=============== Piper Tomahawk PA-38

=============== Specifications
Powerplant Lycoming 0-235, 112 hp @ 2,600 rpm
Recommended TBO 2,400 hr
Propeller Sensenich, fixed pitch, 72-in dia
Length 22 ft
Height 9 ft 1 in
Wingspan 34 ft
Wing area 124.7 sq ft
Wing loading 13.39 lb/sq ft
Power loading 14.9 lb/hp
Seats 2
Empty weigh 1,088 lb
Useful load 582 lb
Payload w/full fuel 402 lb
Maximum takeoff weight 1,670 lb
Maximum landing weight 1,670 lb
Fuel capacity, std 32 gal (30 gal usable)
Oil capacity 6 qt
Baggage capacity 100 lb, 20 cu ft

=============== Performance
Takeoff distance, ground roll 820 ft
Takeoff distance over 50-ft obstacle 1,440 ft
Maximum demonstrated crosswind component 15 kt
Rate of climb, sea leve 720 fpm

Cruise speed endurance w/45-min reserve, standard fuel (fuel consumption)
@ 75% power and 5,000 ft 100 to 104 kt/4.4 hr,  (35 pph/5.8 gph)

Landing distance over 50-ft obstacle 1,462 ft
Landing distance, ground roll   635 ft

=============== Limiting and Recommended Airspeeds - kias
Vx - Best angle of climb 61
Vy - Best rate of climb 70
Va - Design maneuvering 103
Vfe - Max flap extended 89
Vno - Max structural cruising 110
Vne - Never exceed 138
Vr - Rotation 53
Vs - Stall, clean 48
Vso - Stall, in landing configuration 46

All specifications are based on manufacturer's calculations. All performance figures are based on
standard day, standard atmosphere, sea level,  gross weight conditions unless otherwise noted.

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