Pilot's Operating Handbook
Section 8
Handling, servicing and maintenance
Edition 1 - January 15, 2018
Rev. 0
Page 8.6.1
8.6 - Ground handling
▲ CAUTION ▲
On
ly move or tow the airplane with someone in the cockpit.
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Towing
▲ CAUTION ▲
Using the propeller for ground handling could result in serious damage,
especially if pressure or pull is exerted on blade tips.
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The airplane should be moved on the ground with a towing bar and a suitable vehicle
inordernotto damage thenosegearsteeringmechanism.Nose gear fork is equipped
with an integrated towing fitting.
▲ CAUTION ▲
Do not tow the airplane when controls are secured.
When towing with a vehicle, do not exceed the nose gear turning angle,
as this may result in damage to the gear and steering mechanism
- see figure 8.6.1
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Parking
When parking the airplane, head it into the wind. Do not set the parking brake when
brakes are overheated or during cold weather when accumulated moisture may
freeze the brakes. Care should be taken when using the parking brake for an
extended period of time during which an air temperature rise or drop could cause
difficulty in releasing the parking brake or damage the brake system.
Make sure that the FUEL TANK SELECTOR is set to OFF.
● NOTE ●
Do not use solar screens or shields installed on the airplane inside, or leave
sun visors down against windshield when airplane on ground. The reflected
heat from these items causes a temperature increase which accelerates the
crack growth or crazing and may cause the formation of bubbles in the inner
layer of multilayer windshields.
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Beyond 24 hours parking, use windshield protection screen provided with lateral and
underside straps.
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