Citabria 3-8
CAUTION
The use of wheel brakes is not recommended until after the tail wheel is in contact with the
ground. For maximum braking, the control stick should be FULL AFT.
LANDING (Obstacle)
Use of normal landing procedures in addition:
1) Flaps – FULL DOWN (7GCBC)
2) Approach Airspeed – 60 MPH
3) Throttle – AS DESIRED to control rate of descent
4) Slip aircraft as necessary to increase rate of descent
WARNING
A relatively high rate of descent is possible in this configuration when at full gross weight and
the throttle closed. If airspeed is allowed to decrease below 60 MPH, level off can only be
assured with an application of power.
SHUTDOWN
1) Brakes – SET
2) Electrical Equipment – OFF
3) Mixture – IDLE CUT-OFF
4) Magnetos/Master Switch – OFF after propeller stops
5) Controls – SECURE with lap belt around forward control stick only
6) Wheels – CHOCKED
7) Wing/Tail Tie Downs – SECURE
NOTE
If high winds are anticipated, the aircraft should be hangared. If the aircraft must be left out,
park into the wind and use additional tie-down ropes for security. Place the flaps in the FULL
DOWN position (7GCBC) and secure the forward control stick with the lap belt.
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