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AIRPLANE MAINTENANCE MANUAL
CARD 1 OF 2
PA-38-112 TOMAHAWK
PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
PART NUMBER 761-660 REVISED: FEBRUARY 28, 2002
Island Enterprises

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Published by
Technical Publications
© The New Piper Aircraft, Inc.
2926 Piper Drive
Vero Beach, Florida 32960
U.S.A.
Member
General Aviation
Manufacturers Association
Island Enterprises

PIPER AIRCRAFT
PA-38-112
AIRPLANE MAINTENANCE MANUAL
AEROFICHE REVISION STATUS
Revisions to this maintenance manual 761 660 published November 5, 1977 and reissued September 4,
1979 are as follows:
Re visions Pub lica tion Da te Aer of ic he Car d Ef f ecti vity
ORIGINAL November 5, 1977 1 and 2
1R 6-78 June 1, 1978 1 and 2
2R 12-78 December 1, 1978 1 and 2
3R 8-78 August 1, 1979 1 and 2
COMPLETE REISSUE September 4, 1979 1 and 2
1R 2-80 February 21, 1980 1 and 2
2R 1-81 January 5, 1981 1 and 2
3R 6-81 June 23, 1981 1 and 2
4R 2-82 February 26, 1982 1 and 2
5R 12-82 November 12, 1982 1 and 2
6R 3-84 March 23, 1984 1 and 2
7R 7-86 July 30, 1986 1 and 2
8R 1-88 June 15, 1988 1 and 2
9R 9-93 September 1, 1993 1 and 2
10R 7-98 July 15, 1998 1 and 2
11R 2-00 February 25, 2000 1
12R 2-02 * February 28, 2002 1
* Revisions appear in aerofiche card 1 only.
Accordingly, discard your existing card 1 and replace
it with this card 1 dated 2/28/02.
Consult the latest Piper Customer Service Information Aerofiche (P/N 1753-755) for current revision dates for
this manual.
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Introduction
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Revised: February 28, 2002
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS
The PIPER PA-38-112 Tomahawk Maintenance Manual constitutes the Instructions for Continued
Airworthiness as required by Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 23, Appendix G. Chapter 4
contains the Airworthiness Limitations section (4-00-00) and the Inspection Program is in Chapter 5
(5-20-00).
GENERAL
This manual is prepared in accordance with the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA)
Specification No. 2, with respect to the arrangement and content of the System/Chapters within the
designated Chapter/Section-numbering system.
— WARNING —
USE ONLY GENUINE PIPER AIRCRAFT PARTS OR PIPER AIRCRAFT
APPROVED PARTS OBTAINED FROM PIPER APPROVED SOURCES,IN
CONNECTION WITH THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF PIPER
AIRPLANES.
Genuine PIPER parts are produced and inspected under rigorous procedures to insure airworthiness and
suitability for use in PIPER airplane applications. Parts purchased from sources other than PIPER, even
though identical in appearance, may not have had the required tests and inspections performed, may be
different in fabrication techniques and materials, and may be dangerous when installed in an airplane.
Reworked, salvaged or those parts obtained from non-PIPER approved sources, which the service history
is unknown or cannot be authenticated, may have been subjected to unacceptable stresses or temperatures
or have other hidden damage, not discernible through routine visual or usual nondestructive testing. This
may render the part, component or structural assembly, even though originally manufactured by PIPER
AIRCRAFT unsuitable and unsafe for airplane use.
PIPER expressly disclaims any responsibility for malfunctions, failures, damage or injury caused by use
of non-PIPER approved parts.
— Note —
PIPER expressly reserves the right to supersede, cancel and/or declare obsolete any
part, part numbers, kits or publication that may be referenced in this manual
without prior notice.
Any question concerning the care of your airplane, be sure to include the airplane serial number in any
correspondence.
EFFECTIVITY
This maintenance manual is effective for PA-38-112, Tomahawk, Serial Numbers:
38-78A0001 thru 38-82A0122
SERIAL NUMBER EXPLANATION
Example:
Introduction
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PIPER AIRCRAFT
PA-38-112
AIRPLANE MAINTENANCE MANUAL
38 84 A 0001
TYPE CERTIFICATE DESIGNATION
MODEL CODE
A = PA-38-112 TOMAHAWK
MODEL SEQUENCE NUMBER
MODEL YEAR
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ASSIGNMENT OF SUBJECT MATERIAL
This publication is divided into industry standard, three element, numeric subject groupings as follows:
A. System/Chapter - The various groups are broken down into major systems such as Environmental
Systems, Electrical Power, Landing Gear, etc. They are assigned a number, which becomes the first
element of the standardized numbering system. Thus, the element “28” of the number 28-40-01
refers to the chapter “Fuel”. Everything concerning the fuel system will be covered in this chapter.
B. Sub-System/Section - The major systems/chapters of an airplane are broken down into subsystems.
These sub-systems are identified by the second element of the standard numbering system. The
element “40” of the number 28-40-01 concerns itself with the indicating section of the fuel system.
C. Unit/Subject - The individual units within a sub-system/section may be identified by the third
element of the standard numbering system. The element “01” of the number 28-40-01 is a subject
designator. This element is assigned at the option of the manufacturer and is normally zeroed out by
PIPER.
Refer to Chapter/Section Index Guide, for a complete breakdown and list. The material is arranged in
ascending numerical sequence.
PAGINATION
Within each Chapter (i.e. - 28), explained above, pages are numbered consecutively beginning with Page 1
(i.e. - Page 28-1).
AEROFICHE EFFECTIVITY
A. The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) have developed specifications for
microfiche reproduction of aircraft publications. The information compiled in this Aerofiche
Maintenance Manual will be kept current by revisions distributed periodically. These revisions will
supersede all previous revisions and will be complete Aerofiche card replacements and shall
supersede Aerofiche cards of the same number in the set. The “Aerofiche Effectivity” page at the
front of this manual lists the current revision for each card in this set.
B. Conversion of Aerofiche alpha/numeric grid code numbers:
First number is the Aerofiche card number.
Letter is the horizontal row reference per card
Second number is the vertical column reference per card.
Example: 2J16 = Aerofiche card number two, row J, column 16.
C. To aid in locating information, a complete Introduction containing the Chapter/Section Index Guide
for all fiche in this set, is provided at the beginning of each aerofiche card.
IDENTIFYING REVISED MATERIAL
A revision to a page is defined as any change to the printed matter that existed previously. Revisions,
additions and deletions are identified by a vertical line along the left-hand margin of the page
opposite only that portion of the printed matter that was changed.
A vertical line in the left-hand margin opposite the footer (i.e. - chapter/section/subject, page number
and date), indicates that the text was unchanged but the material was relocated to a different page.
Example.
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AIRPLANE MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Introduction
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PIPER AIRCRAFT
PA-38-112
AIRPLANE MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Introduction
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IDENTIFYING REVISED MATERIAL (continued)
A reference and record of the material revised is included in each chapter’s table of contents. The codes
used in the effectivity columns of each chapter are defined as follows:
TABLE OF CONTENTS / EFFECTIVITY CODES
Issue / Re vision Code
Original Issue/Reissue: None
First Revision: 1R Month-Year
Second Revision: 2R Month-Year
All subsequent revisions will follow with consecutive revision numbers such as 3R, 4R, etc.,
along with the appropriate month-year.
Added Subject: A Month-Year
Deleted Subject: D Month-Year
VENDOR PUBLICATIONS.
ENGINE:
Vendor: Textron Lycoming PH - (717) 323-6181
652 Oliver Street FAX - (717) 327-7101
Williamsport, PA 17701
http://www.lycoming.textron.com/main.html
Overhaul Manual = DIRECT DRIVE ENGINES - P/N 60294-7
Parts Catalog = O-235-C1, ......, -N2C - P/N PC-302
Operators Handbook = O-235; O-290-D and -D2 SERIES ENGINES - P/N 60297-9
PROPELLER:
Vendor: Sensenich Corporation PH - (717) 569-0435
14 Citation Lane FAX - (717) 560-3725
Lititz, PA 17543
http://www.sensenich.com/
Repair Manual = METAL PROPELLER REPAIR MANUAL - SPRM 590
MAGNETOS:
Vendor: Slick Aircraft Products PH - (815) 965-4700
Unison Industries FAX - (815) 965-2457
Attn: Subscription Dept.
530 Blackhawk Park Ave.
Rockford, IL 61104
http://www.unisonindustries.com/index4.html
Installation, Operation and
Maintenance Instructions = F1100 MASTER SERVICE MANUAL
Vendor: Teledyne Continental Motors
P.O. Box 90
Mobile, AL 36601
Service Support Manual = S-20 & S-200 SERIES MAGNETO MANUAL - P/N X42002-1
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CHAPTER SECTION INDEX GUIDE
SYST SUB-SYST AEROFICHE
CHAP SECTION TITLE GRID NO.
4 AIRWORTHINESS 1A13
5 TIME LIMITS/MAINT CHECKS 1A16
6 DIMENSIONS AND AREAS 1B6
7 LIFTING AND SHORING 1B13
8 LEVELING AND WEIGHING 1B16
9 TOWING AND TAXIING 1B20
10 PARKING AND MOORING 1B23
11 REQUIRED PLACARDS 1C2
12 SERVICING 1C6
20 STANDARD PRACT - AIRFRAME 1D3
21 ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEM 1D12
23 COMMUNICATIONS 1D17
24 ELECTRICAL POWER 1E1
25 EQUIPMENT/FURNISHINGS 1F9
27 FLIGHT CONTROLS 1F13
28 FUEL 1G20
32 LANDING GEAR 1H17
33 LIGHTS 1I22
34 NAVIGATION & PITOT/STATIC 1J7
37 VACUUM SYSTEM 1J20
39 ELECTRICAL 1K5
51 STRUCTURES - GENERAL 1K8
52 DOORS 1L1
55 STABILIZERS 1L9
56 WINDOWS 1L20
57 WINGS 2A13
61 PROPELLER 2B1
71 POWER PLANT 2B7
73 ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM 2B23
74 IGNITION 2C6
76 ENGINE CONTROLS 2D21
77 ENGINE INDICATING 2E1
79 OIL SYSTEM 2E6
80 STARTING 2E11
91 CHARTS AND WIRING DIAGRAMS 2E23
Introduction
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Revised: July 15, 1998
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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
FIGURE NO. SUBJECT GRID NO.
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6-1. Three View 1B10
6-2. Station Reference Lines 1B11
6-3. Access Plates and Panels 1B12
7-1. Jacking Arrangement 1B15
8-1. Weighing Arrangement 1B18
8-2. Leveling Longitudinally 1B19
8-3. Leveling Laterally 1B19
11-1. Placards and Decals 1C4
12-1. Servicing Points 1C9
12-2. Lubrication Chart - Landing Gear and Power Plant 1C18
12-3. Lubrication Chart - Control System 1C20
12-4. Lubrication Chart - Control System (cont) 1C21
12-5. Lubrication Chart - Control System (cont) 1C22
12-6. Lubrication Chart - Cabin Door and Seats 1C23
20-1. Torque Wrench Extension 1D6
20-2. Method of Installing Rod End Bearings 1D7
21-1. Cabin Heater, Defroster and Fresh Air System 1D15
23-1. ELT Portable Folding Antenna (Narco) 1D21
23-2. ELT Using Fixed Aircraft Antenna (Narco) 1D21
24-1. Instrument Panel Circuit Breakers 1E5
24-2. Lamp Bank Load 1E14
24-3. Exploded View of Alternator 1E14
24-4. Removal of Rectifier 1E17
24-5. Removal of Slip Ring End Bearing 1E17
24-6. Removal of Drive End Head 1E17
24-7. Removal of End Head Bearing 1E17
24-8. Testing Rotor for Grounds 1E19
24-9. Testing Rotor for Shorts 1E19
24-10. Installation of Bearing 1E19
24-11. Installation of Rectifier 1E19
24-12. Slip Ring End Bearing Assembly 1E20
24-13. Testing Alternator 1E20
24-14. Brush Installation 1E20
24-15. Internal Wiring Diagram 1E20
24-16. Battery Box 1F2
24-17. Electrical Component Location 1F5
24-18. Application of Overvoltage Control 1F6
24-19. Ammeter Gauge and Calibration 1F8
25-1. Seat Installation 1F11
27-1. Control Column Assembly 1F21
27-2. Aileron Controls 1F23
27-3. Aileron Bellcrank with Rigging Tool 1G1
27-4. Aileron Rigging 1G1
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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS (cont.)
FIGURE NO. SUBJECT GRID NO.
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27-5. Rudder System Installation 1G4
27-6. Clamping Rudder Pedals 1G6
27-7. Rudder Rigging 1G6
27-8. Elevator Controls 1G8
27-9. Elevator Rigging 1G10
27-10. Elevator Trim Controls 1G11
27-11. Trim Wheel Installation 1G15
27-12. Flap Control System 1G17
27-13. Flap Rigging 1G17
28-1. Fuel System Installation 1G23
28-1A. Fuel Selector Valve 1H5
28-2. Fuel Filter Bowl 1H7
28-3. Plunger Fuel Pump 1H9
28-4. Fuel Sender Units Installation 1H13
25-5. Fuel Quantity Gauge and Maximum Deviation of
Fuel Quantity Gauge 1H14
28-6. Resistor Set Up Test For Fuel Quantity Gauge 1H15
28-7. Fuel Pressure Gauge and Calibration 1H16
32-1. Main Landing Gear and Axle Installation 1H23
32-2. Main Wheel Alignment 1H24
32-3. Nose Gear Oleo Strut Assembly and Installation
(Without Internal Stop Assembly Installed) 1I2
32-4. Nose Gear Oleo Strut Assembly
(Internal Stop Assembly Installed) 1I3
32-5. 500 Hour Special Inspection
- Nose Gear Oleo Cylinder Housing 1I4
32-6. Main Wheel Assembly 1I8
32-7. Nose Wheel Assembly (Typical) 1I10
32-8. Wheel Brake Assembly 1I13
32-9. Removal and Installation of Anchor Bolts 1I14
32-10. Toe Brake System Installation 1I16
32-11. Brake Master Cylinder (Hand/Parking Brake) 1I17
32-12. Brake Cylinder (Toe Brake) 1I17
33-1. Dimmer Control Assembly 1J1
33-2. Strobe Light Connections 1J5
34-1. Pitot Static System Installation 1J11
37-1. Vacuum System Installation 1J24
51-1. Skin Material and Thickness 1K12
51-2. Surface Scratches, Abrasions or Ground-In Dirt 1K16
51-3. Deep Scratches, Shallow Nicks and Small Holes 1K17
51-4. Mixing of Epoxy Patching Compound 1K17
51-5. Welding Repair Method 1K18
51-6. Repair of Cracks 1K18
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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS (cont.)
FIGURE NO. SUBJECT GRID NO.
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51-7. Various Repairs 1K19
51-8. Repair of Stress Lines 1K21
51-9. Repair of Impacted Damage 1K21
51-10. Vertical Fin Forward Attachment Plate 1K24
52-1. Door Latch Mechanism - Upper 1L4
52-2. Door Latch Mechanism and Hinges 1L6
52-3. Door Seal Installation 1L8
55-1. Horizontal Stabilizer Installation 1L12
55-2. Elevator Installation 1L12
55-3. Elevator Balancing 1L14
55-4. Vertical Fin Installation 1L14
55-5. Rudder Installation 1L16
55-6. Rudder Balancing 1L17
56-1. Window Installation 1L23
57-1. Wing Installation 2A17
57-2. Aileron Installation 2A18
57-3. Aileron Balancing 2A19
57-4. Flap Installation 2A20
61-1. Typical Nicks and Repair Methods 2B4
71-1. Engine and Shock Mount Installations 2B10
71-2. Proper Heat Hose Connections 2B18
71-3. Engine Cowling 2B20
73-1. Carburetor 2C2
73-2. Engine Primer 2C4
74-1. T-100 Assembly and Timing Tool Kit 2C10
74-2. Exploded View of Magneto (4200 Series) 2C14
74-3. Removing Coil Wedges 2C14
74-4. Index Plate and Timing Plug 2C16
74-5. Installation of Bearings and Bearing Plate 2C16
74-6. Magneto on T-100 (Oil Seal Installation) 2C18
74-7. Magneto Internal Timing 2C18
74-8. Stripping Tool 2C21
74-9. Inserting Stripping Tool 2C21
74-10. Cutting Insulation 2C21
74-11. Removing Silicone Rubber From Wire 2C21
74-12. Installation of Plug End Nut 2C22
74-13. Flaring Out the Shielding 2C22
74-14. Installation of Ferrule 2C22
74-15. Driving Tool 2C22
74-16. Installation in Housing 2C24
74-17. Securing Wire in Housing 2C24
74 18. Installation of Electrical Screw 2D1
74-19. Installation of Insulator Sleeve 2D1
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