Beechcraft Duchess 76 - Page 223

BEECHCRAFT
Duchess 76
Section VIII
Handling, Servand Maint
parking brakes, pull the control out and depress each toe
pedal until firm. Push
the control in to release the brakes.
NOTE
The parking brake should
be left off and wheel
chocks installed
if the airplane is to remain unat-
tended. Changes in ambient temperature can
cause the brakes to release or to exert excessive
pressures.
TIE-DOWN
It
is advisable to nose the airplane into the wind. Three
tie-down lugs are provided; one on the lower side of each
wing, and a third at the rear of the fuselage.
1. Install the control lock assembly.
2. Chock the main wheels fore and aft.
3. Using nylon line or chain of sufficient strength, secure
the airplane at the three points provided. DO NOT OVER
TIGHTEN;
if the line at the rear of the fuselage is excessively
tight, the nose may rise and produce lift due to the angle
of
attack of the wings.
4. Release the parking brake.
If high winds are anticipated, a vertical tail post should be
installed at the rear tie-down lug, and a tie-down line attached
to
the nose gear.
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