Pilot's Operating Handbook
Section 8
Handling, servicing and maintenance
Edition 1 - January 15, 2018
Rev. 0
Page 8.6.2
For long term parking, blanking covers (static ports, pitot, engine air inlet, NACAs,
exhaust stubs), cockpit cover, tie-downs, wheel chocks, propeller lock and control
lock are recommended.
In severe weather and high wind conditions, tie the airplane down as outlined in the
following paragraph.
Tie-down
Proper tie-down procedure is the best protection against damage to the airplane by
gusty or strong winds. To tiedown the airplane securely, proceed as follows :
- Install control lock - see figure 8.6.2.
- Chock all wheels.
- Tie sufficiently strong ropes or chains to hold airplane down ; insert a rope in
each tie-down hole located on flap hinge arm ; secure each rope to a ramp
tie-down or to mooring rod.
- Check that doors are closed and locked.
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