1978 Piper PA-38 Tomahawk

The second aircraft, but by no means any less impressive. G-BOLE boasts acceptable engine hours and calendar life, making it suitable for a flight training organisation, hour building, or private use.

Wilco Aviation proudly presents 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 featuring a distinctive T-tail and an enclosed cabin designed for two occupants. It is equipped with fixed tricycle landing gear and is powered by a Lycoming O-235 four-cylinder piston engine, paired with a twin-bladed tractor propeller. Cabin access is provided through two front-hinged doors.

Piper developed the Tomahawk to meet the demand for an affordable, two-seat trainer. Before designing the aircraft, Piper conducted extensive surveys of flight instructors to gather their input. Instructors wanted a more spin-capable aircraft for training, as other trainers like the Cessna 150 and 152 were designed to naturally recover from spins. To address this need, the Tomahawk’s NASA GA(W)-1 Whitcomb airfoil design requires specific pilot input for spin recovery, thereby enhancing pilot proficiency.

All applicable Airworthiness Directives (ADs) and Service Bulletins (SBs) have been addressed. Full logs and records are available for inspection.

Total fuel 30USG (110 litres)

100knt cruise

Interior Red & Black leather

Exterior Maroon & White

Garmin GNC255 NAV/COM

Trig TT31 Transceiver (8.33 kHz spaced)

FSG 60 M Transceiver (25 kHz spaced)

Bendix King KLN90 GPS

Sigtronics SPA-400 intercom

Course Deviation Indicator (CDI)

Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI)

Air Speed Indicator (ASI)

Altimeter

Artificial horizon

Direction Indicator (DI)

Exhaust Gas Temperature gauge (EGT)

Turn & Slip

Landing light

Strobe lights

NAV lights

Clock

12v Socket

Interior – 7/10

Exterior – 7/10

YEAR: 1978

MAKE: Piper Aircraft Corporation

MODEL: PA38 Tomahawk

REG NUMBER: G-BOLE

AIRCRAFT TYPE: Single

AIRFRAME HOURS: 4865 (+/- 5hrs)

ENGINE MAKE: Lycoming O-235-L2C

ENGINE HOURS: 715 (+/- 5hrs)

ENGINE OVERHAULED: 29/10/2019

PROP MAKE: Sensenich 72CK-0-56

PROP HOURS: 638 (+/- 5hrs)

NEXT ARC DUE: 23/11/2025

EMPTY WEIGHT: 536 kg (1182 lbs)

MTOW: 758 kg (1671 lbs)

PRICE: £44,000.00 GBP + VAT

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