265 Shannon Lane
Priest River ID 83856
TITLE: Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual
A-10060
03/04/15
Cessna 206 on Model 3400 Floats
REVISION: D
FAA Approved
SECTION 8. AIRPLANE HANDLING, SERVICE, AND
MAINTENANCE
INTRODUCTION
Airplane handling, service, and maintenance in the basic handbook applies,
in general, to the amphibian. The following recommended procedures apply
specifically to amphibian operation. (Cleaning, servicing and maintenance
of the amphibious floats should be accomplished as suggested in the
Aerocet, Inc. 3400 amphibian Service and Maintenance Manual.)
MOORING
Proper securing of the amphibian can vary considerably, depending on the
type of operation involved and the facilities available. Each operator should
use the method most appropriate for his operation. Some of the most
common mooring alternatives are as follows:
1. The amphibian can be moored to a buoy, using a yoke tied to the
forward float cleats, so that it will freely weathervane into the wind.
2. The amphibian can be secured to a dock using the fore and aft cleats
of one float, although this method is generally not recommended
unless the water is calm and the amphibian is attended.
3. The amphibian may be removed from the water (by use of a special
lift under the spreader bars) and secured by using the wing tie-down
rings and float cleats. If conditions permit the amphibian to be
beached (with the landing gear retracted), ensure that the shoreline is
free of rocks or abrasive material that may damage the floats.
4. The amphibian may be taxied from the water onto land if a hard
surface ramp is available by extending the landing gear just prior to
reaching the ramp area. The amphibian should then be tied down
using procedures similar to the landplane.
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