Beechcraft Baron 58 - Ground Handling; Towing; Parking

Section VIII
Handling, Serv . Maint
GROUND HANDLING
BEECHCRAFT Baron 58
Serial TH 773 and After
The three-view drawing in Section 1 shows the minimum
hangar clearances for a standard airplane. Allowances
must be made for any special radio antennas.
CAUTION
To insure adequate propeller clearance, al-
ways observe recommended shock strut ser-
vicing procedures and tire inflation pressures.
TOWING
Attach the tow bar to the tow pin on the nose gear lower
torque knee. It is recommended to have someone in the air-
plane to operate the brakes.
CAUTION
Do not exert force on the propellers, control
surfaces, or horizontal stabilizer. When towing
with a tug, Ii mit turns to prevent damage to the
nose gear. Do nottowwhen the main gear is ob-
structed by mud or
snow. Also ensure the
rudder lock is removed.
Care should be used
when removing the tow bar to prevent
damage to the lubrication fittings on the landing gear.
PARKING
The parking brake
T-handle control is located just left of the
elevator tab wheel on the pilot's subpanel. To set the park-
ing brakes, pull
control out and depress each toe pedal until
firm. Push the control in to release the brakes.
8-8
September, 1979