G-BYMD - 1982 PIPER TOMAHAWK

1982

PIPER

TOMAHAWK

38-82A0009

G-BYMD

Used

Wilco Aviation is proud to present an exclusive listing for a Piper PA38 Tomahawk, currently owned and operated by an approved training organisation in the North West of England. The Piper PA38 Tomahawk is a single-engine, low-wing cantilever monoplane with a distinctive T-tail and an enclosed cabin designed for two occupants. It features fixed tricycle landing gear and is powered by a Lycoming O-235 four-cylinder piston engine, paired with a twin-bladed tractor propeller. The aircraft provides access to the cabin through two front-hinged doors. Piper developed the Tomahawk in response to the demand for an affordable, two-place trainer. Prior to its design, Piper extensively surveyed flight instructors to gather their input. Instructors desired a more spin-capable aircraft for training purposes, as other trainers like the Cessna 150 and 152 were designed to naturally recover from spins. To meet this need, the Tomahawk’s NASA GA(W)-1 Whitcomb airfoil design ensures that specific pilot input is required for spin recovery, thereby enhancing pilot proficiency in this area. Introduced in 1977 as a 1978 model, the Tomahawk remained in production until 1982, with a total of 2,484 units built. The 1981 and 1982 models, including G-BYMD, were designated as the Tomahawk II. These models featured several enhancements: improved cabin heating and windshield defroster performance, an upgraded elevator trim system, a refined engine thrust vector, comprehensive airframe zinc-chromate anti-corrosion treatment, enhanced cockpit soundproofing, and larger 6″ wheels and tires for better ground clearance and performance on grass and dirt runways. G-BYMD is equipped with the Sterling wing spar modification, providing a remaining lifespan of 8,966 hours. All applicable Airworthiness Directives (ADs) and Service Bulletins (SBs) have been addressed. Full logs and records are available for inspection.

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LAST ARC: 26/10/2023 EMPTY WEIGHT: 565 kg (1246 lbs) MTOW: 758 kg (1671 lbs)

2031

SMOH

2000

Lycoming O-235-L2C ENGINE OVERHAULED: February 2014

PROP MAKE: Sensenich 72CK-0-56 PROP HOURS: 1691 (+/- 5hrs)

Total fuel 30USG (110 litres) 100knt cruise Interior Blue leather Exterior Green & White Trig TT96 NAV/COM Trig TT31 Transceiver Bendix King KMA24 Audio Panel Bendix King KNS80 VOR/ILS/DME Bendix King KR87 Automatic Direction Finder (ADF) Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) Air Speed Indicator (ASI) Altimeter Artificial horizon Direction Indicator (DI) Turn & Slip Landing light Strobe lights NAV lights Clock

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