Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk — Joris_De_Naeyer_Piper_pa38_dewouw NOT FOR FLIGHT — source fidelity: unreviewed | operational review: none | completeness: full Source: Piper/PA-38-112 Tomahawk/Joris_De_Naeyer_Piper_pa38_dewouw.txt Rights: licensed Checklist hash: a616c3328b1f20161c78fc0ceae3d117c719c0a75561672ae797eeb0d20b5326 Verify against the aircraft's own approved documentation before use. ======================================================================== IMPORTANT --------- ** NOTE: This 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 --------------------- [ ] 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 ------------------------------------------------------------ [ ] 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 ------------------------------------------------ [ ] Control Locks & Covers .............................. REMOVE AND STOW [ ] Parking Brake .................................................... ON [ ] Magneto Switches ................................. CHECK OFF, KEY OUT [ ] Master Switch .................................................... ON [ ] Stall Warner .................................................. CHECK [ ] Pitot Heat .......................................... CHECK, THEN OFF [ ] Anti-Collision Lights ............................... CHECK, THEN OFF [ ] Landing/Nav. Lights ..................... CHECK AS REQUIRED, THEN OFF [ ] Fuel ............................................ ON - CHECK CONTENTS [ ] Master Switch ................................................... OFF [ ] Throttle ..................................................... CLOSED [ ] Mixture ................................................. IDLE CUTOFF [ ] Flaps ......................................... LOWER 21° (1ST STAGE) [ ] Trimmer .............................................. CHECK POSITION [ ] First Aid Kit .................................. IN POSITION - SECURE [ ] Fire Extinguisher .............................. IN POSITION - SECURE PRELIMINARY EXTERNAL — LEFT WING -------------------------------- [ ] Flap ............................................. CONDITION LINKAGES [ ] Aileron — Condition, Linkages and Hinges ..... FULL AND FREE MOVEMENT [ ] Wing Tip — Condition, Security, Navigation and Strobe lights ... CHECK [ ] Wing Surface ............................. CONDITION, UPPER AND LOWER [ ] Leading Edge — Dents, Stall Warner, Pitot Head checked ........ CHECK [ ] Fuel Tank ... VISUALLY CHECK CONTENTS, CAP SECURE, FUEL DRAIN, VENT CLEAR PRELIMINARY EXTERNAL — LEFT UNDERCARRIAGE ----------------------------------------- [ ] Tyre — Condition, inflation, creep marks aligned .............. CHECK [ ] Hydraulic Lines .................................... CONDITION, LEAKS [ ] Disc Brake ................................................ CONDITION [ ] Leg and Fairing ........................................... CONDITION PRELIMINARY EXTERNAL — FRONT FUSELAGE AND ENGINE ------------------------------------------------ [ ] Left Cowling — Check brake fluid level, engine compartment, secure panel, fuel drain ... CHECK [ ] Windscreen .................................. CLEAN, OAT PROBE SECURE [ ] Nose Leg — Oleo extension, torque link, nuts and split pins ... CHECK [ ] Nose Wheel — Condition, inflation, creep marks aligned ........ CHECK [ ] Front Cowling — Condition and security, intakes clear, landing light ... CHECK [ ] Propellor ........................ CONDITION, ESPECIALLY LEADING EDGE [ ] Right Cowling — Engine compartment, oil level, secure panel ... CHECK EXTERNAL / 1 — RIGHT UNDERCARRIAGE ---------------------------------- [ ] Tyre — Condition, inflation, creep marks aligned .............. CHECK [ ] Hydraulic Lines .................................... CONDITION, LEAKS [ ] Disc Brake ................................................ CONDITION [ ] Leg and Fairing ........................................... CONDITION EXTERNAL / 1 — RIGHT WING ------------------------- [ ] Fuel Tank ... VISUALLY CHECK CONTENTS, CAP SECURE, FUEL DRAIN, VENT CLEAR [ ] Leading Edge ............................. CONDITION, CHECK FOR DENTS [ ] Wing Surface ............................. CONDITION, UPPER AND LOWER [ ] Wing Tip — Condition, Security, Navigation and Strobe lights ... CHECK [ ] Aileron — Condition, Linkages and Hinges ..... FULL AND FREE MOVEMENT [ ] Flap ............................................. CONDITION LINKAGES EXTERNAL / 1 — RIGHT FUSELAGE ----------------------------- [ ] Door ........................................ LATCH AND HINGES SECURE [ ] Windows ....................................................... CLEAN [ ] Skin ...................................................... CONDITION [ ] Antenna’s .................................................... SECURE [ ] Static Vent ................................................... CLEAR EXTERNAL / 1 — TAIL UNIT ------------------------ [ ] Tail Fin — Condition and security, fairings, aerials .......... CHECK [ ] Rudder — Conditions, linkages, nuts and split pins, navigation light ... CHECK [ ] Tailplane/Elevator ............................. CONDITIONS, LINKAGES EXTERNAL / 2 — LEFT FUSELAGE ---------------------------- [ ] Skin ...................................................... CONDITION [ ] Aerials ...................................................... SECURE [ ] Static Vent ................................................... CLEAR [ ] Windows ....................................................... CLEAN [ ] Door ...................................... LATCHES AND HINGES SECURE EXTERNAL / 2 — INTERNAL ----------------------- [ ] Seats ........................................... ADJUSTED AND LOCKED [ ] Hatches & Harnesses ............................. ADJUSTED AND SECURE [ ] Parking Brake .................................................... ON [ ] Radios .......................................................... OFF [ ] Instruments — Legible, serviceable, readings within limit ..... CHECK [ ] Controls ...................... FULL AND FREE MOVEMENT, CORRECT SENSE [ ] Trimmer ....................... CHECK THROUGH FULL RANGE, SET NEUTRAL [ ] Flaps ........................................... CHECK IN STAGES, UP [ ] Cabin Air Control ...................................... CLOSED (OFF) [ ] Alternate Static ................................................ OFF [ ] Carb. Heat ......................... FULL AND FREE MOVEMENT, SET COLD [ ] Throttle .................... FULL AND FREE MOVEMENT, SET 0.5 CM OPEN [ ] Throttle Friction ................................. CHECKED AND LOOSE [ ] Mixture ............................ FULL AND FREE MOVEMENT, SET RICH [ ] Master Switch .................................................... ON [ ] Circuit Breakers/Fuses .................................... IN/SECURE [ ] Fuel .................................. ON, TANK WITH LOWEST CONTENTS [ ] Fuel Pump .............................. ON, CHECK FUEL PRESSURE, OFF [ ] Primer ................................... PRIME AS REQUIRED AND LOCK [ ] Lookout .......................... GOOD LOOK ROUND, CALL 'CLEAR PROP' [ ] Magnetos ................................... KEYS IN, OPERATE STARTER AFTER START ----------- [ ] RPM ..................................................... SET TO 1200 [ ] Starter Warning Light ........................................... OUT [ ] Oil Pressure ..................... RISING TO GREEN ARC WITHIN 30 SECS [ ] Ammeter .................................................... CHARGING [ ] Suction ................................................. REGISTERING [ ] Magnetos ......................................... CHECK FOR DEAD CUT [ ] Instruments ......................................... SET AS REQUIRED [ ] Radios ................ TUNED AND CHECKED AS REQUIRED, TAXI CLEARANCE TAXYING ------- [ ] Brakes ....................................... CHECKED BEFORE TAXYING [ ] Rudder ................................ MOVEMENT AND STEERING CHECKED [ ] Instruments ... CHECK IN TURNS DI, COMPASS, TURN COORDINATOR, ATTITUDE INDICATOR POWER CHECKS ------------ [ ] Position ................................ INTO WIND, CLEAR ALL AROUND [ ] Parking Brake .................................................... ON [ ] Fuel .......................................... CHANGE TO FULLER TANK [ ] Oil Temp. and Press ................................... WITHIN LIMITS [ ] Magnetos ...................................................... CHECK [ ] RPM ....................................... SET 2000 - BRAKES HOLDING [ ] Carb. Heat ...................... SET HOT, MAX DROP 100 RPM, SET COLD [ ] Magnetos ... CHECK LEFT & RIGHT, MAX DROP 175 RPM, MAX DIFF BTWN MAGS 50 RPM [ ] Suction ..................................................... 3" - 5" [ ] Ammeter .................................................... CHARGING [ ] Oil temp. and Press ................................... WITHIN LIMITS [ ] RPM .......................... TO IDLE, 500 - 700 RPM, RESET 1200 RPM PRE TAKE-OFF CHECKS - VITAL ACTIONS ----------------------------------- [ ] T — Trimmer ........................................ SET FOR TAKE OFF [ ] T — Throttle friction .................................. FINGER TIGHT [ ] M — Mixture .................................................... RICH [ ] M — Magnetos .............................. ON BOTH, MASTER SWITCH ON [ ] P — Pitot heater ........................................ AS REQUIRED [ ] P — Primer ................................................... LOCKED [ ] F — Fuel ................ ON TANK WITH HIGHEST CONTENTS, FUEL PUMP ON [ ] F — Flaps ..................................... AS REQUIRED (SEE POH) [ ] I — Instruments ... CHECKED AND SET, GYROS, ALTIMETER, ENGINE T° & PRESS [ ] H — Hatches ................................ DOORS AND WINDOWS SECURE [ ] H — Harness .................................................. SECURE [ ] C — Carb. Heat ................................................. COLD [ ] C — Controls ................................. FULL AND FREE MOVEMENT TAKE OFF -------- [ ] Lookout ... RUNWAY, APPROACH AND DEPARTURE PATHS VISUALLY CHECKED, ATC CLEARANCE [ ] RPM ...................................................... FULL POWER [ ] Engine ............................ TEMP & PRESS, STEADY WITHIN LIMIT [ ] Airspeed ................................................. INCREASING AFTER TAKE-OFF -------------- [ ] Flaps ............................................... UP IF NECESSARY [ ] Engine ............................ TEMP / PRESS, STEADY WITHIN LIMIT [ ] Radios .............................. SET, ATC CLEARANCE AS NECESSARY [ ] Altimeter ..................................................... CHECK [ ] Fuel pump ....................................... OFF ABOVE 1000' AGL PRE STALL / AEROBATIC CHECKS (H A S E L L) ------------------------------------------ [ ] H — Height ... SUFFICIENT TO RECOVER BY 3000' AGL (IF SPINNING SEE POH) [ ] A — Airframe ... GYROS CAGED, BRAKES OFF, FLAPS AS REQUIRED (SEE POH) [ ] S — Security ... HATCHES AND HARNESSES TIGHT AND SECURE, NO LOOSE ARTICLES [ ] E — Engine ... TEMP / PRESS, CHECK FOR CARB ICE, MIXTURE RICH, FUEL PUMP ON [ ] L — Location ... CLEAR OF CLOUD, CONTROLLED AIRSPACE, BUILT UP AREAS AND AIRFIELDS [ ] L — Lookout ....... 360° TURN TO CHECK FOR AIRCRAFT, ESPECIALLY BELOW CONTINUED STALL / AEROBATICS (H E L L) -------------------------------------- CONTINUED STALL / AEROBATICS (H E L L) CRUISE / RE-JOIN CHECKS (F R E D A) ----------------------------------- [ ] F — Fuel ... ON AND SUFFICIENT (INCLUDING GO-AROUND & DIVERSION), PUMP ON IF NECESSARY, TANKS EVEN [ ] R — Radio ... ON AND CORRECT FREQUENCY SET, JOINING INSTRUCTIONS IF REQUIRED [ ] E — Engine ................ TEMP / PRESS, MIXTURE, CHECK FOR CARB ICE [ ] D — DI .................................... SYNCHRONIZED WITH COMPASS [ ] A — Altimeter ................................... QNH SET AS REQUIRED PRE-LANDING CHECKS ------------------ [ ] B — Brakes ...................................................... OFF [ ] U — Undercarriage ............................................. FIXED [ ] M — Mixture .................................................... RICH [ ] F — Fuel .................. ON FULLEST TANK, SUFFICIENT, FUEL PUMP ON [ ] F — Flaps ............................................... AS REQUIRED [ ] P — Pitch ..................................................... FIXED [ ] I — Instruments .......... ENGINE TEMP & PRESS CHECKED, ALTIMETER SET [ ] C — Carb. Heat ................................. CHECKED, RETURN COLD [ ] H — Hatches .................................................. SECURE [ ] H — Harness ..................................... SECURE AND FASTENED GO-AROUND --------- [ ] Throttle ................................ FULL POWER, CORRECT FOR YAW [ ] Carb. Heat ..................................................... COLD [ ] Flaps .............................. RETRACT IN STAGES AT SAFE HEIGHT [ ] Radio ............................ 'GO-AROUND' CALL, ATC INSTRUCTIONS AFTER LANDING ------------- [ ] Vacate active runway and stop. [ ] Carb. Heat ...................................... COLD (IF NECESSARY) [ ] Flaps ............................................................ UP [ ] Trimmer ..................................................... NEUTRAL [ ] Throttle Nut ................................................. LOOSEN [ ] Fuel pump ....................................................... OFF [ ] Anti-collision lights ........................................... OFF [ ] Electrics ......................................... NON-ESSENTIAL OFF [ ] Radios ............................................ NON-ESSENTIAL OFF SHUT DOWN --------- [ ] Position .............................. INTO WIND, NOSEWHEEL STRAIGHT [ ] Parking brake .................................................... ON [ ] RPM ................................................ 1200 FOR 30 SECS [ ] Magnetos ......................................... CHECK FOR DEAD CUT [ ] Radio ........................................................... OFF [ ] Throttle ...................................................... CLOSE [ ] Mixture ................................... IDLE CUT OFF (FULLY LEAN) AFTER ENGINE STOPS [ ] Magnetos ............................................... OFF, KEY OUT [ ] Electrics ....................................................... OFF [ ] Master Switch ................................................... OFF [ ] Harness ................................................... LEFT TIDY [ ] Hatches .................................... DOORS AND WINDOWS CLOSED FIRE ON THE GROUND ------------------ [ ] If taxying, stop clear of other aircraft, fuel trucks/stations, etc. [ ] Throttle ..................................................... CLOSED [ ] Mixture ................................... IDLE CUT OFF (FULLY LEAN) [ ] Fuel .................................................. OFF, PUMP OFF [ ] Magnetos ........................................................ OFF [ ] Master Switch ................................................... OFF [ ] Brakes ............................................. PARKING BRAKE ON [ ] Evacuate to a safe distance upwind, taking fire extinguisher. CABIN FIRE IN THE AIR --------------------- [ ] Master Switch ................................ OFF IF ELECTRICAL FIRE [ ] Electrical circuits ................................. OFF AS REQUIRED [ ] Fire extinguisher .................................. USE AS NECESSARY [ ] Forced landing procedure or diversion as applicable. ENGINE FIRE IN THE AIR ---------------------- [ ] Throttle ...................................................... CLOSE [ ] Mixture ................................... IDLE CUT OFF (FULLY LEAN) [ ] Fuel ............................................. OFF, FUEL PUMP OFF [ ] Magnetos ........................................................ OFF [ ] Cabin heater/Defrost ............................................ OFF ** NOTE: Forced landing (without power) procedure ** WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RESTART RADIO FAILURE ------------- [ ] Radio ... CHECK FREQUENCY, VOLUME, SQUELCH, CHECK AVIONICS SELECTOR/SWITCHES [ ] Headset .... CHECK PLUGS SECURE, CHANGE HEADSETS, TRY HAND MICROPHONE [ ] Electrics ... CHECK AMMETER, MASTER SWITCH, CIRCUIT BREAKERS - RESET ONCE ONLY [ ] Transponder ................................................ SET 7600 [ ] Speechless / Transmit blind / Non-radio procedure as appropriate. ELECTRICAL FAILURE ------------------ [ ] Electric load ........... REDUCE (NON-ESSENTIAL ELECTRICS/RADIO ONLY) [ ] Field/Output Circuit Breaker .......................... CHECK / RESET [ ] Ammeter/Low voltage Warning light ............................. CHECK [ ] If NO OUTPUT — Reset Master Switch (off for 2 secs, then on) ... IF OUTPUT RESTORED — RESTORE ESSENTIAL ELECTRICS SINGLY ** WARNING: IN 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) ------------------------------------- [ ] Lower nose to maintain best glide airspeed. [ ] Select landing area ahead. [ ] Use flap as necessary. [ ] Fuel ............................................................ OFF [ ] Magnetos ........................................................ OFF [ ] Master Switch ................................................... OFF [ ] Brief passengers/tighten harness/unlatch door as time permits. ** WARNING: NEVER ATTEMPT TO TURN BACK ENGINE FAILURE AT ALTITUDE (FORCED LANDING WITHOUT POWER) --------------------------------------------------------- [ ] 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 Heat ........................................................ ON [ ] Fuel ................... CHANGE TANKS, CHECK SUFFICIENT, FUEL PUMP ON [ ] Mixture ....................................................... CHECK [ ] Primer ....................................................... LOCKED [ ] Magnetos .................................................... ON BOTH [ ] Throttle ...................................................... CHECK IF ENGINE DOES NOT RESTART, R/T MAYDAY CALL, COMMITTED CHECKS [ ] Fuel ............................................................ OFF [ ] Magnetos ........................................................ OFF [ ] Harness ....................................................... TIGHT [ ] Doors ..................................................... UNLATCHED [ ] Crew / passengers .......................... BRIEFED, AS TIME PERMITS [ ] Master Switch ................................................... OFF DITCHING AT SEA — DITCHING PROCEDURE (WITHOUT POWER) ---------------------------------------------------- [ ] Establish glide, head for coast line or any shipping area, check for causes of failure as time permits. [ ] Radio ................................................... MAYDAY CALL [ ] Transponder .................................................... 7700 [ ] Harnesses ..................................................... TIGHT [ ] Doors ..................................... UNLATCHED, DV WINDOW OPEN [ ] Crew / passengers ........................................... BRIEFED ** NOTE: Large swell / Light wind : land along swell, tail down stalled. Light swell / Strong wind : Landing into wind, tail down stalled. [ ] After ditching, use survival equipment. ** WARNING: DO NOT INFLATE LIFE JACKETS IN CABIN ** NOTE: Emergencies 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.