Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk — Joris_De_Naeyer_Piper_pa38

Important 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 — 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 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 / 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

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

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

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

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.

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 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. 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 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. DO NOT INFLATE LIFE JACKETS IN CABIN 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.