT, SET COLD
ThrottleFULL AND FREE MOVEMENT, SET 0.5 CM OPEN
Throttle FrictionCHECKED AND LOOSE
MixtureFULL AND FREE MOVEMENT, SET RICH
Master SwitchON
Circuit Breakers/FusesIN/SECURE
FuelON, TANK WITH LOWEST CONTENTS
Fuel PumpON, CHECK FUEL PRESSURE, OFF
PrimerPRIME AS REQUIRED AND LOCK
LookoutGOOD LOOK ROUND, CALL 'CLEAR PROP'
MagnetosKEYS IN, OPERATE STARTER

After Start after_start

RPMSET TO 1200
Starter Warning LightOUT
Oil PressureRISING TO GREEN ARC WITHIN 30 SECS
AmmeterCHARGING
SuctionREGISTERING
MagnetosCHECK FOR DEAD CUT
InstrumentsSET AS REQUIRED
RadiosTUNED AND CHECKED AS REQUIRED, TAXI CLEARANCE

Taxying taxi

BrakesCHECKED BEFORE TAXYING
RudderMOVEMENT AND STEERING CHECKED
InstrumentsCHECK IN TURNS DI, COMPASS, TURN COORDINATOR, ATTITUDE INDICATOR

Power Checks before_takeoff

PositionINTO WIND, CLEAR ALL AROUND
Parking BrakeON
FuelCHANGE TO FULLER TANK
Oil Temp. and PressWITHIN LIMITS
MagnetosCHECK
RPMSET 2000 - BRAKES HOLDING
Carb. HeatSET HOT, MAX DROP 100 RPM, SET COLD
MagnetosCHECK LEFT & RIGHT, MAX DROP 175 RPM, MAX DIFF BTWN MAGS 50 RPM
Suction3" - 5"
AmmeterCHARGING
Oil temp. and PressWITHIN LIMITS
RPMTO IDLE, 500 - 700 RPM, RESET 1200 RPM

Pre Take-Off Checks - Vital Actions before_takeoff

T — TrimmerSET FOR TAKE OFF
T — Throttle frictionFINGER TIGHT
M — MixtureRICH
M — MagnetosON BOTH, MASTER SWITCH ON
P — Pitot heaterAS REQUIRED
P — PrimerLOCKED
F — FuelON TANK WITH HIGHEST CONTENTS, FUEL PUMP ON
F — FlapsAS REQUIRED (SEE POH)
I — InstrumentsCHECKED AND SET, GYROS, ALTIMETER, ENGINE T° & PRESS
H — HatchesDOORS AND WINDOWS SECURE
H — HarnessSECURE
C — Carb. HeatCOLD
C — ControlsFULL AND FREE MOVEMENT

Take Off takeoff

LookoutRUNWAY, APPROACH AND DEPARTURE PATHS VISUALLY CHECKED, ATC CLEARANCE
RPMFULL POWER
EngineTEMP & PRESS, STEADY WITHIN LIMIT
AirspeedINCREASING

After Take-Off after_takeoff

FlapsUP IF NECESSARY
EngineTEMP / PRESS, STEADY WITHIN LIMIT
RadiosSET, ATC CLEARANCE AS NECESSARY
AltimeterCHECK
Fuel pumpOFF ABOVE 1000' AGL

Pre Stall / Aerobatic Checks (H A S E L L) Pre Stall / Aerobatic

H — HeightSUFFICIENT TO RECOVER BY 3000' AGL (IF SPINNING SEE POH)
A — AirframeGYROS CAGED, BRAKES OFF, FLAPS AS REQUIRED (SEE POH)
S — SecurityHATCHES AND HARNESSES TIGHT AND SECURE, NO LOOSE ARTICLES
E — EngineTEMP / PRESS, CHECK FOR CARB ICE, MIXTURE RICH, FUEL PUMP ON
L — LocationCLEAR OF CLOUD, CONTROLLED AIRSPACE, BUILT UP AREAS AND AIRFIELDS
L — Lookout360° TURN TO CHECK FOR AIRCRAFT, ESPECIALLY BELOW

Continued Stall / Aerobatics (H E L L) Continued Stall / Aerobatics

Continued Stall / Aerobatics (H E L L)

Cruise / Re-Join Checks (F R E D A) cruise

F — FuelON AND SUFFICIENT (INCLUDING GO-AROUND & DIVERSION), PUMP ON IF NECESSARY, TANKS EVEN
R — RadioON AND CORRECT FREQUENCY SET, JOINING INSTRUCTIONS IF REQUIRED
E — EngineTEMP / PRESS, MIXTURE, CHECK FOR CARB ICE
D — DISYNCHRONIZED WITH COMPASS
A — AltimeterQNH SET AS REQUIRED

Pre-Landing Checks before_landing

B — BrakesOFF
U — UndercarriageFIXED
M — MixtureRICH
F — FuelON FULLEST TANK, SUFFICIENT, FUEL PUMP ON
F — FlapsAS REQUIRED
P — PitchFIXED
I — InstrumentsENGINE TEMP & PRESS CHECKED, ALTIMETER SET
C — Carb. HeatCHECKED, RETURN COLD
H — HatchesSECURE
H — HarnessSECURE AND FASTENED

Go-Around go_around

ThrottleFULL POWER, CORRECT FOR YAW
Carb. HeatCOLD
FlapsRETRACT IN STAGES AT SAFE HEIGHT
Radio'GO-AROUND' CALL, ATC INSTRUCTIONS

After Landing after_landing

Vacate active runway and stop.
Carb. HeatCOLD (IF NECESSARY)
FlapsUP
TrimmerNEUTRAL
Throttle NutLOOSEN
Fuel pumpOFF
Anti-collision lightsOFF
ElectricsNON-ESSENTIAL OFF
RadiosNON-ESSENTIAL OFF

Shut Down shutdown

PositionINTO WIND, NOSEWHEEL STRAIGHT
Parking brakeON
RPM1200 FOR 30 SECS
MagnetosCHECK FOR DEAD CUT
RadioOFF
ThrottleCLOSE
MixtureIDLE CUT OFF (FULLY LEAN)
After engine stops
MagnetosOFF, KEY OUT
ElectricsOFF
Master SwitchOFF
HarnessLEFT TIDY
HatchesDOORS AND WINDOWS CLOSED

Fire On The Ground engine_fire_ground

If taxying, stop clear of other aircraft, fuel trucks/stations, etc.
ThrottleCLOSED
MixtureIDLE CUT OFF (FULLY LEAN)
FuelOFF, PUMP OFF
MagnetosOFF
Master SwitchOFF
BrakesPARKING BRAKE ON
Evacuate to a safe distance upwind, taking fire extinguisher.

Cabin Fire In The Air cabin_fire

Master SwitchOFF IF ELECTRICAL FIRE
Electrical circuitsOFF AS REQUIRED
Fire extinguisherUSE AS NECESSARY
Forced landing procedure or diversion as applicable.

Engine Fire In The Air engine_fire_in_flight

ThrottleCLOSE
MixtureIDLE CUT OFF (FULLY LEAN)
FuelOFF, FUEL PUMP OFF
MagnetosOFF
Cabin heater/DefrostOFF
NOTEForced landing (without power) procedure
WARNINGDO NOT ATTEMPT TO RESTART

Radio Failure avionics_failure

RadioCHECK FREQUENCY, VOLUME, SQUELCH, CHECK AVIONICS SELECTOR/SWITCHES
HeadsetCHECK PLUGS SECURE, CHANGE HEADSETS, TRY HAND MICROPHONE
ElectricsCHECK AMMETER, MASTER SWITCH, CIRCUIT BREAKERS - RESET ONCE ONLY
TransponderSET 7600
Speechless / Transmit blind / Non-radio procedure as appropriate.

Electrical Failure electrical_failure

Electric loadREDUCE (NON-ESSENTIAL ELECTRICS/RADIO ONLY)
Field/Output Circuit BreakerCHECK / RESET
Ammeter/Low voltage Warning lightCHECK
If NO OUTPUT — Reset Master Switch (off for 2 secs, then on)IF OUTPUT RESTORED — RESTORE ESSENTIAL ELECTRICS SINGLY
WARNINGIN THE EVENT OF REPEATED/CONTINUED ELECTRICAL FAILURE: select only essential electrical services, divert if applicable, note radio transmission makes a particularly heavy drain on the battery.

Engine Failure After Take-Off (EFATO) engine_failure_after_takeoff

Lower nose to maintain best glide airspeed.
Select landing area ahead.
Use flap as necessary.
FuelOFF
MagnetosOFF
Master SwitchOFF
Brief passengers/tighten harness/unlatch door as time permits.
WARNINGNEVER ATTEMPT TO TURN BACK

Engine Failure At Altitude (Forced Landing Without Power) engine_failure_in_flight

Immediate actions.
Attain and maintain best glide speed – TRIM.
Assess surface wind.
Select suitable landing area.
Plan approach pattern.
Check for cause of failure.
Carb HeatON
FuelCHANGE TANKS, CHECK SUFFICIENT, FUEL PUMP ON
MixtureCHECK
PrimerLOCKED
MagnetosON BOTH
ThrottleCHECK
If engine does not restart, R/T MAYDAY call, committed checks
FuelOFF
MagnetosOFF
HarnessTIGHT
DoorsUNLATCHED
Crew / passengersBRIEFED, AS TIME PERMITS
Master SwitchOFF

Ditching At Sea — Ditching Procedure (Without Power) ditching

Establish glide, head for coast line or any shipping area, check for causes of failure as time permits.
RadioMAYDAY CALL
Transponder7700
HarnessesTIGHT
DoorsUNLATCHED, DV WINDOW OPEN
Crew / passengersBRIEFED
NOTELarge swell / Light wind : land along swell, tail down stalled. Light swell / Strong wind : Landing into wind, tail down stalled.
After ditching, use survival equipment.
WARNINGDO NOT INFLATE LIFE JACKETS IN CABIN
NOTEEmergencies by their nature are not standard, and this checklist can only provide a guide to the appropriate actions - in an emergency: PILOT JUDGEMENT SHOULD DICTATE PILOT ACTIONS.

Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk — Joris_De_Naeyer_Piper_pa38_dewouw

Ratings & reviews

Important reference

Pre-Flight Inspection preflight_inspection

Pre-Flight Action Of Pilot In Command — Approaching Aircraft preflight_inspection

Pre-Flight Action Of Pilot In Command — In Cabin preflight_inspection

Preliminary External — Left Wing preflight_inspection

Preliminary External — Left Undercarriage preflight_inspection

Preliminary External — Front Fuselage and Engine preflight_inspection

External / 1 — Right Undercarriage preflight_inspection

External / 1 — Right Wing preflight_inspection

External / 1 — Right Fuselage preflight_inspection

External / 1 — Tail Unit preflight_inspection

External / 2 — Left Fuselage preflight_inspection

External / 2 — Internal preflight_inspection

After Start after_start

Taxying taxi

Power Checks before_takeoff

Pre Take-Off Checks - Vital Actions before_takeoff

Take Off takeoff

After Take-Off after_takeoff

Pre Stall / Aerobatic Checks (H A S E L L) Pre Stall / Aerobatic

Continued Stall / Aerobatics (H E L L) Continued Stall / Aerobatics

Cruise / Re-Join Checks (F R E D A) cruise

Pre-Landing Checks before_landing

Go-Around go_around

After Landing after_landing

Shut Down shutdown

Fire On The Ground engine_fire_ground

Cabin Fire In The Air cabin_fire

Engine Fire In The Air engine_fire_in_flight

Radio Failure avionics_failure

Electrical Failure electrical_failure

Engine Failure After Take-Off (EFATO) engine_failure_after_takeoff

Engine Failure At Altitude (Forced Landing Without Power) engine_failure_in_flight

Ditching At Sea — Ditching Procedure (Without Power) ditching

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