Cessna 510 User Manual

CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY
MODEL 510
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
TOWING AND TAXIING - GENERAL
1. Scope
A. This chapter gives the procedures used to tow and taxi the airplane. Obey the local tow and taxi
procedures. Examples are the use of the correct ramp and the correct ramp speed.
2. Tools and Equipment
NOTE: Equivalents can be used for the items that follow.
Table 1. Tools and Equipment
NAME NUMBER MANUFACTURER USE
Towbar 01-1101-0000
01-1112-0010
01-0542-0010
Tronair
S. 1740 Eber Rd.
Holland, OH 43528
To tow the nose gear.
Towb arless To w
Vehicle
AP8600EZ
AP8600
AP8700B
AP8750B
AP8750B-AL
AP8800SDA
Lektro, Inc.
1190 SE Flightline Drive
Warrenton, OR 97146
To tow the airplane
without a towbar. (NOTE
1)
I-Towbot TULSA TOWBOTS,
8511 Airport Way, Jones/Riverside
Airport
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74132
Web: www.tulsatowbots.com
To tow the airplane
without a towbar.
NOTE 1: The maximum weight for the towbarless tow vehicle must not be more than 8400 pounds (3 810.18
kg).
3. Def nition
A. Towing.
(1) The airplane can be towed forward or aft on hard surfaces with a yoke-type towbar attached to
the nose wheel. The airplane can also be towed by the nose wheel held on the platform of an
electric towbarless tow vehicle.
(2) The airplane can be towed with a f at tire, but it is not recommended. The airplane can be moved
from an active runway or taxiway with a f at tire. Tow the airplane forward a minimum distance
to clear the runway or taxiway and do not use sudden turns. The tire will be unserviceable, and
the wheel must be examined. Refer to the Supplier's Overhaul Manual given in the Introduction,
Supplier Publication List.
B. Taxiing.
(1) The airplane can be taxied on a hard surface, gravel, or sod taxiway and runway. The airplane
has a nose wheel steering system. During taxi, the rudder pedal movement operates the nose
steering system.
CAUTION: Do not use too much engine thrust during a taxi with a f at tire.
Monitor the inter-turbine temperature (ITT) indicator for engine over
temperature.
(2) It is not recommended to taxi the airplane with a f at tire. Under emergency conditions, the
airplane can be taxied a short distance to clear the active runway or taxiway.
© Cessna Aircraft Company Aug 1/2010

Cessna 510 Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Cessna
Model	510
Crew	1-2
Capacity	4 passengers
Wingspan	43 ft 2 in (13.16 m)
Height	13 ft 5 in (4.09 m)
Engines	2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW615F turbofans
Cabin Height	4 ft 6 in (1.37 m)
Type	Business Jet
Service Ceiling	41, 000 ft (12, 497 m)
Engine Thrust	1, 460 lbf (6.5 kN) each
Cabin Width	4.8 ft (1.47 m)

Summary

TOWING AND TAXIING - GENERAL

Scope of Towing and Taxiing

Overview of towing and taxiing procedures and ramp rules.

Tools and Equipment for Towing

Lists specific towbars and towbarless vehicles required for towing operations.

Definitions of Towing and Taxiing

Defines towing and taxiing, including tire conditions and steering limits.

TOWING - MAINTENANCE PRACTICES

General Towing Guidelines

Outlines general towing procedures, steering limits, and personnel requirements.

Tools and Equipment Reference

Directs users to the general section for a list of required tools and equipment.

Nose Landing Gear Towing Procedure

Details the steps for connecting and towing the airplane using the nose landing gear.

Electric Towbarless Vehicle Towing

Procedure for towing using an electric towbarless vehicle.

TAXIING - MAINTENANCE PRACTICES

General Taxiing Controls

General controls and safety precautions for taxiing the airplane.

Taxi Safety Precautions

Lists essential safety precautions to be followed during taxi operations.

Airplane Preparation for Taxiing

Steps for preparing the airplane before taxiing, including checks and securing.

Taxiing Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for taxiing the airplane, including crew roles and engine start.