Beechcraft Bonanza E33 - Ground Handling; Towing

Sectionvm
BEECHCRAFT
Debonair C33
Bonanza E33 and F33
Handling, Serv • Maint
GROUND HANDLING
The three-view drawi111g in Section 1 shows the minimum
hangar clearances for a standard airplane. Allowances
must be made for amf special radio antennas.
CAUTION
To ensure adequate propeller clearance, al-
ways c;>bserve n~commended shock strut ser-
vicing procedurns and tire inflation pressures.
TOWING
One
man can move the airplane on a smooth and level
surface using a hand tow bar. Attach the tow bar to the
tow lugs on the nose gear lower torque knee.
Where movement
is restricted, two men can pivot the
airplane on the main wheels. One man should push on the
wing leading edge or hold the wing tip, while the other
operates the tow bar.
CAUTION
Do not exert force on the propeller or control
surfaces. Do
not place weight on the stabilizers
to raise the nose1 wheel. When towing with a
tug,
limit turns to prevent damage to the nose
gear. Do
not attempt to tow airplane backward
by
the teil tie down ring.
Care should be used when removing the tow bar to prevent
damage to the lubrication fittings on the landing gear.
8-10
August 1982