EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Piper PA-38 Tomahawk · Emergency Procedures

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Overview

This document provides emergency procedures specifically for the Piper PA-38 Tomahawk. It is intended for pilots operating this aircraft, detailing critical actions to take in various emergency situations. The procedures cover engine power loss during takeoff and in flight, as well as responses to engine and electrical fires. Each section outlines step-by-step actions to ensure safety and effective management of emergencies, emphasizing the importance of maintaining control and situational awareness.

Va (Maneuvering Speed): 103 KIAS
Vne (Never Exceed Speed): 138 KIAS
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 1,670 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 30 U.S. gallons
Engine Maximum Continuous Power: 112 HP

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Type: Emergency Procedures
Pages: 5
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Publisher: www.dgac.gob.cl

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Operating Limitations

This section outlines the operating limitations for the Piper PA-38 Tomahawk, including speed limits (KIAS) such as Va at 103, Vne at 138, and Vso at 49. It also specifies engine operating limitations, including maximum continuous power of 112 HP and RPM limits. Fuel capacity is noted as 30 U.S. gallons with a type specification of 100/130.

Emergency Procedures Overview

The emergency procedures section provides guidance for various scenarios, including engine power loss during takeoff and in flight. It emphasizes the need to maintain airspeed above stall and outlines steps for both sufficient and insufficient runway scenarios during takeoff.

Engine Power Loss During Takeoff

In the event of engine power loss during takeoff, pilots should close the throttle immediately and apply brakes as required. If there is insufficient runway remaining, additional steps include cutting off the mixture and fuel selector, turning off the master switch, and maintaining directional control to avoid obstacles.

Engine Power Loss In Flight

For engine power loss in flight, pilots should switch the fuel selector to the tank containing fuel, turn on the electric fuel pump, and check engine gauges. If power is not restored, they should prepare for a power-off landing.

Fire Procedures

The document details procedures for handling engine fires during start and in flight. In case of an engine fire during start, the mixture should be cut off, and the throttle opened. For in-flight engine fires, the fuel selector should be turned off, and preparations should be made for a power-off landing.

Safety notes

Maintain directional control during emergencies
Always check fuel selector position if power loss occurs
Prepare for power-off landing if engine power cannot be restored

Full document text

1 DEPARTAMENTO “SEGURIDAD OPERACIONAL” “SUBDEPARTAMENTO “LICENCIAS” “PIPER PA–38 TOMAHAWK” “CC–KXA-KXB-KSF-KSJ-KSO-KSP-KSS-KSY” A.- OPERATING LIMITATIONS 1.- Limitations Speed (KIAS) Va (1.670 lbs.) 103 Vne 138 Vno 110 Vfe 89 Vs 52 Vso 49 Vx 61 Vy 70 Vr 53 Vapp (Flap DN) 67 Vglide 70 Max Cross Wind 15 4.- Engine (Maximum Continuous Power) Engine Operating Limitations Reason HP o BHP 112 Maximum RPM 2.600 Static RPM Maximum 2.350 Minimum 2.200 Oil Temperature (°F) Maximum 245 Minimum 75 Oil Pressure (PSI) Maximum 100 Minimum 25 2.- Fuel (U.S. GAL) Tipo a Utilizar 100/130 Type to Use 32 Total Capacity 30 Feul Pressure (PSI) Minimum 0.5 Maximum 8 5.- Maneuvering Limits (Utility Cat.) MANEUVER KIAS Spin (Flaps UP) STALL Steep Turns 100 Lazy Eight 100 Chandelle 100 3.- Weight (LBS) Maximum TAKE-OFF 1.670 Maximum Equipaje 100 2 B.- EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 1.- ENGINE POWER LOSS DURING TAKEOFF (Not Airborne) a.- Sufficient runaway remaining: Throttle CLOSE IMMEDIATELY Brakes APPLY AS REQUIRED Stop STRAIGHT AHEAD b.- Insufficient runaway remaining: Throttle CLOSE IMMEDIATELY Brakes APPLY AS REQUIRED Mixture IDLE CUT-OFF Fuel selector OFF Master switch OFF Magnetos OFF Maintain DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND MANEUVER TO AVOID OBSTACLES 2. - ENGINE POWER LOSS DURING TAKEOFF (if Airborne) a.- Sufficient runaway remaining: Airspeed MAINTAIN ABOVE STALL Directional control MAINTAIN Land STRAIGHT AHEAD 3 b.- Insufficient runaway remaining: Airspeed MAINTAIN ABOVE STALL Throttle CLOSE Mixture IDLE CUT-OFF Fuel selector OFF Master switch OFF Magnetos OFF Flaps AS SITUATION REQUIRES Directional Control MAINTAIN - MAKE ONLY SHALLOW TURNS TO AVOID OBSTACLES c.- If sufficient altitude has been gained to attempt a restart: Airspeed MAINTAIN ABOVE STALL Fuel selector SWITCH TO OTHER TANK CONTAINING FUEL Electric fuel pump ON Mixture RICH Carburetor ON If power is not regained, proceed POWER OFF LANDING 4 3. - ENGINE POWER LOSS IN FLIGHT Fuel selector SWITCH TO OTHER TANK CONTAINING FUEL Electric fuel pump ON Mixture RICH Carburetor heat ON Engine Gauge CHECK FOR INDICATION OF CAUSE OF POWER LOSS Primer LOCKED If no fuel pressure is indicated check that fuel selector is on tank containing fuel. a.- If power has not been restored: Ignition switch L THEN R, THEN BACK TO BOTH Throttle and Mixture TRY DIFFERENT SETTINGS b.- When power is restored: Carburetor heat OFF Electric fuel pump OFF c.- If power cannot be restored: TRIM for best (70 KIAS) and prepare for POWER OFF LANDING 5 4. - FIRE ENGINE DURING START Starter CRACK ENGINE Mixture IDLE CUT-OFF Throttle OPEN Electric fuel pump OFF Fuel selector OFF Abandon airplane IF FIRE CONTINUES 5. - FIRE ENGINE IN FLIGHT Source of fire CHECK a.- Engine fire: Fuel selector OFF Throttle CLOSE Mixture IDLE CUT-OFF Electric fuel pump OFF Cabin heat OFF Defroster OFF Prepare for POWER OFF LANDING b.- Electrical fire (Smoke in cabin) Master Switch OFF Cabin heat OFF Defroster OFF Vents OPEN TO CLEAR CABIN Land as soon as practicable

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