Cessna 172K - Page 34

JOUlIOR
If
CARE OF THE AIRPLANE
If
your airplane is
to
retain
that new plane
performance and
depend-
ability,
certain inspection
and
maintenance requirements must
be
followed.
It is
wise to follow
a planned schedule of lubrication and
preventative
main-
tenance
based on climatic
and flying conditions encountered
in
your locality.
Keep
in touch
with your
Cessna
Dealer and
take
advantage
of his
know-
ledge
and experience.
He knows your airplane and
how
to
maintain
it. He
will
remind
you
when lubrications
and
oil
changes are
necessary,
and
about
other seasonal
and
periodic services.
GROUND
HANDLING.
o
The
airplane is
most
easily
and
safely
maneuvered by hand
with
the
tow-bar
attached to
the
nosewheel.
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NOTE
When
using the tow-bar,
never
exceed the
turning
angle of
30°,
either
side
of center, or damage to
the
gear
will
result.
MOORING
YOUR AIRPLANE.
Proper
tie-down
procedure is your best precaution
against damage to
your
parked airplane by
gusty
or
strông winds. To tie down
your
air-
o o
o
o
o
o
o
plane
securely,
proceed
as follows:
oooooooon
(1)
Set the
parking
brake and install the control wheel
lock.
(2) Tie sufficiently
strong ropes
or
chains
(700 pounds
tensile
(SGNflOd)
LHDIBM
11VIIDHIV GSGYOU
strength) to
wing, tail and nose
tie-down
rings
and
secure
each
rope to a
ramp
tie-down.
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