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24. The parking brake system uses a handle and ratchet mechanism located under the
pilots instrument panel. The handle is connected by a cable to a linkage at the master
cylinders.
a. the parking brake is activated by pulling the handle out to apply brake pressure
and rotating the handle to a vertical orientation to lock in position; and
b. the parking brake is released by pulling slightly on the handle to relieve tension,
rotating the handle to the horizontal position, and then pushing the handle fully in.
Figure 1-21 Parking Brake Handle
Reliance on the parking brake when the aircraft is unattended could
result in aircraft movement in the event that brake pressure is lost. If
the aircraft is to be left unattended, use wheel chocks.
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