AVANTI P180
Ground Handling
Towing
The airplane should be moved on the ground with the aid of the nosewheel towing bar provided
with the airplane. The tow bar is designed to attach to the nose wheel axle.
CAUTION: Disengage steering link connecting pin. Do not push or pull on propellers or
control surfaces when moving the airplane on the ground.
Release parking brake before towing the airplane.
At completion of towing operations reconnect steering link. While hangared, the steering link
may be disengaged.
Ground Test/Refuel Panel
This airplane utilizes a ground test/refueling annunciator panel to aid the ground crew in
servicing the aircraft. The panel consists of a GROUND TEST switch, a REFUEL control
switch, red-warning lights and amber-caution lights. The red lights indicate: a low oil level
condition in the left or in the right engine, a hydraulic system fluid low level condition or a
hydraulic system fluid filter obstruction. The amber lights indicate when the fuel tank
interconnect valve is in transit or open.