Cessna 208B - Towing

CESSNA SECTION 8
MODEL 2086 (675
SHP)HANDLING, SERVICE, AND MAINTENANCE
GROUND HANDLING
TOWING
The airplane is most easily and safely maneuvered by hand with the
towbar attached to the nose wheel. The tow bar mav be stowed in Zone
6 Mov~ng the a~rplane by hand w~ll requlre that the ind,v dual sreerlng
w~th the tow bar be ass sted by personnel push~ng at the wlng struts
CAUTION
DO NOT PUSH OR PULL
THE AIRPLANE USING THE
PROPELLER BLADES OR CONTROL SURFACES.
Use extreme caution during towing operations, especially when towing
with a vehicle. Do not exceed the nose gear turning angle limit on either
side of center as shown by the steering limit marks. Airplanes
20880001
thru 1223 not Incorporating SK208-164 is 56", Airplanes
20860001 thru 1223 lncorporating
SK208-164 and airplanes 208B1224
and On is 51.5".
Airplanes 20860001 thru 0054 lncorporating SK208-48 and airplanes
20860055 and On, if excess force is exerted beyond the turning limit, a
red over-travel indicator block (frangible stop) will fracture and the
block, attached to a cable, will fall into view alongside the nose strut.
This should be checked routinely during preflight inspection to prevent
operation with a damaged nose gear.
CAUTION
DISENGAGE RUDDER LOCK AND REMOVE ANY
EXTERNAL RUDDER LOCKS BEFORE TOWING.
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If the airplane is towed or pushed over a rough surface during
hangaring, watch that the normal cushioning action of the nose gear
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does not cause excessive vertical movement of the tail and the
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resulting contact with low hangar doors or structure. A flat nose tire will
also increase tail height.
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