Cessna T188C - Page 26

MODEL 188 & T188 SERIES SERVICE MANUAL
2-7. TIE-DOWN.
When
mooring the aircraft,
head
enth day the
propeller shall
be rotated through
five
it into
the wind, if possible. Secure
control surfaces revolutions,
without running the engine.
If the air-
with internal
control
lock, and
set parking
brake.
craft is stored
outside.
tie-down
in accordance
with
paragraph
2-7. In addition,
the pitot
tube, static
air
vents, air
vents, openings
in the engine
cowling,
and other
similar openings
shall have
protective
Do not
set parking
brakes
when they
are
covers
installed
to prevent
entry
of foreign
material.
overheated
or during
cold weather
when
if at
the end of
thirty (30)
days aircraft
will
not be
accumulated moisture
may freeze them.
removed from storage,
the engine shall be started
and run.
The preferred
method would
be to fly the
Moor the
aircraft
as follows:
aircraft
for thirty
(30) minutes,
and up
to, but not
a. Tie ropes,
cables or chains
to the wing
tie-down
exceeding normal
oil and cylinder
temeratures.
fitting located on the underside of each wing. Secure
opposite end
to ground anchors.
CAUTION
b. Secure a tie-down rope or chain to the tie-down
fitting at
the tailwheel. Secure opposite
end to ground Excessive
ground operation shall be
avoided.
anchors
located as near
as possible
to the tailwheel.
c. Install
internal control lock on control
stick. If 2-10. RETURNING
AIRCRAFT TO SERVICE.
After
control
lock is not
available, tie
control stick back
flyable
storage, returning
the aircraft
to service is
with seat
belt.
accomplished
by performing a thorough pre-flight
in-
d. These aircraft are
equipped with a spring-loaded
spection. At the end of
the first 25 hours of engine
tail wheel
steering system
which affords
protection
operation,
drain engine
oil, clean oil screens
and
against normal wind
gusts. However, if extremely
change external oil filter
element. Service engine
high
wind gusts are anticipated, additional
external with correct
grade and quantity of engine
oil. Refer
locks may be
installed.
to
figure 2-4 and
paragraph 2-21
for correct grade
of
engine oil.
2-8. WEIGHING AIRCRAFT. Refer to Pilot's
Operating
Handbook.
2-11.
TEMPORARY STORAGE. Temporary
storage
is defined as aircraft in a non-operational status for
2-9. FLYABLE STORAGE. Flyable storage is de- a maximum of 90 days. The aircraft is constructed
fined as a
maximum of 30 days non-operational
stor- of corrosion
resistant alclad aluminum, which
will
age
and/or the first 25 hours of intermittent
engine last indefinitely
under normal conditions
if kept clean,
operation.
however, these alloys are
subject to oxidation. The
first indication
of corrosion
on unpainted
surfaces is
NOTE in the form of white deposits or spots. On painted
surfaces, the paint is discolored or blistered. Stor-
The aircraft
is delivered from Cessna
with a age in a dry hangar
is essential to good preservation
Corrosion
Preventive Aircraft
Engine Oil
and should be procured
if possible.
Varying
condi-
(MIL-C-6529,
Type
II). This
engine
oil is a
tions
will alter
the measures
of
preservation,
but
blend
of aviation
grade
straight
mineral oil
under
normal conditions
in a dry hangar,
and
for
and
a corrosion
preventive
compound.
This
storage
periods
not
to exceed
90 days,
the
following
engine oil should
be used
for the first
25
methods
of treatment
are suggested:
hours
of engine
operation.
In
the event
it
a.
Fill fuel tanks
with
correct grade
of gasoline.
is necessary
to add
oil during
the
first
25
b.
Clean
and wax
aircraft
thoroughly.
hours
of operation
use
only MIL-L-6082
c.
Clean any
oil or grease
from
tires and
coat
aviation grade
straight mineral
oil of the
tires
with a tire preservative.
Cover tires to
pro-
correct
viscosity.
tect against
grease
and
oil.
d. Either block up fuselage to relieve pressure on
During the 30 day non-operational storage or the first tires or rotate wheels every 30 days to change sup-
25
hours of intermittent engine operation,
every sev- porting
points and prevent flat spotting
the tires.
e. Lubricate
all airframe
items
and seal or cover
all openings which
could allow
moisture and/or
dust
to enter.
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