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Question

For a Piper Tomahawk ?

Answer 1

Aircraft Performance Speeds

 VS0 – Landing configuration stall at gross weight, power off 49 KIAS

 VS1 – Cruise configuration stall at gross weight, power off 52 KIAS

 VR 53 KIAS

 VR  (Short/Soft) 53 KIAS

 VREF 67 KIAS

 VREF (Short/Soft) 67 KIAS

 VX – Best Angle of Climb Speed 61 KIAS

 VY – Best Rate of Climb Speed 70 KIAS

 VFE – Max. Flap Extension 89 KIAS

 VA – Maneuvering Speed (1670#) 103 KIAS

 VA – Maneuvering Speed (1277#) 90 KIAS

 VNO – Top of Green Arc 110 KIAS

 VNE – Red Line – Never Exceed 138 KIAS

 VL/D 70 KIAS

 Max. Demonstrated X-wind 15 KIAS

Aircraft Specifications

 Maximum Gross Weight 1670 LBS

 Basic Empty Weight (N2398C) 1180 LBS

 Useful Load (N2398C) 490 LBS

 Fuel Capacity (useable) 30 GALS

 Fuel Consumption 6.5 GPH

 Cruise Speed 100 KIAS



Preflight Inspection

Cockpit

1. Control Lock REMOVE

2. Ignition OFF

3. Master Switch ON

4. Fuel Gauges CHECK

5. Alternator Warning Light CHECK

6. Master Switch OFF

7. Primary Flight Controls CHECK

8. Flaps CHECK

9. Static Drain DRAINED

10. Windows CLEAN

11. Baggage STOWED

12. Required Papers ON BOARD

13. Parking Brake ON

Left Wing

1. Surface Condition CHECK

2. Flap and Hinges CHECK

3. Aileron and hinges CHECK

4. Wing Tip CHECK

5. Lights CHECK

6. Fuel Cap OPEN

7. Fuel Quantity and Color CHECK

8. Fuel Cap CLOSE and SECURE

9. Fuel Vent CHECK

Preflight Inspection

Left Wing

10. Fuel Tank Sump DRAIN

11. Pitot Head UNOBSTRUCTED

12. Stall Warning CHECK

13. Landing Gear and Tire CHECK

14. Brake Block and Disk CHECK

15. Chock and Tie Down REMOVED

Nose Section

1. Fuel Strainer DRAIN

2. General Condition CHECK

3. Prop and Spinner CHECK

4. Air Inlets CLEAR

5. Engine Compartment CHECK

6. Oil CHECK QUANTITY

7. Dipstick PROPERLY SEATED

8. Alternator Belt CHECK TENSION

9. Cowling CLOSED and SECURE

10. Nose Gear Tire CHECK

11. Nose Wheel Strut Proper Inflation (3”)

12. Windshield CLEAN



Preflight Inspection

Right Wing

1. Check as Left Wing

Fuselage (Right Side)

1. General Condition CHECK

2. Antennas CHECK

3. Side and Rear Window CHECK

4. Static Vents UNOBSTRUCTED

Empennage

1. General Condition CHECK

2. Hinges and Attachments CHECK

3. Tie Down REMOVED

Fuselage (Right Side)

1. Check as Left Side



Before Starting Engine

1. Cabin Doors CLOSED AND LATCHED

2. Overhead Latch ENGAGED

3. Seats ADJUSTED AND LOCKED

4. Seat Belts & Harnesses FASTENED

5. Circuit Breakers IN

6. Parking Brake SET

7. Carburetor Heat FULL OFF

8. Fuel Selector DESIRED TANK

Engine Start (COLD)

1. Prime AS REQUIRED (LEAVE OUT)

2. Throttle OPEN ½ INCH

3. Master Switch ON

4. Electric Fuel Pump ON

5. Mixture FULL RICH

6. Starter ENGAGE

7. Primer PUSH IN SLOWLY

8. Throttle ADVANCE SLIGHTLY

9. Oil Pressure CHECK

10. Electric Fuel Pump OFF

11. Fuel Pressure CHECK

12. Primer LOCKED



Engine Start (Hot)

1. Throttle CRACKED

2. Master Switch ON

3. Electric Fuel Pump ON

4. Mixture FULL RICH

5. Starter ENGAGE

6. Throttle ADJUST

7. Oil Pressure CHECK

8. Electric Fuel Pump OFF

9. Fuel Pressure CHECK

Engine Start (Flooded)

1. Throttle OPEN FULL

2. Master Switch ON

3. Electric Fuel Pump ON

4. Mixture IDLE CUT-OFF

5. Starter ENGAGE

6. Mixture ADVANCE

7. Throttle r****d

8. Oil Pressure CHECK

9. Fuel Pressure CHECK



Starting Engine (External Power)

1. Master Switch OFF

2. All Electrical Equipment OFF

3. Terminals CONNECT

4. External Power Plug INSERT

5. Proceed with Normal Start

6. Throttle LOWEST RPM

7. External Power Plug DISCONNECT

8. Master Switch ON – CHECK AMMETER

9. Oil Pressure CHECK

Warm Up

1. Throttle 800 to 1200 RPM

Taxiing

1. Intercom ON

2. Radios ON

3. Taxi Area CLEAR

4. Brakes CHECK

5. Steering CHECK



Ground Check

1. Brakes SET

2. Throttle 1800 RPM

3. Magnetos 175 Max/ 50 Diff.

4. Vacuum 5.0” Hg ± .1

5. Oil Temp CHECK

6. Oil Pressure CHECK

7. Carburetor Heat CHECK

8. Throttle r****d

Before Takeoff

1. Master Switch CHECK ON

2. Flight Instruments CHECK

3. Fuel Selector PROPER TANK

4. Mixture SET

5. Electric Fuel Pump ON

6. Carburetor Heat OFF

7. Engine Gauges CHECK

8. Static Source NORMAL

9. Seats LATCHED IN TRACK

10. Seat Backs ERECT

11. Belts/Harness FASTENED

12. Empty Seat Belt FASTENED

13. Flaps SET

14. Trim Tab SET

15. Controls FREE

16. Doors CLOSED and LATCHED

17. Overhead Latch ENGAGED

18. Transponder ON ALT

Normal Takeoff

1. Flaps SET

2. Trim Tab SET

3. Accelerate 53 KIAS

4. Control Wheel , Back Pressure to Rotate to Climb Attitude

Short Field Takeoff, Obstacle Clearance

1. Flaps 21° (first notch)

2. Accelerate 53 KIAS

3. Control Wheel , Back Pressure to Rotate to Climb Attitude

4. Accelerate (until over obstacle) 61 KIAS

5. Accelerate (after over obstacle) 70 KIAS

6. Flaps RETRACT SLOWLY

Short Field Takeoff, No Obstacle

1. Flaps 21° (first notch)

2. Accelerate 53 KIAS

3. Control Wheel , Back Pressure to Rotate to Climb Attitude

4. Accelerate (after breaking ground) 70 KIAS

5. Flaps RETRACT SLOWLY



Soft Field Takeoff, Obstacle Clearance

1. Flaps 21° (first notch)

2. Accelerate and lift off nose as soon as possible.

3. Lift off at slowest possible airspeed.

4. Accelerate just above ground to 61 KIAS to climb past obstacle height.

5. Accelerate (after over obstacle) 70 KIAS

6. Flaps RETRACT SLOWLY

Soft Field Takeoff, No Obstacle

1. Flaps 21° (first notch)

2. Accelerate and lift off nose as soon as possible.

3. Lift off at slowest possible airspeed.

4. Accelerate just above ground best rate of climb speed 70 KIAS

5. Flaps RETRACT SLOWLY

Climb

1. VX – Best Angle of Climb Speed 61 KIAS

2. VY – Best Rate of Climb Speed 70 KIAS

3. Electric Fuel Pump OFF

Cruising

1. Normal Max. Power 75%

2. Power SET PER TABLE

3. Mixture ADJUST

4. Fuel Selector SWITCH AS NEEDED



Approach and Landing

1. Fuel Selector PROPER TANK

2. Seat Backs ERECT

3. Belts/Harness FASTEN

4. Electric Fuel Pump ON

5. Mixture SET

6. Flaps SET (89 KIAS MAX)

7. Trim 70 KIAS

8. Final Approach Speed 67 KIAS

Stopping Engine

1. Flaps RETRACT

2. Electric Fuel Pump OFF

3. Radios OFF

4. Magnetos CHECK GROUND

5. Throttle FULL AFT

6. Mixture IDLE CUT-OFF

7. Magnetos OFF

8. Master Switch OFF

9. Intercom OFF

Parking

1. Parking Brake SET

2. Control Wheel SECURED WITH BELTS

3. Flaps FULL Up

4. Wheel Chocks IN PLACE

5. Tie Downs SECURE



Piper Tomahawk - N2398C



Qty Weight Arm Moment

Basic Empty Weight 1180 1180 73.3 86,439

Pilot 85.5

Co-Pilot 85.5

Baggage #1 (100 lb Max) 115.0

Fuel  Gal. (30 Max) 75.4

Total (M.G.W.=1670 lbs)

Answer 2

Best option would be to find a flight manual for one - they generally have a rudimentary checklist - or approach a flying school who fly Tomahawks - they'll (most likely!) be happy to photocopy you one!

Bear in mind it depends who you are flying for. If it is for a company then they should provide you with a checklist or outline of their procedures for the plane - each company has different procedures (I've worked for ones who'll run through a 4 page list for a Cessna 172 then onto companies that'll do 5 checks off the top of their head). So first of all - ask the company/school/club you are flying for (or flying the plane from) what their procedure is.

If they don't have one - then by all means get a copy from somewhere else. However if it's a list from another flying school, make sure you get it approved by the one you fly with - just to cover your backside in case! Also bear in mind there may be things they have that you dont or vice versa so you'll need to alter those on the list...(GPS is a prime example).

Good luck! Ask around - and when you find one, get it approved and no problems! If the place you fly for/hire from don't provide lists, they'll have no worry with you using one from "outside".

:-)

Answer 3

Try this site.............

http://freechecklists.net/Resources/Pipe...

Answer 4

Nothing says you can't make your own. We never use the manufacturers checklist. They put to much  in just to cover their legal behinds. Make it like you want in the order you want so it's easy to use.  If it's easy  to use it gets used more often which is safer. No it doesn't have to be approved by the FAA either. When I was a FAA designated pilot examiner and a guy pulls out his home made checklist I knew he was going to have an easy time with me.

If you work for an airline or  some other organization though, use theirs and dont beyatch